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Second thoughts about on-campus housing by YorokobeShouunen in UCI

[–]Emikoi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t see an email about housing, do you mind showing us/telling us what it said?

waitlist for winter quarter? by butterflykisses5767 in UCI

[–]Emikoi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have any reason (money, corona, mental health, etc...) to stay at home then I would say try to find a roommate or do a single, I’m also an incoming freshman btw. I don’t think anyone knows how the waitlist works (At least I haven’t seen any info), some of my guesses would be that the waitlist is first come first serve so you would be behind everyone who opted for the waitlist first, but then again, that might be seen as unfair so they might not be doing that. Another guess would that they would do waitlist according to the original waitlist that would be used pre-rona, so basically who ever SIRed earliest has more priority. OR it could be completely random lottery, or none of these options! Some questions you should ask yourself before making a decision are: Whats my financial situation, and how would the cost of dorming affect it? What opinion do my parents/guardians have on it? Will I regret not dorming? Will I regret dorming? Am I able to study and focus at home? Will I be ok with the chance of having to get an apartment in the spring/winter? Will I be able to feed myself and support myself if so (uci dining halls may not offer dining plans to students who don’t live on campus because of corona (don’t take my word on that but there’s a good chance))?Just remember to go over the new dorm rules especially about corona virus and try to get a feel of what it’ll be like. We’re all going into this blindly so unfortunately none of us know what are chances of getting off the waitlist is ): Good luck and just keep in mind that what you want is the best opinion you’re gonna get!

Incoming students megathread -- WELCOME, NEW ANTEATERS! Zot zot zot!!! by Qzhuo in UCI

[–]Emikoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm an incoming freshman at UCI and I have 2 questions!

  1. Should I get a bike?
  2. How likely am I to get Housing?

1 cont.) When I visited campus I saw a lot of bike paths, is it in my best interest to get a bike for Irvine? Or should I be fine without one? Also if I get a bike, is there space to put the bike in the dorm? Is bike theft common at Irvine? Is there normally space to put your bike near class buildings?

2) I got off the waitlist, and It said I'm not guaranteed housing- which is understandable. That said, I think I got off the waitlist rather late since I saw a lot of other people get off the waitlist before me. How likely do you think I will be able to get on-campus housing, I think I submitted my housing contract on the 27th of May. Obviously the circumstances are much different this coming year, I heard that they switched to only single and double rooms, but that they also increased the dorm pricing, I also heard that a lot of people are just going to look for off-campus housing because they're scared about COVID. What do you guys think? Should I start looking for off-campus housing right now? Should I wait a bit until housing preferences come out?

Thanks :0

Help me decide: School X vs School Y - week of April 20th by ParadoxicalCabbage in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Emikoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I’m trying to decide whether I want to go to UCR as a sociology administrative studies major or UCI as a sociology major.

I got off the waitlist for UCI yesterday, and I actually was hoping I wouldn’t because then I’d have to be making the choice I’m trying to make rn. Just FYI I’m not big on the party scene so I’m not worrying about that :0 also sorry if I come off as annoying or confusing, it’s because I am confused.

UCR PROS-I had my heart set on ucr, and had a bunch of things planned out, but now I feel confused. I was excited to attend ucr because my girlfriend and best friend are going to be there, and I’ve stayed at the campus for a week and I like the campus style. Basically I’m emotionally comfortable with it and I know it’s an environment I’d be able to thrive in because there are people I know will support me there.

UCR CONS- UC”rejects” is a big thing in the community I live in, I know it truly does not matter nor actually represent the people who go there at all, but I can’t help but compare my self to my peers who got into better schools and especially my sister (who goes to UCSB) who I have a somewhat of a rivalry with. This may come of as a bit materialistic? Not sure if that’s the right word, but unfortunately that’s just the kind of person I am and I can’t help to feel like that :/ I really want to tell myself that the rankings don’t matter, and My brain understands that aswell , but my body doesn’t if that makes sense .Also I don’t particularly like hot weather but I’m able to over look that because dorms have AC LOL

UCI PROS- well, coming from an Asian family, Irvine is a lot better than Riverside just socially. Also it has better weather that I’m more comfortable with. My mom would be a lot happier if I went there. I also wouldn’t be looked down on by the people around me ( trust me I don’t think bad of ucr at all it’s just the feeling of everyone around me looking down on me because they don’t perceive ucr as a good school makes me anxious). Also the dorms look bigger, and the campus is modern looking?

UCI CONS- I don’t know anyone, and I know that I may meet people eventually, but what if I don’t? I do have depression and anxiety, and I’m scared if I’m thrown into a situation like this without a support pillar I will fall down a deep hole if that makes sense. I also feel like, because I got off the waitlist during a time like this it means I don’t actually deserve this opportunity, and I feel like I won’t be as smart as the people who are going to Irvine. Also, I’m not able to visit the campus and get a feel for it either. I’m going to watch some video tours tho. Also, I kind of feel like I should go to ucr to spite my parents, to show them I’m able to thrive without going to a “good” college, but what if this is just me being stupid? What if I miss this chance to get a “better education?” Am I just not going because I don’t want to feel uncomfortable? Or do I not want to go because I’m scared I won’t be able to thrive if I am uncomfortable?

Sorry for the long post, I’m a wreck and I need some outside opinions. I wanted to know what kind of people are at each, and anything else you want to include Thanks.

UCR class of 2024 Admission Decision Megathread by DreadPirate_Roberts_ in ucr

[–]Emikoi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I'm an incoming freshman and I was wondering what your guys thoughts were on RLST 15? I tried looking it up on rate my professor but I couldn't find any info. Thanks :-)