<p>For those of you going tomorrow to Decision day I have a few pointers. I know they have recommendations on the site but I want to emphasize how important it is to follow them. I went on an organized tour on the hottest day of the year last year (I still chose it though lol) and I will admit that depending on your guide, it can be brutal. </p>
<p>We made NO stops. Not even 5 minutes to buy extra water. In retrospect, I probably should have explored on my own because the tour didn’t really cover ALL of UC Davis and it still kicked my ass. </p>
<p>My tips***</p>
<p>1.) Bring a backpack with extra water. (It’s not going to be anywhere near as hot as the day I went, but the campus is huge and once the water is gone you have to wait to get to the ARC to steal away and grab a quick drink at the not-too-cold drinking fountain <em>she glared at me for walking away from the group lol</em>).</p>
<p>2) Wear COMFORTABLE shoes. I know some people are perfectly comfortable in 4 inch heels but there is a reason most prefer riding a bike. A girl who came on the tour wore 4 inch heel/sandal thingies and by the time we arrived at the bookstore, every step she made caused her to wince in pain. That wasn’t even quite HALF the tour.</p>
<p>3.) Be prepared to lose your modesty. I am a jeans and t-shirt girl myself but when I was on the tour I wished I had been wearing shorts and a tank top. Go layered, so you can put a jacket or heavier shirt in your backpack if it gets hot :)</p>
<p>I’m not trying to scare anyone because it’s not going to be that hot, but if you are from a cooler climate it may affect you more. Having these things with you will help you enjoy the school more IMHO. Just a heads up :)</p>
<p>If you have your transcripts ready you can bring them into the admissions office tomorrow too.</p>