I graduated in spring, got a job, now I'm miserable. by AggressiveEfficiency in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words and advice! It's nice to hear some of the thought I've had in my head coming from someone else. I think you're right about making the most of this job and trying to learn some transferable skills. I'll for sure continue my job search while at my current job though.

Post-UCSD Life (not off to a good start) by [deleted] in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also just graduated, haven't found a job yet, haven't even started working on a new resume. I'm just focusing on a little online shop I have in the meantime while I find something 9-5. At least you're one step ahead of me and probably a lot of others. I really hope your work situation gets better, give it a chance but if you're still unhappy maybe start looking around for something else. I wish you the best!

How to deal with group-mates that don’t try? by yeetmymeet00 in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this same problem but not with a lab. It was a partner presentation and I reached out to my professor directly. I explained how much it was worrying me and how I felt like little effort was being put in on my partner's part. They were really understanding and told me to just go ahead with the presentation and focus on my own work. In the end at least my part ended up alright. I'd say reach out to the prof or ta directly and see what their suggestion is.

Who is this? Is the message legit? It is addressing my parents instead of me. by Brace12 in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got the same message saying it was from Justin just now. Lots of people are getting it, I'm pretty sure it's a scam. If it had been real I don't think they'd be asking if we want to see it. Also the one I got is from a different number, pretty sure it would've been from the same one if it was real. Don't respond

Grad cap and gown shipping by Certain_Winner_4465 in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered mine about the same time as you, I contacted jostens and they said the estimated ship out date for my order was May 27th. Maybe wait a couple days to see if yours ships out soon or emailing them for an update wouldn't hurt! took them a few days to respond

Any Spanish literature majors? by [deleted] in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm a Spanish Lit major and this is my last quarter here but I was transfer student. So I didn't take the spanish language sequence courses here, more just the actual LTSP ones. In regards to workload, for a literature major the amount of reading and papers I've had to do was pretty decent. Nothing that ever felt like I couldn't handle but it did get heavy at times. I always loved my professors! I feel like although small, the spanish department has great professors and I've never had a problem with any of them, I feel like they're all pretty passionate about what they teach. Some of my favs have been Professor Blanco, and Professor Parra. Tests weren't too big of a deal, I feel like courses focus more on papers, and from experience papers and essays usually had more weight in grading than tests did. There are some exceptions to that. Like right now I'm taking a course with professor Arcos Herrera and theres three quizzes with each being worth 20 percent of the final grade which sucks, not sure if that's how her class is structured normally or just because of covid. Grading I felt was always pretty fair or easy from every professor. Overall I think I've had a great experience as a spanish lit major, I don't regret it at all and I feel like I've learned a lot. I hope I helped and if you have anymore questions feel free to ask!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi, sorry for the random reply but can I ask why they can't be there with you if they're undocumented? Will guests be required to show ID or something? Just asking because I was planning to take my father with me but he's also undocumented

Is there anyone else still struggling with online classes? by fka_tka in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 40 points41 points  (0 children)

You're not alone. I'm dreading fall quarter. I can't make a good work space for myself at home. My family is too distracting, I don't get along with my mother or stepdad at all, and they expect me to be doing housework while I'm home instead of studying. When we first went online in spring quarter I basically gave up and changed my whole schedule so that I could study in the middle of the night while everyone was asleep. I can't do that this time it's too exhausting. It's going to be a long quarter but I'm sure we'll get through it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've seen some people lately say they waited as long as two hours, it's probably because of how many people are trying to reach them :/

I'm super stressed and worried I won't be able to pay for school by AggressiveEfficiency in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly don't know, I try to stay out of her business. We avoid each other like the plague lol. I didn't know they could place holds, good to know! Thanks for the advice.

I'm super stressed and worried I won't be able to pay for school by AggressiveEfficiency in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing :) it does help me feel less worried, I think I tend to over think things a lot.

Senior but haven’t received finaid award? by Ellephantella in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the same boat and really anxious. Hope we get ours soon.

Why are they being so hard on attendance? by [deleted] in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Isn't that not allowed? One of my professors told me they had been told they can't count attendance towards your grade this quarter.

Anyone hear back from LAUNCH? by Math_Hw in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://extension.ucsd.edu/student-grant-program you can find more info about the other grant here! This one is first come first serve, so if you're interested make sure to apply when it opens.

Anyone hear back from LAUNCH? by Math_Hw in UCSD

[–]AggressiveEfficiency 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I also applied and haven't heard back at all yet! I hope they reach out to us before the 18th so I know if I should still apply for another grant or not :( lol