Welcome to our U-See Santa Barbara blog page, where Civic Engagement students share their personal experiences and advice on navigating life as a UCSB student. Our stories range from uncovering local culture and history of Santa Barbara to exploring student resources and highlighting must-see spots around town. We hope you enjoy these stories as much as we did writing them!
Keeping the Flame Alive: Maria Bermudez on Flamenco, Fiesta, and the Soul of SB
By: Ethan Fenstermaker |
Santa Barbara's International Markets
By: Isabella Ferraro |
Working Through College: Real Stories from UCSB Students
By: Aileen Mejia |
Finding Joy While First-Gen at UCSB
By: Jolie Pierre-Louis |
The History of Isla Vista
By: Griffin Deal |
Sticky Footprints - How Goleta's Natural Tar Shaped Local History
By: Lauren Ainslie |
How to Cultivate Belonging in a Momentary Space
By: Sydney Goldflam |
Santa Barbara, Served Locally
By: Alex Dinofia, Annaliese Damm, & Ava Fard |
Campus Cravings: Top Eats You Can't Miss
By: Rya Bonavia & Ava Donleavy |
