<p>Well, firstly, do you have work-study? </p>
<p>Yes, you'll have time for a job. 12-15 hours/week is normal. It just depends on how dire the concern for money is and if you want to do ECs, find your way around UCLA, adjust to the system, etc. </p>
<p>So what outweighs what? </p>
<p>Need for Money vs. Getting adjusted/starting ECs/getting used to coursework? </p>
<p>CHEM 14A / MATH 3A / GE is normal for an incoming first-year bio major.</p>