University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC) Campus

OPERS or The Office of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports has a facility containing space for just about every sport. A swimming pool, basketball court, and much more including the wellness center with workout equipment.

Standing above the Quarry Plaza, you can see the bustling area filled with students and different tents. A great place on campus to eat and shop at the bookstore or the local merchants.

Hello and welcome to University of California- Santa Cruz! My name is Brian and I will be guiding you on a tour around the campus. We'll look at things the school and the City of Santa Cruz has to offer. I am a freshman Computer Science major from Illinois. Coming to California was a big change for me, but I am happy I came here.

There are many ways to around on campus. The most popular is walking, but with the terrain of the school, that can get tiring for some. So you can bike, skateboard, or take the bus to your class. Although, the school you pick shouldn't be heavily dependent on whether you have to walk or not.

One of UCSC's hidden gems. The Porter Koi Pond is often overlooked as it is literally hidden within the college. The koi pond was brought in the founder of Porter college whose wife loved koi fish. Since then, the koi fish has become an important figure that Porter students relate with. Students come here to enjoy the beautiful colors of the fish, relax between classes, or even feed the fish! Head over to the advising office and ask for some fish food!

Check out my favorite spot to take a nap between classes or watch the sunset. The Porter Squiggle is famous for its "mysteriousness". Students love to hangout here between classes or take really cool pictures. Try Googling "Porter Squiggle" and see the plethora of creative photos taken here.

In this video I talk a little about what it's like commuting on campus and around Santa Cruz. We have various bus systems that make it easier to get from one destination to another in a timely fashion. However, during popular times, there is a bit of a wait to get on a bus that isn't so crowded. Make sure you leave for class at least 30 minutes before it starts!

Welcome to the Wellness Center! The Wellness Center is our main gym on campus and is located on the East side. Inside the gym we have Olympic weight lifting platforms, over 50 pieces of cardio equipment, weight racks, and 2 TRX training zones. UCSC students are allowed access to the gym with their student ID cards. The facility hours are subject to change but the gym is open 7 days a week. Students come here to enjoy a workout with excellent views of the Monterey Bay!

Moving into UC Santa Cruz. Vlog of the whole trip and adventures. MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/el-chemo Social Media: ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/elchemooo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elchemooo

The Upper Quarry Amphitheater is a venue that holds concerts, plays, shows, and anything you want really. Open to the campus, you can host your own show, or go to one of the many events that are held there. Recently renovated in fall of 2017, wood, stone, and pavement replaced. Also upgraded with wifi and a sound system.

In this video I talk a little about what it's like commuting on campus and around Santa Cruz. We have various bus systems that make it easier to get from one destination to another in a timely fashion. However, during popular times, there is a bit of a wait to get on a bus that isn't so crowded. Make sure you leave for class at least 30 minutes before it starts!

If you made it this far, shout out to you. Thanks for coming along with me on this journey! Like I mentioned in the video, if you happen to be in the area or need more information about UCSC, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks!

Moving into UC Santa Cruz. Vlog of the whole trip and adventures. MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/el-chemo Social Media: ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/elchemooo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elchemooo

Taking a look at the beautiful OPERS Field where you can get physical or just rest. Located on the east side of campus, it has a beautiful view of the Monterey Bay.

The college system at UCSC is a little different from other schools. You are affiliated with 1 of 10 colleges of your choosing. Every college has a different theme ranging from Science and Technology to Diversity and Social Justice. It makes a large campus feel smaller and like a community.