<p>Whoa, slow down there, Berkeley is NOT wasting your time. I agree that some discussion sections are completely pointless (hence all the ditching), but many of the GSIs are actually very knowledgable and are more than willing to help! I’m sorry if you are having an unpleasant experience with the GSIs/professors so far, but things will get better. You need to cut yourself a bit of slack, after all it’s first semester here and everything is very overwhelming. </p>
<p>I have not taken CC classes so I cannot argue/support your point. I’ve heard mixed reviews about the quality of CC education. There is a correlation between smaller classes and better quality education, but that does mean fewer students = a better learning experience. Yes Berkeley lectures are huge, but you will need to learn how to adapt and be flexible. After all, you are studying a highly coveted public institution and there are bound to be disadvantages. </p>
<p>Econ is not the “Haas-rejects major.” That is stupid and anyone who wants to perpetuate that stereotype might be better attending school elsewhere. Econ itself is a tough major and it is impacted here, which means that there is a minimum GPA needed to declare. I know plenty of Econ majors who have been offered jobs in their senior year so I think you are over-dramatizing your situation.</p>
<p>I’m sad to hear that you are having an unpleasant experience thus far, but I promise, your outlook on Berkeley will change! I don’t know what your expectations were, but this school isn’t easy. There are many days when I wonder why I chose to sacrifice sleep/social life/other commitments so I can maintain a decent GPA. At the end of the day, I’m immensely grateful to have been offered admission here. Berkeley has always been my dream university and I couldn’t be more happier here.</p>
<p>I hope that you will come to find Berkeley as lovable as I have. </p>