Nobody has more appreciation for our vibrant UC Santa Barbara community than our students. It’s downright palpable. Aiming to capture and share that Gaucho spirit with the world beyond, we created our “We Asked” video series. With a camera and a mic, our team regularly sets up at the Arbor, the campus’s bustling thoroughfare, to ask students for their take on the Gaucho experience.
Curious what it’s like to live, learn and pursue a degree on our seaside campus? Hear directly from students in these short videos that feature their ideas, opinions, and advice.
Why did you choose OG体育App?
Students from all academic backgrounds give us the myriad reasons they chose to study at UC Santa Barbara. From the stunning location and agreeable weather to the incredible research opportunities afforded to both undergraduates and graduate students, there are so many perks to being a Gaucho!
How do you achieve work/life balance?
The UC Santa Barbara experience is both scholarly and social, relaxed and rigorous. So how do Gauchos balance work and life? Students take a study break during Finals Week to share their answers.
What’s your top tip for incoming freshmen?
From breaking out of your comfort zone to familiarizing yourself with campus resources, experienced Gauchos have so much wisdom to share with new students. Freshman Orientation leaders share their top tips for incoming freshmen.
What does being a Gaucho Athlete mean to you?
To these students, being a Gaucho means representing UC Santa Barbara every day and belonging to a community that constantly cheers them on, beyond the sports they play. Get the perspectives of athletes on multiple teams.
What should be on every OG体育App student’s bucket list?
There's so much to do as a student at UC Santa Barbara, whether heading to class with sand on your feet or watching a basketball game from the edge of your seat! We asked students to share what they think every Gaucho should check off their list before leaving campus.
How has your time at OG体育App prepared you for the future?
Students leave UC Santa Barbara with heads full of knowledge and hearts full of community. We asked graduating seniors to think back and tell us how their time here prepared them for what lies ahead, and the future chemical engineers, poets, filmmakers and teachers highlighted their community, organizations, and academic experiences.
What’s the best advice you’ve received at OG体育App?
Students leave UC Santa Barbara with heads full of knowledge and hearts full of community. We asked graduating seniors to think back and tell us how their time here prepared them for what lies ahead, and the future chemical engineers, poets, filmmakers and teachers highlighted their community, organizations, and academic experiences.
What surprised you about OG体育App?
Learn how these students’ expectations were defied once starting college at UC Santa Barbara. Some Gauchos expected to spend their time differently, others thought classes would be easier, and some were pleasantly surprised by the tight-knit community that is Isla Vista.
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