<p>Hey all! For ucla move in from september 25-27, is that considered "zero week" and is our meal plan applicable during that time, if not when does it start? Also when we move in do we stay there or go back home, i feel like it may be awkward living there when people or roommates are moving in? Anybody have an idea?</p>
<p>You just move in. There are a lot of activities planned for those upcoming few days. And of course some students are moving in from far away so won’t leave. It’s gonna be nuts for everyone during move-in. You’ll meet a lot of parents! </p>
<p>I would think meal plan would kick in, but that’s a very good question…</p>
<p>I don’t go to UCLA but this should apply to mostly anyone who’s moving in. “Zero Week” sure you can call it that but most classes don’t begin until a few days after move-in day. They usually have like a welcome week and events prior. It depends on the UC. </p>
<p>Your meal plan will kick in by the time you’re moved in. Don’t worry about that. </p>
<p>Should you go back home? Up to you. After I moved in, I spent part of the day with my family since I’m far away from them now. I spent it with roommates later that day too. I didn’t get the option to go back home lol. </p>
<p>I see, that makes sense! Hopefully it won’t be too hard to find someone to attend those events with :D/ </p>
<p>@ocnative thats good clears up a lot of confusion, thanks! and yeah that sounds like what will happen though if your roommates have a later move in date you might be alone for a while :P</p>
<p>Everyone will be excited, a lot of ppl
fon’t know anyone, others are just more open for new connections because it’s the start of a new year. Plus, you’ll be meeting other newbies in your dorm. It should be fine. Just maybe go out of your comfort zone a bit, if you’re quiet, and introduce yourself to fellow dormers in your dorm lounge. </p>
<p>I hope to meet you and all the other incoming UCLA transfers during Zero Week. :)</p>
<p>@lindyk8 It should work out, I guess I’m just excited/nervous to meet different people from so many different backgrounds and random cities in the california/U.S./world when I’ve lived in a “bubble” so to speak my whole life @cayton Me too!! I’m not sure if one exists but there should me a transfer meetup event that isnt exclusive to gardenia/holly only, that would be cool! Or else I think I’m going to resort to just walking up to random people and saying a few bad jokes 
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<p>I hear ya. It’s exciting and unnerving at the same time @funkymonkey03. I guess maybe the biggest “what if’s” are the roommates, but since they now slam 3-6 to a living space that is 10x10, I’m sure at least 1-2 will pan out… </p>
<p>@lindyk8 </p>
<p>Honestly, although I hope this doesn’t happen, I am looking forward to those “roommate from hell” stories that people will be posting on this forum or elsewhere on college confidential.</p>
<p>It’s gonna be ■■■■■■■ hilarious to see the complaints people make about their roommates. :P</p>
<p>It’s gotta be rough getting the room dynamics right. Someone somewhere was perplexed because he got switched from a triple to another triple somewhere else and was wondering why. It probably had to do with that questionnaire, tweaking the characteristics. Assuming they get it relatively right it should be OK. And with so many ppl wedged in, everyone should be able to find a kindred spirit. But definitely those close qtrs will take some getting used to. And what if someone really snores? :(( </p>
<p>@lindyk8 </p>
<p>Yeah, legitimate concerns in my opinion.</p>
<p>As for snoring, I share a bedroom with my older sister, and her snoring sounds like a chainsaw. I’m too deep a sleeper to be bothered, so at least I don’t have to worry about my roommates’ snoring habits. :D</p>
<p>@lindyk8 haha I’m unfortunately in a classic res hall not a plaza/suite so I’m stuck with 2 roommates in a tinyyyy room but from what I’ve heard from previous transfers are that roommates usually arent your close friends, but people you just respect and live with. Also heard of another transfer who graduated recently that her roommate was a close friend of hers and after 2 years of living together became enemies always talking behind each others backs and accusing the other of ridiculous claims. Interesting what living together does to a person :P</p>
<p>@cayton same here, though I think alarm clocks going off in the morning (especially if they set up multiple alarms or constantly press snooze) sound like they would be more annoying than snoring though :/</p>
<p>You just have to talk with your roommates from day one. Talk about the things that are kind of deal breakers for you and find out what their deal breakers are too. It’s obviously going to be hard coexisting in a small space, but at least if you all know what everybody’s hot buttons are, you can do your best to respect those issues.</p>
<p>So happy my roommates don’t snore 
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<p>I emailed my roommates, haven’t heard anything back… </p>
<p>@2016candles good idea! @CSB111 yeah mine ignored my email 
I guess not all roommates are looking to be friends…</p>