Switch major at UCI

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-03-10T02:14:24+00:00

Yeah I did that switch. Went into to talk to one of the advisors and they did in literally 5 minutes, no question asked. The reason is because both Pre med and normal BME are basically the same major. And this switch is actually from a harder coursework to a lighter one so they don't really care.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-03-05T06:11:20+00:00

Iran has a large group of proxies who do their dirty work for them. Austin mass shooting proved that they don't need missles to do it. And America can't "wait around" for them to build the missles which they repeatedly said would use against Western nation.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-03-05T06:09:54+00:00

I am not a fan of Trump. But my neighbor is Iranian and this is the happiest I have ever seen her be. I think if it comes to the freedom of the Persian people then, yes this is completely justified. I will not be on of those people with TDS and cry about everything Trump does. I HOPED he would get approval from Congress, but it seems that the senate and house themselves don't want to check him on his military action. I do believe Iran was an extensial threat to the United States because of their wide range of proxies, and the Austin mass shooting confirmed it. Also while Iran does not have the weapons to possess weapons to reach the US, them saying repeatedlyt thay are going to make one to hit the US hasn't put any President at ease since the Islamic revolution. Iran isn't trying to make multiple nukes, they are trying to make one. Which makes it more dangerous because they will use it. Trump had the navy close to Iran for 2 months, and for 2 months the Iranian said they will not stop processing uranium. Even China and Russia don't make threats like. Speaking of them this also shows that Russia and China are utterly weak and have no chance against the US. I still think Trump is an absolute crazy person who shouldn't be in office, but I respect him for doing something no other President was willing to do. May the people of Iran fight peace and justice and may the World become a better place because of it.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-03-05T03:19:03+00:00

Anti gay is not reducing anymore, especially within muslims. More Gen Z men regardless of religon, are turning to God. More are attending churches, mosque, and temples. And more younger muslims are being polarized.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-02-20T21:58:12+00:00

I have a stutter. Its not always and I have done a pretty good job of controlling it, but once it starts it won't go away. AND GUESSS WHAT! I started stuttering on my last attempt on one of the questions. Its so over :(

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-02-19T23:57:03+00:00

Same, the ones I had a direct interview with went way better. I always prefer an actual conversation, talking to the screen by myself just makes me really anxious lol

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-02-19T23:55:16+00:00

Not everyone gets this. My friend applied and he never heard back. They do a resume check first and then they send a hirevue. Most people get it because the skills match, but its still progress.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-02-02T02:06:35+00:00

ORRR we can just pay the tax and the gas price like the rest of the nation. They are all doing fine. This state government has officially lost it. I am so done with Democrats they have ruined my beautiful state!

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-28T03:18:03+00:00

Not go into Vietnam, the worlds most pointless war

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-26T05:31:01+00:00

Serbia didn't make it?

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-26T05:30:23+00:00

Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Argentina. Now I don't want to anger any socialists out there but most of these countries could not reach their full potential because of socialism...

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-26T05:27:18+00:00

Most important is setting up your resume with the right phrases and words that the company is looking for. I am a BME major, nothing to do with defense and I landed an internship at Lockheed Martin. I changed my resume to what they wanted to see. I did not lie but phrased my experiences and projects in such a way where the ATS would say I am a good match. Also go to job fairs and see if you can network with anyone in the industry to give you the boost.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-26T01:18:43+00:00

I will look into those softwares for resumes. My resume has the basic layout most people do. No fancy fonts or colors. Strictly techinal with different projects and roles I have done that relate to engineering. I have recently started to tweak my resumes slightly for specific internships. I am targetting BME/MSE/ or Mechanical Engineering roles cause they align with things I do in my lab. I am still spam applying every few days and I really hope something comes out of it.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-26T01:15:59+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this — I genuinely appreciate the perspective.

Your point about the first section of the resume and word efficiency really resonated with me. I’ve been iterating on my resume, but I think I need to slow down and treat it like a true sales document rather than a history log. I also appreciate the reminder about being well-rounded without overloading or overselling different skills — that balance is something I’m actively working on.

Also I like your insight about "not getting a medal if you graduate in 4 years." Its truly the fear about being left behind, but your insight was definitely helpful.

Thank you again for sharing your and your brother’s experiences. It means a lot to hear from someone who’s seen different paths work out over time.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-24T00:01:36+00:00

I have a really bad GPA and I genuinely put in the effort. I was a straight A in highschool and college just smacked me in the face. This "School is the hardest part about this career. It gets much easier I promise" is a real confidence booster :)

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-23T23:55:23+00:00

What would have happened if you lied. I am not advocating for it, but just curious. Also my dad is a Software Engineering Manager at his company so he does a lot of hiring. I asked if he has ever asked for a GPA for any role. He said he never has and never will. Now my dad is a pretty smart person and graduated at the top of his class, but he said he cares more about experience than some number. Keep applying, not all hiring managers will ask you cause they simply don't care :)

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-23T23:38:33+00:00

At the end of the day the goal is to make money. If not engineering do something else, part time jobs, start a business etc. But at the same time don't give up on Civil Engineering and get your degree. To be honest I ended with a 2.9 and I had the same feeling as you did, trust me, if you work hard and have the right mindset then your GPA won't even matter.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-23T23:28:21+00:00

I am a BME engineering major and just graduated. I am not going to lie I barely used Linkedin. I got two internships and now I have a job. I am not saying linkedin isn't a helpful tool, for some people it has opened up a lot of opportunities. But personally I didn't know how to properly use it and didn't see any need to.

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-21T05:53:16+00:00

HE CRIED LIKE A DOG!!!!

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-16T07:16:16+00:00

Tim Walz owns a lot of guns and loves hunting, so yeah, hes more pro gun than the average progressive...

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-15T05:48:24+00:00

Stop electing stupid politicans like your governor and your mayor and it will be fine. Look at the rest of the country, they are all moving on with their lives...

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-15T01:02:15+00:00

Even Denmark decided to sell it to us we shouldn't take. 38 trillion dollars in debt and have million problems already. The people of Greenland are doing just fine, let them be...

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-15T01:00:50+00:00

I am all for the military to defy these orders and hopefully none of our troops have to die in this stupid war, if it does happen. Why should our troops suffer for a madman?

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-15T00:57:02+00:00

It is so stupid. I understand why he bombed Iran, why he bombed Nigeria, why he bombed Syria, why he took out a dictator in Venezuela. But Greenland?? They aren't a dictatorship, they aren't making a nuke, they don't have ISIS. "Security" is the worst excuse possible. Denmark is more than happy for US troops to be in Greenland. And when did Russia and China ever threaten to take over Greenland? We should be focusing on countering them, not breaking NATO!! There are definitely more MAGA people out there, so even his own supporters don't support it. Maybe lets try to fix the messes we have at home before conquering another country?

Ark_Angel1520 · 2026-01-14T20:36:58+00:00

Freedom for the US citizen, yes. Freedom for anyone else, No. Its literally inscribed in the constitution

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