<p>@ CalBearGuy: yeah see that’s the thing. I want to go into either:</p>
<ul>
<li>law school</li>
<li>organizational development (business school PhD)</li>
<li>child development - PhD</li>
</ul>
<p>I’m just not sure yet. My CCC had me so focused on getting to a UC that I never really considered post-grad education until last semester.</p>
<p>everything that u have listed there, can easily be accomplished as a philosophy major (undergrad).</p>
<p>edit: well not easily, but u know what im getting at</p>
<p>Yeah I know, but I want to do what I love. Tbh…I love philosophy too lol. However, I don’t like history at all, and UCB has 2 history courses as Upper Div. requirements.</p>
<p>lol suck it up, u wont be the only student at Cal who has had to take a class or two that he or she didnt want to take</p>
<p>haha damn…you have a response for everything!!! I’m mighty close to sending in that SIR. I just need one more week to think everything over. </p>
<p>Question: Do I get better housing the earlier I send in my SIR?</p>
<p>emil,</p>
<p>History at a 4-year is so incredibly different than history at a CCC. I’ve taken both. History at a 4-year is incredibly heavy with analysis; it is very challenging and difficult in that sense and it not simply memorization or connecting the dots. I think you’d actually love history at Cal… Especially upper division history.</p>
<p>@ mikei: That’s as relieving as it is exciting to hear! If you don’t mind me asking, why do you think that? I trust your judgment; if I remember correctly, you and I agree on many social and developmental aspects of society.</p>
<p>Emil,</p>
<p>This is from my personal experiences: History itself describes events that happen. But the study of history strives to discover, ponder, analyze and synthesize the intentions, feelings, and emotions of people in history. And so, whereas a history paper at a CCC might just seem like a lot of summarizing, a history paper at a 4-year consists of an argument supported by historical facts.</p>
<p>For example, in my lower div Hist class at LMU, I read the letters of Abelard and Heloise. My paper used the primary sources and theories/studies of multiple intelligences in an attempt of making sense of and making a believable characterization of Abelard. I focused on his intellect, intellectual curiosity, upbringing, behavior, interpersonal communication skills, etc, in order to provide an argument for a characterization of Abelard and for why I believe he did the things that he did/behaved how he did. It was really challenging but IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! (Wow, that sounds really nerdy…)</p>
<p>I really think you’d like it!!</p>
<p>@ mikei: I’m not kidding. I think you’ve convinced me. Wow, that has made me completely reconsider my feelings toward history. I actually feel enthused about it in this moment. As a psych/phil major, I can appreciate the amount of introspection and analysis that is incorporated into Abelard’s inter and intrapersonal relations. I love being able to empathize or shift into another’s position to examine the situation. Taking a dialectical approach, such as examining Abelard’s life and childhood, is imperative in my opinion. </p>
<p>Wow, I can’t believe that I had never considered this aspect of history. I had always believed that regurgitating dates, people, and wars was the primary focus of history. To be able to transport oneself to another time and place, and also factor in the influences and beliefs of the time is intriguing to me. </p>
<p>I love that I can come onto this site and learn something new every day. Thank you so much, my friend!</p>
<p>i dont know about berkeley anymore…i mean eversince i was lil i wanted to get into berkeley/harvard but now that i am in…i m leaning towards santa cruz…better campus</p>
<p>hahaha Of course, man! As a psych/phil major, I’m sure your paper would have been much more interesting and creative than mine! But that’s just a taste of what’s to come!</p>
<p>oh my god this is crazy! my heart says berkeley though… sometimes it wavers again but–if i’m gonna be a prestige wh0re here–how can you deny a berkeley education?</p>
<p>JANET dont betray Cal I made you an admin!!! lol Go fill out your SIR now!</p>
<p>hahah fine, moki. but yeah i’ve been leaning towards Cal… I’m going to decide by May 15th, the day of the Chancellor’s Reception. :)</p>
<p>For spring admits, I know it’s not the same but you can still take extension classes and get some requirements done. Wheres the link to the group? Or is this an invite only situation?</p>
<p>It’s official. I am going to Berkeley. I made my official choice in the shower this morning. I AM MAKING THE LEAP! Exciting! I am ready for an adventure!!!</p>
<p>“Play the Camillon bells at the Campanile.”</p>
<p>I think you mean “carillon.” For those of you that have never heard it play (noon concerts every day), it is beautiful.</p>
<p>Go Bears!</p>
<p>That You See Berkeley Video gives my chills every time.</p>
<p>Emil! I went to UCLA yesterday…gosh, their Psychology department is AWESOME! You should be really honored with that opportunity! Even my cousin was amazed with all the information we got (talked to former/current students around the campus)!</p>
<p>Let’s just say I’m torn now…HAHAHA. My cousin didn’t apply to UCLA so she didn’t have to make the tough choice…yeah, so much for SOTS to Cal…xDD. </p>
<p>Oh sorry for adding my comment on your Cal thread…xD!</p>
<p>SOTS to Cal FTWWW (even tho its kinda too late for anyone to SOTS)</p>
<p>but i got to do it ;)</p>