jas0n's Official UCI Q&A Thread

<p>ddbb:</p>

<p>Check class websites. It might help. Other than that, I don't know how else to find it.</p>

<p>jason do you reccomend getting a meningitis vaccination if one is dorming? also is it possible to get this vaccination through the UCI health insurance program?</p>

<p>Thanks Jason.</p>

<p>dasherwinator:</p>

<p>I have never seen instances of meningitis before, but acquiring a vaccination is always a good move. I got the vaccination. If you don't foresee you getting meningitis, you can save money and skip the vaccination. There is a way to get the meningitis shot through the UCI healt center. My friend got her vaccinations there, but I'm not sure about the details.</p>

<p>Thanks again. </p>

<p><a href="http://nw.reg.uci.edu:8890/cgi-bin/prrqcgi?term=20079&dept=BIO%20SCI&action=view_by_term%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://nw.reg.uci.edu:8890/cgi-bin/prrqcgi?term=20079&dept=BIO%20SCI&action=view_by_term&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>I found a problem: I realized that bio labs have a lot of prereqs (which require I take 3 bio classes) including bio 93. However, I can't take bio 93 because, according to websoc, it is restricted to school majors. Will this class eventually open for non-majors? It seems impossible to take this course unless you're a bio sci major.</p>

<p>Just get the damn meningitis shot (or die a horrible death).</p>

<p>To whoever asked about ISBN numbers, here is the key:</p>

<p>Add the books you need to your cart on the bookstore's website. Search for any other random book(doesn't have to be something you need.)</p>

<p>On the right side of the page next to that book description, the site will show your shopping cart. The books you added will be clickable links to a description of the book. Look at the address bar in your web browser when you're on the page of a book you need. For example the page for one of my books is </p>

<p><a href="http://shop.book.uci.edu/ePOS?store=446&item_number=9781931859271&form=shared3%2fgm%2fdetail%2ehtml&design=446%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://shop.book.uci.edu/ePOS?store=446&item_number=9781931859271&form=shared3%2fgm%2fdetail%2ehtml&design=446&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>That number following "item_number=" IS the ISBN number.</p>

<p>You're welcome.</p>

<p>Chris you are brilliant. That is very useful thanks.</p>

<p>Do we wait until the first day of school to find out if we need books, or should we buy them now? If we wait and order them from websites, will they come too late for our classes?</p>

<p>WPM_Jon:</p>

<p>The coursebooks required for a course are already listed on the bookstore website. Navigate and find your course/section to find out.</p>

<p>Jason i just got a letter in the mail about the education abroad program. I wanted to know if the experience acquired through this program is useful for grad school (med probably) admission, and I also wanted to know how hard the classes are. thanks for the advice</p>

<p>Alright, so I updated my schedule recently and was satisfied until I found out I would be taking 6 courses on Wednesday:</p>

<p>8:00 - 8:50 (Physics Discussion)
9:00 - 9:50 (Economics Discussion)
11:00 - 11:50 (ICS 6D Discussion)
12-00 - 1:50 (ICS 21 Lab)
2:00 - 2:50 (ICS 6D Lecture)
5:00 - 6:20 P.M. (ICS21 Lecture)</p>

<p>2 Questions: </p>

<p>a). Is the above schedule even feasible?!
b). The schedule will change for the better if I enroll in Math 2B, but I can only do so after:

[quote]

Enrollment in Math 2B, Lecture F/H will be restricted to Engineering and Computer Science Engineering until 48 hours after the last enrollment window opens.

[/quote]
</p>

<p>So when is the opening of the "last enrollment window"?</p>

<p>If I finished Calc BC my junior year, with pretty much doing no math during my senior year, and I plan how to start the multivariable Calc sequence (2D) in winter, how hard will it be to do well in that class?</p>

<p>dasherwinator:</p>

<p>The vast variables in the EAP make it hard for me to judge anything. However, EAP has been known to be a great program that has provided many students an experience well worth the trouble. One of the biggest regrets among most graduated students is their reluctance to study abroad. In an academic standpoint, you will be able to see more of the world than just California. There are rumors that people who study abroad are more appealing to med school adcoms. I personally think it's not true, but it's not exactly the game I'm playing.</p>

<p>BirdKiller:</p>

<p>The above schedule is definitely feasible. You have enough breaks in the day to take a breather or grab some food. Anticipate wednesdays being hectic though. Remember, it's only one quarter not the whole year.</p>

<p>The last window this year is around mid-september I think. It's the last day of freshman registration windows. People posted that theirs was set for around Sept 16-ish.</p>

<p>ddbb: </p>

<p>First off, did you pass the Calc BC course? I took the senioritis approach to calc 2a and 2b at a community college the year before I went to UCI. I tottally regretted it. My calculus was weak by the time I reached math 2D since I didn't do any reviewing over the summer. Math can be forgotten or weakened if you do not use it regularly. Two quarters could put you at a bad spot, but you can easily review old material at any time. With a little more effort, you'll be fine.</p>

<p>Yeah, I got a 5 on the AP test. I plan to start reviewing now, bring a textbook or two with me down there to read/review when I have spare downtime on some days/weekends which hopefully should refresh at least some calc.</p>

<p>Finally, last question from me (hopefully), do you know how difficult it is to get into summer session? Is space limited for classes during summer? My plan for the first year includes taking a few classes in the summer, and I'd be kinda effed over if I can't get into some of these classes.</p>

<p>It's really easy if you don't need financial aid right away. I paid for the classes with my credit card, then received the financial aid after classes begun.</p>

<p>However, if you don't have a way of paying on your own, it will be hard to get into classes by the time summer financial aid kicks in.</p>

<p>"Dear XXXXXXX,</p>

<p>Our records indicate that you have accepted financial aid for the 2007-08 academic year, however we have not received your completed EFT/Mail Authorization Form. This form directs our office on how to disburse your funds. In order for your funds to be available at the beginning of the fall quarter we need to have this completed form as soon as possible, but no later than 8/31/07.</p>

<p>Should you select to have your funds transferred directly into your bank account (EFT method) you funds will be available the first day of the quarter. If you opt to have your funds mailed to you they will be sent on the first day of the quarter and thus will reach you a few days later.</p>

<p>You should log on to your financial aid file to obtain a copy of the form. You may do so by visiting <a href="http://www.ofas.uci.edu%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.ofas.uci.edu&lt;/a> and select "Log on to My Aid". You should then select "Print My Forms" under the 2007-08 section and choose EFT/Mail Form. Please make sure if you opt to have your funds deposited by electronic funds transfer that you attach a voided check that has your name pre-printed on it. For transfers to savings accounts you must attach a copy of your bank statement or letter from the bank confirming your account number.</p>

<p>Should you have any questions regarding your financial aid, please contact our office via email at <a href="mailto:finaid@uci.edu">finaid@uci.edu</a> or calling (949) 824-8262.</p>

<p>We wish you the best in your academic pursuits.</p>

<p>Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
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<p>It says I need to turn it in by August 31st...</p>

<p>I didn't see this msg until Sept 1st...</p>

<p>Am I screwed for receiving financial aid?</p>

<p>I got that email like a week ago.</p>

<p>No you won't lose your fin aid.</p>

<p>Just send it in now.</p>