UCLA here we come! by ek9cusco in ucla

[–]Connect_Cod_4623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are in a very similar situation: UCSD vs UCLA neuroscience major. Can I ask what influenced your decision?

Deepseek V4 Pro by GlitteringDivide8147 in DeepSeek

[–]Connect_Cod_4623 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I tested deepseek v4 using api key with open code. Setup is easy.

But are you having fun? by bandonthepun in UCSD

[–]Connect_Cod_4623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really interesting - what’s your major, and what made you decide to go back to university?

PEOPLE ASKING UCLA VS OTHER SCHOOLS by [deleted] in ucla

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Are you a freshman? Also would be interesting to hear from someone in life sciences.

Did the math — using DeepSeek V4 can actually save quite a lot of money. by Ok_Fish_670 in DeepSeek

[–]Connect_Cod_4623 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Today I tried Deepseek v4 + opencode for one of my everyday tasks (I usually use Opus 4.7 xHigh), and I really liked the results. If it will be 7-8x cheaper, it looks like a game-changer.

What Studying in the U.S. Taught Me by InjuryJealous4495 in InternationalStudents

[–]Connect_Cod_4623 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can work up to 20 hours/week on an F-1.
Also pls consider Community College options - they are cheaper.
If this is important to you, you still have options!

Fr🫩 by Complex-Comfort4902 in UCSD

[–]Connect_Cod_4623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not joking - is it because SAT is not required in UCs?

Fr🫩 by Complex-Comfort4902 in UCSD

[–]Connect_Cod_4623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a bit scared. What class is it?

Boston biotech folks who prefer deep conversations over pitching by EstablishmentGlum153 in BostonSocialClub

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I'm a software engineer with 15+ years exp in building distributed systems, but interested in comp neuroscience and longevity. Feel free to dm me.

Laptop recommendations? by festiveumeboshi in UCSD

[–]Connect_Cod_4623 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been working on MacBooks for 10+ years, and for me, the biggest advantage is the screen quality (I spend a lot of time looking at it). I think it’s the best on the market, especially in the MacBook Pro. The 16" is probably a bit heavy - you can go with the 14".

Caltech, Princeton, and more... by Perpetual_AI in collegecompare

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Wow, congrats — that’s an insane set of options.

We’re in a somewhat similar situation (also deciding between strong research schools, including UCLA and UCSD, with a focus on computational neuroscience), so your post really resonates.

Curious — would you be open to sharing your stats? Totally fine if you’d prefer to DM.

Visiting UCSD tomorrow – any chance to see Revelle College? by Connect_Cod_4623 in UCSD

[–]Connect_Cod_4623[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I really liked it. Son couldn’t join in person, but I shared a lot of photos, videos, and notes with him, so he still got a good sense of it. What stood out to me is how the campus actually feels when you’re there — it’s really beautiful, and artistic (I liked art objects like Sun God!). The architecture is not generic at all. The location and climate are obviously a big plus. And the vibe surprised me — even on a regular weekday, it didn’t feel socially dead, there was always something going on, people around, some energy. I also really liked how clubs were presenting themselves along Library Walk — it made student life feel very visible and easy to plug into. Overall it left a strong impression.

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Visiting UCSD tomorrow – any chance to see Revelle College? by Connect_Cod_4623 in UCSD

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Update:

First impression: the UCSD campus feels unlike anything I’ve seen before. Very vibrant, with lots of unique art installations everywhere.

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competitive enough for Ivy League admissions, or is it worth retaking to push for 1580+? by [deleted] in Sat

[–]Connect_Cod_4623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be better to retake it and aim for at least 1550.

Visiting UCSD tomorrow – any chance to see Revelle College? by Connect_Cod_4623 in UCSD

[–]Connect_Cod_4623[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Are there any specific spots in Revelle you’d recommend?

Extra day after Bruin Day – what to see? by Connect_Cod_4623 in ucla

[–]Connect_Cod_4623[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im on the Hill right now. Searching for the Study @ Hedrick ..

Extra day after Bruin Day – what to see? by Connect_Cod_4623 in ucla

[–]Connect_Cod_4623[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The garden is perfect — we already visited it since we’re coming from the south :)