Recent grad, happy to answer your questions! (SIXTH/PSYCH)

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<p>I just switched my major to Psych and would also like to know these two questions as well. Honestly in my freshman year I never went to office hours because I was so intimidated, and I thought I would feel like an idiot sitting there with nothing to say. Can you just talk about anything at office hours? Is general conversation allowed or only matters pertaining to the course? Will the professor kick you out if other people are waiting? </p>

<p>Also, I’ve never had a job before and would also like to know about good jobs/internships/volunteer work related to Psych. Either that or any easy job to take really.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the responses. A few more questions:</p>

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<li>How are the RA’s at the village? strict or somewhat lenient?</li>
<li>Could you name a few things I SHOULDN’T bring on move-in day?</li>
<li>Should I join a frat? I’m a fairly active individual, but I hear the greek life is honestly pretty lame at ucsd. what are your thoughts?</li>
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<p>Thanks for all the help, very much appreciated!</p>

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<p>Also, I’m going to be majoring in biochemistry and cell biology, and plan to major in philosophy. How much longer do you think minoring in philosophy will set me back? I’m hoping to graduate in two years, 3 at the most.</p>

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<p>@SurfSD88</p>

<p>Damn. When you said you were happy to answer our questions I didn’t think you meant you were really going to ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS. I applaud you for putting so much detail and effort into your responses. Thanks a bunch. :)</p>

<p>@jamesclark</p>

<p>You know, it really just depends on the things you were thinking of already bringing or not bringing. Ha ha. I know that isn’t being helpful but for some reason I’m having trouble finding things that definitely make a “DO NOT BRING” list that aren’t stupid. Maybe you’re thinking of bringing things that I overlooked or never considered. Maybe if you listed some things you were thinking of bringing but weren’t sure about I could help better. Or maybe somebody is just a lot more helpful than me and will name you off things not to bring without you needing to say anything. Either way. :P</p>

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<p>@$KingsElite$</p>

<p>Sorry for the vague questions. Obviously not furniture, but I was thinking of bringing my computer chair (not sure how comfortable the chairs are at the village). Also, my roommates seem to be confused as to whether our room has a microwave in it or not. </p>

<p>Quick question, I want to register for a class but it says “Full
waitlist(1)”. Does this mean there is only one spot open or that’s how many people are actually wait-listed. Thanks so much for the help, definitely appreciate it.</p>

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<p>During move-in day (The Village), where is the best place to park and where do we report? I don’t recall seeing a lot of handicapped parking, but I’ll need one for my mother.</p>

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<p>James: having a handicap placard from the DMV is like gold for the ucsd parking lots. You are totally set, you’ll have no problem just pull into any blue handicap space, anywhere on campus- you don’t need to pay for a parking pass or anything. They make it very clear where to go to unload your stuff on move-in day. But like I said earlier- come at the very end and you’ll have a much easier time. They also put out shopping carts that you can use.</p>

<p>The Village- my boyfriend lived there so i know alot about it. Really social, fun area. Lots of parties, movie nights etc. Because it’s all transfer students, everyone’s excited to get to know each other and make friends. So don’t bother joining a Frat, you’ll have much more fun making friends in the Village. Village was just built like 3 years ago- very nice, clean, also right near Rimac and Ventanas and the Glider Port(amazing views make sure you check it out.)The RA’s/Security don’t have a very strong presence there. Whereas in the dorms they can and will come right into your bedroom if they suspect noise, drinking, smoking, etc. </p>

<p>I randomly took an upper div Phil class- It was really interesting, not much lecturing, it’s more like a debate or discussion. not very hard as I would just take my highlighter and the readings to the beach. But the Phil 27 class was death- a lot of people have to take it for GE’s, very time consuming, painful lectures, etc.</p>

<p>The Village: like 4 bedrooms with a living room and kitchen- there’s a stove, big refrigerator, not sure about the microwave tho. When you move in just have everyone put in $10 and go out an buy one. They usually get really gross by the end of the year when you have like 5 people sharing a microwave- so u might just throw it out at the end of the year anyway.</p>

<p>Do not bring a desk chair. They have just regular wood chairs for your bedroom desk. There’s no where to put that chair if you bring in your own. Besides you won’t be spending more than like an hour a day at that desk anyway- everyone studies at the library or in groups, price center, etc. </p>

<p>You are over-thinking the furniture/what to bring. Everyone’s so busy with activities that you don’t spend tons of time in the dorm anyway. And at winter break you can just bring anything you forgot. Don’t stress so much about packing. Seriously some guys just bring a suitcase, bedding, and their laptop.</p>

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<p>Frats/Sororities: </p>

<p>In my dorm of 60 fresh, only 5 people were in a frat/sor. 3 joined in september, and 2 decided to rush in winter. So see how first quarter goes and if you decide you want to rush you can do that winter or spring. During rush week you can just go to one of their little mixers/meet-ups and see what you think. </p>

<p>btw: At ucsd the greek system is VERY split up by race/ethnicity. Ex) Pike is the white boy frat, Sig Om Pi is the Asian Sorority, etc…</p>

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<p>UCSD Student Health Center: </p>

<p>When paying for your tuition online they give you an option to “waive the $200 student health fee.” DO NOT waive this. </p>

<p>Student health is AMAZING- way better than any private Doctors I’ve had. They can do everything- flu shots, blood tests, broken ankles, concussions, prescriptions, glasses, etc… And it’s right on campus. And especially freshman year people get all kinds of injuries and sick, etc. so it’s nice to have right there.</p>

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<p>@SurfSD88</p>

<p>Just for the record, RAs can’t actually go into dorm rooms. Only into the common areas.</p>

<p>@jamesclark</p>

<p>I also wouldn’t recommend the chair. It’s just one more thing to worry about and SufSD88 is right, you won’t be sitting in it for that long on any given day. As far as the class goes, Full waitlist (1) means that the class is full and 1 person is on the waitlist. If you signed up for it as it is now you would be 2nd on the waitlist. So if two people dropped the class you would get in it.</p>

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<p>I’m moving into the Sixth apartments on Saturday the 17th. Based on what you encountered or whatever you know, is there going to be another check in the parking lot that’s a bit away from the Sixth college area?</p>

<p>To clarify, when Sixth people moved in last year into the res halls, we had to check in first at the parking lot in a huge line in our cars to get the first set of information, then go to the res hall quad and check in again to get everything else. Do you think there will be that first check in again or just one at the apartment quad, or was that first check in just for freshmen? Because I’m flying down by myself, I’m not sure what I’ll do if there’s those two separate check ins.</p>

<p>I know we just have to follow the signs, but I just want to be a bit prepared before I go.</p>

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<p>I was in 6th apts my 2nd year. Move-in day is super easy 2nd year because everyone has gotten the hang of it from frosh yr, again I recommend coming at the end of the day when it will be less crowded. Because students drive themselves, fly down, etc. there’s not so many parents crowding the parking lot. When you arrive you just walk to the office by foodworx, fill out some papers, and they give you the key to your apt. </p>

<p>Apt check in is completely separate from the fresh dorms. Pretty sure the freshman move in is a week earlier. So you don’t have to worry about the whole move-in day circus. </p>

<p>There is one small parking area and one medium sized parking lot around the apts.</p>