<p>Since there doesn't seem to be a thread, I decided to make one for the accepted applicants at ECR.</p>
<p>Congratulations guys!</p>
<p>Congratulations everyone! As a second year ERC student, I can answer questions you guys have about ERC, majors, UCSD etc.</p>
<p>Any advice on MMW? I picked ERC as my first choice because I’m really interested in international studies, but I do feel a bit worried because of MMW based on what others have to say about it.</p>
<p>Okay, honestly, if you took AP Enlish Lit/Lang in high school and have decent writing skills you should be fine. The hardest/most time consuming part of the class is the research paper. The actual material covered in lecture is very straightforward. I’m finishing up the sequence this year and it is definitely the “easy” class in my schedule in comparison to the other ones I’m taking.</p>
<p>General Advice:
-Go to lecture</p>
<p>-Pick a topic that truly interests you for the research paper</p>
<p>-If you take the first 3 MMWs and decide that you really can’t stand the class, try taking the last 2 over the summer. The class is shorter, includes less material and research papers don’t have to be as long</p>
<p>-Don’t stress out about MMW. Every time I’ve talked to admitted ERC freshmen, MMW has been their primary fear/concern. In reality, there is really nothing to fear. Some people love it, others can’t wait for it to end. Take it for what it is; MMW won’t be “change the way you see the world” as the MMW program directors think but it can give you a decent writing foundation and a VERY general overview of the history of the world. And in the case that you are coming into UCSD as a good writer and a history buff at least the MMW sequence will be a bunch of easy classes you can breeze through while focusing on more important major classes.</p>
<p>Operatic said it best. I came in with IB and AP, and it’s a breeze. It’s essentially a retelling of things I already know with a few new facts thrown in that open my eyes every once in awhile. I just finished MMW 12 (arguably the worst in terms of workload), and it was not terrible. A pain in the ass at times? Yes, it can be tedious. One thing I do find a bit ridiculous is the great pains that MMW takes to ensure that everyone conforms to MLA format. If you are familiar (I was, and I wrote in it since frosh year of high school), become even more comfortable. It takes MLA to a whole new level.</p>
<p>I’m accepted into ERC and I’m kind of nervous. How well do you think the G.E. requirements will fit for a chem. engineering major?</p>
<p>I’m a chemistry major myself, so I do see your predicament. There are a lot of GEs but graduating in 4 years (even as an engineering major) is doable. I came in with quite a bit of social sciences/humanities AP credit so I got most of my non-science GEs covered which is how I am on track now. The GEs here are targeted towards the international studies/poli sci crowd so as a science/engineering major that can make life a little more difficult. The most time consuming ones are the foreign language requirement and the MMW sequence. I would recommend testing out of foreign language (if you can) and taking the last 2 MMWs over the summer if you don’t have room in your schedual during the school year. Summer is actually a great time to get GEs out of the way because the classes are only 5 weeks long. I have friends in engineering who tell me that they actually like the fact that the GEs are totally different than their major courses because it gives them a chance to take a break from all of their engineering classes.</p>
<p>Operatic is the ERC man!!</p>
<p>congratz to all btw!
Once you enter ERC you will easily realize that we rule!</p>
<p>can freshman use single room???</p>
<p>There are a limited number of singles in the freshman res halls. My year we had three triples, two doubles and one single in our suite. If you are sure you want a single make sure to submit your SIR and housing application as soon as possible.</p>
<p>I was admitted as a Political Science/ Political Theory major by the way :). Operatic are there any notable differences that you can talk about between ERC and the other colleges? </p>
<p>AKA how will my experience at ERC differ from the others?</p>
<p>In terms of location:
-ERC is has pretty new apartments and res halls
-We are located on the far northside of campus so be prepared for a lot of walking
-We are right next to RIMAC, UCSD’s newest and most expensive gym/athletic complex
-International House is located in ERC. I-House is made up of apartments that house 50% UCSD students and 50% international students</p>
<p>Each college at UCSD has it’s own mission statement and “theme” of sorts. ERC really pushes internationalism and global perspective. Unlike the rest of UCSD, ERC is dominated by social sciences majors like International studies and Poli Sci. That is not to say that engineers and hard science majors are put at a disadvantage either. </p>
<p>The GEs are more extensive than at other colleges. The amount we have is only slightly less than Revelle. Even though this can sometimes be a pain, the MMW sequence really lets you get to know a bunch of people in your year and creates a stronger community feel in ERC. At the end of Spring quarter we even hold an annual collegewide event called MMW Blowout to celebrate being done with the 5 quarter sequence.</p>
<p>Cafe V is our less than stellar dining hall. Not terrible but not very good either. The Marshall dining hall OVT is close by and the transfer housing right next to us has a pretty big grocery store that pretty much buys all of its stock from health food places like Whole Foods. There is also a restaurant (with waiters and cloth napkins) called The Bistro that takes dining dollars and specializes in Asian fusion cuisine.</p>
<p>ERC is pretty much the hub for all things international. I-House host a Model United Nations group, we have language conversation tables and Cafe V holds Global Marketplaces were they serve food from a specific region of the world.</p>
<p>Thanks for answering my question, operaticmimosa! I feel less worried now :)</p>
<p>are there a variety of different majors in this college? I was accepted into ERC as well, but im undeclared. do the colleges have parties?</p>
<p>The colleges have no bearing on majors. You can be any major in any college. The colleges themselves do not have or endorse “parties” (by which I assume you mean informal social gatherings with libations) but you can find events like this at any college on practically any given weekend.</p>
<p>Sup everybody! Woo we’re in Roosevelt!! I would like to ask you guys why did you choose Roosevelt? It sounded to me like this was the college most likely to have international students so that’s why I chose it. Can anybody shed light on that?</p>
<p>I chose ERC because I want to study abroad and eventually do international work. Seemed like a good fit.</p>
<p>hey ashe140 where do you want to study abroad? I want to do the same and that’s why I picked ERC. Hopefully it helps us out a little more. What is your major?</p>
<p>hey im a transfer this fall at ERC!! Poli sci major. I looked at the class schedule for summer and fall 2012, but there are limited MMW class and spot for transfer students… worry!</p>