[ilovechu]

My orientation is on September 19th which is like 3 days before school starts (September 22nd) at UCSD. And I feel like I won't know what classes to sign up for because I won't have orientation until right before school. So can anybody give me advice on what classes to take at UCSD-John Muir as a Undeclared Sciences Major (probably biology major)

[InVaNDER]

i'm so scared for college!
less than 20 days to go!

[bambidandi]

AhhhH! I'm first year too and I'm scared that I won't make any new friends because I don't live in the dorms of my universities ... I heard others said you will make more friends if you live in dorms Is that truee? How can I make friends, wouldnt it be really awkward at first??

[Novaculite]

My orientation is on September 19th which is like 3 days before school starts (September 22nd) at UCSD. And I feel like I won't know what classes to sign up for because I won't have orientation until right before school. So can anybody give me advice on what classes to take at UCSD-John Muir as a Undeclared Sciences Major (probably biology major)

Actually, you shouldn't be registering for classes so late...? I'm attending the very last orientation session @ my school & they e-mailed all the last ones to register now. Your school should do the same thing, I presume.

[kpop_haha124]

xD.. I'm a FROSH for this upcoming fall!! xD

omg...college move in aug. 30, orientation aug. 3-sep1., intro classes sep. 2-sep.7, and classes start sep.8

lol...omg on going...haha, well i can't wait lol...

I'm going to Rugters University in NJ and i dunno what i want to major in yet...


and also, are ther any studying tips that sorta help lol...i'm trying to buckle down and get rid of procrastination from HS...haha

[RedSprouts]

kpop_haha124, I'm glad you realize that study skills in college are so much different from being in High School. Here's an interesting ARTICLE on how high school failed you and tips to studying better. Good Luck!

[Xiaoba1tu]

^
It says: ''give yourself at least a week in advance to prepare for midterms.''

That's a bit late isn't it? I'd call that cramming. Hard core cramming.

[RedSprouts]

^, To me a week is just the bare minimum. If you need more time that's fine too as long as it work with your study habits. For me, if I started studying earlier than one week I would tend to burn out before even taking the midterm itself.

[Wendyyy]

Finals come up so fast in college!
First week in and you can already start registering for spring semester at my college. LOL.

I'm so scared that me and my roommate will clash !
I def want to try that whole roommate compromising at the beginning of the year thing though.
Hopefully we're not too different. ><

How did you guys know where you were going first day?
I'll be in the city, so my classes are alllll over the place.

Oh man I'm excited, but I'm scareddddd too.


Is it true that doing your laundry on a weekday rather than weekend is much better?
Rationally, it makes sense, but just asking anywayyy.

[miika]

Oh man I'm excited & nervous =)

I'm not dorming, does that mean I'll be a loner? -__________-;

[intricaciesx]

Oh man I'm excited & nervous =)

I'm not dorming, does that mean I'll be a loner? -__________-;

i'm not dorming either. we won't be loners!
i'm sure we'll find people to chill with thru clubs and associations & parties & such

[inny_cent]

AhhhH! I'm first year too and I'm scared that I won't make any new friends because I don't live in the dorms of my universities ... I heard others said you will make more friends if you live in dorms Is that truee? How can I make friends, wouldnt it be really awkward at first??

No worries. Most universities have 'Welcome Week' or 'Frosh Week'. This is designed for students to get familiar with the campus and meet new people. And it's also open to students living off campus.
Other than this, the best way to make friends is during lectures. Just sit beside someone and introduce yourself, ask them about their program, classes. You might even end up having other lectures together. Just remember, you're not the only one who is new to this experience, so don't be afraid to strike a conversation (especailly during the first couple of weeks).

Finals come up so fast in college!
First week in and you can already start registering for spring semester at my college. LOL.

I'm so scared that me and my roommate will clash !
I def want to try that whole roommate compromising at the beginning of the year thing though.
Hopefully we're not too different. ><

How did you guys know where you were going first day?
I'll be in the city, so my classes are alllll over the place.

Oh man I'm excited, but I'm scareddddd too.


Is it true that doing your laundry on a weekday rather than weekend is much better?
Rationally, it makes sense, but just asking anywayyy.

I worry about my classes a lot (ie where I have to go next, if I'll make it in time etc).
My university campus is medium sized- but it's really confusing to get around. I visited all of my lecture/classes the day before with my friend so I wouldn't get lost. I even drew my own map LOL But don't worry, you'll get used to it.
I usually find walking by yourself the best way to know the place- because then, you don't depend on your friends to lead you. And if you get lost.. well that's how you find your way around, right?
Just walk around and eventually you'll know where you're going.

Laundry was such a pain honestly. Usually, the weekends are the busiest so yes, it's better if you do it on Weekdays. Although there are several laundry machines, sometimes they might not work, and you might have to wait a while to get a dryer or whatever. But I used to wake up extra early in the morning to do laundry on Saturdays. LOL

[IATEYOU]

eh i have a question.

can you get expelled for drinking underage at college?
i dont mean getting wasted and trashing the dean's office, but just drinking a reasonable amount lol

[Xiaoba1tu]

I don't think they care at all if you drink underage.
It's college and you're supposed to know what you're doing and know that you're responsible enough to make the right decision.

The only reason I know that you definitely do get expelled for is plagiarism or cheating in exams. Obviously the other reasons would be trashing property or disrespecting the staff.

[kimchisgr8]

I'm planning on getting my bachelor of science but I'm still not sure what career path I want to follow, so my question is is it better to take a full course load first year or not to? And what are your guys' thoughts on graduating in 3 years or doing an extra year and graduating with honours?

Thanks for the advice^^ I'm so nervous...

[Xiaoba1tu]

^
That's what I'm doing too - BSc.
But I'm not doing an extra year for Honours. Fyi, to do the Honours year you need at least an average of 65. (Not sure if it applies for you, there should be some minimum mark like that anyway).

For the Honours extra year, it's up to you if you want to do it. It's usually this research project that spans for the year. You do get more pay than those people that graduated with just a Bachelor's.
You can perhaps decide later, like once you get into your course and ask your course coordinator for more information and advice.

[kimchisgr8]

^
Yes, I'm planning to just leave the decision to do four years later after I get a taste of uni. ^^

[lazibratt]

i am sooo nervous about college><
I move in sept 20th!
I don't even know how to do laundry ahh!
But i was thinking of rushing for sororites but IDK if i should do prof frats or the fun asian sororites =./

[super cool snail]

.................................................k nvm

im jsut so nervouse D:

[5imply_5wt]

what kind of things should i get for university?? as in Stationery wise.. like binders pens.. stuff like that.