<p>Hi! As someone who lives five minutes from a beach, I get what you’re saying about them. Which is why I suggest looking into UCSB as a safety school. Its research is about tied with Berkeley’s in terms of impact, and it’s easy for undergrads to get involved with impact. The school spirit there is about mid-tiered I’d say, but everyone goes out to watch the soccer games. The marching band is alive and well, and there are a million clubs on campus. The atmosphere is super laid-back and chill for a university of its size, but this is also probably because of its location in Santa Barbara. SB is a super awesome suburb-type city, and there’s a surprising amount of things to do in a suburb like SB. A lot of activities have to do with being in nature because of its prime spot on the Pacific. And you’ll definitely get in, OP. </p>
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<p>Also worth noting: SB is about 72 degrees or so year-round. So you can hang out on the campus’s beach (Campus Point) any day of the year. </p>