Student Life

What freshman residence hall has a mini-theater, gym and tanning booth literally footsteps away? The café is definitely one of the biggest highlights; the varying and delicious menus, organic and vegetarian options, and grills 'open all day' surpassed everyone's expectations.
-Tanaya D.

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My first year here at Tropicana del Norte was fantastic. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I love my room, my roomies and especially the positive energy and friendliness of all the staff.
-Mayle T.

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Tropicana has entirely and undoubtedly defined my enjoyable experience at UCSB this year. I arrived from a small rural town in Northern California, with no more than 10,000 people... I immediately fell in love with the RA staff ...who showed me the ropes of being a college freshman...
-Matt

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I have met my best friends here and I feel that I am as satisfied as I am with my first year experience because Tropicana has been a part of it.
-Yoli G.

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After living here for a single school year at Tropicana I've become deeply attached to my life in this warm environment...
-Jenny N.

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Living at Tropicana Del Norte my first year was very memorable. I met new people and created lasting friendships that hold strong today.
-Martin B.

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My first year at Tropicana Del Norte was one of the best experiences I could ever ask for. Living in such a calming and constructive environment helped me learn to love college.
-Morgan R.

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Tropicana is an Eden when it comes to experiencing new cultures and people... for that Tropicana is a once in a lifetime place to be.
-Jack G.

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Living at Tropicana has been a wonderful experience. Meeting people from all over not only the country, but the world is amazing. Tropicana isn't only housing but it becomes a community and family.
-Hannah G.

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There no doubt in my mind that Tropicana Del Norte was definitely the best decision for my first year in college.  Since being here I’ve made friends that I know will be in my life for a long time to come, which is really what college is all about. Creating bonds.
-Melissa G.

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From the very first few weeks that I lived here at Tropicana Del Norte I realized how different the environment was compared to other residence halls.  It seems more like apartments rather than school  dorms, which makes me feel more independent and free.
-Ana M.

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Being a FSSP kid from San Nicholas Dorms, moving to Tropicana Del Norte was a major change for a handful of reasons.  Having my own bathroom was the instant selling point when deciding where to live but this is not the only reason.
-Alex M.

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Living here feels more like living on my own because our suite is pretty much an apartment without the kitchen but I still have the fun activities that come with living in the dorms.
-Anjali S.

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Living at Tropicana has been a wonderful experience. Everyone always asks why I did not choose to live in the dorms my first year at UCSB, and I always answer that Tropicana is pretty much a more exciting, less expensive version of a dorm.
-Betty G.

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