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[grapesoda]

<p>

ok so for chem20a, my professor is scerri. Now i have three questions about the textbook for his class.</p>

<p>1) he said he does not heavily relies on it. He assigns hw he doesn’t grade from it. Also he says owning it is optional. So, people that might’ve taken his class or something, do i really need to pay 160 for it?</p>

<p>2) if i don’t buy it, i can always use the library reserves. Is it a pain using the library reserves? as in, do they get checked out fast, etc etc etc…</p>

<p>3) how much is that course reader?

1. The book is all right for reference for the online Thinkwell quizzes. Other than that, it’s useless for Scerri’s class. I did pretty well in his class despite not touching the book after the first couple weeks.</p>

<p>2) Not sure about Library Reserves for this book, but I know that getting engineering books is generally really easy.</p>

<p>3) It was $35 or so last year. I wish Scerri would at least type his notes - they’re just scans of his handwritten transparencies.</p>

[ilikesheep]

<p>Are there lockers at the wooden center to store backpacks etc?</p>

<p>Would working for around 10 hours a week as a freshman on campus with 3 classes be doable?</p>

<p>What is a good length for Ethernet cable to be used in the dorms?</p>

<p>Is leaving your laptop in the room safe?</p>

<p>How many t-shirts would be a good amount to bring (I’m coming in OOS so I can’t really go home and get more)?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

[cantCme]

<p>^</p>

<ol>
<li><p>yes, in the locker rooms. costs 50 cents (i think you have to bring money to get the tokens for the lockers, iirc)</p></li>
<li><p>definitely doable</p></li>
<li><p>15 should be more than enough, you can probably be more than fine with 10. the cable spot is in the middle of the side walls (in plazas at least)</p></li>
<li><p>do you mean with the doors open? or just generally? either way i’d say yes, but it depends on who’s around you and how you typically treat your things. but that’s just me.</p></li>
<li><p>i’m not good to answer this one, i bring pretty much my whole closet</p></li>
</ol>

[Inquiringmind2]

<p>Sorry…I know this was answered some time ago. Moving in on the 19th. Meal plan doesn’t start until Sunday, right? Do we use Bruin card or cash until then? Are the dining halls, like Covel, open and just taking cash/Bruincards?</p>

[grapesoda]

<p>I think it’s actually free to eat until Sunday dinner.</p>

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[polaricechick]

<p>At recreational centers, like Wooden, is it okay to keep small bags with you? Or do you have to put them in lockers, as with the dining halls?</p>

[VTECaddict]

<p>last year they let us bring guests in to the halls before sunday dinner.</p>

[ilikesheep]

<p>Thanks for the previous replies.</p>

<p>Does anybody know what type of calculators are permitted for math 31A? I’m pretty sure full fledged graphing calculators are not allowed, right?</p>

<p>Edit: I mean for tests</p>

[VTECaddict]

<p>usually no calculators are allowed at all.</p>

[BoelterHall]

<p>

At recreational centers, like Wooden, is it okay to keep small bags with you?

Yes, you may carry anything with you if you wish. There are lockers as well that you have to purchase. You may put your possessions in public cubicles, but risk theft, so keep valuable possessions in your room or take them with you if you choose to place them there.</p>

<p>

How many t-shirts would be a good amount to bring

I would say bring enough for about 3 weeks, and clothing for certain weather.</p>

[qipao]

<p>just make sure your tops are diverse . . . dressshirts polos… as opposed to actual t-shirts…
and dont forget to bring a suit for those… professional- like occasions…
formal attire is more appropriate if youre in a frat or soror since they have those events a lot …</p>

[polaricechick]

<p>Thanks, BoelterHall!</p>

[silly101]

<p>so im thinking about getting a new computer soon. are there any special features/programs that are needed/beneficial for a chemical engineer?</p>

[dbguy4eva]

<p>whats the deal with the fiancial aid disbursment? how come i still havn’t gotten mine in my bar account?</p>

[polaricechick]

<p>How exactly do intramural sports work? Do you have to have a team in order to play, or can you just show up and join a random group? Also, on the UCLA Recreation website, there are only a few sports listed…are those the only ones available?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

[ilikesheep]

<p>How much do haircuts cost in ackerman?
Is there any place that is cheaper nearby?</p>

[VTECaddict]

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[tumtum]

<p>My move-in date is Saturday in the afternoon, so I’m going to be driving down to UCLA from the Bay Area. I’m probably going to leave sometime on Friday just to be safe. How is the traffic in LA? Should I take highway 5 or highway 101? What time on Friday should I leave (approximately)? Thanks.</p>

[ilikesheep]

<p>I’m oos but after taking the 101 up to the bay area to see my family, I would highly recommend taking the 5. There seems to be constant traffic on both, but when I took the five (a few months back) it was much faster.</p>

[SFV2008]

<p>The 405 and the 101 are Satan’s highways…</p>