UCSC Residential Colleges?

Hey everyone!

So I was recently accepted to Santa Cruz as a Literature major(which is super exciting!!), and it being my top choice I am thinking of committing soon! However, part of that process is to rank residential colleges and with that I’m completely lost. So I would absolutely love to hear from people who have any good info/insight(or even can direct me to good info) about the different colleges and just their general vibes, food, location, dorms etc. Based on proximity to the humanities center(where my major is) and just the basic themes, I’m thinking one of the following: Cowell, Stevenson, Merill, 9 or 10; however, if you have any reccs or info beyond those that is also very welcomed!

Thank you so so much in advance for any help and go Banana Slugs!!

Have you gone through UCSC’s 10 Colleges and Undergraduate Colleges ?

I have, but I really want to hear more about personal experience to make a decision!