I’m really struggling to decide what colleges to apply for. Honestly, UCSC wasn’t my top choice for a school so I’m a little skeptical about going and need some support to get me pumped to go. If anyone has insight about the different colleges please comment! I am a very social person and enjoy big parties, so i heard Stevenson or Cowell might be best for me but I don’t know much about each.
@jennieloren I have the same question regarding which college to choose. My DD is not party type growing up, but she is looking forward for college experience including party and making friends that’s very sociable. She is hoping to have fun roommates. She is looking at Crown and Kresge college, but she will consider Cowell or College 9&10 as well. We will find our more from our tour next week then we will know which one to pick.
You can also check out the housing theme from https://housing.ucsc.edu/themes/index.html#cowell
UCSC wasn’t DD’s top choice either, but I am very excited for her and have told her the following to pump her interest in UCSC: (instead of UCR)
1: this is considered the most beautiful UC
2: small UC campus population (~18000) but huge footage (2000 acres)
3: instead of Freshman Plus 15, it’s going to be Freshman minus 15 (great physical exercise just by walking to classes)
4: great internship opportunity (near Silicon Valley)
5: very flexible GE requirement compare with other UC.
I’m sure you will love the school!
@jjkmom thank you for the feedback!