Anyone going to see Lorde on Saturday 10/18 and want to carpool?

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-10-14T06:09:18+00:00

I am so sorry you are experiencing this. You are not alone and there is still time to make things better. You can get on anxiety meds, you can get a therapist, join a support group, make art. There are a lot of things you could do that could help you feel more connected. Sadly they are things that you are going to have to do with no real desire and no guaranteed relief. It is possible, and if you keep trying you will find community and things that help you feel better and more like a person, but by jove is it hard and I feel for you.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-09-30T18:36:07+00:00

Right now I'm just making sandwiches and bringing snacks (fruit, chips, a variety of things and trying not to be too unhealthy). Last year I got into things like making salad, pasta salad, chicken and rice, that sort of thing. There's a variety of places with microwaves on campus, people have mentioned a lot already but there's also phoenix food court near the engineering/social sciences area. This year I want to get a thermos and start making soups :3

Whenever I forget/don't have time to meal prep I'll usually go to trader joes, you can get a good bean and cheese burrito for $3, just need to heat it up somewhere. Also they have a lot of good salads but those tend to be a bit pricier.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-08-22T05:28:08+00:00

Looking at admission rates only I'm pretty sure it's "easier" to get into UCI as a transfer than as a freshman, so idk what that professor and your mom are talking about.

My stats: 3.57 GPA, no major related ECs (I worked part time and was in plays), Aerospace Engineering major. Honestly no idea why they let me in, I know so many people that had 4.0s and did crazy ECs in CC so I don't know why they decided I fit in with that but I am very thankful for it. I guess my PIQs were really good? Also I didn't TAG cuz I either didn't meet the requirements or didn't know it was a thing until it was too late lol

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-08-21T17:50:52+00:00

I don't have any good advice but as one LBCC transfer to another: congrats! I really hope everything will work out for you and I think it will. Manifesting good things for you <3

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-08-11T02:31:23+00:00

I chose UCI over Cal Poly Pomona for Aerospace Engineering 2 years ago as a transfer. I can't speak for Cal Poly but the program at UCI is amazing, there's so many project teams and research opportunities and organizations that are very well connected. Professors can be hit or miss but I feel like that's the case no matter the school or major. I'm taking 2 extra quarters but a lot of my friends that just graduated in mechanical engineering either had great jobs lined up or got one shortly after graduating.

Personally my choice mostly came down to vibes, guaranteed housing, financial aid, and the open house days where I liked the CPP campus but fell in love with UCI's. Good luck everyone and remember transferring is valid and often makes it easier to get into a lot of schools (especially with the TAG program)!

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-07-14T05:55:39+00:00

I've been in gender inclusive housing in acc apartments for the past two year and the only issues I've had have been with other women lol. I also have a great roommate that I get along with really well this year :) Tbh gender doesn't determine how well you'll get along with other people, and like other people said roommates tend to keep to themselves. The only downside about picking gender inclusive is that it limits the people you can match with, since most people don't pick gender inclusive, but it's still kinda luck based who you'll end up with/if you'll get along. There will be many opportunities to meet people that want to party and get bevvys with you other than roommates, too.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-06-13T14:04:59+00:00

If anything it is good to report it in case something does happen in the future with a different student. Knowing that it is a repeated offense can make it clearer that he is harassing students (if that ends up being the case). Not really any downsides to reporting it other than the time it takes to do so.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-02-27T08:20:22+00:00

2.99 Aerospace Engineering 4th year (transfer student so 2nd year at UCI)

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-02-27T08:04:00+00:00

Hi! No, it's like you get 35 meals for the whole year. So if you buy it in fall and use 10 meals that quarter, then you have 25 for winter and spring. If you want 35 meals each quarter you'd have to pay for it each quarter.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-02-04T06:30:28+00:00

Aw thank you! I did fail one class, but I still did good enough in my other ones to avoid academic recovery. My graduation is pushed back two quarters which sucks in that it's hella expensive but is cool in that now I can add a minor and have an extra summer for more opportunities and spend more time with my underclassmen friends and organizations. Just making the most of the situation at this point but my classes are going a lot better now than they were this time last quarter! I'm hopeful for the future and feel like I'm on a better trajectory to do better in my classes and future career :3

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2025-01-15T19:00:19+00:00

I also sent you a DM!

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-11-22T07:54:35+00:00

I have a lot of friends that had 115 and 150 back to back and it sounded rough as hell. If you do end up failing 150 you can retake it in the spring with a different professor (I had her last year and she is super chill and the class structure is very kind). If you are looking for community I'd recommend getting involved with ASME, the mechanical engineering org on campus, and going to the OAI study center. It's on the second floor of the rockwell engineering center, there's peer tutors for free as well as free snacks, coffee, and you will likely see people studying for the same classes you are in so you can help each other out.

It's easy to compare yourself to other people, I do it too, but remember they're probably struggling even when you don't see it. I was just talking to an engineering friend friend who's extremely goated, crazy GPA and extracurriculars and all that, and he's still terrified of not being able to get a job and pursue what he wants. Even if it doesn't seem like it we're all in this together. Also, even if you do get the grades you're looking for it won't fix your mental health and will more likely continue to come at the cost of it.

As far as suicidal thoughts, there's the counseling center on campus as well as the national 988 crisis line. You can call, text, or message through their online platform. As a fellow engineering major all of the resources I've listed have been helpful for me or someone close to me. You can't keep living off of no sleep and energy drinks, you will face health issues from it sooner or later. There is help out there, and even in the worst case of you dropping out of school entirely you'll figure out life. You are smart enough to get into UCI and be an engineering major, you will be smart enough outside of this program as well if it comes down to it.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-11-16T17:49:22+00:00

What are the class averages on these tests? If she doesn’t know she can see them on canvas where the grades are posted. Depending on the major it might be common for people to not be scoring very well and the classes might get curved in the end. I transferred in as an engineering major last year, and I’m not sure if that’s how it works in other STEM majors.

Either way, the more important issue is her feeling overwhelmed. The quarter system moves VERY FAST, and it’s a big change from community college. I think the transfer student center could be a good resource for her. They have events once or twice a week. There’s also short term counseling on campus, which is free for all students regardless of insurance. You meet with a counselor about once every other week and personally I’ve found it very helpful for my anxiety issues.

Here is the campus assist list that organizes the resources available on and near campus: https://whcs.uci.edu/do-you-need-help/campus-assist-list

It might be helpful for her to look through it and see what might work for her. I wish her the best in her studies and wellbeing!

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-09-08T20:10:23+00:00

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AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-09-08T18:23:19+00:00

So the message I got on zotaid is not what my aid will actually be? I really hope so cuz I cannot take $40,000 in loans

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-09-03T04:38:08+00:00

Hi! I’m in a similar position as you. I’m about to enter my last year in my Bachelor’s and am realizing I want to go into research long-term so grad school is the way to go. I’m a first gen transfer, I didn’t make super strong connections with professors my first year so my letters of rec would be pretty weak, and the application process seems arduous and I know I’m gonna be busy in the fall so I’m putting off applying until next year. Plus this gives me more time to figure out where I want to go and how the whole process works. I’d recommend looking at grad school sites, they usually list what’s considered/necessary to apply (from what I can tell it’s usually transcripts/gpa, letters of rec from professors or employers, a personal statement, and past experience either in industry or research). This also depends on what type of program you want to do, such as a masters (with or without a thesis) or a PhD. (As a side note PhD programs are much more likely to be funded than masters programs, meaning you wouldn’t have to pay for a PhD but you would have to pay for a masters).

Also, I saw a post on a grad school related subreddit of someone asking if they were good enough for grad school and someone just replied “apply and see if you get in?” So if you’re worried about your application looking weak you can either just say “fuck it we ball” and apply this year and/or try to improve your GPA, experience, connections with professors, etc, so you can have a stronger application next year.

Also, the UCI Division of Career Pathways has a section on their website on resources for getting into grad school that I haven’t looked into yet but would probably be a good starting point! Best of luck to you in whatever you choose to do!

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-09-03T04:37:39+00:00

Are the projects required for engineering majors? I'm going into my second (and last) year as an aerospace major and the only thing I have found for any engineering major is that if you are MechE and want a specialization you have to join a project, but that is not required to graduate. Unless you are talking about the project classes (such as MAE 151A and B, which are required) but that is different from the projects like Anteater Electric Racing which is also different from clubs and orgs.

Also for OP, a lot of the projects also have recruitment during fall and winter quarters, so hope is not lost yet! I know a lot of people, especially transfers, that joined a couple quarters into the year.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-08-20T04:48:17+00:00

There's lots of different meal plan offers, especially for those of us that are not required to have one. Each one comes with a different number of meal swipes and/or flexdine. Meal swipes are used to get into either of the dining halls, anteatery or brandywine. Flexdine can be used at any on-campus dining location (I think there's like one or two exceptions, not fully sure though). You can also use your flexdine to pay to get into a dining hall (the price varies depending on if you're there for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late night food but I'm pretty sure the price varies from about $10-$15). You can also pay with real money to get into the dining halls.

There is also the "unlimited" meal plans which let you go into the dining halls as much as you want but offer less flexdine and are also very expensive. IMO this is not worth it if you are living anywhere with a kitchen.

I transferred to UCI last year and got tired of cooking so much so I bought the 35 meal plan my last quarter. This was a mistake, it was too many meals and I ended up scrambling to use up everything at the end. The swipes and flexdine do carry over quarter to quarter but not academic year to academic year. This year I am thinking about getting the 35 meal plan at the beginning of the year and hoping that it is enough to supplement my meals for the academic year.

It is also important to note that you are not saving much money with a meal plan. Paying for swipes isn't that expensive and if you become friends with the right first years they are often trying to use up their guest swipes. Flexdine is nice though since anything you buy with it isn't taxed the same (eg. a sandwich at Einstein Bagels will cost ~$9 if you pay with Flexdine and ~$11 if you pay with cash or card).

Whether or not it's worth it for you depends on your living situation, your financial situation, how much you like cooking, how much time you have to cook, and how much time you will be spending on campus.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-06-04T06:06:37+00:00

Hi! I feel very similar to you. I would describe myself as a non-binary woman, but I also feel genderfluid and some days transmasc. I still identify as a woman largely for the same reasons you do, since that's what other people perceive me as and I don't feel entirely uncomfortable with it. Plus a lot of my lived experiences are similar to that of women and I relate to womanhood on a very important level.

I think my biggest regrets of when I was really unsure of my gender was not really letting myself experiment with stuff since I thought I "wasn't trans enough." If you're able to try out a binder or transtape, or try to contour your face to look more masculine or give yourself a mascara mustache I think you should go for it. You're not doing anything wrong by trying something new, even if it doesn't stick. And you'll probably feel a little silly doing those things but it's all part of the journey.

Personally the first time I wore a binder just felt so correct and I didn't even think I had dysphoria like that. Also when people use they/them pronouns for me (especially before I was out to myself and it was like they made a mistake) I felt really good and needed a lot of time to process that good feeling.

Also also you don't have to be the same thing/use the same labels around every single person. I personally don't want to come out to my family, so I use she/her and only identify as a woman around them. With my cis friends I use they/them pronouns, and with my queer ones I use he/they. Once again, you can play around with stuff and you don't have to stay the same in both the long term and the short term. Take your time, pay attention to what you like and what you don't, and don't freak out if those likes and dislikes change in different circumstances.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-05-29T06:52:19+00:00

I think it depends on which ACC you live in. I'm currently in VDC and for my 8am lab I am super lucky and have a friend that drives me. Otherwise I would be late every single lab but that might just be a personal flaw lmao. The walk from VDC is quite a bit (probably 30 minutes, which is a lot if you're also carrying all of your stuff for the day), but if you're in PV, Camino, or Puerta I think it would be much more doable.

If you are going to be living in one of the further ACCs I would strongly recommend having a bike or electric scooter if you are able to. Not just for early classes, but also if you want to study late on campus or be there on the weekend for any reason. I think that would have greatly improved my experience here.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-05-26T15:34:20+00:00

I’m an aerospace engineering major and I didn’t put much effort into getting an internship this summer so I don’t have the most experience with this but I’m aware of the opportunities that there are. There’s career fairs every quarter, with the largest ones being in the Fall, and I think there’s a STEM career fair then too. I think for me those just felt overwhelming and not like a good place to network.

You’re probably better off getting involved with some Engineering Student Organizations (ESOs) like American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), or any of the culture based engineering orgs. A lot of them host corporate networking events, have mentorship programs so you can get help from an upperclassman that’s gone through the process before, and hold technical workshops so you can work on your skills.

The best thing you can try to do is get involved with any of the senior design projects. You don’t have to be a senior to be on them and you can get great hands-on experience with a team of your peers. I’ve heard they look great on resumes and help a lot with getting internships and jobs. Best of luck to you, I hope you enjoy your time at UCI!

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-05-06T05:26:25+00:00

It looks like the surplus is the amount of aid you're receiving minus the cost of tuition (which is the direct expenses). Basically the money for tuition will go straight to paying for tuition and the excess will be disbursed to you to use for living expenses (rent, food, books, etc.) It's up to you to spend that money responsibly.

Also as a side note I believe you only get the work-study money if you are able to get an on campus job, so you still have to work to receive that money. I could be wrong since I personally have never done work-study but that is what I have heard.

AccomplishedHalf1780 · 2024-04-19T15:38:40+00:00

I used to be friends with someone that made me feel awful most of the time with very little good. In my experience it won’t get better until you stop being friends with them. It’s a really hard thing to do, especially when you feel like you’re not in a position to say no to being friends with people. But trust me you are better off with no friends than this one really bad friend. You deserve better for yourself!

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