<p>note: i did post this in the transfer section, but I thought I might be able to get responses better suited to UCI here. Thanks :)</p>
<p>Hey guys, In know that people are still waiting for their Fall acceptance letters, but hey, I want to know about transfering for Winter quarter. My counselor said I should have no problem getting in to UCI, and did not think it would be weird to just come on in the middle of the year, said basically that everything starts all over ... except housing, guess I will have to be in an apartment unless students decide to withdraw or something and I can get into Arroyo Vista. What are your guys thoughts on transferring for winter quarter? Think it's be weird? Know anyone who has done it? Think I'll be able to get into Arroyo Vista (REALLY REALLY WANT TO... unless someone can change my mind) Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>Kristi</p>
<p>BTW .... my major is Criminology, Law & Society. Part of the Social Ecology department.</p>
<p>You might be able to get into AV. A lot of people go abroad after fall quarter and move out. Just apply as early as possible to get on a wait list.</p>
<p>Thanks alicantekid, do you know anything else about AV? Is it really loud? I would think with 16-32 people it might be ... and I'm a light sleeper and stuff ... ARGHHH... I keep going back and forth between AV and apartments at the court ... and then to top it all off my mom thinks I would be better if i stayed at HOME (live in Tustin). But I don't want to! I know it will be hard to get used to, but I know that I would really benefit from the college experience, even living in the apartments across the street. She is just making it so difficult, cuz she is normally right about me, like having a hard time sleeping and all ... but I don't want her to be this time. (sorry... major venting....) Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>Kristi</p>
<p>I wouldn't say that AV is loud at all, unless you live in a transfer house or if you live in a house that's next to a fraternity house. Living with 16-32 people isn't really all that much when you compare it to the dorms. The walls are pretty thick so I don't think you'll suffer from too much noise.</p>
<p>Have you lived at AV? So the transfer houses are a no huh? I know you don't have to be in a specific major to live in one of the houses. Do you think getting a roommate at the UTC apartments across the street would be a good idea? My goal is to actually be a part of the college experience ... haha. Can you tell me anything else about living at AV? I wish I could find someone how lived there to tell me all about it. Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>I lived in AV when I was in college. I wouldn't say transfer houses are a "no", but they tend to be a little loud. But there are six transfer houses and maybe they're not all like that. Living across the street is okay, but it's more expensive and you'll be more removed from campus. You can still have the experience you want, but you'll have to be more proactive about it.</p>
<p>What do you want to know about AV specifically?</p>
<p>Alright ... so do most students make food in the kitchen or do they get a dining pass for like 50 meals a semester (what im thinking of). Which house did you live in? Have any pictures?... haha... i found some on the UCI web page, and I really want to go to Celebrate UCI, and take a tour, but i have to work, and i dont even know if i will be able to get a room at AV. Can I ask why you think the transfer houses would be more loud than say... the social ecology or sociology house? I would think they would house the same people... or is there like an unwritten rule that the transfer house people party a lot or something? How do i convince my mom that i will be ok living on campus and will eventually get used the the noise and having a roommate? and that it is worth paying for (as opposed to living at home :/) Thanks for all your help.</p>
<p>If you live in Arroyo Vista or Campus Village you can cook your own meals in the kitchen (though I'm not sure how many do). The kitchens in Arroyo Vista were nice, but I can imagine they get crowded. I haven't seen Campus Village. Freshmen who live in the dorms are the ones who eat in the dining halls. I think there are options for 10 meals a week, 14, and 19?</p>
<p>I lived in AV and the kitchens don't really get that crowded. First of all, a lot of people still eat in the dining halls. Second, a lot of people will eat fast food. And last, even those that cook don't all cook at the same time. It's usually pretty staggered, so at most you're waiting a couple of minutes for the microwave.</p>