<p>Hi cc,</p>
<p>UCSC is not the place for me. I do not get along with the people here or think the way they do. I am only here because I got bad grades in high school. I knew I wouldn't love it, but gave the campus the benefit of the doubt. So many programs and facilities are inferior here compared to other UC schools and I am just pretty fed up at this point. I am a smart guy and want to be in an environment with other people who are as achieving as I am. I also want to go to a school with at least some sports so I can play in the band again (tuba). I sincerely miss band and hopefully will play again my junior year. </p>
<p>My major is economics. At the end of this quarter (winter), my GPA will be 3.77. It is possible it might get higher or a tad lower, but I am banking on at least a 3.5+ when I transfer. I will have all of UCSC's GE's completed in my first two years prior to transferring. I am also going to take a summer school course at UCB over the summer (my home town). </p>
<p>I currently do not have any EC's, because jobs on the campus are slim to none, and believe me, I have looked. Volunteering is pretty pitiful here as well. I am going to try to get a summer job and get an on campus job for fall of 2009 for the entire year if I can snatch one up. </p>
<p>So, what am I looking like as a UC transfer student? My first choice is UCD, because I wanted to go there as a Freshman but did not have the grades. My second choice probably is UCSD, then Cal/LA. Any suggestions do increase my chances? How do I stand at these schools? </p>
<p>I really appreciate the advice. I do not want to come off in a negative way. I am just a guy who has been at UCSC for ~5 months and has a hard time finding people who are into 'schoolwork.' Thanks!</p>