UCSB transfer student advice?

<p>Hello (:</p>

<p>I am going to be transfering to a UC in Fall 2014 and am currently considering doing the TAG with UCSB. Because I am a first generation college student I don't really have familial assistance with these sorts of things and would love any input available.</p>

<p>::Some academic info::
-Major: Anthropology (would like to focus on Sociocultural)
-Transfering in as a Junior with an AA in Anthropology & IGETC certified.
-Pre requisites for my major are done.
-Haven't done any extracurricular's since high school but am in the process of becoming more involved in the community and on my CC campus.
-GPA (current): 4.0 </p>

<p>Just curious if anyone has any input on the likelihood of my potential acceptance?</p>

<p>If anyone could give some information on the scholarships\grants they offer?</p>

<p>And just some honest opinions about social\dorm life.</p>

<p>I'm pretty introverted and because I don't party\smoke\drink I'm a tad concerned the campus environment might not be the best for me and that I won't make many friends..</p>

<p>Thanks for all your advice (:</p>

<p>Hi Anthro! If you have TAG, you’re guaranteed acceptance. I transferred with slightly lower stats than you and NO TAG, and I still got in! I had about a 3.9, no AA, and no major recent EC’s. A lot of transfers like Santa Ynez and San Clemente (that’s where I live and recommend). Here are reviews of each apartment complex: </p>

<p>Santa Ynez: [The</a> most extensive review of Santa Ynez apartments](<a href=“http://www.ucsbstudent.com/the-most-extensive-review-of-santa-ynez-apartments]The”>http://www.ucsbstudent.com/the-most-extensive-review-of-santa-ynez-apartments)</p>

<p>San Clemente: [Extensive</a> review of UCSB San Clemente Village Apartments](<a href=“http://www.ucsbstudent.com/extensive-review-of-ucsb-san-clemente-village-apartments]Extensive”>http://www.ucsbstudent.com/extensive-review-of-ucsb-san-clemente-village-apartments)</p>

<p>I know of a few grants of several hundred dollars that were being offered during the summer. They filled up already. I received a scholarship of a few k for being a good student overall. I don’t know how exactly I was chosen, but I think they saw I have high grades.</p>

<p>@aucsbstudent: Thank you for the insight! I loved reading the blogs, I guess my biggest issue is honestly money so I would need to arrange for the cheapest living situation possible.</p>