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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent of UCSB Physics graduate, thank you for chiming in! Were you out of state? We're in the DMV and in addition to everything else I'm concerned about the distance. Was that an issue? How long ago did your DC graduate?[/quote]

You are welcome. Yes we are based in DMV.

We were worried about the distance but UCSB had an amazing student service and support system plus the CCS provides mentors/ advisors for their students. Most students at UCSB are from California and various friends invited DC for thanksgiving and other holidays. They made many great friends there both through CCS and recreational sports that can be highly competitive but in positive ways.

Our DC graduated 5 years ago and is thriving. We are so happy they attended UCSB CCS as it was an excellent academic and social experience with beautiful nature all around.

However, it would not be good fit for everyone.[/quote]

This is so helpful, thank you so much! May I ask if there were any financial breaks for out of staters? Was she able to earn money through working or get scholarships or anything like that?[/quote]

The regents scholar program is full ride and merit based.

Many of the students get part time jobs at Alta Vista and some whiz kids even get hired as students by big companies such as Google. Our student focussed on studies
and sports in addition to getting publications needed for applying to good PhD programs.

Out of state tuition is expensive for sure.

Best wishes for your DC finding the best fit physics school for them.

BTW- If your DC is a girl, the one down side at UCSB CCI is that there were very few female students in the physics program (although there are many young women in the other 8 disciplines). [/quote]

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