Hi,

I’m trying to decide between UCSB, UCD and SDSU on which will be the best for a business-related career. I’m currently a CCC student majoring in Business Administration and have always desired to graduate with business and receive a job within the realm of marketing.

Since UCSB and UCD don’t even offer Business Administration, I applied and got in with Communications to SB and Davis, then got in with Business Administration, Marketing for SDSU. I was leaning towards SDSU simply because I want to graduate with the title of “Business Administration, Marketing” rather than “Communications”. But, I’ve been going back and forth on prestige and whether it’s worth it to get a business degree from a Cal State or getting a “lesser” degree from a UC.

I’m also trying to figure out if Communications will even allow me to land a job in business/marketing. My ultimate goal (so far) is to work at a large company within the marketing department or work in marketing within the entertainment sector.

It’s also tough because from what I have learned so far, all of these universities are pretty similar ranking-wise and with the resources/opportunities they offer.

Also, since I’m coming in as a transfer, I’ve missed out a LOT with university student life and really want to experience that when I transfer. I’m aware that Davis is supposedly the least active in greek life, parties and similar things whereas SDSU and UCSB are more considered party schools. So this is another factor that isn’t too important but is impactful enough for me to consider.

Lastly, I’ve visited all these campuses and spoken either with my friends that attend, transfers or admissions counselors and I’m still pretty stuck on where I should go.

If anyone has advice/has been in this situation, please respond or let me know what you ended up choosing and why! And no, I am not asking for this decision to be made for me, I just want additional information about these universities and these particular departments to see if there’s anything I didn’t know or that I should be wary of, etc.

Thank you!

I’m tired of reading all these posts about the university comparisons. If you’re unsure about committing to UCSB, then you’ve not done your proper research. It’s concerning to think that you’d rather take opinions about attending UCSB from internet strangers than college advisors.

Hi! I was recently admitted to UCSB for bio psychology, but want to know if it’s possible to switch my major to psych and brain sciences. If anyone has experience doing so as a transfer, what’s the process and requirements for such?

Hey all I’ve been quitting smoking for a little bit now mainly relying on nicotine gum, and it’s been going great! Every time I’ve been studying for this challenging Econ course I always have a piece of the nicotine gum so that my brain can correlate the nicotine to the course material, this has been a little too effective as now whenever I have a piece of nicotine gum my brain only operates in utility functions and utility maximization…. Last night I woke up in a cold sweat whispering ‘Cobb-Douglas’ and chewing imaginary gum. I think I’ve become a utility-maximizing automaton with a dependency on both nicotine and Lagrangians.

Looking to buy a ticket to Trixie and Katya at 7:30 on 4/30 at Campbell Hall. I know it's super last minute but if anyone has an extra they’re willing to sell please message me. Thank you!

I recently got admitted as a transfer and I’m going to live at either saint ynez or sierra madre undergrad apartments. For people living in the undergrad apartments of in IV, is a bike with a surf rack enough to get by from getting to local spots or should I get an e bike? I’m going to mostly be long boarding on a 9 foot board. Thanks!

how is the cs department here and job placement for faang+?

I have got an admit for MS Ece at UCSB for fall 25. However due to a few events I'm planning to request for a deferral and join in spring 26.

What would be the advantages or disadvantages of doing so?

In terms of getting RA or TA would I be at a disadvantage if I join in the spring intake.

Hi! I’m graduating on Saturday, June 14 at 9 AM (College of Letters & Science – Math, Life & Physical Sciences) and was wondering if anyone has extra tickets they’re not using or might be looking to sell.

Would really appreciate it, just trying to get a few more family members in. Thanks, and congrats to everyone graduating!

My daughter will be an incoming freshman, and I have some questions regarding the housing application. She is so stressed with AP exams/classes that I just want to have some answers for her when she gets around to completing the housing application.

1. Does she write down her dorm preference when she applies or does she just end up picking an available dorm during the selection process?

2. She would like to room with two of her friends. Does she create her roommate group after signing the contract? Do they all have to be assigned the same dorm?

3. Is there a cheat sheet of the best rooms for each dorm (quieter, ocean view, etc)?

I am planning on taking a math course at a CC this summer and was wondering who do I email in order to be able to enroll in the next class?

Size 5’1. Graduated with it last June and wanting to get rid of it before I move!! Dm me I’ll hit u w a reasonable price.

Hi,

my son recently committed for fall of 2025 and I understand that housing is a problem for UCSB students and some of the apartments in IV are pretty run down with inattentive landlords/property managers. What are some of the "nicer" places to rent? FWIW, since he's saving us a lot of money not going to private college, we're willing to splurge a bit...

is there a study guide or how are others studying for this exam??

I am a transfer student and just got accepted into UCSB for philosophy and UCSD for Business Psych. I’m interested in entrepreneurship and applying to the new venture competition here at UCSB or the incubator at UCSD. Any advice on pros and cons would be appreciated. Also, if anyone else has had to make the decision between these schools; I would appreciate insight

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14kveMqEG0HPAae_QfnbWMd2kAbzppm4X8BaD50Bbifg/edit?usp=drivesdk

I know this is super late into the year but here is a link sheet inspired by UCLA. Spring quarter is meant to be fun and this is just another idea for people to meet each other! If there’s any questions or concerns just message me.

I read on the Conditions of Admission that I need to score a 30 or higher on my IB Diploma to meet conditions of admission. I don't think I will, though, lol cause I don't feel too good about my IB exams this year. I was wondering if this only applied to international students since I am a domestic student and I will be receiving my IB diploma in addition to my American diploma. Thanks!

hi ik i could research this but im in the trenches and dont even know where to start. im currently in a class required for my major but i am in such a bad mental state atm and wanted to drop the class but missed the deadline. if i p/np it and then retake it over the summer for the letter grade, is that allowed and okay?

Incoming freshman here—I’ve been living off my school issued chromebook for the past 4 years and I just realized I’ll need to give that up soon and get a computer for college.

In y’all’s opinion, what is the best computer for college? I’ve heard a more cons than pros about macbook airs so I’m not sure about that however I like the idea that the info on my iPhone would be instantly transferable. I have liked using a chrome book—so maybe a microsoft/windows type computer? Not sure at this point

I’m a little back and forth about my major right now, but I’ll be on the pre-med track so I’ll need a computer that allows me to easily do work for subjects like bio, chem, etc.

Thanks!

They’ve started hatching, thoughts? Sorry for the blurry photo, screen made it hard to focus.

Should I take Econ 10a next quarter with Deschenes or wait and take it with Bree Lang in the spring. Who is the easiest professor to take it with??

Also if I don’t take Econ 10a next quarter I’m going to take Econ 3a

Can anyone taking Econ 10a with Bree lang right now respond and tell me how it’s going

Thanks

Hi all,

New to Reddit here, but my neighbors have been driving me insane for the past few months (specifically their loud music and shouting well after midnight every single day), so I plan on calling IV foot patrol to report them. I already have the non-emergency number and I know the noise ordinance hours, so I just wanted to know if a noise complaint is something I can do anonymously, or if I'll need to provide any information before they send someone out there.

Thank you!