<p>^^^thanks for the help again!</p>
<p>lol np :). Ive been like semi dead on the forums now XD</p>
<p>same. nothing to talk about. no more drama with acceptances and appeals to worry about :)</p>
<p>lol unnecessary worrying=breakout for me :(.</p>
<p>I saw the thread on CC (list of stuff to bring to college, A-Z), and I had some questions about some of the items. :o</p>
<ul>
<li>Flashlight
Is it really necessary? It seems random to me, haha xD;</li>
<li>Desk chair
Does UCSC provide students in dorms a comfortable chair? Or should we bring our own?</li>
<li>Lights
Bring our own desk lamps and room-lighting lamps or is it provided for?</li>
</ul>
<p>Given my house is an hour away, it wouldn’t be a problem to bring stuff in/out but just wondering…
Thanks! (:</p>
<p>Flashlight: I would say so! Exploring the campus at night is really fun. 
Desk chair: Nope, it would be too hard to transport anyhow. I found the chairs to be a bit uncomfy, but I got a chair cushion and that solved the problem just fine.
Lights: I believe it’s provided for in all the dorms.</p>
<p>I’d bring a desk lamp for your dorm. The lights in the dorms are decent, but it’s always nice to have a small lamp near your laptop when you are doing homework or reading.</p>
<p>Hey grats Midnight on Cornell :)</p>
<p>I though he said he was going to Berkeley. Why the sudden change of heart? lol</p>
<p>A flashlight is more a survival thing that is not exclusive to college. Power can go out and you should always have a flashlight (and spare batteries) ready to grab. I’ve even taken to keeping one in my backpack when I head to class just in case (it did come in handy during this past winter quarter) and I have always kept one in my car.</p>
<p>And if you have the space in your room then bringing your own desk chair is ideal. I’m currently looking for a comfy (but on the smaller side) one to add to my room. However, I have a single so I have a little bit more space to myself than someone who is sharing a room. It’s something you’d have to decide once you got there whether it would work to bring your own desk chair or not. I personally find the ones provided not even tolerable with a seat cushion, but space can be (and often is) an issue.</p>
<p>Kender brings up a good point with regards to desk chairs. I always found the provided desk chairs to be extremely uncomfortable. I like to be lean back, which is why I started to do homework on my bed. I actually recommend one of those soft chair things that can go against the wall for you to lean back on. That might be a better option than bringing a desk chair. I used a seat cushion, but I didn’t think it helped that much. </p>
<p>Also, flashlights are good. I wouldn’t worry about security when the lights go out, however (which is often btw). They have emergency lights in the hallways. Though a flashlight is pretty much required to go on night hikes through the forest and I know people always bring one (or two) when visiting the Porter caves.</p>
<p>A flashlight is a basic part of an earthquake preparedness kit that anyone living in California should have. Although so are batteries, water, blanket, battery operated radio, first-aid kit, etc. And add to that that not all places on campus have emergency lights. We had none in the classroom I was in when power went out nor in the hallway to get out. I don’t put too much faith in emergency lights since they can fail (not often, but it is always a possibility). It’s always good to have a backup just in case.</p>
<p>Also, for a true night hike, I would recommend the flashlight be covered with a red film so you don’t ruin your night vision. However, if you’re not looking to preserve your night vision to observe things in the dark (the ones that can’t be viewed with a flashlight) and just want to explore at night then a white light is fine.</p>
<p>I definitely second those arm chair pillow things. I unfortunately long got rid of mine so I’ve been using a giant plushy and a pillow lately (I also do most of my work on my bed and avoid the provided chair). Another good thing to bring if you have the space is one of those folding sphere chairs or butterfly chairs. They create extra sit space in your room, but stow away nicely under a bed. Anything to make the room more comfy. Seriously, I cannot begin to express how uncomfortable those provided desk chairs are.</p>
<p>I SIR’d to Berkeley but changed my mind a few weeks ago.</p>
<p>A flashlight is really helpful because I remember the power went out 2-3 times when I was living in the dorms. It’s usually not out for long and sometimes the hallway lights still work, so it’s not too bad or anything. Also if you want to go into the forest at night and some of your friends are drunk, it’s pretty much essential.</p>
<p>I have to agree with everyone and suggest bringing a chair cushion or anything to make it comfortable. I brought a small seat cushion and it worked wonders for me, but I still kinda wish I had something for my back. One of my floor mates had both a chair cushion + an arch support for his back and it was really comfortable, haha.</p>
<p>@MidnightGolfer
Out of curiosity, why the sudden change of heart? Isn’t Cal closer to home, cheaper, and just as good as Cornell?</p>
<p>My main reason was because my work said I finally qualify for their tuition reimbursement program, so that plus the small scholarship I received from Cornell will make costs really reasonable for me. Berkeley is an amazing school and all, but I couldn’t turn down Cornell’s finance program and their amazing recruiting/networking abilities.</p>
<p>need to print this list…</p>
<p>do the rooms have air conditioning? or should we bring our own fans?</p>
<p>no air conditioning is my understanding.</p>
<p>The dorms don’t have AC. I highly suggest bringing a fan because it can get hot during spring quarter.</p>