r/UCSantaBarbara

I am planning to work in Finance post grad and I got into UCSD in 7th college as a Business Economics major and at UCSB as a Financial Math and Statistics major. I love the UCSB campus, location and social aspect, but after visiting their career services center it really disappointed me and made me feel like i’d be in my own in terms of getting support for recruiting. She basically said that she didn’t have any information on any questions I had like average starting salaries, company placement and how they would help.

I like UCSD’s campus and location as well, but I am worried about the socially dead stigma. Which should I choose? UCSB is a much more quantitative program and would look great going into finance but UCSD is also better ranked in terms of economics.

Graduating senior trying to get the most out of everything :)

Hi! Looking for a female subleaser for a single on 65 Segovia for $1500 (negotiable, I can cover some of it). Apt is fully furnished! Available from end of spring quarter to Sep 1 (dates are flexible too). Please feel free to dm me for photos or other information. Only one other roommate and she is really cool and awesome!!

I usually take the bus but the location I’m going to has none of the bus lines going through. I also can’t figure out how to schedule the Wave service, please help!

Hi there! I really want to see the last episode of the amazing digital circus in theaters on June 4th, but I don’t have a car and the nearest showings are in Oxnard. Is anyone else making a pilgrimage to see the last episode that might be willing to carpool? I already have two tickets (they’re going fast) and I’ll give you one plus help pay for gas. Please hmu if you’re interested!

i want to major in finance/ accounting. at scu im finance and ucsb accounting/econ. ive heard santa clara buisness school is wel structured and in a good area. since ucsb doesnt have buisness school im worried

Hello! I’m an incoming freshman admitted to Physics. I applied for CCS Physics but didn’t get in, so I’m coming in through the L&S major.

I have a lot of dual enrollment credit that transfers (Multivariable Calc, Linear Algebra, Diff Eq, Discrete math, Intro Mechanics, E&M) so I’d be finishing lower-div requirements right off the bat. I want to do a PhD in physics so that’s where my following questions are coming from:

1. How accessible is quantum computing/information research for undergrads outside of CCS? I know UCSB has amazing faculty in this area but I’ve heard CCS students tend to get priority for research spots and/or they’re pretty unreachable for undergrads. For an L&S Physics major with strong math prep, how realistic is it to get into a quantum adjacent lab by sophomore/junior year?

2. I’m weighing UCSB against UMD, which is looking very strong for me. They have a quantum information minor, an easy path to a CS minor, proximity to NIST/IonQ, and several quantum-adjacent professors who take on undergrads. What factors should I be considering when making this choice?

3. For anyone who’s done quantum research here as an undergrad (or any physics research really), how did you get your position and what was the experience like? I’d really love to hear from y’all!

Thank you so much!

Hi! I'm planning to transfer out of my Tropicana lease for 2026-27 and I was wondering if anyone was interested!

It's quiet, clean and you'll be able to choose your own roommates too! It's a little less than a 10 minute bike ride away to campus and it's close to a lot of restaurants, and there's a bus stop right outside the apartment too.

It's $1100 a month and you'll have the option for 10 month leases too if you don't plan on staying the summer.

If you have any questions please let me know!

LI listen in shuffle but it works whatever way you choose to listen

Hi everyone! I'm an incoming freshman and I can't keep the Chromebook I loaned from my hs anymore, obviously. I'm looking for tips on what I should go for. Here are some notes:

I'm an environmental science major(emphasis in climate science)

Looking for lightweightish for easy carrying

I'd love something that lasts for a decent amount of time

Thanks for your time and help!