<p>Is the price just 11k divided by 12 months and youd have to pay about 900 bucks per month? I’m not clear about the parking still. If I own a car and wish to keep it do I just have to pay 700 bucks a year to park on campus like someone else said earlier, or I can find parking in the residential area nearby?</p>
<p>I also have a question regarding the fee due dates. Do we have to pay one third of the tuition every month for three months til the quarter ends? I needa know exactly the amt of money I need to prepare before transfering to SD. THANKS!!!</p>
<p>@rainbowscnection: It’s $11k (roughly) for the school year, not the calendar year, which is 9 months. You pay extra if you want to live here during the summer. And you pay quarterly, not monthly. It posts to your TritonLink billing account just like your tuition and fees. </p>
<p>There aren’t really any residential areas close to campus that have parking and no public street parking that allows you to park for 24 hours. You can park during the day at Glider Port, which is right next to The Village, but you can’t park overnight. Your only practical solution is to pay the $700 yearly fee, but again, that doesn’t include summer. </p>
<p>As for tuition, you pay quarterly, not monthly. Fees are generally due right before the quarter starts.</p>
<p>Hey Grimes,
honestly…would you rather have gone to UCSB or UCSD? Do you feel like as a Poli Sci major, do you have to write a research paper for every single course? I’m a Sociology major and I was wondering if you have to write 10 page essays for every class.</p>
<p>Hi Grimes,
I heard someone said Torrey Pines is the only on-campus village choice for transfer students, Is that true?
And, what if I have not use out of dining dollars when the quater ends?
Also, can I cook in the apartment? Is there a kitchen in the dorm?
How long the contract we signed for on-campus housing?
I’m an econ major, do I also have to taking lots of “wirting” class? (I’m an iternational student, I hate wirte essays~~)</p>
<p>@Acoustickitty123: In all honesty, I’m very pleased to have gone to the lengths I’ve gone through to come to UCSD. I fit in well, was invited to the honors program by the TA in the first class I ever took here, did research work under a professor that was published, have worked with the department chair on research, took a “beta” class run by the department chair on advanced research design work that was small (15 students) and invite-only, etc. I have a great GPA (3.97) and can joke around with the professors at this point comfortably. </p>
<p>Yes, we write papers often, but they’re 6-8 pages on average and most classes have two of them total that you have to write. I’ll be completely honest… I have terribly study habits and write most of my papers the night before they’re due. I still get As (only got one A- in a class which is bs and I’m still fighting.) I think the longest paper I wrote was 12 pages, but that was the final in a class that didn’t even have a midterm.</p>
<p>@hailin00125: Yes, it’s called “The Village at Torrey Pines” and it’s the exclusive on-campus housing for transfers. </p>
<p>If you don’t use the dining dollars, you have a couple options. You can donate them in spring semester to someone else, buy non-perishables at the markets around campus that accept dining dollars (The Village market, Earl’s place, Goody’s, etc.) and I hear there’s a way you can order small cooking appliances with your dining dollars… but I’m not sure how that’s done. I think I was told it’s through Earl’s Place and available in the spring, but I’m not entirely sure. The Village market also has a small selection of pots and pans, bowls, etc. you can buy.</p>
<p>EDIT: It should be noted that the prices at The Village market are stupid expensive. Example: a gallon of milk will set you back around $7. They do have a full coffee selection, so it’s kinda like a mini-starbucks, which is nice, but their actual food is just stupidly priced. They also have pizzas they bake, which are reasonably priced ($16 for toppings, $13 for cheese) and actually pretty good.</p>
<p>Also, there’s a “Bistro” right next to the market that is the only sit-down restaurant on campus. They accept dining dollars as well, but it’s not cheap. Sushi rolls are around $10, entrees $13-$15, and appetizers around $8. It’s not great, but not bad. Wouldn’t ever spend my own money there, but it’s an easy and decent way to chew through dining dollars if you have extra.</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice.
Is econmic major also have lots of writing to do?
Is the class different bettwen different college?</p>
<p>@hailin00125:</p>
<p>Glad to help!</p>
<p>I’m not too sure about econ majors. A friend of mine is one and he’s always doing math it seems whereas poli students almost exclusively write papers or have in-class essay exams.</p>
<p>@Grimes99:</p>
<p>Do you know how long the contract we signed for on-campus housing?</p>
<p>@hailin00125: The contract is for the school year, which lasts from September - mid June. You can sign a separate summer contract if you would like.</p>
<p>@Grimes99</p>
<p>Hi I am transferring this fall and I’m super excited to live at the village. My friend and I want to get singles in the same apartment but we are afraid that someone might snatch up our spots before we do. </p>
<p>This is because I’ve already SIRed into USCD but my friend is waiting for his Berkeley decision to come through. I’ve sent in the housing application already. So by the time he gets his rejection, he will send his housing app a week later than me.</p>
<p>Now I understand that the room selection process is a first come first serve basis. So is there any we can get two singles without having to worry that someone will take his spot. </p>
<p>Let’s say I was unable to snag a single. If I got a double can I reserve that spot especially for him until it is his time to select a room?</p>
<p>@Grimes99
Thanks for taking the time to respond to all of our questions. I am thinking about transferring to UCSD for the Fall and was considering living off-campus. A few questions:</p>
<ul>
<li><p>What area of La Jolla do UCSD students generally live in? It’s hard to look on craigslist at apartments when I have little familiarity with the campus.</p></li>
<li><p>What is the best area to live in if not living on campus and how long is the walk to campus from that area?</p></li>
<li><p>Going to the library with relative ease is important to me. If it feels like some type of arduous journey every time I want to go on campus I worry that my grades will suffer.</p></li>
</ul>
<p>Also, I have the same major as you! Glad to hear you’re being successful!
Thank you!</p>
<p>@Integraballer: Unfortunately there’s no way to “reserve” a spot for him and if you choose a double, you can’t hold the other bed for him either. I actually got the very last single that was available due to a screw up last year (they called the wrong number so I wasn’t able to make my selection until the following day) but the good news is that I didn’t get called until a few days after room selection started. Everyone who lives at The Village now and is staying for another year gets priority, then all new incoming transfers. I think our room selection for next year either just happened or is coming up here quickly.</p>
<p>@education2012: No problem! For off campus, there isn’t much to the north or west other than a gold course and multi-million dollar homes. You do have a good amount of options south of campus from single-family homes to apartments. I know some people who live in apartments south of campus (there are plenty of options) and others who share a house/condo. </p>
<p><a href=“http://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu/media/apartmentmap08_front.pdf[/url]”>http://offcampushousing.ucsd.edu/media/apartmentmap08_front.pdf</a></p>
<p>That’s the list of local apartments I went through before opting for The Village. </p>
<p>If you’re not living on campus, there isn’t really a “best” area to live in since all of La Jolla to the south of campus is nice. There isn’t one neighborhood that’s ghetto or anything. The PDF file I linked above shows the average distance to campus. The closest apartment is still going to be a bit of a walk, but the UCSD shuttle service is pretty solid so it shouldn’t be a problem. When I was looking at the single apartments over at Village Square (I think?) by Ralphs/Trader Joes it was about a 15 minute walk to the edge of campus, which puts you at least 30-40 minutes to the heart of campus. </p>
<p>The library (Geisel) is big and nice. They have study rooms you can reserve, too. I tend to study on my own or at the study rooms here at The Village since I get too distracted around a lot of people, but that’s just me. </p>
<p>Good luck at UCSD, and thanks!</p>
<p>I just got accepted and I’m debating on whether or not to live on campus. I’m potentially getting a lot of money in grants so if that happens, I probably will live in The Village. But if that money doesn’t come through then I’ll have to reevaluate. </p>
<p>Weighing the pros and cons, do you think it’s better to live on campus or off campus? Like do people you know who live off campus wish they lived on campus and vice versa?</p>
<p>@cjstorm: Yes, most people I know off campus chose to do so because of how expensive The Village is in comparison. For me, it was simply a matter of convenience and I did NOT want to drive/take the bus to campus. That was my main goal. Also, I know a couple people who weren’t too keen on The Village clamping down on parties so they got a house. This definitely isn’t a place to party, so if that’s your thing you probably won’t enjoy it as much. Most my friends live up in San Marcos/Esco so I’m up there on the weekends to kick it when I want to do something.</p>
<p>Signing housing contract electronically? Do we need a pin number or something? Can you please tell me what information or how it can be done.</p>
<p>Hey,
I’m probably going to be living in the Village during Summer 2012. Are there a lot of people on campus during the summer or is it kind of dead (specifically at the Village). Are there any parties either in the Village or Ihouse? Thanks!</p>
<p>Hi! Just curious, but for current/past dormers at the Village, did you guys any any preference between East or West? And the different buildings as well? Haha.</p>