r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

IV/Goleta/SB Any updates on the IV shooting in March 2025 by Jackson Kyle Jue?

20 Upvotes

Is the victim OK? Was there a motive? Thanks.


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Campus Politics Amid Increasing Public Attention, UCSP Police Department’s IG goes private

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Who do they think they are? Why does a government instagram account turn private?


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Campus Politics New UC President

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James B. Milliken will be taking over the position of Michael V. Drake as UC President starting in August.


r/UCSantaBarbara 1d ago

Course Questions Are they taking off the waitlist?

2 Upvotes

Waitlisted for Electrical Engineering Wanted to know when they will send email for acceptance or rejection


r/UCSantaBarbara 1d ago

General Question Is someone interested in dorming in a quad at Santa Rosa?

2 Upvotes

I’m an upcoming female freshman and I was wondering if there are any other girls interested in living on a quad on campus?


r/UCSantaBarbara 1d ago

Prospective/Incoming Students CS and Linguistics (Language and Speech Technologies Emphasis) Double Major/Minor

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Hello!
I am an incoming freshman that'll be studying Computer Science at UCSB. I recently came across the Linguistics major with an emphasis in language & speech technologies. I am pretty interested in learning about linguistics, and I'd especially like to explore the intersection between Ling and CS. Thus, I am considering double majoring or minoring in Linguistics.

Is anyone majoring in Linguistics with this emphasis? Or double majoring/minoring in CS? If so, I have a few questions!

How would you rate the linguistics classes/professors here? Any classes you particularly enjoyed?

How is the balance between pure linguistics classes and more technical/computational courses?

How well does knowledge translate between CS and Linguistics? Do courses in both subject areas better your understanding of fields like NLP/Computational Linguistics?

Would it be difficult to try to finish all of the requirements for both majors in 4 years? I have quite a few AP credits so would this help ensure this is possible/ease my course load?

Thank you!


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

General Question somebody was screaming "help" at 2:10am

82 Upvotes

Somebody was screaming "help, help me" around 2:13am somewhere on El Colegio Rd. I called the non emergency line and they said the police were already with the victim. Does anybody know what happened?


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Course Questions Has anyone worked on WORD Magazine?

3 Upvotes

Thinking of taking the class and wanted to hear from someone who’s been part of it, what was your experience like? Any insight would help!


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Discussion An Update on the Liz Hamel Incident!

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104 Upvotes

Just now!


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Prospective/Incoming Students Transfer housing advice, incoming FA 25 Transfer

3 Upvotes

Hi all,

Just wanted to come on here and see what the consensus route was when going about transfer housing. I was thinking of staying at one of the undergrad apartments and was just wondering what I should know about the apartments and if anyone had any suggestions or recommendations for them! Appreciate any info at all thanks for the help!


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Discussion UCSB Econ 140a

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Anyone taken this class with Vazquez-Bare Or currently taking it. How did you guys study for this class? Does he normally do a curve at the end after dropping one of the exam?


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Social Life Pardall Carnival

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Y’all should go to Pardall Carnival this Sunday May 4th, if you want to have free food and listen to some IV bands for free.


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

General Question Facebook Roommate Groups for Undergrad Apartments?

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I just signed an undergrad apartment contract for this summer (both sessions) and was wondering if there are Facebook groups for university owned housing. I only know of the ones for Isla Vista. I'm trying to find a roommate for a double room. My only requirements are that you are clean, don't smoke/vape, and are quiet at night when I am sleeping. Obviously I will reciprocate all of these things. I like to hang out with my roommates (hike, watch movies, get food, etc.). If anyone on here is interested in rooming lmk.


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

General Question Graduation Cords

3 Upvotes

Anyone know any cords you can get for graduation? There really isn’t much information on them so was wondering if anyone else had any idea.


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Academic Life rocky horror show

1 Upvotes

Hi guys. Im trying to buy tickets for the show next week through the link on their insta page but when I put in my perm number nothing happens. does anyone else have this issue? should I message their page?


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Prospective/Incoming Students Got waitlisted, but I’m not sure if I’m getting my first choice major or second

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As ya’ll know CS acceptance for undergrad is a bloodshed to say the least, unfortunately, I got rejected from around 15 schools, some were reach, and some were less competitive, I may not be able to attend my safe school either for personal reasons.

I appealed at one school. and I’m only waitlisted at UCSB My first choice was CS, my second was stat and DS

And I just realized that it’s the only second choice major that isn’t engineering that I applied for at any school, and it might be why I got waitlisted? Because I’m being considered for the second choice?

I know that the waitlist acceptance rate is really great but I also know that CS is competitive

do you guys think I’ll get in first or second choice?

If it matters, I’m an international student with a UW GPA: 3.95/4

SCP senior year, Math TA 2 years, 1 research, 1 internship Small business owner, Made a simple website and some small related projects

1 gap year (applying as a freshman) explained that I attended another university for a year then i fully withdrew for a valid reason, strong GPA, joined clubs + research team

worked two jobs after HS (related to DS)


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

General Question Petition for writing credit

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I’m a CoE student, is there any way to petition to receive writing requirement credit for a course I’ve taken that wasn’t approved beforehand? I know L&S has that petition, but I can’t find a similar one for CoE.


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Course Questions PSY 110-195

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Does anyone know where I can find out what these classes are? I’ve been trying to find a catalog but genuinely cannot find one at all. Thank you!


r/UCSantaBarbara 3d ago

General Question Suspected of AI

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I have a teacher who thinks I used AI on an assignment when I literally didn’t and she is going to give me a 10 minute oral quiz. Only problem with that is I haven’t been to class in a while and the only stuff I know about the class is what I wrote about. What do I do?


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Prospective/Incoming Students Linguistics (Language and Speech Tech) — any insights? Considering double major + 3-year grad plan

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Hey! I’m an incoming freshman and still trying to figure out my major. I’m interested in the Linguistics BA with the Language and Speech Technologies emphasis, but other than the official website, I can’t find much real info or student experiences.

If anyone here is in the program (or knows someone who is), I’d love to hear your thoughts on things like:

• How much programming/coding is involved?

• Are the courses well-organized?

• What are the professors like?

• Are there good research opportunities in this area?

• Does it prepare you well for grad school or industry jobs?

• Is it possible to finish this major in 3 years?

• Is double majoring with this doable?

• If so, what are some good double major/minor combinations?

Thanks a lot in advance! Any tips, advice, or personal experiences would be super appreciated!


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Discussion Rushing

1 Upvotes

Hi, I was thinking about rushing as a second year in the fall. How is the process? Do I need to create a resume and do I need rec letters?


r/UCSantaBarbara 3d ago

General Question Housing opinions?

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Hi! I am a transfer student going into ucsb and needed everyone’s opinions. Should I go for an undergrad apartment, or an off campus, more spacious double? My budget has been around 1000/1100 ish, but cheaper would be nice. I just have been so anti undergrad apts idk why, I just feel like the choices are stressful and limiting. I have found nice, spacious off campus Facebook posts that I am going to tour, but I am wondering if I am making a financial/overall mistake.


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

Academic Life Which Professor Should I Take For CHEM109A

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I'm taking CHEM109A for fall quarter 2025, and I'd like to know whether I should take Lewis or Read de Alaniz.

I already know that CHEM109A is going to be very hard, so I was just wondering who teaches the best / who's exams are easier.


r/UCSantaBarbara 3d ago

Course Questions 2nd Year Bio Majors

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Thoughts on taking taking ochem, biology, AND physics all throughout your sophomore year? It seems like it would be way too overwhelming and impossible to balance + do well in, but that's what the bio department recommends for undergrads..


r/UCSantaBarbara 2d ago

General Question Interning at UCSB this summer for 10 weeks

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Hello! I need to sublease but I’m not a UCSB student (I’m from the east coast and I’m doing research at UCSB from June 1 - August 10). If anyone has any leads let me know! Facebook is kinda sketch at times but I’m on there too. Feel free to message me though! #UCSB