2012 transfer questions--housing, payment, classes?

calibabe
Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:23:45 +0000

So I am hoping to transfer to UCSD for fall 2012 as a Political Sci-Int Relations major (also pre-med). I have a few questions about housing, payment, and scheduling. Any answers would be appreciated!


It seems like living off-campus (even in a one-bedroom, alone) is cheaper than living on campus, in the transfer dorms, even with the cost of living added on. Are there any apartments that off-campus students commonly live? Any that are pet-friendly (one cat)? Also, I am not familiar at all with the San Diego area. What areas are nearby, and what sort of transportation is there to campus if you have to live semi far away?
I qualify for the Blue and Gold opportunity, and found a link for Englehorn Family Scholarships, but other than that I am totally in the dark on how to pay for college. I currently live at home and financial aid covers my classes, but I have no idea how to pay for rent/living expenses once I move 8 hours away to San Diego (my parents can’t afford to help out). If anyone can link scholarship opportunities or give helpful advice, that would be greatly appreciated. Working part-time will likely not be an option, due to the strenuous courseload I have to take with med school prereqs, major requirements, and general ed. Is it common for students to take out loans at UCSD? I feel like this is a last resort for me, and if possible I want to be completely covered by scholarships/grants, etc.
Like I said, I am a political science major. However, I have to take BILD 1, 2, and 3 for med school, as well as some upper division biochemistry and biochemistry lab classes. I know biology majors are impacted at UCSD, so how difficult is it to get into these classes as a non-biology major?


Thank you so much for your responses!!!