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Rachel Carson College — University of California, Santa Cruz
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University of California, Santa Cruz

Rachel Carson College

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About Rachel Carson College

Founded 1972, renamed 2016. Theme: Environment & Sustainability. Eight residence halls on a terraced hillside with views of Monterey Bay. Room types: triples, doubles, singles, and 6-person double suites (shared living space and bathroom). Apartments for ~300 continuing students in 5–6 person units with full kitchens. Community gardens on-site. Named for the marine biologist and conservationist.

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Rachel Carson College has no air conditioning. Students here often pick up:

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