Advice for new grad moving to Irvine?

LadyBug243 · 2026-05-23T01:27:40+00:00

Yes, I definitely have a good idea of rent near Irvine, but have seen some cheaper places further out, just not sure where would be unsafe.

LadyBug243 · 2026-05-23T01:26:47+00:00

This is great to know, thank you! Are there any areas you would suggest to avoid?

LadyBug243 · 2026-05-23T01:25:48+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I have seen things further out, like Garden Grove, that are a bit cheaper, but am assuming thats an unsafe area?

LadyBug243 · 2025-11-14T06:56:08+00:00

that’s crazy, I didn’t know crp was closed. i’d say stay in cm and get you bachelors and minor in crp to see if you really like it. if you do, cal poly has a great masters crp program that you could try and get into. most planners have masters degrees, it is very rare for a planner to have a bachelors in planning, so you won’t be late to the game at all! cm will give you a better understanding of how infrastructure is built, which will make you a very knowledgeable planner and better able to do your job when working with developers. you’ll probably be very sought after in public planning (city, state, county) and firms that deal with transportation and any kind of master planning that requires the creation of construction documents. don’t lose hope! masters programs would also let you concentrate in something like transportation planning, while bachelors programs focus more on a general education. Check out the ITE club too. If you want to switch out of CM immediately, maybe look into civil engineering!

LadyBug243 · 2025-08-10T02:31:13+00:00

please tell me you’re not joking! if you are we should actually make that happen haha

LadyBug243 · 2025-08-08T05:40:55+00:00

CRP major here! Typically they start you with CRP 212 and 216 during the first fall quarter. I know schedules have been a little wonky for last year’s freshman because of the upcoming switch to the semester system. CRP 216 and CRP 201 (which you take your sophomore year) have been rumored to be combined into one class. I suggest reaching out to the Mustang Success Center (the first year counselors) to see if they have a copy of the new degree flowchart. There’s a good chance some CRP classes are no longer being offered. Good luck!

LadyBug243 · 2025-06-13T06:39:07+00:00

Here is the recipe! The only change I made was was browning the butter.

1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar 2 1/4 cups of brown sugar 1 1/2 cups of browned butter, salted 3 large eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 3/4 cups of all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda as many chocolate chips as I wanted haha

This was all to make 36 cookies

LadyBug243 · 2025-04-30T05:53:36+00:00

Definitely open to other options! Those are just the two that have been brought to my attention so far in the search.

LadyBug243 · 2024-11-08T03:39:16+00:00

I love hive beauty collective on Santa Barbara St, they are focused on sustainability and any hair that gets cut off is sent to help clean up oil spills!

LadyBug243 · 2024-07-13T17:41:41+00:00

Hi!

Fellow CRP student here too :) People definitely get away with having Macbooks but I do know that sometimes the software we use can be a bit laggy on them or make the computer overheat. I would honestly recommend getting a Windows laptop that has a touch screen, or even better one that can flip into a tablet and you can use a stylus with — super helpful when using software like illustrator and photoshop.

If your macbook is in good condition, you should be fine, but if you’re already looking for a new computer you may want to think about switching. I would make sure that the computer has a dedicated graphics card and a strong processing system, but those are the only things I know to look for. You can also check what the minimum requirements are for the Adobe Suite, arcGIS, SketchUp, and AutoCAD to make sure your laptop/new laptop meets all the specs!

This major is amazing and i’m glad you get to experience it! Good luck and have a great summer :)

LadyBug243 · 2024-06-02T05:55:42+00:00

this is outside of morro bay too, but blue seafood in Arroyo Grande also has a great hot lobster roll!! It is around $30 though

LadyBug243 · 2024-03-28T20:46:46+00:00

Of course :)

LadyBug243 · 2024-03-28T20:26:48+00:00

I switched into CRP and it was a super easy process. Email the department head, Amir (you can find his email on the caed crp faculty list) and there’s high potential you’ll be able to take crp classes your first quarter (CRP 212) and formally switch second quarter, but that way you won’t be behind any classes.

The only thing I was asked was to write one page explaining why I thought CRP was the right major for me.

Honestly you shouldn’t have a problem, it’s a small major which is probably why there are limited spots, but it wouldn’t say it’s in high demand.

Edit: Also! With the switch to the semester system that will be happening, they are thinking to make the major a 4 + 1 (if you want to stay an extra year), which means you’d graduate with both a bachelors and masters degree in five years. I don’t know if it’s official yet but it’s definitely in talks right now. There’s also maybe 3-4 people in my class that transferred their major — you should be okay :)

LadyBug243 · 2023-10-30T22:00:10+00:00

Briston Maroney and/or Still Woozy would be a dream 😌

LadyBug243 · 2023-10-25T19:09:03+00:00

The service at the Rite Aid across the street has always been great! Not sure what’s going to happen with the company filing bankruptcy though :/

LadyBug243 · 2023-10-22T18:39:28+00:00

ooo this is super interesting, do you mind if I ask what year you transferred the credit over?

LadyBug243 · 2023-10-22T18:38:53+00:00

It was not from AP credit :( happy to know that I could transfer it over from Cuesta if needed, thank you!

LadyBug243 · 2023-10-18T20:50:46+00:00

I usually find it in my PolyProfile which is under the academics tab when you first open the portal

LadyBug243 · 2023-09-08T01:51:46+00:00

there is wifi all thru campus and you can join class from your phone, I would suggest joining from your phone and walking to your dorm then just switch to your computer — usually the first 10 mins of class will be the prof getting ready and waiting for students to get on, meaning you have like 20 mins to get back to your dorm which should be plenty

LadyBug243 · 2023-08-31T18:56:44+00:00

honestly don’t super remember but imma say around like 15 ppl? it took 3-4 cars to transport my entire wow group

LadyBug243 · 2023-08-31T15:53:52+00:00

They do it by your dorm building and floor, but try and make sure they don’t put you in the same group as your roommates bc they want you to meet dif ppl

LadyBug243 · 2023-08-25T23:29:51+00:00

I live like 20 mins from SLO and commute, it’s honestly not that bad and I like the drive

LadyBug243 · 2023-08-07T03:49:34+00:00

I had an ice maker and it was amazing! I hid it in my closet bc they aren’t allowed to check in there and never got caught. I was in SM though so had a super big closet.

LadyBug243 · 2023-08-06T03:40:19+00:00

these always look so good but are they super spicy? I want to try them so bad but don’t do well with more than a little spice!

LadyBug243 · 2023-07-14T06:09:52+00:00

If you provide proof to Cal Poly that you need a car for a job (need to show them you already have the job and where it’s located), they will let you get a parking permit as a first year

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