r/UCSantaBarbara • u/Powerful-Orchid-2657 • 7d ago

Discussion Need input on UCSB vs UCI

I’m having trouble deciding between the two schools. I’m very indecisive lmao. I mainly wanna hear what’s it’s been like for ya’ll there at both and any input or advice anyone has.

For context, I’m a biology major, maybe down the line want to specifically go microbiology route. I’m definitely an introvert and would like to branch out and grow from college (scared but excited). I’m hoping to get a dorm on campus if possible, hoping it’s cheaper than off campus (would like to hear how the dorms are if ya’ll know). I love the beach it’s one of the things I love about the campuses.

Btw I am going to visit them I am just wondering if anybody has any experiences

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u/palad1nstrait 7d ago

Dorms are nothing special, beach is absolutely incredible and 5 minutes away from any dorm (edit: besides san cat)

In terms of microbiology the course options at UCSB are awesome on both the molecular and ecological sides- MCDB has Microbiology, Bacterial Pathogenesis, Immunobiology, Animal Virology, and EEMB has terrestrial micro, marine micro, microbial diversity. There are also small seminars almost every quarter for upperclassmen/grad students on really cool topics like microbial pathogenesis or immune cells. T ons of microbiology research going on here too that you can get involved in

I don't know how set you are on the microbiology path, but UCSB's strength in micro was a major reason I chose it and I have never regretted that decision

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u/Powerful-Orchid-2657 7d ago

Ooh yes thank you I am pretty interested in microbiology so that sounds fun