<p>hi. I just transferred this year and I would say that I like the fast pace of the quarter system. When I was in the semester system at my community college, I felt like the classes were being dragged out. To some people, this might make them become worked out or lazy near the end of the semester. The quarter system is great because of how much you get done in 10 weeks, but you have to make sure you stay on top of things or else you will be left behind by the class (i.e. read, take notes, read more, do hw). Getting behind in a quarter system is not like getting behind in a semester system. You will have less time to catch up so you have to make sure you are on top of things. I recommend taking a few units less than you are used to so you will be able to adapt to this new system. Don’t try to overwhelm yourself in your first quarter at a UC. Risking your gpa is not worth a few more quarter units.</p>