<p>For those who have attended the program, how was it? Did it help you transition to UCLA? Is the courseload managable? Any other input would be great. Thanks.</p>
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<p>anyone???</p>
<p>I didn’t attend CSI personally, but I have a few friends who did, and they definitely loved it. It was a way for them to get ahead in terms of units, and to get a feel for how classes work and what you should expect in the school year (although I hear the classes are a bit easier than in the regular year, because of the shorter time and because you’ll be in classes with all freshmen). You also meet everyone else that’s a part of the program, so you automatically have friends going into the fall, and all of you will be living together in Rieber Terrace, which is really nice! In addition, the GE classes they offer are pretty hard to come by, especially for freshmen because they fill up so quickly, so I would definitely take advantage of that. Hope that helps!</p>
<p>I would go if it wasn’t too expensive.</p>
<p>I’m thinking about doing this as well, could anyone give some more insight?</p>
<p>CSI was cool. Got university grants and stuff for financial aid. You don’t live in Rieber Terrace, though. You get Saxon Suites.</p>
<p>Being on campus during the summer was extremely nice. Highly recommended to get ahead and transition into the campus lifestyle. Made two really close friends from CSI.</p>
<p>Wasn’t it more stressful, having only 6 weeks to complete the courses?</p>
<p>question: i got grants and stuff from financial aid. will it apply to the summer session too or is only for the regular school year?</p>
<p>I believe you apply separately for financial aid over the summer. This website ([College</a> Summer Institute - FINAID](<a href=“http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/CSI/finaid.htm]College”>http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes/CSI/finaid.htm)) should give you the details.</p>
<p>In terms of finishing the coursework in 6 weeks rather than 10: I think it depends largely on the professors / classes you take, but it shouldn’t be too bad.</p>
<p>what about AAP’s Freshman Summer Program?
which one is good for incoming freshman?</p>
<p>AAP (which stands for Academic Advancement Program) is geared toward a specific population of students. Basically, they serve students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, whether it be financial or social, so you’ll get a different population of students in FSP. (I believe you should have / will be notified if you’re eligible for AAP; if you didn’t but you think you might, you can apply - application’s online.)</p>
<p>One isn’t necessarily better than the other, although there are definitely differences between the two programs. In FSP, you enroll in 2 classes and receive 10 units, whereas students in CSI enroll in 2 classes and a Civic Engagement course for a total of 12 units. The cost is the same, and financial aid is available for both, and you’ll get the opportunity for on-campus housing (I don’t think the places that you live will be too different, possibly just different buildings).</p>
<p>AAP offers different services in the school year, so I would look into those (aap.ucla.edu) if you want more info, and if those seem like something you want to take advantage of while you’re here, attending FSP would be a pretty good idea.</p>
<p>thanks everyone i think imma do csi then</p>