<p>So I wanted to get any and all of the feedback I can, I have a lot of questions on my mind. I am planning on going to SBCC next fall (and want to transfer to UCSB). I'm from the East coast, and unfortunately wasted (but loved) my 3 years of college partying with friends, and fraternity, which ended up where I'm sure you all could imagine (failed out). So last 3 years I took off because I had to work, but still never really grew up. I'm 24, gonna be 25 by the time i'm out there, and really wanna live in Isla Vista. I am ready to get my act together, but still wanna have a lot of fun, surf, party, etc. etc. Only questions are will I be looked down upon for being my age trying to have fun with all the UCSB SBCC kids, or are people pretty non judgmental and gonna let me have a good time. Bars are fun, but I love house parties, and see it as an amazing way to meet and make new friends (especially since I wont know anyone). Unlike URI, from all the research i've done it seems IV is a whole different element, Would love to get a big place in Del Playa with a lot of people as a first option (but anywhere really). Anyone with any experience in this situation i'd love to hear about it, or any body who has any ideas. </p>
<p>Forget college for now. Move to CA. Enjoy the beach-side life for a while. When you are ready to quit partying, and get serious about preparing for a career that requires a college education, that would be the time to head back to classes. Right now, you don’t sound ready for that kind of commitment. It is OK to wait a bit longer.</p>
<p>I agree with happymom. You need to mature a lot more before even thinking about college. Get a job, work a few more years, then start over when you get tired of partying. (Hint: in about 5 years, the lifestyle you describe will just be creepy. Women will flee!) So take your time, but grow up fast!</p>
<p>Limewine do you go to either school. I only ask this cuz I saw the average age at SBCC is 25, and I’ll be working while going to school. Atleast wanna hit deltopia and whatnot. Also, if you do go there, or are from the area, whats the bar scene, and whats there to do for people in the Santa Barbara area. I know of the wharf, state st, the bowl, etc. But there’s gotta be people who still wanna have a good time and finish up school. I mean i’m not trying to chill with 18-19 year old’s, but people are graduating (on time) at 22. That isn’t a huge age gap.</p>
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<li><p>Have you figured out the cost of going to college out-of-state in California? Are you prepared to pay that amount?</p></li>
<li><p>You already failed once by doing the partying thing. Does it really seem like a good idea to do round two of that? From what I’ve heard, for you to move to Isla Vista for college would be like an alcoholic moving into a bar. It doesn’t make much sense.</p></li>
<li><p>I have no opinion on the 25 vs younger thing. I think most people can’t tell the difference between most 21 and 25 year olds by looking at them and if the 25 y/o is mister partier then the maturity level probably won’t give it away.</p></li>
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<p>It sounds as if you based your whole cross-country plan, college selection, and living location based on the reputation of those areas for major partying.</p>
<p>Happymom may have the best plan - move to ca, work for a while along with surfing, shaking out your lingering partying desires somewhat, then go to college when you’re ready as an in-state resident and save some money that way. If you really feel ready mentally for college at least consider the cost angle on it so you know what you’re dealing with and whether it’s even possible for you.</p>
<p>Looks like you didn’t learn your lesson from your first failure. You are still focused on the party life. When you are ready to reverse your priorities and focus on your studies you’ll then be ready to give college another try.</p>
<p>I have looked at at prices, yes, and affordable with financial aid. And for the specific degree I am going for, which is in the field I’ve been working in since HS, but full-time last 3 years is there. I like SoCal, and Santa Barbara, and SBCC is the #1 community college, and has an amazing transfer program to many top universities (in and out of California). By then I would have declared residency, (if that is what I chose to do). Also Yes, I am not the most mature 24 year old in the partying aspect. However, I have lived on my own since 18, and taken care of myself, and provided for myself. So, In response to that, which is understandable to address, do I like to get twisted on weekend (yes). Will I complete my degree, and build and network as much as possible with professors, and companies to continue with what I am trying to do, absolutely. Work hard, Play hard. My 2 cents. Thank you for your response though, I respect it.</p>
<p>You need to take another long hard look at that. Your previous academic history may trip you up. Spend some time in the Financial Aid Forum reading the threads on SAP appeals and the like.</p>
<p>You will need to produce your transcripts to enroll in ANY new college. As Happymom noted, if you flunked out of college, you might not be eligible for federally funded need based aid because you may not have Satisfactory Academic Progress. You will have to satisfy this requirement before you are able to receive any federally funded aid at your new school. You need to discuss your past college performance with the new school to see if it will impact your ability to receive aid. </p>
<p>And if you are thinking you can just enroll and pretend you never went anywhere else…no you cannot do that. Every college application asks if you have attended college elsewhere, and requires transcripts be sent.</p>
<p>P.S. please don’t waste MY taxpayer dollars by getting any federally funded aid if your intent is to party away.</p>
<p>Just move to CA, and party if you’d like. I’m sure you will find other 20 somethings who share your love of partying.</p>
<p>I have already sent along my transcripts. And For your information I was deans list until the spring semester of my junior year. I have nothing to hide. Also going to work full-time while going to school. So, any more snide remarks your making or going to make about me going back to school to party instead of focusing on bettering my future because I simply wanted to know, “Would I be shunned from partying in Isla Vista at my age, which as someone stated shouldn’t matter, and I agree.” is the only focus of your entire argument. That’s what people in their 20’s do. You don’t know me at all except from a few posts on a website, to insist that i’m wasting your “tax payers dollars to party”. There are FAR more federal programs that waste billions annually with loop holes and major problems galore. Let’s stop the focus on just the partying aspect. </p>
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<p>Im going back to school to better my career. Only wanted to know if it was gonna be a big deal to enjoy isla vista weekends as well. like everyone else. Should have initially worded it better. For that i’m sorry. </p>
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<p>I didn’t know this was a “parents forum” which is fine because I do appreciate the feedback, even if I don’t agree with all of it. I was more so asking to see as current students, or people recently graduated from UCSB/SBCC, or have live in Isla Vista had to say on the matter.</p>
<p>As. posted by others…you will be fine in CA. The community you are choosing has many young people in it, and not all are 18-22 year olds.</p>
<p>Good luck to you…hope this second round works put better than the first.</p>
<p>I will say…your initial posts really DID make it sound like your main purpose was to fit into the party scene, not attend and do well in college.</p>
I have nothing to hide. Also going to work full-time while going to school. So, any more snide remarks your making or going to make about me going back to school to party instead of focusing on bettering my future because I simply wanted to know, “Would I be shunned from partying in Isla Vista at my age, which as someone stated shouldn’t matter, and I agree.” is the only focus of your entire argument. That’s what people in their 20’s do. You don’t know me at all except from a few posts on a website, to insist that i’m wasting your “tax payers dollars to party”. There are FAR more federal programs that waste billions annually with loop holes and major problems galore. Let’s stop the focus on just the partying aspect. </p>