<p>Guys how are you coping? I'm struggling. I find myself to be a very funny guy, and have spent a majority of my time here on these forums poking fun. I'm starting to feel the pressure though. I have a wife, and a 18 month old son. I just want to know where we will be in five months. I need to find a new apartment, and secure everything. I can't even really plan anything because I don't know. Davis comes out tomorrow (THANK YOU DAVIS), Santa Barbara and UCR have accepted me, but San Diego's ridiculous way of leaving us in the dark is killing me. Berkeley is a week away, and I'm not sure if it is even worth waiting the extra week because Davis apartments are going fast and if I get accepted I need to find one soon. </p>
<p>Dunno I'm freaking out. I'm stressed. What have you guys been doing to occupy your minds? Any tips? </p>
<p>Ohh man I’m in the same state. I honestly haven’t been able to do anything except think about this for the past few weeks. I spend a lot of time on this site just reading random threads. I also have been watching a lot of random youtube videos to take my mind off it. But it doesn’t help, because I still count the hours of everyday. I’m the same way. I can’t stand not knowing where I will be living next year. I like to plan way in advanced, and this makes it impossible to do so.</p>
<p>It’s probably a little different for you because you have a family and everything. I imagine you have less time to think about admissions than me, so that could be a good thing. But at the same time, you have to plan with your whole family in mind.</p>
<p>As far as tips, if you have a lot of free time to kill, I would signup for netflix for a month. Just binge watch tv shows. That kills time pretty good lol. But if you don’t have a lot of free time, and your main problem is focusing on things you have to get done, I can’t really help you with that. Just try to accept that whatever happens is meant to be, and right now it’s out of your control.</p>
<p>@music1990 yeah a lot of my time is pretty occupied. I’m on spring break right now though so definitely have more free time than usual. I can’t stand not being able to plan. I’m freaking out. I just want to know. I think I will try netflix or something. I dunno I’m just on edge over this whole process. </p>
<p>@randombookie I think I have probably over studied in an attempt to keep me occupied, and I’m on spring break with no homework. my thumbs continue to twiddle. Lol</p>
<p>Im so stressed out i cant handle the pressue ive had a headache all week and can barley pay attention during class. Me and my spouse need to submit transfer request at work and hope they happen soon and find an apartment. Not knowing where we are moving is scary. Its hard. Having to choose a school based on whether or not we can find a job there is also hard</p>
<p>Yeah I understand. Here are some shows that you can watch without a netflix account. Just search the name of the show, followed by “watchseries” (one word). I’m sure you have seen some of these, but here are some of the funniest shows.</p>
<p>Community (easy to relate to, as we are in community college, well I think you are)</p>
<p>Modern Family (hilarious show. Took me a while to start watching because the premise seems dumb, but it’s literally one of the, if not the funniest show on tv right now)</p>
<p>It’s Always Sunny In Philidelphia (If you have not watched this yet, watch it)</p>
<p>I try to tell myself I won’t get accepted into UCLA, so when the real rejection comes, I won’t go insane and down a bottle of bleach and/or strip naked and run head first into traffic.</p>
<p>I empathize with you guys. I’ve had this on my mind for a while now. I try to talk about it with my family but they’ve gotten annoyed with me talking about it so much. :P</p>
<p>I just try to play video games and watch my favorite shows on Netflix. I have homework that I do to keep this off of my mind but none of it seems to be effective.</p>
<p>@Cayton my family started ignoring me I told them I got into UCI today and they not only didn’t care but asked me to stop mentioning school until I know where I am going because they are tired of hearing about it….lol jerks</p>
<p>@Burntcorpse thats what I’ve been doing just told myself I won’t get in so I can pretend to be fine if I get rejected.</p>
<p>Ive actually only told a few people I even applied to UCLA, not many people know because when I would mention even thinking of applying I would get looks from people… idk why made me wonder if I appear dumb? lol </p>
<p>@TheUnderdog1 Sorry to hear about your situation. Must be rough. I definitely know a portion of what you’re feeling though. This is my third year applying and I got into 2 back up schools (UCR and CalPolyPomona), but I’m really shooting for UCSD. UCI would be amazing too. Three years of doing this and you would think the nerves calm down, but they don’t haha. These are a few things I do so that I don’t explode on people who ask my where I’m going to college or lose my mind / have an anxiety attack / fall into acute depression:</p>
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<li><p>Gym membership! This is actually my first year doing it and it really takes the stress off for a couple hours. I usually go at night for an hour cause that’s when my thoughts usually get the most paranoid and after running and lifting weights I get that runners high and feel relaxed especially after a nice shower.</p></li>
<li><p>Netflix / Hulu. I believe first month of each is free so sign up for both! Haha. I don’t think there is a movie I haven’t watched the past couple days. I even resorted to watching cancelled shows and spent the past 3 days watching 3 seasons (22 episodes each) of Veronica Mars… and the movie on top of that… and then all three seasons of American Horror Story (makes you feel disgusting and scared out of your wits, but disturbingly addicting)… and Bob’s Burger!</p></li>
<li><p>Praying a couple minutes before bed helps me too.</p></li>
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<p>Hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. Another thing that helps me is that I have weighed all my options… Thought of all the scenarios and have just come to terms with it. Whatever happens is going to happen and the best way to deal with it is to be calm before, during and after. Worrying solves nothing. Just causes premature aging and hurts the immune system. </p>
<p>I hope some of this helps. Hoping the best for you and your family! </p>
<p>@transfer14ptl omg Veronica Mars, I have all three seasons on DVD. First season was the best. Anyone watch Fringe? It’s a brilliant sci-fi series. </p>
<p>@underdog: I know this is a stressful time, and I hope you have the answers you need soon. Meanwhile, the solution to your problem of too much free time is pretty obvious to me, as a parent… Spend that quality free time with your toddler! (How does one even find free time with a toddler?). This is such a wonderful age… They are learning so quickly. You will never have this special time again! Your son will be grown before you know it… And one day you’ll be wishing you had more time to spend with him as a little one. These days are precious! You’re his dad, so you’ll be his hero… Savor every moment you have with him. (Binge tv watching is not setting a good example!). Good luck.</p>
<p>I’ve been off and on sick for the past month or so (the anticipation may be a factor in that, ha ha), so that’s been a distraction. </p>
<p>I’ve also dusted off my 3DS and have been playing some of the really awesome recent titles. Bravely Default is amazing. </p>
<p>UCSD is really giving me a headache. It was my top choice, but based on what I’ve been reading here there’s no way I’m getting in. Setting my sights on Davis or Berkeley now!</p>
<p>@music1990 Harsh. I say that because apparently UCSD only looks at grades and GPA, while Berkeley and Davis are holistic in their review of applications. I’m an out of state applicant, so I need that extra edge in my personal statement and ECs. But who knows? I’ll know tonight if Davis is even an option.</p>