<p>I was just looking at all the housing options on the UCD website and didn’t find that info very helpful. For anyone who’s visited or goes there now, what are some of the good dorms? Are there any stereotypes or vibes to any of the dorms?
Baggins End look spectacular, exactly what I would want. But are they super expensive and can freshmen even get them? Thanks!</p>
<p>i went to orientation… and people stayed in tercero kearney and laben… they were really nice :]</p>
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Yeah, but they are all triples… =/</p>
<p>…and next to the cows.</p>
<p>I don’t know what your definition of good is so I’ll talk about my experiences with UC Davis Dorms. I lived in Malcolm Hall of the Segundo Area and I enjoyed it. It’s what any freshmen would expect; A Bed, A Desk, and a closet. I lived in a floor of about 50 people and had a great freshmen experience. My only complaint about the room were the chairs. They were uncomfortable and old. But overall, the rooms were bearable to live in. Try and go for The Segundo Area as it is closest to University Mall where you will get your midnight snacks and close to classes!! </p>
<p>The new dorms are typically the ones that freshmen go for. These include Segundo North and Tercero South. I think that there is a certain WOW factor but it will die down once you have lived there for a while. I don’t think its worth going for a triple just to be in the new dorms. You will enjoy the other dorms just as much.</p>
<p>Are there any triples in Cuarto?</p>
<p>Cuarto has doubles, but since it’s a suite, the doubles connect to the living room which connects to other doubles.</p>
<p>I really think Cuarto is the best choice. You get your own living room, bathroom, hot tub, pool (to be shared with your suitemates of course). The distance from classes is negligible on bike. Shopping centers are across the street. And there’s no chance that you’ll be put in an old dorm (like when you opt for Segundo or Tercero), since Cuarto is more or less the same throughout. </p>
<p>I guess the downside would be that the rooms face outside, not into an indoor hallway, so you feel obligated to keep your door closed for most of the year. But the RAs do a good job of trying to get a community feeling going on. </p>
<p>But I lived in Emerson in Cuarto last year so I might be a little biased. : )</p>
<p>Regardless of all of that, it doesn’t matter where you live. How much fun/how comfortable you will be depends on you and the people around you.</p>
<p>i actually have a question about what’s actually in the rooms…should i buy a long mirror, trash bin, lamps, etc?</p>
<p>what sort of things are already in the room?</p>
<p>scatterak – all the things you’ve listed come with your room. Just remember to bring an ethernet cable for your laptop! By the way, if any of you need computer help, don’t hesitate to use the Help Desk service on your MyUCDavis page (I’m not sure when it’ll be activated – maybe when it comes to move-in day). Chances are I may be the one replying to your queries =). If you need help with your computer, feel free to ask! I look forward to meeting any of you that stop by to talk to one of us RCAs (Residential Computer Assistants) =)</p>
<p>This is off-topic, but what are the requirements for being in IT or being an RCA? I’m a math major, but I know a lot about computer stuff due to my prolonged exposure to it.</p>
<p>I’d say that it you think you know what components make up a computer, as well as basic hardware/software troubleshooting skills along with networking terminology (i.e.what are proxies…LAN…etc), you may have a good chance. Knowledge of both the Windows and Mac operating systems is a big plus as well.</p>
<p>The easiest way to put it is that, if you are the go-to person for computer issues (from your friends), then a job like this might suit you well. Take a good look at jobs.ucdavis.edu if you’re serious about finding a job, as there are usually many computer/IT jobs on campus available (being a computer lab/IET worker is one of the most desired jobs on campus!) It is important in almost all jobs to have good customer service, so make sure to keep that in mind when going into an interview! 
If you have any more questions, feel free to PM me, as I am not on CC too often (in fact, I shouldn’t be on right now-- I have a final in less than 12 hours!).</p>
<p>Hm, I was interested in a triple configuration at davis, however I was wondering whether a standard or suite configuration would be more favorable? Anyone have their opinion on their experience?</p>