Good Luck, TRANSFERS!

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<p>Hey people :)</p>

<p>Just stopping by to wish all the "Next Generation" of the Transfers good luck on your venture to the UC you've all been working and striving for years.</p>

<p>You might be wondering, "who the hell is this dude". </p>

<p>Well it's been a while but three years ago, I was in the same exact position as you, an eager student from a neighborhood community college in Southern California ready to write those three personal statements (is it two now?) for the upcoming application deadline in November. Yes, I thought I could change the World by getting into the grandiosity of the UC System.</p>

<p>I can almost guarantee that from now till May, you will go through many phases of contemplations as you wait for the results to start rolling into your mailbox. I can still remember clearly, constantly debating with people over whether UCLA BizEcon is really worthy over the "PRESTIGIOUS" Berkeley's Econ program, or whether Cal's Econ students can really manage to survive under the shadows from the pillars of the "STELLAR" Haas students. More than anything discussing whether TAP really is a big deal, or if UCs really even bother going through the personal statements you've put sweats and blood into. And the theories on Berkeley Housing and whatnot... Those have been some fun days for me (I know I sound super geeky right now) and I hope you too produce some good memories and friends in this forum. </p>

<p>Few Advises as a CC Veteran :) -</p>

<p>Be nice to everyone here, you never know with whom you will be walking to your econ, polisci, biochem classes or eating at the dining hall next year ;) </p>

<p>And honestly, don't be a prestige whore like I was. It's a stupid thing to chew over, and please.. PLEASE don't put Prestige as the top factor when it comes to choosing college. You will regret it. </p>

<p>And last but not least, please don't choose a college because your boyfriend or your girlfriend lives nearby. Welcome to college, everyone's in an open relationship. You will hook up, break up, mingle and tingle with hundreds of people on campus. 85% of college relationships fail (meaning they do not lead to marriage). But then you could argue that 98% of statistics are made up, but that's not the point here. College is far too important to let relationship get in the way of your life!</p>

<p>Don't make enemies, make a facebook account if you don't already, and don't fret too much over which college you end up at. Whether you end up at Cal, UCLA, UCSD or.... USC (O.O!!!!!), it's what you make of it. If you are the type that sticks around in front of computer all day reading manga and watching youtube, then that's probably what your two, three years at UC will look. If you are a party animal, well over half of your college memories will be of you making an ass out of yourself under influence. So don't be worried if that one college is too off the hook for you, or if it has rep for being in the retirement neighborhood. And don't worry about having a high guy-girl ratio. If you can't get a girl now, you probably won't get a girl at UC. ;) jk</p>

<p>Well, enough with the ranting. </p>

<p>Once again, Good Luck Guys and have fun in wherever you end up at ;)</p>

<p>DHL</p>

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<p>Your opinion of UCR, the black sheep of the UC system, sir or madam.</p>

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<p>The black sheep of the UC system?</p>

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<p>What an unbiased response!</p>

<p>Are you saying this because you regret going to UCLA? :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>If UCR offers what is needed to reach your academic/career goal, then I say UCR is just as appropriate as any other UCs.</p>

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<p>Honestly, I don’t regret going to UCLA. It offered me what was needed for me and provided me with a memorable college experience. I was just saying it to reinstate that college is more than just about whether it is placed higher in the ranking chart. Had I chosen Berkeley simply because of its prestige, I honestly would’ve had harder time completing the courses needed to fulfill my educational goal, and who knows, I would’ve had to stay another year, only to find my financial aid reduced or completely cut off (I heard Cal doesn’t like students staying beyond their 4th year). Things could have ended disastrous for me. Of course, I’m just making assumptions, but what I wanted to point out is that if you feel that a certain school (which happen to be “less prestigious” than your alternative) is a better fit for your overall vision and style, then you should go with the guts and choose that school. This may sound like an obvious advise, but there are many many people here who simply choose a school because its name is placed a few spots above the other schools in some college ranking chart.</p>