university of california at santa cruz

UC Santa Cruz is a nice college in the forest. For many that is a draw to go to school in a quiet peaceful college close to the ocean and surfing.It has a nice arboretum. The college has good activities.In terms of the University of California campuses it is a "lesser" campus. It is not world leader like University of California at Berkeley or UCLA. It is not the best setting for an ocean campus; those honors definitely go to University of California at Santa Barbara. It is not as trendy or have as good of Medical Program or science program as University of California at San Diego (in La Jolla).As such, while Santa Cruz is a pleasant campus for many who attend there, it does not have the leading edge factors of other UC campuses. As such, it is average. But for a forest campus, its peaceful and fun for those who go to.We have visited the campus a number of times; now we normally just go to see the arboretum. My sister attended the campus for a couple of quarters; but since it was just so remote, transferred to UC Berkeley and then went on to become a professor by going to UCLA.

UCSC is one of those places that needs to be experienced. Pictures don't do it justice. Not only the architecture but the location and the views. If you're in Santa Cruz. Go up to the campus. You'll be glad you did. Stop by the Arboretum.

Beautiful campus, but very hilly and difficult to get around to class. Parking is not central so use of a car impractical. Very hard for disabled to navigate. Housing pricey as well.

Breathing views from the college campus that feels like a National Park! You can hike through redwood forests and look down upon the scenic Monterey Bay. All for the cost if parking your car. Or bike, walk or ride the city metro bus onto campus. Also visit the Botanical Gardens. Make sure to stand near the Porter College Sqiggle at sunset. The vista is glorious!!

With the Banana Slug as their mascot, one should not be surprised that this college campus is going to be extremely unique - but certainly well worth a visit. There is a large sign when you enter the campus, but, for the first 1/2 mile or so, you begin to wonder if you've taken a wrong turn. All you can see are fields and old farm buildings. Once you reach the first traffic light, head for the trees at the top of the hill. The campus is hidden up there, aAnd what a campus! The university is divided into multiple "colleges," with each claiming its own section of the woods that surround and insulate the buildings. Separated by large distances and numerous hills, trips from college to college and building to building obviously can be quite challenging, even for students with bikes. The solution seems to be a heavy duty campus bus system. There were times when we could see up to 5 buses traveling in a variety of directions. The campus is over 2000 acres and, once you exit the trees, the ocean view is spectacular.

My son is graduating in June from UCSC so I have had the chance to wander a bit. Unless you park the car and walk the paths I think you cannot begin to appreciate the majesty of the place. I was also disappointed by much of the architecture, but by perusing the walking paths, I was overcome by how grounding a 10 min hike through the redwoods must be en route to class. Perhaps that is why UCSC just tied with MIT as the world's most influential university for research influence!! And more than one professor told me that the faculty was "the most cooperative and functional" of their experience. Go Slugs!http://news.ucsc.edu/2014/10/THE-ranking.htmlBecause of hills, not wheelchair friendly.

Beautiful campus! We visited briefly on a trip to Santa Cruz and it was spacious. It looked like it blended right into the landscape!

Trees! Nestled in the forest, the buildings are designed to fit into natural setting. Many of my granddaughter's classes would be of interest to me, as well.

This is beyond a doubt the most beautiful campus in the University of California system. It is nestled in a glorious redwood forest like a glamorous sky resort. No doubt all the oxygen emitted helps the students with their studies!

UCSC is the most beautiful campus on the west coast surroundedby the ocean and the redwoods.. An excellent university on both anundergraduate and graduate level, world-class for both the arts and sciences

We took our grandson to visit the campus. We were on the 9am tour and the introduction was excellent. The tour bus took us to the top of the campus and we walked for quite a bit with our tour guide. It was informative and beyond beautiful!

We drove around the 6000 acre campus. Beautiful redwood trees. Dorms nestled in hills - interesting architecture.

Although very hilly, It is a beautiful campus set in the trees, and a great education. Go Bananaslugs!

I found myself cheering for their mascot, the banana slug. The campus is exceptionally beautiful and even if you are not looking for univeristies, this one is worth a peek and a walk trhough the lovely redwoods.

Commuting to and from campus seems daunting with the shuttle or buses (or bike) being only option. Like the forestry but buildings were underwhelming. Disappointed unable to view the dorms/dining hall and see one of many Colleges.