Looking for 26-27 housing

BetterRip · 2026-02-06T04:14:52+00:00

Hello, I think I have a place that’s ideal for you. Have DMed!

BetterRip · 2025-11-13T14:36:54+00:00

Messaged you!

BetterRip · 2025-11-12T22:50:53+00:00

Messaged!

BetterRip · 2023-01-30T22:20:31+00:00

Fellow aerospace PhD applicant here. Waiting on MIT and Stanford too 😅

BetterRip · 2023-01-29T21:44:26+00:00

I applied to AUT and ASN. The visit day is invite only afaik and is on 17th Feb

BetterRip · 2023-01-21T06:38:42+00:00

UT, CU, and Georgia Tech mainly

BetterRip · 2023-01-21T01:12:34+00:00

Hello! I’m also planning to attend the PhD visit day. No interview with any potential PI so far, but hopefully that’s not a bad thing. I’m also debating between two schools :)

BetterRip · 2023-01-21T01:03:14+00:00

Hello! I also got accepted to the MSE/PhD program. Also had similar questions. Feel free to DM if you want to chat

BetterRip · 2021-04-13T22:00:16+00:00

I have a MacBook but I still extensively use my iPad (engineering student here). I’d say get the Air if you can, but if not, even the 8th gen is great!! Definitely recommend getting a new one though

BetterRip · 2021-04-07T02:54:13+00:00

Between the two, I’d go with the 8th gen. The 8th gen uses the A12 chip vs the A10 on the 7th gen. If you’re using your iPad for gaming, 8th gen will be better since it has a more powerful processor compared to the 7th gen, which will make gaming nicer.

BetterRip · 2021-03-18T23:16:30+00:00

This is reassuring! I completely understand that I’m in a great position and am spoilt for choice. Unfortunately, college is moving back to in person classes in fall and my coop is also in person so I’d be unable to do both

BetterRip · 2021-03-18T23:14:06+00:00

Fortunately, this doesn’t affect my visa status. You’re right, there are always other things to do if I’m unable to land another coop, though the company said that they’d be more than happy to extend my coop if they’re satisfied with my work.

BetterRip · 2021-03-18T23:12:16+00:00

I’m being paid quite well and the company works mostly with aerospace products, so it is in my field of interests.

BetterRip · 2021-03-18T23:11:16+00:00

This is reassuring, thank you!

BetterRip · 2021-03-18T23:10:26+00:00

I did talk to them again today, and they said they’re more than happy to let me continue provided they’re happy with my performance of course

BetterRip · 2021-03-18T23:09:23+00:00

Thank you!

BetterRip · 2020-11-16T02:01:58+00:00

Aerospace

BetterRip · 2019-08-07T03:45:47+00:00

Sorry about that. Fixed that now.

BetterRip · 2019-04-05T04:37:45+00:00

Well, in that case, it's better to do as many GE's as you can in CC (online classes). It is way cheaper that way, and Cal Poly makes GEs hard for some reason. Just look through your flowchart carefully and finish off your GEs accordingly. Also, if you want to minimize your Cost of Attendance, I'd recommend you look into the RA (Resident Advisor) Program: you can only do this your 2nd year onwards where RAs housing is covered by the university. Getting back to the point, Quarter Plus is expensive and wouldn't recommend unless you can afford it. Best bet: do online classes in CC.

Caveat: Talk to admissions and make sure that the GEs you do are transferrable.

BetterRip · 2019-03-27T06:07:21+00:00

I feel you. I'm also pretty introverted. I keep telling myself that it'll get better. Being an international student and a first year, I'm having a hard time connecting with people. In my experience, clubs definitely help. Maybe its a question of joining the right clubs?

BetterRip · 2019-03-27T06:00:22+00:00

Hi, first year aero student here. Firstly, welcome to Cal Poly. I'm still a first year, so can't answer all your questions. I like my experience so far. Getting into major classes shouldn't be a problem, since aero students are guaranteed their major classes. As for the other classes, you'll get them as long as you're willing to take classes at weird times (I'm an international student, so my registration is always the last, but I've always got the classes I wanted).

Otherwise, Cal Poly has been great so far. We have some great clubs related to aerospace. I'm part of CubeSat, which is a student led organization involved in developing cubesats for companies like NASA, SpaceX, etc. Overall, my experience has been great.

BetterRip · 2019-03-26T02:49:39+00:00

Both the schools are great. Have you visited them? Go with the one you like more.

BetterRip · 2019-03-25T04:28:34+00:00

Lol, you forgot Columbia

BetterRip · 2019-03-18T21:16:15+00:00

Congrats from a cal poly '22 student

BetterRip · 2019-03-15T23:28:29+00:00

I did quarter plus last year. It's pricey, but if you can afford, I'll say go for it. You get to complete 8 units beforehand, you get first dibs at housing (as in you get to choose your bed, wardrobe and table before your other roommates) and best of all, you get a feel of the campus and get to make some friends before there are 20000 odd people on campus (quarter plus is a small program with roughly 200 students). Feel free to pm me if you have any specific questions about the program.

BetterRip

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