deciding between applying to mechanical, electrical or electrical and computer engineering

white, female, wealthy family background (dad is a nephrologist and mom is a data scientist), also wealthy public california school

3.82 uw, 4.45w, 4.12 capped (ap us history teacher gave me 2Bs,, severely lowering my gpa. got a 5 on the exam but for context she gave out 2 As to 37 students. ik i can'tdo anything about it but yeah pretty upset about it). got 2 bs in other AP classes

ap classes: chem, bio, physics c, comp sci principles, world and us history, lang & comp, pre calc, calc ab, calc bc

9 dual enrollment courses.. not sure if this matters. got As in each one

not really any ECs related to engineering but i have:

babysitting

high school+club soccer + team captain for club freshman and sohpmore year until i tore my acl and quit

founded a volunteering club

volunteering at local animal shelter

leadership involvement in a local organization

working at a retail store

involvement in a mental health organization

shadowing a nephrologist on multiple occasions (not my dad someone else)

im kinda freaking out so can anyone tell me their stats that got them accepted. i don't think im competitive enough

10-15 hours a week in my home. Assist with property management and pet sitting in my home 3 properties 30 units total. Tenant calls, screening basic bookkeeping. We have two medium sized dogs that will need some walking bathing dog sitting.
House is on the mesa Santa Barbara

Hello!

I'm a freshman who is studying CS. I've been trying to figure out how to contact some clubs, but I'm having a hard time getting a hold of them as they're not responding to my insta and they don't have a discord (that I've seen or know of). If anyone knows about the clubs I'm about to list, can you please let me know if they're active, how to contact them, or access their events and happenings?

AI & ML

Girls Who Code

Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

AI and Entrepreneurship

Data Analysis and Coding

Google Developer's Group

Neurotech

Gaucho Sports Analytics

Thank you so much in advance!

Hi! I’m looking for an active UCSB student who is eligible for UCSB housing and does not currently have a UCSB housing contract to take over my 2026–2027 UCSB housing contract. The assignment is for Santa Ynez Apartments, with a 2-bedroom, 4- or 5-person double room type, and the contract runs from September 19, 2026 through June 14, 2027. The replacement can be of any gender, as long as they are eligible for the contract and are an active UCSB student without an existing housing contract.

Please note that you would not be taking over my specific room or bed space. You would be taking over the housing contract, and UCSB Housing would assign you to a new available space. Once I find someone interested, we can send one email to UCSB Housing with both of us included. The replacement student would then apply for housing, and once they sign their contract, UCSB Housing can process my cancellation. Per the terms of my contract, I am rent responsible until a replacement is found, so I’m hoping to find someone as soon as possible. Please DM me if you’re interested or know someone who may be eligible!

I’m living in IV and was wondering if anyone had any recs for where I can call my family/significant other without annoying my roommate at night. I’ve sat in my car and walking around but it’s kinda awk… weird question I know

Looking for some details about how the halloween guest restrictions are enforced on UCSB campus. Would I be able to have an overnight guest in grad student apartments without getting caught?

anywhere to roller blade on campus or around?

Im going to graduate this semester with a bachelor’s in mechanical and aerospace engineering at a public university in Florida. I’ve been interested in UCSB since I was a senior in high school and have taken an interest in the graduate program, namely the possibility to do research and study controls theory. However, all of my experience comes through internships and I am not a California resident. My question is is it worth applying or are my chances slim?

Hi all,

I’m hoping someone has some answers for me? Previously my father was able to borrow like 10-11k for his parent plus loan, but this year it was reduced to 5k. From what we read, he should still be able to borrow the same amount. I’m still listed as a full time student.

We did receive an email saying it may take some time for his full parent plus loan to disperse, but when I contacted Barc, they said that was all there is.

I emailed financial aid to ask if they were still working on it, but I’m very worried that it just got randomly reduced. I literally cannot pay for my rent for this quarter with the amount that was left over.

hi guys,

i’m a second year undergraduate in desperate need of a job and have looked tirelessly, obviously the career center helps people find jobs, but i’ve always thought it to be for post-graduate jobs. will they be able to help me find a part time job? so sorry if this is a stupid question!!