<p>So..This last weekend after a bridal shower I went to go look at UCSB real quick since I had never seen the campus before. Its a very nice campus, seems very much alive and a junior there was able to talk to me about the campus for a bit. My question is that I dont really know this campus, so can someone from UCSB describe to me as though an essay question why I should go there?
It seems maybe odd I know..But i've applied to UCLA, UCSB, Berkeley, and UCI and although I dont know what I've gotten accepted to yet..I would like to know what to expect of the college before I get a letter in the mail.
Thank you so much..Any information would be great and i'll think of questions later.
-Ryan</p>
<p>UCSB is the best! OK not academically but socialy it doesent get any better my roomate went UCLA and said on a Saterday night at 11 they were all studying and no parties were happening. I have hers the same thing that visited Cal. Our weather is nice and the beach is right there...walking distance...as for uci i visted it and it was boring nothing was gong on and no one was there. At UCSB it is rare that people go home on the weekend considering they are the best time. Even if you are not the biggest drinker it's ok there is alot to do and u can still go out and most people dont care if you drink. Overall its amazing!</p>
<p>I heard the same thing from a Junior when I visited last weekend. She was talking about how UCLA students come up to UCSB on the weekends. Its a great school from what I've seen and alot of fun, but say I do get accepted to UCLA, it will be a hard choice since their so different in their positive ways. Im guessing since UCSB is so much more casual and carefree from other UC schools that they take homosexuality better, at least im hoping if you could comment. How long have you been at UCSB?</p>
<p>I always meet people form other UC's and cal states that come up here. I am only a freshman but i have never noticed any anti-homosexuality. There alot of organization promoting awareness all the time. I know that there is also a gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender dorm as well.</p>
<p>Ahh..Well thats great to hear..I sure hope I get accepted there..This is the month to find out..lol..
So a dorm for gays..Thats weird even to me..Haha..
So is your gym really big and diverse..I was in it, but didnt look around while I was there..</p>
<p>dorm for gays?.....how does that exactly work?</p>
<p>In manzanita village there are many houses the homosexual
one is called the rainbow house. This is form the website. </p>
<p>"Rainbow House
This house is a supportive residential community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students (GLBT) and their allies. The Rainbow House is committed to providing a specifically "gay-friendly" atmosphere for students to live and interact. The house exists to provide GLBT students and allies a housing option where their sexual orientation will be celebrated. The Rainbow House is committed to providing a safe space for any student to visit when facing challenges in their life in regards to their sexuality such as roommate problems or coming out issues. The Rainbow House will also serve as a social outlet for GLBT students and allies.
41 spaces in Manzanita Village"</p>
<p>the gym is pretty big there is alot to do. Its very diverse, some teachers, and all types of students</p>
<p>Ohh that is funny..
I've never heard of such a thing..
Even though Im gay I personally wouldnt want to dorm in areas like that because it would be like secluding myself..Cha know..
Thats pretty cool though..
So I start to maybe find out where I got accepted next week..Woot..
-Ry</p>
<p>I agree with Ckmodel about the possibility of seclusion because of these theme oriented floors/dorms at UCSB. But this sort of thing is not unheard of at universities. At USC, im not sure about sexual orientation themed floors, but the school does have ethnic/race oriented floors, which I hear UCSB also has. I personally would not seek such an housing arrangement, but to each their own.</p>