(Part 2) Best products from r/UCSantaBarbara

To me, this is the dream set up for getting around IV:

Bone Swiss Bearings

Bear trucks

Gumball wheels

And any deck you want. As another poster said, I'd recommend a shorter deck because it's easier to manage while on campus.

I used this deck for awhile, and it was awesome

If you want to skate, do get a set up that will make you love it. If you skimp out on parts, especially wheels/bearings, you're going to have a bad time.

When I was in San Cat last summer the desks didn't have locking drawers. If you really need to lock up your valuables I would buy a safe document box (something like this) and bring it with you.

Take a look at this book. You WILL learn the fundamentals of any medium you want no matter where you go to school. When they say that the professors get out of your way - that is a good thing, you can do what you want and are free to investigate what YOU are interested in.

http://www.amazon.com/Why-Art-Cannot-Be-Taught/dp/0252069501

r/Nootropics may be able to help. Helped me. Also https://www.bravermantest.com/ . Huge change in quality of life for me, depression and anxiety gone after using these two resources. Sometimes shit can go wrong in your brain, and along with exercise and a healthy diet, you might still need something else to fix it. Certain supplements can help you get back to a healthy balance. Good way to avoid prescription medications and SSRIs, shit like that.

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Try some Ashwagandha first, people have been taking it for literally thousands of years, reduces anxiety and there's a big difference between when I'm taking it and when I'm not. You can't get addicted to or be reliant on it. This is what I got but maybe check out Nootropics depot. They do a bunch of testing on the products that they sell and are way more trustworthy.

I don’t remember there being any nightstands in the dorms, but this was super helpful especially if you’re in a top bunk: https://www.amazon.com/Bunk-Buddy-Bedside-Shelf-Black/dp/B00M0KNZKK

https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-A320-Wireless-Speakers-Subwoofer/dp/B01HLSMVTQ

Looks small but honestly packs a huge punch, only downside is the battery doesn’t last so you kinda have to keep it plugged in

I went on Amazon and got this one (just sorted by 'most popular' because I know nothing about boards):

http://www.amazon.com/Atom-Longboards-91047-Drop-Through-Longboard/dp/B0056IY39K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407373730&sr=8-2&keywords=longboard

It's cheap and I don't have a single complaint! Really smooth ride.

You can always order them online if you're concerned about your health. It's not a bad idea to have a few extras hanging around for scenarios like wildfires or earthquakes. They're not even expensive. The ones I bought are currently $13.28 for a 10 pack on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YKBV2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I recommend buying the teacher’s edition of the textbook. It’s been a few years since I taken the class but back when I took it the teachers edition was like 15 bucks on amazon vs way more for the regular edition. The answers to the practice problems in the teachers edition are way more in depth than the answers in the back of the regular edition and really and helped me understand where I was making mistakes without having to wait for hw grades to come in. Even if it’s an earlier edition, the content is probably almost identically but the chapters may be out of order.

I just checked Amazon and couldn’t find the full teacher’s edition but here’s another resource that’s pretty much just as good. I think the only difference is that it has the odd numbered problems answered rather than the even. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0073107816/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XmyTDb8AH53W2

Get the same kind of modem you would for any cable ISP and buy your modem and router separate (trust me)

List of cable modems on amazon as sorted by popularity

My recommendation for a modem is either a Motorola
6121 or a 5101 Both will easily last you 4 years with the 5101 being cheaper but using older technology that 1) Limits you to ~35mbps actual speed and 2) slightly worse connection quality in some scenarios.

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This is probably a better question for a tech subreddit since there is probably nothing specific to Cox in IV that should influence what modem or router to buy.

I've used this fan for the past few years. Quieter than a lot of other fans I've used, and a bit cheaper than my last one that the maintenance crew stole.

Try looking on the course webpages such as for CS 31 and CS 32. Attempt to do the problems before learning the material for CS 33. This will test your understanding and solidify what you already know. Some of their homework problems are extremely challenging, but in most cases, the homework problems will not change from year to year that much. This means that if you start now, you will be done with the homework by the time you get here. This is awesome because your grade for these classes are all from your homework. The textbooks used for these courses are RHK, K&K, and Feynman.

While you're at it, you might want to start learning linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, vector calculus, and partial differential equations.

Source: I graded homework for CCS Physics.

A lot of this stuff you can just do yourself. Doesn't need to be near UCSB, or anywhere really.


I would just get the OEM rubber inserts/replacements from ebay or amazon or something for the car you have. The OEM wipers tend to be most compatible so simply replacing the consumables is all that's needed. No need to pay someone to slide some rubber out and in.

I also usually keep something like these in the spare tire compartment.

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-921-Passenger-Tire-Gauge/dp/B0002SQYTG/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1523723162&sr=1-5&keywords=tire+pressure+gauge

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Tire-Inflator-Pressure-Gauge/dp/B073VB41W3/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1523723021&sr=8-16&keywords=tire+pump

Something i found convenient was bringing an extension cord and hook it up to my phone charger since i was on the top bunk. that way i could use my phone on my bed. Also as everyone else has pointed out, u don’t need a nightstand, just a bedside caddy/shelf. The shelf is a bit expensive so here’s a cheaper alternative Richards Homewares Gearbox Bedside Caddy (65643) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019S5KBQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IyIlDb7FTWMJZ

You can get 25 test strips via Amazon Prime for $8.

https://www.amazon.com/AccuMed-Pregnancy-25-Count-Individually-Detection/dp/B071YNWRPP/ref=zg_bs_3762561_7/147-6422484-6892829?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0GN66S6SH132G46CB162

https://www.amazon.com/Intermediate-Microeconomics-Calculus-Modern-Approach/dp/0393123987

this is the book that i used in 10a for spring
however you might want to go to
ucsbstuff.com and fill it out to see everything required for your class