<p>The structure of the dorms plays a minor role in the social scene. BJ has like isolated houses so the houses are probably tight or groups of people in the house are tight, but BJ people are more likely to be less social in large groups. Max P people are a bit more likely to be sportsy or more forwardly social, also because of the structure of the rooms is two doubles connected whereas BJ is two singles connected. I’ve lived in Broadview and now live in Snell-Hitchcock, so I’ve learned that social dynamics of the entirety house vary greatly, but likely your personal relationships with people won’t vary much house to house I love living on campus in a gothic dorm, so I’d pick BJ, but Max P is super close to the library and dining hall.</p>
<p>For those answering questions, thank you all so much! It’s really helpful and has helped soothe/answer a lot. @PAGrok, if you want to get involved with dance, what are some ways? (coming from someone who has never danced ever haha). </p>
<p>How did scheduling work? Did you get into the classes you like or were you forced to sacrifice a choice for another? </p>
<p>Again, thank you all so much!</p>
<p>How is the support for pre-med interested students? Is the career advising department active in helping you choose courses and find internships/research positions? Do you feel assured in your preparation towards medical school? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Pre-med support, in my experience, has been stellar. There is a team of four dedicated people in “UCIHP” who are intensely committed to helping you along the pre-med path as well as just getting to know you as a person. Course selection is something they are pros at. UCIHP also organizes a plethora of internships, hosts their own summer research program, and establishes so many contacts if you just ask. They are really great at making sure that “premed” does not equal just science classes. They have many programs like the “clinical excellence scholars”, “health policy scholars”, a shadowing program, and many more that let you learn about everything there is to medicine outside of the classroom. They really emphasize the fact there is much more beyond the boundaries of a lecture hall or doctor office; medicine is much more multifaceted than most think and UCIHP does a fantastic job of cultivating “future doctors” and not “pre-meds”. While I know medical school acceptance/preparation is grueling, I feel that I will be extremely prepared compared to students at other schools when it comes time to apply.</p>
<p>What are the actual dorms like (speaking generally)- is there ac? En</p>
<p>What are the actual dorms like (speaking generally)- is there ac? Enough space? Are the singles much smaller since they are only for one person?
How many dining halls are on campus? How’s the food?</p>
<p>Dorm aesthetics vary greatly, but general amenities are nice but not always new. No AC, always “enough” space, singles vary greatly in size depending on dorms. 3 dining halls, food is decent. Most of this info is on the housing website!</p>
<p>South and Max P have AC, but all have heating. Singles vary in size even within dorms but are generally half the size of a double in the same house. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone complain that their room is too small, and I certainly don’t think mine doesn’t have enough space. Dining halls will never compare to homecooked food, but the food is decent, and all three have diverse options (pasta, halal, kosher, vegan stations, etc). It really depends on your diet.</p>
<p>Hoping to “bunk” my bed so I can put futon underneath.
Have you guys seen any UofC students do that?</p>
<p>I only know of one room with bunked beds. Even if it’s not technically allowed, I very much doubt anyone would complain if you did so.</p>
<p>I assumed you had to request a work-order for the housing dept to loft/bunk the beds?
Figure there is additional hardware required?</p>
<p>The beds are made in such a way that you have to have certain tools to actually move them, but it doesn’t seem to be that much of a hassle. Lots of people in South loft their beds and keep their dresser, storage bins, etc underneath!</p>
<p>Heard it’s pretty much impossible for freshman to get into TAPs/Drama (1 small class) and Metab/Exercise (super popular)? True or false?</p>
<p>True. But they don’t need to be taking those classes.</p>
<p>The particular classes he’s interested in are both CORE:
BIOS 10500 (Metabolism & Exercise)
TAPS 10100 (Drama for Arts Core)</p>
<p>Oh. The bio class shouldn’t be too hats to get, but taps classes are notoriously difficult to get as an under classmen because they are popular for the arts core and people usually wait to be seniors till they take their arts requirement so they get priority.</p>
<p>is it hard in general to get into art classes that AREN’T drawing/painting or film? I can’t draw at all and have trouble understanding movies, but drama I could do.</p>
<p>The courses for the core in arts are usually difficult to get because everyone has to take one, and I’ve heard particularly the drama one is impacted, not sure about the others or noon core arts classes.</p>
<p>In terms of language requirements I know you can test out but if you want to continue (i.e minor) at what level would 4 years of a language in high school generally put you?</p>
<p>Likely if you excelled then the second year or part way through the second year of the language here.</p>