iloveants

Haha, i remember me and another member used to answer questions for newbies when they were getting accepted and stuff. I figure I would give back to UCI (because i love the college so much!) So post any questions you have regarding anything about UCI here.

About me:
-Second year at UCI
-Lived in Mesa Court last year
-Originally from San Jose (nor-cal babyy)
-Intern at prestigious wealth management firm
-Business Economics Major

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flemmyd

how hard is it to be an RA as sophomore? im really looking to try and get that. is the CHP worth the extra work? especially since I'm a chem major, most of my classes are dictated in terms of what order/when I'll be taking them, so I'm not sure if early registration is worth it (that is a benefit of CHP, right?)

EDH_MT_MOM

Hi Love Ants,

Do most people in Mesa Court go home on weekends?

iloveants

Flemmyd: Its usually very hard to be an RA as a sophomore (I don't know any1 my year thats RA'ing in the dorms.) Usually, you go through the dorm positions (mesa court council, or PICCL for middle earth), then you have experience and they will be more likely to hire you. As for CHP, im not exactly sure since i am not one. My friend is one but she doesnt seem too badly stressed, but of course the perks (early registration and stuff) are awesome, i'm envious of her.

EDH: I think this differs from dorm to dorm, but SADLY YES LOL. Where i lived, lotsa ppl went home on the weekends, but that leaves a smaller but tighter knit group to bond. Usually by winter/spring quarter ppl start manning up and decide its not worth the trouble.

ShoeFactory

CHP is awesome, 'nuff said.

It loses lots of its value if you don't do honors housing though.

early registration is GREAT.
honors housing is GREAT.
honors hum core can go jump off a cliff.

kaii

How is the intellectual/ activist scene there? Also, how intellectual are professors? Are they people you can hang out with after class?

ShoeFactory

Depends on the professors.

Dr. Shaka is the most intellectual ever.

I think all professors on the earth would stay after class a bit to answer your questions...

Hard question to answer.

kaii

I'm more asking about the quality of the education; do these people teach because they ultimately love and care for the student's futures or do they teach just because of the paycheck.

I'd like to have a really open relationship with my professors, is this the school for that?

iloveants

Some professors are there just to teach you because they have to. They go up on the lectern, speak, everybody copies notes, he finishes, class is over. Unfortunately, i think these professors outweigh the ones that are more passionate about their subject. For example, one of my bio teachers was EXTREMELY passionate about the environment, and urged us to take action and all sorts of crazy stuff. Usually lots of the profs are down to talk about their field of study.

ShoeFactory

Teaching undergraduates is a necessary evil.

kaii

Evil...? Why?

iloveants

lol shutup shoefactory dont cloud incoming freshmen's judgement on stuff.

Anyways, some professors just think teaching is a 'hinderance' because their primary job at uci (a research university) is.. well, research. They have papers to publish and stuff. Most professors are tight though. I just went to go talk to my econ professor during office hours and shes hella funny haha.

M1L17

Hi iloveants:

Thanks for the offer to respond to questions about UCI. I'm transferring from a Community College and am really leaning toward UCI because of location, safety of city, and financial aid/scholarship that I've been offered there. I have some questions and would really appreciate any information..

Do you know anything about the "Literary Journalism" major? Is it big/small? Do the students in the major like it? How are the professors?

I'm contemplating between living at Arroya Vista and living at Campus Village (because of its central location). Which would you suggest? Why?

I want to double-major. Is it do-able at UCI? Are the professors/administrators supportive of double majoring?

Thanks!

iloveants

Hey Third year transfer:
I don't know much about the literary journalism major (i'm just a lowlife business econ major :P) but i do know a friend in it. She seems pretty content in it, think she writes for the New University (campus newspaper). i assume its pretty small because i rarely hear about anybody it. However, the writing major at UCI is TOP NOTCH, so i dont know if that trickles down to LJ.

AV and CV are a coin toss. AV are like dorms (without commons food), while CV is more the apartment side. Whatever floats your boat. or is cheaper. :P

Yes, double majoring is easy if you put enough effort into it. I know several members in my fraternity who are double majors with a minor. The dean of students should have no problem signing your double major petition if they think you are worthy bwahhaha..

Oh yeah, congrats on making it to UCI. Since you're a third year transfer, im going to assume you have a fresh network you have to get to know. Join a club, or a fraternity (and if ur not into that stuff, a professional or service one). GOOD LUCK!!!

fabulousxp

hi iloveants
i'm also going to be majoring in business economics! is business econ a competitive major and are the courses tough? and how do you become an intern? did uci offer jobs, and is it based on how good your gpa is?

and! When i visited mesa court it seemed extreeeeemely far from everything, is it a hassle to walk back and fourth from the dorms and classes everyday? and how far is it from the ARC? i think i want to go there at least once or twice a week

thanks!