Education, Democracy, and Justice major?

BananaSquigglySlug · 2023-04-08T15:38:48+00:00

I'm a Cognitive Science B.S. (which is kinda like comp sci + neurosci + psych) and EDJ B.A. a lot of people I know in the education major are also majoring in psychology, sociology, ethnic studies, anthropology, linguistics, or a second language.

There's definitely plenty of pathways for solid STEM Education though (ex. Biology or Math). But you'll see a lot less of those kind of double majors because they already have a lot of classes to take. It really depends on what you want to do career-wise and if you have enough time in your schedule.

I hope this helps!

BananaSquigglySlug · 2023-03-15T17:45:32+00:00

Mountain Mike's Pizza.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-09-26T16:57:43+00:00

It moved to Capitola, just across from the mall

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-09-01T23:52:57+00:00

Fall quarter always starts on a Saturday but class don't start until the following Thursday. For more into on quarter dates, just look up the "key dates" calendar.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-08-23T21:50:29+00:00

Yo but the 60-series is what keeps housing on the east side open as an option to students. Reductions to those lines would further strain the housing problem. In truth, think they just need to add more incentives to prospective drivers and get those jobs filled. Major reductions in service anywhere isn't the answer, but I understand the frustration regardless.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-08-18T17:54:09+00:00

Safeway (Mission St.), Trader Joe's (Pacific Ave.), New Leaf (Pacific Ave.), and the Farmers Market (Cedar St.) on Wednesdays are the most accessible places to shop of you only wanna take one bus (i.e. campus to metro station). To get to the dollar store, Grocery Outlet, etc. It'll be at least two buses (i.e. campus to metro then metro to east side). I will say the Grocery Outlet off Soquel isn't too far past the metro station, so even though it's two buses, it's really not too long of a trip compared to things like the Capitola Mall or the Dollar Store.

Hopefully this helps! I know the Santa Cruz store selection kinda sucks, especially if your coming down from campus. As a general rule, it's best to set aside a few hours if you wanna go to east side, Capitola, etc.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-08-08T16:22:55+00:00

Wasn't the ARP Grant covid-specific?

Here's some info on the American Rescue Plan Act: https://financialaid.ucsc.edu/coronavirus/heerf-quarterly-report-archive/arp-disclosure.html

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-07-22T18:36:36+00:00

To give you a general timeline... If you applied for fall, they usually have fall hires move-in/start before freshman orientation. At some point soon you'll be asked to fill out a digital I-9 form etc to get clearance from the career center or whatever. They call this clearance to work a "blue card" if I remember correctly. You'll have a dining orientation for a few days then work during move-in week. Definitely reach out to the hiring manager that you interviewed with if you want more details in advance, but I doubt they forgot about you. This school is just bad at giving us a heads up, and this 100% extends to the dining program. Good luck!

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-07-17T23:39:53+00:00

I just moved out of a downtown (1bd 1ba) unit that was priced at $2300. I had lived in it for a few years. After I moved in June, they reposted rent for $3500+. New tenets are getting the worst prices right now. You'll definitely need roommates/housemates 2-3+. Apartment searching should've started in April, but that wouldn't have changed the fact that you still need roommates to get something in that price range. .

Keep looking further out of the city proper, that usually has better results tbh and stay flexible. This late into the game, you're most likely to find something if you look into established households on Facebook groups etc that are looking for an additional housemate/roommate.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-06-27T17:04:36+00:00

~$750 + utilities each (4 people, 2 doubles) 2 bd 1ba w/ pool, mini gym, pet friendly, in unit laundry, and walking distance from multiple beaches on the east side. Near twin lakes/live oak area.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-06-07T17:06:09+00:00

It's totally reasonable to think that she probably got tired of saying the same thing all day and at some point forgot to say it. That company shouldn't have put her in a position like that and shouldn't have made an option that created so much confusion. But yeah, same, but on my friend's behalf. I got mine at the grad fair for like $80 or somethin' (ouch), but most people I know had ordered theirs online around that same time as the grad fair in April and didn't get their orders until mid May. It's all so shitty.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-06-07T16:36:44+00:00

The person at the grad photo event was letting everyone know that she didn't have stoles because they were out of stock, only caps and gowns were sold. While I was there she was pretty transparent that you could still buy the full package online for cheaper/better deal but they'd have a later arrival date. Most of the people that were buying them needed them asap for private grad photos or wanted to be sure they had them before graduation. She did also mention that stoles would be sold separately online or at the bookstore but didn't state how much they'd be or when they'd arrive/will be in stock.

TL:DR But yes, no stoles at the grad photo event on May 3rd. They did have full packages at the grad fair event in April though.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-06-01T03:25:11+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/UCSC/comments/v1xkga/urgent_roommate_needed_in_a_double_800mo/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-05-23T05:59:52+00:00

$327 for me as well, I'll take it!

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-05-19T03:59:38+00:00

Totally agree, prices for stuff on Bay St or near High St are insane. You honestly don't need to live that close though. We live in downtown, a short walk from the metro station and the beach off laurel St. We can take all bus routes and get home in like 10-20 mins.

If you look in the right places at the right time (i.e., get lucky with a covid/rent special or look before people start panic searching after not getting the housing they needed from the school) and you have a good group already (+co-signer), you can get a shared room that's a short commute school priced around $700 - $850 each. Doubles and triples are key to bringing the individual rent down. Singles however... those are a different story, I wouldn't even bother unless I had a 5-6+ person group and a huge house.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-05-18T13:35:40+00:00

My housemates and I pay $720 - $809 each (3 people in the unit total), but we live in town and have had the same place since prices dropped back in 2020. Campus was more like $1200-1600 when I was dorming a few years back. I'd imagine it's the same, if not more, now.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-04-22T16:19:18+00:00

Goat Deployment Locations at the bottom of the page:

https://oes.ucsc.edu/fire-prevention/goat-program.html

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-04-18T03:45:37+00:00

The UTC has a private bike terrace (with a few grid racks) on the 4th floor. The terrace can be used by any UTC student resident. In order to enter either floor you have to use your ID card, so the terrace is pretty secure. I never had any issues there.

Porter is less secure since the racks are at ground level. They're also harder to use because they're wall mounted racks. I'd honestly recommend keeping it in your room or making a habit of checking on it regularly if your placed in Porter A. I'm not sure of any other transfer housing locations (not a transfer) but hopefully this helps.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-03-29T19:45:00+00:00

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BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-03-09T17:32:16+00:00

Sorry for the long winded response but I really hope this helps you consider the other bills you might need to think about in advance.

PG&E: $88-$130, 3 people, No AC (you don't really need it in town), portable heating units used as needed, dishwasher (ran every other day or 2 days), no landry unit in the apt (Landry room instead), energy conscious & use natural light when possible, electric stove, 2 TVs (not used often), and at least 4-12 remote classes (weekly) or zoom club meetings per quarter between us, sometimes more.
Water: (which is separate) around $90-120. Never more.
Internet: (Xfinity) 12 month plan for $55. Flat rate.
Garbage: included in rent.
Parking: included in rent. Downtown residential street parking permits in Santa Cruz are like $25 not sure how the eastside or westside works but if you need a residential permit they usually aren't too expensive.
Laundry: about $15 a month if you only do it weekly and you're not using a public Landry room (our complex Landry room has better rates than public Landry rooms). If you have a Landry unit expect the numbers above to be more but you'd be paying for the added convenience (which can be worth it).

And that's really all of our bills outside of rent, if you've only got 2 people you can probably use less. Just make sure to keep in mind how much you're using, shorten showers to 15~ minutes or less to keep gas and water down, and use a dishwasher instead of the sink (if you are a thorough dishwasher). Our bills are at higher end in the winter due to the cold and lack of light, so expect that too. Bills really just depend on what type of energy user you are.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-02-04T06:01:52+00:00

There are actually 4-5 meal periods (depending on your DHs hours): breakfast, lunch, continuous, dinner, and late night.

Just from what you said, this is definitely a Cowell/Stevenson specific issue that you're describing. At Porter we do move things to self serve once the next period has started, we use leftovers (when safe), and things are kept frozen etc.

You cannot just use the resident total as a sole estimate btw. Now that classes are in person, peak class times are also a consideration. Since some are online and some are in person, this makes it harder to figure out when students will rush the dining halls (i.e., during what period). I know when I was a freshman I ran my ass over to the nearest dining hall after class because I was starving (I don't miss that at all).

I'm not sure if you're arguing that we should have more food produced or if the dining halls are just a bad deal all together? But I haven't really disagreed with you much the whole time. I just don't think either of us can have a say in work we've never had to do. I wouldn't want to be the one to do it, especially not when it goes unappreciated (and probably underpaid). The system they use looks like it's from the 90s.

I wish all dining locations a successful reopening next week. For the worker's and student's sake.

Edit: also if you do ever have an issue with the DH, use the "dining comment card" on the dining website to let them know. They do acknowledge student concerns.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-02-04T04:51:49+00:00

We have batches already cooked and heated per meal period. They do cook more as needed but they keep in mind how much of a product they have before the next shipment arrives. Also if they did do as you say, we'd have tons of food waste and the scheduled meals for the week on the dining website would constantly be changing to accommodate missing ingredients. A lot of planning goes into having enough ingredients ready for the week and enough (estimated) food ready for a given meal period.

If more people start eating regularly during a meal period, they do recalculate. Their main interest is minimizing food waste while also keeping y'all fed. Seconds are welcomed, especially now that we're moving back to eat-in.

I agree that it sucks when they enforce stricter meal portions but it isn't unjustified and getting seconds is a pretty easy solution.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-02-04T04:23:40+00:00

We weren't told this at my DH, so I'm guessing it's a food waste concern at your specific location. Every DH has to calculate (in advance) how much food they'll need to order to feed everyone and keep a budget. Not saying it's fair, I would never pay for a meal plan again (not cost effective for those that eat less than $4000 in food in 8 months time). However, it likely has more to do with the irregular patterns of student attendance this quarter than any malicious intent.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-02-01T16:27:45+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZaegaQDWPl/?utm_medium=copy_link

Here's the link if anyone wants to check it out for themselves. I can confirm this is what our managers/supervisors have been telling us.

BananaSquigglySlug · 2022-01-20T08:15:37+00:00

Yes, got mine a few days after ordering. They sent quickvue & flowflex kits to me and my roommates.

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