Dawdger

how flexible are upper division professors with final exams? I have conflicting finals but I really need both the classes.

yomino

UCLAri:

In your opinion, do you think political science would be a good minor to accompany an Economics major, in terms of future career options?

I'm thinking of either minoring political science or double majoring. Is a double major feasible? Is it worth the extra time/money?

Yams

Hey Ari!

I am applying to CAPPP for this fall, really excited. How did you like CAPPP? What did you do your research on? How is it like living in DC? What resources did you use to conduct your research? Tell me all about it I would love to hear about your experience there.

UCLAri

Dawdger,

I never had to do that, so I can't say. I would contact the professor directly and work something out.

yomino,

I don't think that you should be so much concerned with career options as intellectual interest. If you spend your time at UCLA worrying only about career options, you're going to be pretty darn miserable in class. However, I think that poli sci is an excellent and logical compliment to econ. As for the double major, you may want to see how many units you have available to you and do a prospective future schedule to see if you can handle the courses you throw at yourself. It's doable, but it would be busy for sure.

Yams,

I enjoyed CAPPP quite a bit. I did my research on Japanese security policy and its bid for a permanent seat on the UNSC. Most of my research was journal-based, but I did interview quite a few experts on the subject while I was there (ranging from professors to journalists.)

I loved it and fell in love with DC-- I hope to go back this year after I finish up my MA. Good luck getting in!

ooohnelle

UCLAri thanks for answering all our questions!!

So... I got in as a Bizecon major, then a PoliSci major... and now

I've decided to switch into Asian American Studies major and minor in Asian Languages. This is final. I've already talked to the department advisor, etc. I would switch on orientation day right before choosing my classes right?

I already semi-organized my classes for the next two years. I am taking the two prerequisite courses this upcoming summer at my city college. I'll be overlapping three elective classes (so 13 courses total left to take) and the language minor would automatically fulfill the requirement for Asian American Studies. I would take the first language sequence starting Fall, then Intermediate during the 2009 summer intensive, and the third sequence my last year. I am planning to spread out my elective courses and take about two per quarter. Meanwhile, I would still have time in my class schedule to take the first beginning sequences for Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese on my own time since I know this would not do much for the minor. My first year since the Chinese will be easier, I plan to take 5 classes per quarter. My second year, 4 classes per quarter.

That seems like a lot. I would be taking 22 23 22 in the first year... 15 in the summer... then 18 18 18.

I'm studying so many languages because I want to use it for film. I'm involved in show biz and eventually want to study Entertainment Law/produce films, etc. Fyi, I finished 86 semester units in one year with summer school at city college and maintained a good GPA. Do you think I can handle this load at UCLA?

Thanks!!!

UCLAri

ooohnelle,

I think you can handle the load, but I wonder if you SHOULD. It's not the same at UCLA, trust me. I did tons of units at my community college, and my courses at UCLA were much more challenging.

Still, I question the whole "take three different languages" thing based on my experience. Wouldn't it be better to be great at one language than basic at three?

ooohnelle

UCLAri, thanks!! I want to be great at Mandarin and only okay/beginner at the other three. I've thought about it. And I understand that classes at UCLA are considerably more challenging than the ones at city college. Just needed to know if it was really possible if I planned carefully.
And just in case, is switching from political science to Asian American Studies/Languages a wise thing to do? I plan to go to grad school and I think I'd get a better GPA with this major.. also, it doesn't really matter what I major in.. and I feel more strongly about this versus Polisci. Also, it's easier to get great recs and meet people involved in the Asian American community/film because it's sort of a niche major.. if you know what I mean. Let me know what you think. I think I've been thinking about this for a while, but it hasn't really hit me until now to switch into this major. I just need some sort of confirmation that I am heading in the right direction and considering all factors. Is there something I'm missing? Thank youu!