[Opinion on Admission into UCSB]

I have recently been admitted into the Materials PhD programme at UC Santa Barbara. Whilst I am aware that it has been highly ranked by several bodies, I would like a more educated opinion from people here. Is it really as good as they say it is? I am slightly worried as I am an international student. The reputation of UCSB isn't very significant outside of the US and I am hoping I am making the right decision to invest at least 5 years of my life there 

[UCLA Materials Science PhD Funding for International Students]

I am an international student who was recently accepted into the PhD program for materials science and engineering at UCLA. I was told I would have to support myself for my first year. However, they added that I could apply for TA positions in my second year. What are the chances of me getting those TA positions and funding for next few years at UCLA?

[UCLA Materials Science PhD Funding International]

I am an international student who was recently accepted into the PhD program for materials science and engineering at UCLA.  I was told I would have to support myself for my first year. However, they added that I could apply  for TA positions in my second year. What are the chances of me getting funding for next few years at UCLA?