<p><a href="http://www.college.ucla.edu/urc-care/progpeers.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.college.ucla.edu/urc-care/progpeers.htm</a> </p>
<p>How much does this affect one's schedule? (What is 'block scheduling' in relation to one's normal coursework?) </p>
<p>Can anyone share their experiences with PEERS? </p>
<p>How difficult is it to get into the program? (80 students????)</p>
<p>I'm a second year member of PEERS - the directors request that we hold open a time block on Mon-Thurs from 3-6pm for workshops. However, no one actually has that many workshops and if you do, you're actually only required to go to two per quarter. So generally, you wouldn't be looking at more than 6 hours a week for workshops. This block of time generally doesn't get in the way of other classes however, it does become more difficult to keep this time frame open as you continue through school. Also, special events (talks, presentations and etc,) are usually tuesday evenings around 6pm and happen 2-3 times a quarter. </p>
<p>It's definitely worth looking into and applying to if you want to get involved in undergraduate research. Also, it's helpful because the workshops do offer extra help with the science classes. However, I must warn you - if you decide to join, don't blindly follow the counselors because they don't always know what they're talking about. </p>
<p>I'm not too sure about how difficult it is to get into the program however, I was talking to one of the directors last quarter at an event and he said that there were a lot of students that want to get into the program. So, it could possibly be getting a bit competitive from when I applied. </p>
<p>And just to name a few perks that makes the program worth it - priority registration and the $100 stipends/quarter.</p>
<p>is PEERS only for science majors or can anyone from any major join it? what kinds of people are the majority in PEERS?</p>
<p>PEERS is for science, mathematics, and engineering majors.</p>
<p>BTW ckings86 - did you have straight A's in math and science courses in HS? jw</p>
<p>Uh... I think I had mostly A's in my science classes throughout HS except for one semester of physics in which I had a C... <em>grumbles about how she hates physics</em></p>
<p>and yes, PEERS is strictly for science and math majors. It's hard to say what the majority of PEERS is because there are many different groups represented however, I would definitely say that it's mainly composed of a mix of underrepresentated students in the sciences.</p>
<p>ckings86, do you know when they will be notifying students about acceptance to the program?</p>
<p>I think I had received notice sometime during the summer. I know it was definitely before orientation sessions began because, at least for my year, they reserved spots for all the first year PEERS students in one orientation session (which I think was 103.)</p>
<p>hey guys..i just got into the program so freakin happy!!..80 students..come on!</p>