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College Blog #2 (Mudd, UCSB)

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Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 10 2011 06:15 GMT
#1
Woot. So Harvey Mudd and UCSB are left.

Harvey: My parents got lost driving to the campus, so I actually had to just drive and find it. We were late for tours, but thye hadn't started yet so it was OK. We had a long haired, bearded, sort of disheveled (albeit awesome) CS major. We went around for a bit. Although I regret asking, upon walking into his dorm room there was a tlnet poster, and some guy playing League of Legends.So pretty cool. We toured around, saw (West?) dorm with the sofas in front, and I established that as much as the school is cool and prestigious, I'm not in love enough with the sciences to go there succesfully. Also, I saw a poster taht said "Tastosis: are you aware of the (insert something here)?" In any case, they were having a GSL finals party, and they had put up all sorts of posters (although disturbingly the only ones) MY admissions presentation was also in the room they had the End of Beta launch thing with Day[9].

UCSB: So after considerable argument, I convinced my parents to let me tour at UCSB. We were planned to do it today (Saturday) but due to ACT testing we didn't. Thank god we didn't because today was Floatopia (youtube it). Our tourguide was a vegetarian, non alcohol consuming, intelligent, indian, premed major. My mom absolutely loved the campus, and said I should go there, right off the bat. o.o Dad really liked it to, although more for the 5 year Masters than anything else. In any case, I really liked the campus, and it does have positives. Firstly, it will get me far away from my parents. Secondly it's fairly strong academically. Lastly, the climate is nice. (Both social and weather based) Conversely though there is a lot of serious partying that goes on there, and I really haven't experienced partying... At all... which leaves me in an interesting conondrum. Of course I want to experience it to a certain degree, but the jump in "hardcoreness" (couldn't think of a good word) is extreme.

It is also nice that it's close to socal, but somewhat isolated.

Right now, although I'm not sure on major, my rankings of campuses would be something like USC>UCLA>UCSB>UCI? (not sure on that fourth slot.)

Any students at any of these schools? Comments on college partying/UCSB? Various insults about me and /or my parents.? Go right ahead.

*
DoctorHelvetica
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States15034 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-10 06:21:16
April 10 2011 06:20 GMT
#2
i'd bet all of my ESPORTS dollars you're asian but it's almost too obvious

UCSB is nice, the nicest campus on cali is probably uc santa cruz though. if you like nature stuff. You don't HAVE to party if you don't want to so I wouldn't really worry about that although you should at least once imo

now is the time to experiment with drugs alcohol and sex as much as you can
RIP Aaliyah
Ilikestarcraft
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Korea (South)17731 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-10 06:23:35
April 10 2011 06:23 GMT
#3
you just lost all your ESPORTS dollars doctor lol
"Nana is a goddess. Or at very least, Nana is my goddess." - KazeHydra
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-10 06:24:25
April 10 2011 06:23 GMT
#4
On April 10 2011 15:20 DoctorHelvetica wrote:
i'd bet all of my ESPORTS dollars you're asian but it's almost too obvious

UCSB is nice, the nicest campus on cali is probably uc santa cruz though. if you like nature stuff. You don't HAVE to party if you don't want to so I wouldn't really worry about that although you should at least once imo

now is the time to experiment with drugs alcohol and sex as much as you can

1) Incorrect. I'm a whitey. I should post a picture of myself lolol.
2) Meh, I don''t really care for Santa Cruz :/ I've visited it, and mreow, not entirely sure why I don't, but I don't. I should party at least some >.>
3) Yeah, true
DoctorHelvetica
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States15034 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-10 06:27:04
April 10 2011 06:26 GMT
#5
overbearing parents
cs
wants to escape his family
no experience partying
uses the "o.o" emoticon unironically

wow i was getting a strong read on the asian-dar here, fuck all my esports dollars are gone
RIP Aaliyah
Roe
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada6002 Posts
April 10 2011 06:27 GMT
#6
"I really haven't experienced partying."
do it. I never did and now I'm dead inside.
the phrase "use it or lose it" is true. have sex and learn how to make friends with the most random people and you will have gained something very useful
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 10 2011 06:28 GMT
#7
On April 10 2011 15:26 DoctorHelvetica wrote:
overbearing parents
cs
wants to escape his family
no experience partying
uses the "o.o" emoticon unironically

wow i was getting a strong read on the asian-dar here, fuck all my esports dollars are gone

1) Fair
2) Fair
3)Fair
4)Fair
5) ?

Although everyone online always gets a strong asian read, so you're not alone.
DoctorHelvetica
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States15034 Posts
April 10 2011 06:29 GMT
#8
one last guess: you're jewish

and if im right i get 20 esports dollars back
RIP Aaliyah
Roe
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada6002 Posts
April 10 2011 06:30 GMT
#9
On April 10 2011 15:15 Froadac wrote:
Various insults about me and /or my parents.? Go right ahead.

your parents leave their poopy diapers around random places in walmart
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 10 2011 06:32 GMT
#10
On April 10 2011 15:29 DoctorHelvetica wrote:
one last guess: you're jewish

and if im right i get 20 esports dollars back

Err, nope.

I also get that read a lot too.
DoctorHelvetica
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States15034 Posts
April 10 2011 06:32 GMT
#11
wow im ESPORTS-homeless now
RIP Aaliyah
Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 10 2011 06:36 GMT
#12
On April 10 2011 15:32 DoctorHelvetica wrote:
wow im ESPORTS-homeless now

Next morning I'll see if I can't refund you some
chennis
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Taiwan227 Posts
April 10 2011 06:49 GMT
#13
I go to UCSB, i think you'll like it here.
FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11552 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-10 06:52:48
April 10 2011 06:50 GMT
#14
I have to reiterate that partying at UCSB is completely done on choice. There is really not that much pressure to party every friday/saturday at UCSB. Sure, your roommate will probably be stoked to party in Isla Vista, but just to get off the campus of UCSB from the more popular dorms (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, San Nic) will take 10-15 minutes, not even counting the time to find a house hosting a party.

When I come back at like 1-3AM from Isla Vista there are always people in the Anacapa lounge just playing video games, having fun, etc. You really don't need to party to have fun at UCSB because not only does UCSB have partying, it also has the convenient location that is near both the beach and the mountains. Excursion club at UCSB for example hosts many trips on weekends (and weekdays) to hiking in the nearby mountains or to nearby lakes.

Downtown SB and State street are also very fun to hang around.

That said, if you come to UCSB, you should definitely at least check out the partying scene. It's very interesting, (and even our chancellor comes down during Halloween).

However, if your dorm is anything like mine, then there will be a considerable amount of drug use. My hall reeks of cannabis just about every weekend, and just about every quarter me and some friends like to shroom on the beach and just relax. At the same time, just about all of us are very tolerant of people who have no desire to try anything (though we will ask if you want to join us!).
*TL CJ Entusman #40* "like scissors does anything to paper except MAKE IT MORE NUMEROUS" -paper
Etherone
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States1898 Posts
April 10 2011 06:52 GMT
#15
On April 10 2011 15:32 DoctorHelvetica wrote:
wow im ESPORTS-homeless now

This man clearly cannot afford the Epayments on his battle cruiser
this is how the housing crisis started.
Roffles *
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
Pitcairn19291 Posts
April 10 2011 08:55 GMT
#16
DrH, you suck. This kid's been posting blogs for ages now about how his parents make life hell for him.
God Bless
NIIINO
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Slovakia1320 Posts
April 10 2011 09:01 GMT
#17
I have no idea about this 2 schools and also I dont know any school in states but UCSB looks really cool I would go there. but its just my opinion based on youtube videos :D
coolcrimefighter
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States378 Posts
April 10 2011 09:56 GMT
#18
On April 10 2011 15:50 FragKrag wrote:
I have to reiterate that partying at UCSB is completely done on choice. There is really not that much pressure to party every friday/saturday at UCSB. Sure, your roommate will probably be stoked to party in Isla Vista, but just to get off the campus of UCSB from the more popular dorms (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, San Nic) will take 10-15 minutes, not even counting the time to find a house hosting a party.

When I come back at like 1-3AM from Isla Vista there are always people in the Anacapa lounge just playing video games, having fun, etc. You really don't need to party to have fun at UCSB because not only does UCSB have partying, it also has the convenient location that is near both the beach and the mountains. Excursion club at UCSB for example hosts many trips on weekends (and weekdays) to hiking in the nearby mountains or to nearby lakes.

Downtown SB and State street are also very fun to hang around.

That said, if you come to UCSB, you should definitely at least check out the partying scene. It's very interesting, (and even our chancellor comes down during Halloween).

However, if your dorm is anything like mine, then there will be a considerable amount of drug use. My hall reeks of cannabis just about every weekend, and just about every quarter me and some friends like to shroom on the beach and just relax. At the same time, just about all of us are very tolerant of people who have no desire to try anything (though we will ask if you want to join us!).

am I crazy for considering ucr over ucsb?
rabidch
Profile Joined January 2010
United States20289 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-10 12:19:45
April 10 2011 11:02 GMT
#19
On April 10 2011 18:56 coolcrimefighter wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 10 2011 15:50 FragKrag wrote:
I have to reiterate that partying at UCSB is completely done on choice. There is really not that much pressure to party every friday/saturday at UCSB. Sure, your roommate will probably be stoked to party in Isla Vista, but just to get off the campus of UCSB from the more popular dorms (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, San Nic) will take 10-15 minutes, not even counting the time to find a house hosting a party.

When I come back at like 1-3AM from Isla Vista there are always people in the Anacapa lounge just playing video games, having fun, etc. You really don't need to party to have fun at UCSB because not only does UCSB have partying, it also has the convenient location that is near both the beach and the mountains. Excursion club at UCSB for example hosts many trips on weekends (and weekdays) to hiking in the nearby mountains or to nearby lakes.

Downtown SB and State street are also very fun to hang around.

That said, if you come to UCSB, you should definitely at least check out the partying scene. It's very interesting, (and even our chancellor comes down during Halloween).

However, if your dorm is anything like mine, then there will be a considerable amount of drug use. My hall reeks of cannabis just about every weekend, and just about every quarter me and some friends like to shroom on the beach and just relax. At the same time, just about all of us are very tolerant of people who have no desire to try anything (though we will ask if you want to join us!).

am I crazy for considering ucr over ucsb?

yes



UCSB is a really nice school, but with less academic reputation. Did you ever write about USC?
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Froadac
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States6733 Posts
April 10 2011 15:32 GMT
#20
On April 10 2011 20:02 rabidch wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 10 2011 18:56 coolcrimefighter wrote:
On April 10 2011 15:50 FragKrag wrote:
I have to reiterate that partying at UCSB is completely done on choice. There is really not that much pressure to party every friday/saturday at UCSB. Sure, your roommate will probably be stoked to party in Isla Vista, but just to get off the campus of UCSB from the more popular dorms (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, San Nic) will take 10-15 minutes, not even counting the time to find a house hosting a party.

When I come back at like 1-3AM from Isla Vista there are always people in the Anacapa lounge just playing video games, having fun, etc. You really don't need to party to have fun at UCSB because not only does UCSB have partying, it also has the convenient location that is near both the beach and the mountains. Excursion club at UCSB for example hosts many trips on weekends (and weekdays) to hiking in the nearby mountains or to nearby lakes.

Downtown SB and State street are also very fun to hang around.

That said, if you come to UCSB, you should definitely at least check out the partying scene. It's very interesting, (and even our chancellor comes down during Halloween).

However, if your dorm is anything like mine, then there will be a considerable amount of drug use. My hall reeks of cannabis just about every weekend, and just about every quarter me and some friends like to shroom on the beach and just relax. At the same time, just about all of us are very tolerant of people who have no desire to try anything (though we will ask if you want to join us!).

am I crazy for considering ucr over ucsb?

yes



UCSB is a really nice school, but with less academic reputation. Did you ever write about USC?

Wait, what's going on. I wrote about USC last blog
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