<p>Is anyone else not attending? I don't think I'm going to go because I don't really see what I'll get out of it. I've been on the UCLA site sooooo many times, I feel like I live there. I know the requirements for admission, and I know what I want to study, what classes I want to take etc. I also can't believe I have to actually pay for orientation.
The only thing I'm concerned about is enrollment. The undergrad admissions guy said I would have to wait until after ALL the orientation sessions to be able to enroll. This freaked me out so I called the orientation people directly to ask them about it. They said that wasn't true, and that enrollment appointments are given at random if we decide not to attend orientation. But then she went on about what a great opportunity it was to meet with peer counslors, to get help enrolling in classes etc, that now I'm having doubts.</p>
<p>What is everyone else doing?</p>
<p>It's up to you, I suppose. I'm going to an early session, and the cost is not even a consideration since it goes on your November BARC. Furthermore, I'm sure I will get a partial fee waiver with a zero EFC. </p>
<p>It's my understanding that it's not an "introduction" to the campus, but more along the lines of presenting information that is prescriptive for each "transfer" student and a chance to enroll in courses, meet advisors and have many questions answered. I think that's invaluable. Sure, I'd studied UCLA's website for years, but none of it applied to us new admits until last April 27th (when most were given their decisions), so I think now everything has a special relevance.</p>
<p>Question: I'm not sure why this is.....but I've never heard of a Berkeley student not wanting to go to CalSo, or any other related function? lol Perhaps if this was a different school, more people would be excited to attend events such as this, not out of an administrative obligation but simply because......it's just such a nice way to meet people? lol</p>
<p>anyone going to session 202?> see you there.</p>