<p>so i have a bunch of random questions about Irvine I would like answered. Please answer any you can:
1) what is a normal course load, like how many classes per semester (not units), to graduate in four years?</p>
<p>2) and with that normal course load, how many times per day will i have class? high school status, or just one to two classes per day? </p>
<p>3) Is there class on Friday? (stupid question i know)</p>
<p>4) Instead of carrying a backpack, can I just use a big tote bag? </p>
<p>5) Are the students really competitive?</p>
<p>6) Is the first year really that hard? or is there just a big hype surrounding it?</p>
<p>7) Would you invest in a disneyland pass? or is there no time to go?</p>
<p>8) How do you add a minor? And what if its a hard minor such as accounting or management and your major is not in the Paul Merge Business School. Is that okay?</p>
<p>I think that's it....for now. THANKS. (:</p>
<p>OH! 9) how would you recommend organizing myself? binder per class? or one big binder with tabs? or just folders?</p>
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<li><p>Average courseload per quarter is around 15 units. 16 Units is 4 classes. </p></li>
<li><p>This will depend on your schedule. Classes (lectures) you usually have either Tues and Thurs 1.5 hr each, or MWF 1 hr each. Then for most classes you have discussion sections, which are typically an hour per week, but for math discussion, they are 2 hrs/week.</p></li>
<li><p>Again, depends on your schedule. But usually you will, especially if you have MWF classes. That said, you don’t always have to attend lecture :]. The responsibility is yours.</p></li>
<li><p>Sure you can use a tote bag… there’s no rule that says you need a backpack.</p></li>
<li><p>You’ll find competitive students anywhere you go. But most are down-to-earth.</p></li>
<li><p>First year difficulty depends on how you are able to adapt to college lifestyle. It also depends on what kind of classes you take, so its subjective.</p></li>
<li><p>There’s always time to go to disneyland, especially if you’re a first year. Invest in one if you wish.</p></li>
<li><p>You “add” a minor by applying for it and taking the required classes necessary in order to apply (fulfilling the pre-reqs). Minors ARE usually for students who are not majors in that respective school. I’m in the accounting minor, and I’m a business econ major.</p></li>
<li><p>I’d go with those notebooks that have folders at the ends that you can stick papers in, one for each class.</p></li>
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<p>pm me if you have any more questions.</p>
<p>I agree with the above And want to add for number eight make you get A high gpa if you want to get into the management and accounting minors or else it will be much harder</p>