University of California-Santa Cruz (UCSC) Campus

Vo Dung gets interviewed by Brian about different aspects of the school. A school filled with diversity is important, and UCSC has no lack of it.

The name speaks for itself! Science Hill is a cluster of all of the STEM buildings and some social sciences as well. Science Hill also features our Jack Baskin School of Engineering which is our only professional school as it receives federal and private funding. The majors included in Baskin are the Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS), Biomolecular Engineering (BME), Computer Engineering (CE), and Computer Science (CS) to name a few. Our STEM and social sciences departments are some of the most popular(and unfortunately, most impacted) majors here at UCSC. Throughout both departments, faculty and students work with a variety of technology corporations, including Amazon, Cisco, Diffbot, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Samsung, Seagate, Western Digital and more. The growing local high-tech industry in Santa Cruz provides additional opportunities for exciting collaborations. Science Hill is also home to our second library on campus known as Science and Engineering library. Students mostly use this place to study.

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.

The Quarry Plaza is where everything comes together. In the Quarry, we have our bookstore, express store, cafe Iveta, Student Union assembly (which is our student government system), SOAR (Student organization advising and resources), and the Bike Co-op! The Quarry is also a place where students like to hangout in between classes because it's central to our busiest part of campus. Students will often hold fundraisers offering pastries, drinks, and my personal favorite, thai iced tea! In addition to the fundraisers, students also hold protests, recruitment sessions, and concerts here. Daniel Caesar performed in our Quarry Plaza in the Spring of 2017!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet my friend and housemate, Lea! Lea talks a little about her time at UCSC and offer some advice to incoming freshman.

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.