I was accepted to both UCD and UCSB for environmental studies. Both are academically great and I’ve visited the two schools, but I’m having such a hard time deciding between the two. I’ve heard Davis essentially has nothing to do in terms of social life and at SB, everyone really cares about appearances and being skinny etc (basically high school all over). It’d be great just to hear some current student perspectives about what you like/ dislike about the school and any advice for incoming freshman. Thanks!
I currently attend UCD and I think it is a great school. Although it is academically challenging, people still do party. There are many parties at Davis, especially if you are part of the Greek system. People are very friendly there.