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Originally Posted by mofmog If I can't get housing, would it be feasible to commute from SF for FPF? My sister has a condo with an extra room in the east of SF (as in, cheap(er) BART fare!) |
If you're just going to take the BART to Berkeley everyday I would imagine that it would get expensive. I think most people who commute just drive there. If you don't get housing there's always nearby apartments or themed housing (which is in the dorms).
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Originally Posted by yayarea510 i have a serious concern about dorming. are your chances good for housing? i do not want to live at home or commute and i definitely dont want to miss out the dorming experience.
i know it may sound stupid but i rather go to ucsd instead if i cant live over there. |
I don't want to scare people with the 250 / 650 FPF students getting housing. First, that was only the initial number of housing spots offered. I think there was a waiting list and many people eventually got in. Also, there are other options like nearby apartment or Tau House (it's like a mini-dorm) or themed housing. Some FPF students got into the dorms in the spring. Keep in mind that you can still live in the dorms your second year. The years prior to last year, almost all FPF students were offered housing, so they may have adjusted to last year's aberration and will offer more housing this year. Very few people last year actually had to commute. Those who commuted generally chose to.
yayarea510, I don't know how many spots they're going to give to FPF students this year. If it's not many, then (I'm guessing that you live in the area) it's possible that you may not get housing in the dorms. It's hard to say your chances of getting housing.
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Originally Posted by yayarea510 Is it difficult to get in the fall extension program by the way? i know it's first come first serve basis but would it safe to say it be too late by next week to sign up and get in? |
I think if you are seriously considering FPF, you should send in the deposit as soon as possible. If you choose to not go to Berkeley all you lose is $100. I think last year the program filled up around 12th of April but it may be even faster this year.