<p>what are the typical class sizes at ucsd?</p>
<p>^They range from about 15-300. I’m also guessing there is more that you are curious about classes than just that question.</p>
<p>As an international student get to hear that 4 year graduation rates in UCSD (indeed in all UCs) in engineering under grad have been coming down year after year, to the extent that at this point it is about impossible to complete ones undergrad engineering in 4 years. Do facts support this perception ?</p>
<p>@Andre I have heard conflicting accounts about this. I recommend you go to Admit Day and ask a CS major to help you clear it up. </p>
<p>@misiaszek You can take a placement test in the beginning of the year. Honestly, though, I don’t think it will be a big deal.</p>
<p>@rockman If you’re a science major you will likely be taking classes with hundreds of other students. That means you typically won’t have too much of an opportunity to ask questions in class. However, you can always go to your professor’s and/or your TA’s office hours. The vast majority of students don’t go, so you’ll have plenty of time to get your questions answered. </p>
<p>@Seeker567 Most engineers I know seem to graduate in 4 years, although there certainly are exceptions. As long as you take an adequate number of classes per quarter (4-5) you should probably be fine. If you keep switching your major it might be another story, but overall I think most people are still able to get most of the classes they need. Then again, I’m not an engineer, so I probably can’t answer your question as accurately as an engineer could.
Also, I should warn you that tuition and class sizes are increasing with each coming year. This isn’t just for UCSD, but for all UC’s.</p>
<p>Question: what’s the best laptop to bring to ucsd? I’m debating between a macbook pro and a PC type (since I’m pretty comfortable with both), but what’s the best for ucsd?</p>
<p>Entirely up to you.</p>
<p>Unless you’re in some oddball major that has OS-specific requirements. But even then, you can use the campus computers to do your work. </p>
<p>Looking around my lecture hall (not at UCSD, at an east coast ivy), it’s mostly macbooks. Probably a trend, but it’s definitely convenient to sit in the library and ask to borrow a stranger’s charger when you’ve forgotten your own.</p>
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<p>And forgetfulness only costs you an extra $600. 
Sorry, I had to say it. :P</p>
<p>Hi, I got accepted into Marshall for UCSD. I’m checking out the dorms and on campus residence stuff on the website. I heard there are long waiting lists so does this mean that I should quickly apply before the May 1st deadline? (currently trying to decide between UCSD and UCD, leaning towards SD)</p>
<p>Also, I’m planning on applying for a double but the residence hall layout for Marshall shows only three and single rooms. Does this mean I’ll be sent over to the residence hall at Revelle? (It says that there is an overflow over to Revelle and Revelle shows double rooms.)</p>
<p>Those are all my questions for now, I’ll come back to the thread for sure.</p>
<p>I am 2nd year Marshall - Bioengineering/Biotechnology.
First year dorms are suits (now two doubles, four singles, bathroom), but last year we didn’t have doubles only triples (two triples, four singles, bathroom)
Second year apartments are Upper (two doubles, one single, kitchen, bathroom) or Lower (one double, two singles, kitchen, bathroom)
I came to school with 20 credits.
Now I am junior standing. (20+16 F +20 W +18 S +8 Summer + 16 F +14 W + 16 S)
I am planning to graduate in 2014.</p>
<p>Marshall is the best.
You can apply for dorms, before SIR</p>
<p>sorry but I am still confused about the dorming system. Can any one please explain to me?
What are the pros and cons of living in the apartment? I got into Marshall and am thinking of sharing the room with another two people so that way I can say my parents’ money.
but I don’t want to be the one on the top bed… so I might share the room with another person</p>
<p>You are assign to a bad.
If you don’t like your bed you can switch with your roommate if he/she agrees.
If next year Marshall keeps doubles, there will NOT be bank beds.
First year - residential halls (suits)
2nd, 3rd & 4th year - apartments</p>
<p>How is the dating scene? And how easy is it to get help with your classes?</p>
<p>classmates, TAs, professors, OASIS (but i don’t really like their style)</p>
<p>my instances of poor academic performance were all due to me procrastinating and not studying enough on my own though, it’s never really an issue of not getting enough help. plus, everything’s on the internet.</p>
<p>Is it better to apply as soon as possible for the dorms?</p>
<p>You need to apply for housing ASAP, because that’s what determines how likely it is you’ll actually get what you pick when you ultimately fill out the form where you request things like a double vs. a single and the like. It’s non-binding, IIRC, so seriously, go do it immediately.</p>
<p>Regarding GEC at UCSD-Revelle college, how time consuming is preparation for GEC . It appears from the website that it is quite lengthy & boring.</p>
<p>I am admitted to Revelle College. I understand that its GEC Curriculum is very rigorous. How difficult it will be for me as I am from India. I have been admitted with Biochem & Cell Biology as majors. How difficult or easy it is to change the college?
I am a strict vegetarian. Will I be able to survive there?</p>
<p>Hey~</p>
<p>I just got accepted into Marshall with undecided, but I want to transfer to a bio major. Right now I’m taking IB HL Biology, which according to this International Baccalaureate Credits I can get exempt from BILD 1,2,3. I was just wondering if BILD 1,2,3 were helpful in the classes you are taking now? Would you recommend me to to use the credit to get exempt out the lower div class or should I take the classes just to reinforce my bio basics.</p>
<p>Hi all, i’ve recently commited to UCSD and i’m planning to take economics as my major!</p>
<p>I’m a bit concerned about my math ability since i’ve been detached from “typical” HS math courses ( I am currently taking applied math that has very little to do with calculus or college level math) And as a result i’m planning to just take MATH 3C first quarter freshman year(precalculus) …HOWEVER…</p>
<p>In the plan for econ majors it says that i will have to take Math 10 A by the first quarter so my questions are…</p>
<p>1.Is it ok if I take math 3c before hand even if it may delay my math courses until sophomore year OR must I take Math 10 A immediately?</p>
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<li><p>I have not taken the math placement exam, however is it possible to “fail” it and affect my eligibility for classes or entrance? and is the lowest possible math class at UCSD MATH 3C? ( if i do “fail”)</p></li>
<li><p>Is the plan just for guidance or must it be adhered to?</p></li>
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<p>cheers! p.s i am planning to take some pre-calc and calc prep though before heading off to ucsd</p>
<p>@praveenmody Ah yes, well the GE’s are the downside of going to Revelle. It’s hard to switch into a different college, but if it makes you feel better my Revelle friends say you get accustomed to the writing classes after a while.</p>
<p>And yeah, there are quite a few vegetarian options at SD. You shouldn’t have a problem with that. You can check the online menus for ingredients lists and at the halls vegetarian options are labeled with a V.</p>
<p>@karissa They might be useful for the MCAT if you want to take it. However, most people I know just took the AP credit and ran.</p>
<p>@jakoong Those plans are usually just suggestions.</p>