<p>You're all aware that the college experience is what you make of it. So, what is it that you do that makes your experience at UCLA worthwhile (clubs, greek life, particular friends, etc.)? What's your daily routine like? I realize that the first quarter is often difficult, but I'm just trying to get an idea of what I may or may not be doing that's inhibiting me from enjoying it here thus far. Having a pretty obnoxious roommate isn't helping, but I'd appreciate some guidance on what I can do to make my experience here better. What have you personally done to combat the (hopefully) initial feeling of loneliness and monotony?</p>
<p>Explosions in the Sky</p>
<p>I commend you, beardy.</p>
<p>when i was a first year… my first quarter was pretty difficult and often lonely too. as i made more friends and tried to keep myself busy, things got a lot better. eventually, you’ll meet people you like enough to keep in touch with regularly… it just takes some time, luck, and getting to know people… as well as a lot of effort. good luck</p>
<p>First quarter is really a pain in the neck, but I find comfort with friends. I guess I was just fortunate to have similar-major friends living in my building so we can all eat and go to club (JAC ftw) and cry together about our classes. Misery loves company, after all. I also just turned to someone who caught my attention during the first week of school and became friends like that. </p>
<p>I made the mistake of getting acquainted with people who would constantly bother me for help on homework… needy classmates are a no-go. And sorry to hear that about your roommate. That must be awful.</p>
<p>Just be on the lookout for people who catch your attention in a good way and go for it.</p>
<p>omg oyster the majority of my friends are needy classmates just like you described. I wonder, if I am to befriend people who dont need help, but I may need help all of a sudden, how can I prevent myself from being needy?</p>
<p>how to prevent yourself from becoming needy? seek other venues of help … TAs and professors and then your fellow students as a last minute thing >_></p>
<p>Yeah, I do that now, but sometimes when youre doing work at night the only option is to just ask a friend, especially when pressed for time.</p>
<p>Eek, I’m not sure how, but things just sort of worked out for me in terms of study groups and friends. Go for the math majors/physical science majors/engineering majors, I like them the most haha (I am but a lowly life science major). I usually get my work done ahead of time because I’m a bit slower than most and go to office hours/outside help before I get together with people to go over homework assignments the night before they’re due (talking about math here). And if everyone is pretty clever and <em>somewhat</em> responsible, things work out and it’s all beneficial for ~<em>~everyone~</em>~, and I guess that’ll keep you from appearing needy.</p>
<p>Results not guaranteed</p>
<p>Probably a bad idea to start math homework at 11 pm the day before it’s due, especially when you haven’t learned the material covered.</p>
<p>how are the parties at UCLA?</p>