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San Rafael

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Being at San Rafael was a great time! Made some awesome friends, but be prepared for mostly upperclassmen. The left side of the campus is usually where they stay so keep that in mind if you're a freshman. Otherwise super fun! more

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Sierra Madre Apartments

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I think it is a nice place to stay at a good distance from the campus and city. There is a great community there even with COVID-19 and all of the changes that have recently been enforced. Wish it could be a little safer overall. more

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El Dorado

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The school also makes accommodations for students with specific housing requests, reserving rooms for students who have disabilities, are transgender, or are in a sorority or fraternity. Second-year students and upperclassmen, however, can stay in some of the same buildings, though they can also live in bigger dorms that have common areas and private bathrooms. more

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Sierra Madre Villages

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Life at Sierra Madre was amazing, being so close to the beach and spending time with all of the people in the different halls everyday was an experience I'll never forget. Only complaint was the sharing of bathrooms which would occasionally be a mess from others. more

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Tropicana Villas

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I really enjoyed my first year at Tropicana Villas, particularly because of the suite-style rooms with the bathrooms and the livingroom area. Even though I shared a living space with 3 other girls (2 in each room), it did not feel overwhelming. I had the living room to spend time in if I wanted to be alone, which is tough to do in a dorm. more

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Pendola House

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Overall, the cleanliness of Pendola, Manzanita Village was extremely unkempt. I don't believe this is related to the staff, but more so the students who live in the building. Aside from that, I enjoyed the location since it is quieter than other dorms and has great access to the beach. more

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San Miguel Hall

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As both a resident and a desk attendant at San Miguel last year, I can confidently say that it was one of the best experiences. There are plenty of common areas that allow for a lot of interaction which creates a great community. Along with this, San Miguel is located perfectly, being near all the lecture halls as well as the beach. The only downside to San Miguel may be the constant issues with bathrooms and other issues in peoples' rooms. more

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Santa Rosa Residence Hall

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My experience in Santa Rosa was quite interesting. I believe Santa Rosa is one of the better dorms at UCSB because it is closest to the library and University Center, so the commute is fairly short. I did not experience any ant problems like the other dorms did, but my dorm room was very dusty due to the carpet. Social life in Santa Rosa wasn't very active but I think it was because I didn't put in the effort to make friends there. The RA's are very nice and helpful, and the host activities almost every week to keep students relaxed and engaged in their dorm community. The study lounges are usually very packed when it is raining or trying to late night study which was not beneficial for me since going to the library alone at night or in the rain was not ideal. The bathrooms at Santa Rosa are cleaned everyday but sometimes, it conflicts with my schedule, so I often have to rush to find another bathroom so I'm not late to class. Overall, my experience at Santa Rosa was mediocre because there were always constant fire alarms, but the distance from the lecture halls and classes made up for it. I liked Santa Rosa because of how efficient, quiet, and clean it was. Santa Rosa is also fairly safe and have very strict rules about having no guests over during major campus events. more

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Anacapa

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Although there could be a better experience I would say it is a pretty good housing unit. For the price and location for me it is pretty worth it. At times it does look a bit shabby because of the area. more

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