Internship:

I have worked at three different on-campus jobs and it was very easy to find employment! For one, all of the various dining commons hire year-round and you have the option to work next to your own dorm or apartment for convenience. I was paid $12 starting and could see my job from my bedroom window! To work in the dining commons, you can approach the desk in the front, or any manager wearing a head seat and introduce yourself, no resume needed. Typically this job requires sweeping, cleaning tables, serving or preparing food, etc. I had a wonderful experience. I also got paid $25 dollars a unit per course that I took notes in. The disabled students' program allows you to upload your lecture notes online for other disabled students to access at their convenience! Since I take notes anyway, this was easy money and I did not have to communicate with anyone, just scan my notes using my phone and upload! Also, I worked at the Art and Architecture museum on campus by introducing myself. The app handshake allows you to log in with your Net ID and find on-campus jobs near you! This is how most UCSB students find employment.

I originally applied to UCSB because I wanted to attend UC Berkeley. When I realized the applications were the same, I decided to apply to both! The fees are normally $80 I think but I was in the free/ reduced lunch program at school so I had a few waivers for applications. I applied to eight schools all on the west coast, including UCSB, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, SDSU, Cal Poly SLO, University of Washington, and University of Oregon. I was accepted to all except UCLA. When it came down to choosing a college, UCSB was the clear choice. They offered me significant financial aid, it's located on a beach, only a train ride away from home, and academically prestigious! We were ranked the 5th best public school in the nation and the happiest college students in California by Princeton Review! While cost is very important, I needed to choose somewhere I felt like I could be happy. The social, athletic, and academic aspects of the school were very appealing to my extroverted side. I had a 4.2 GPA overall in high school, played varsity women's lacrosse, and competed in the academic league. While I did take several AP classes, I would consider myself a medium, to the above-average student in high school. I got a 1420 on my SAT and a 30 on my ACT. The university seems to prioritize outside commitments and personal statements much higher than test scores through the admissions process in my opinion

Placement:

It is a college town so not that many job opportunities outside, for example, I just to make some extra money I tried applying to McDonald's but they had a long wait list. Jobs can be found at the beginning of the year as well like being a paid tutor.

Internship:

My experience on Internships is that I had many but mine were unpaid and therefore I had to donate some time out of my week to go and work as a tutor or teaching assistant. Also, there are internships that you choose but the downfall is that you have to have a high GPA.

Placement:

I know a lot of graduating seniors who have gone on to great jobs after graduation. I fear for my job opportunities following graduation because the school won't just give you opportunities, you have to do everything on your own.

Internship:

Yes, I secured an internship with CCBER, the Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration. I had to work 60 hours a quarter in a lab and in the field and I received a $400 stipend.

The financial aid, the location, and the reputation of the school. I didn't expect to be admitted into UCSB but after I did, I jumped at the chance to attend because they also gave me pretty decent financial aid. I also liked the college and the fact that it had the majors I wanted to study (English and Chicano Studies).

Placement:

So far they've been pretty good, but not as good as other UCs that are located in or near large cities, like UCLA. Yet, they are plenty of opportunities pertaining to the surrounding cities like Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Oxnard.

Internship:

As a first year, I'm unsure if the university will provide you with one, but internships are obtainable through programs, organizations, and local businesses around the campus. Usually to see what?s available you go to career services or our online service, handshake.

Placement:

There are opportunities for students to work on campus at the dining commons and as peer advisors and office assistants in the various major departments. We also have on campus Subways and Starbucks and the bookstore that offer employment.

Internship:

No there is no internship. Work study allotment is a thing, but that's all through FAFSA. There are jobs available on campus though for students seeking work, at the dining commons and working as peer advisors and office assistants.