<p>ok major question… still debating whether or not im going to ucsc but either way i would like to know what college is best for me their.
<p>ah i see, thanks kender. so…whats the narrative grade part like tho? and does it carry more weight than the letter grade?</p>
<p>After reading reviews online:</p>
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<li><p>Does UCSC grade using A-F like most other colleges? As a student looking to attend dental school afterwards, this whole “Pass/fail” and “Narriative” (which I heard professors don’t put effort into AND if there are 238592863 other students in the class with you, how will the professors know how ‘well’ you did in the class other than the tests’ results?), is making me reluctant into attending this school. > <;;</p></li>
<li><p>I keep hearing UCSC is a “Hippie” town well-known for its pot abuse. Is this true? :X I hate the smell of smoke, pot, or any other drug (enough to plug my nose D: cause second-hand smoking is bad for you).</p></li>
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<p>@Star
Kender answered that before: “Current grading system is a letter grading one (ie, A-F) just like most other schools, no more than 25% of your classes can be taken pass/no pass, and there may be restrictions with your major what courses can be taken as pass/no pass (a lot require letter grading). It was enforced for anyone entering after 2000 or 2001 as I recall.”</p>
<p>Son applied to UCSC as a biology major, then decided instead on engineering before he entered as a freshman. You start out as a “proposed major”, take the right classes & then apply to the major at end of 1st or 2nd year. From the SOE website: “Students not directly admitted may still apply during their first year, and their acceptance into their selected major will be based upon their BSOE GPA, their high school grade point average, courses completed in mathematics and sciences, and scores on standardized tests”. more info: [Admission</a> Policy | Undergraduate Advising | Jack Baskin School of Engineering | UC Santa Cruz](<a href=“Baskin School of Engineering – Baskin Engineering provides unique educational opportunities, world-class research with an eye to social responsibility and diversity.”>Baskin School of Engineering – Baskin Engineering provides unique educational opportunities, world-class research with an eye to social responsibility and diversity.)</p>
<p>QUESTION:
Are there different academic requirements for graduation depending on which college (Crown, Cowell, Ten…etc.) in UCSC you live in?</p>
<p>what dorm college would best fit me at ucsc if:
<p>i am not an expert at the colleges, but i would say cowell for sure. cowell and 8 i think =]</p>
<p>No, there are no academic requirements based on which college you are associated with. You only need to take one core class Freshman year fall quarter and then you are completely done.</p>
<p>Star, are you sure UCSC is where you want to be? Marijuana was deemed “lowest priority” in the city of Santa Cruz.</p>
<p>Basically what that means is, if someone is smoking a blunt on the street, but then another person j-walks–legally the cop has to get the j-walker. </p>
<p>Downtown itself is very unique. You always see students and there are always a few homeless people as well. I would necessarily use the word “hippie” to describe the town–but it’s definitely earthy and eco-friendly and urban.</p>
<p>As someone who becomes physically ill at the smell of marijuana (to the point of vomiting) and whose throat closes up at the inhalation of second hand cigarette smoke: I’m more than just fine on campus. I have only smelled marijuana here twice since I transferred here last quarter and that was it filtering in through my always open window. I’ve quite honestly dealt with more marijuana use at UCB the times I have been there visiting than I have at UCSC.</p>
<p>I have run into more cigarette smoke than pot, of course, but it is easy to avoid and tends to clear up fairly quickly from the areas people smoke in once they finish. To be safe, though, I did have the doctor I saw at the health center renew my prescription for albuterol. I have only needed it a few times for the purpose of improving my breathing after inhaling any smoke.</p>
<p>I’m not saying it’s not happening, but that it’s not as noticeable depending who you hang out with and your focus on campus. If your focus is 100% on studies as mine is, it’s easy to ignore almost everything that does not come directly into contact with you. It’s not like people are going to come up and smoke in your face ;)</p>
<p>@dchaves07: yes, after doing a little bit of research I’ve think I’ve found Cowell, C8, and C19 to fit me the best. and in that order.</p>
<p>To tell you the truth, UCSC has really been changing during this past decade. The school’s usual stereotypes are slowly diminishing and this even includes the one about marijuana. I’m almost done with my second year at UCSC and weed has not been a problem at ALL. If you don’t smoke, it literally won’t be a problem. I rarely smell weed anymore around campus.</p>
<p>I’m not saying that weed is completely gone from campus, but people are more discrete with it. It also depends on the people who you hang out with. You can literally go a whole year without seeing a bong, weed, or someone smoking if you hang out with other non-smokers. I just went to a party on Friday and even the people smoking were hiding out in the backyard (I wouldn’t have known they were there if it wasn’t for the smell).</p>
<p>HI! I have a couple of questions.
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<li>I’m a guy, so can’t really help you there.</li>
<li>What kind of jobs are you thinking about? If you are thinking about regular shops downtown, then yes. Otherwise if you are talking about internships, then you are basically limited to campus internships or out of town ones. The dining halls and other on campus facilities also accepts a LOT of student workers, so that’s a huge source of employment.</li>
<li>YES. BRING A PRINTER. You will be writing a LOT of papers if you are a freshman. Your core class usually requires several 4-6 page papers. Then you might also take courses which require you to write essays. It’s a pain to pay to print or ask floormates too. Although you could discuss this with your future roommate if you want to share one.</li>
<li>Very easy. All professors have mandatory office hours where you can approach them (or you can even make appointments). You can easily talk with them after class as well.</li>
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<p>@Midnightgolfer
So are there different core classes for each college? If so are they just like Math and English?</p>
<p>I got in. But I’m pretty confused about what I’ll major in. Originally, I am an Architecture major. My father said to ditch that and not attend Arizona State so that I can experience a UC education. But I am still pretty set on Arch. If I attend Santa Cruz, can I transfer to Berkeley? And if I can transfer, can I major in Business and minor in music, then transfer to Berkeley’s school of Architecture? Since Berkeley’s undergrad Architecture program is not accreditted, can I transfer nonetheless given my Santa Cruz majors?</p>
<p>@thatonekidd</p>
<p>The core class is an English/writing-intensive class. They are basically the same at every college (except Stevenson I think has a 2-quarter core class), the reading materials just vary. But no matter which college you end up at, you will be reading and writing essays. It’s not as bad or stressful as you would think :)</p>
<p>@RLegaspi2505: It sounds to me like you shouldn’t go to UCSC. Go pursue architecture elsewhere. UC-to-UC transfers are low priority, so betting on your transfer to UCB is extremely risky. Even more risky because with business and music it’ll look like you’re not at all prepared to enter an architecture program.</p>
<p>Thank you for answering! I still have some questions on
<p>Sorry for all the questions, but I’m still uncertain on attending SC and I just want to know more about this school. TY</p>