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"It was incredibly important that while pursuing a Ph.D. I would be allowed freedom to grow creatively in my interdisciplinary scholarship. Getting to know UCSB's strong spirit of collaboration across departments assured me of my choice."
- Xochitl Clare, Ph.D. Student | Ecology Evolution, Marine Biology
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Shelly Luong, Undergraduate Student | Economics
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