<p>I know this is pretty subjective, but I would like to see different people's answers on this topic:
How much free time do you have after completing classes/studying in a day? Do you find that you have less time outside of class as years pass? Is it harder to balance EC's once you are in upper division courses?</p>
<p>I was given the opportunity to work on a project either this year or next year. I figure I would have the most time to work on it this year, but if I wait till next year, I would probably gain more experience and be able to put out better work. However, that may be at the expense of my school work. What do you guys think?</p>
<p>That's not "pretty" subjective; that's actually extremely subjective (meaning the serious responses you get will probably be of no value to yourself and the rest of this post will explain why). There's been a lot of paranoia posts lately, and there's only so many ways of saying the same thing: you should be patient and gauge for yourself how things go. Unless you're triple majoring or taking 20+ units per quarter in addition to a job, there should be no reason why you wouldn't have free time to take up some EC's unless you're aiming to become an active member of every club possible on campus. </p>
<p>Why does it have to be one or the other for your project? If its producing a book, there should be no reason why you can't spend some time this year working on it and refining it next year if you're worried about your level of experience</p>
<p>freetime is overated. last year i had way too mcuh during fall a nd winter. it was depressing coz i didnt live in a res hall where everyone has spontaenous diddy riese trips. then spring i got moderately busy. this year i'm not having any free time, basically.</p>
<p>blarghy-- i am curious about your project. is this going to be recognized as an EC activity in a writing club? or is it a class? what is the name of the club/class? WHO gave u the opportunity?</p>
<p>i put off working on my novel and i wish i can publish it junior year..i decided to write it simply b/c i enjoy writing and ppl think this novel-in-progress is interesting. so it has a great chance to get published. i hope.</p>
<p>**does week 0 keep one occupied if one is on campus for the ENTIRE WEEK? i can't get back home b/c i'm oos. but i can totally call relatives and pick me up if i'm bored..i wonder how likely that will occur. and if u dunno, i'm a freshman this fall.</p>
<p>it's pretty much free time except for club meetings and fairs, right?</p>
<p>if you don't like the on-campus events, you could always take the bus and explore the surrounding area like the getty museum, santa monica, beverly hills, etc...</p>
<p>Hey, stay on-campus. The first couple of weeks of your first term at UCLA are very important in making acquaintances since all the freshies are oh so willing to open themselves up and meet people. Otherwise, zero week is pretty boring and slightly awkward since everything is new.</p>
<p>how zero week like for junior transfers who live in apartments? what is there to occupy the students time besides the welcome week activities? would it be a good idea to go back home when it gets really boring?</p>
<p>meet people, and hang out. Go to the laugh factory, santa monica. Go SHOPPING. Spend your parents money while you have the excuse of "adjusting" ;D.</p>
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