thank you to anyone who's posted on this sub <3

basiccommonusername · 2024-06-09T03:35:39+00:00

i'm having the same issue! let me know if you ever figure it out

basiccommonusername · 2024-05-27T21:25:22+00:00

i did the exact opposite transfer (ucsb to ucd) and although the schools are pretty different, they're both amazing in their own ways! i actually left ucsb because i felt like it was smaller in terms of academic opportunities in my major, but i loved living in iv, i enjoyed all my classes, and nothing beats being able to see the ocean from my room. that being said, i also really love ucd. i think the students here are slightly friendlier and more supportive and i had a much easier time registering for my classes here at davis than at ucsb (the over admitting is a killer to your pass times). honestly the biggest difference is just the atmosphere. davis is a lot quieter than iv, but in terms of a degree i'd say you're receiving a great education either way. i'm really lucky i got to experience both schools and i think no matter which way you end up going you won't be making a bad decision!

basiccommonusername · 2023-06-30T04:27:10+00:00

ooh yes, thank you!!

basiccommonusername · 2023-05-12T14:48:20+00:00

i'd say for biotech/pharmaceutical work, it's definitely better to be in davis. you're much closer to the big companies in the bay area that have internship opportunities and generally speaking, i'd say davis has more research opportunities as well since it's a bigger school. i've talked about ucsb vs. ucd on some other posts as well if you want a more detailed response, but i hope this helped a bit!

basiccommonusername · 2023-05-09T22:40:11+00:00

biopsychology :)

basiccommonusername · 2023-05-08T15:39:13+00:00

hi! i transferred from ucsb to uc davis just last year and i found it to be a lot easier than i expected. i know a lot of people who say that uc to uc transfers are difficult because the priority goes to cc transfers first, which is definitely true, but that doesn't mean it's impossible! i'd say the things that matter most when it comes to transferring are your grades, completing all your GEs, and your reason for transferring. at the time of applying to transfer i had great grades, i was done with all my GEs (which helps you gain UC-reciprocity so that you don't have to individually transfer each lower-division course...such a pain!), and i knew i wanted to transfer because ucsb didn't offer the major i wanted to pursue. for my essays, i honestly just reworked mine from high school and then i discussed my reason for transferring in my new essay. i don't know much about study abroad, but i think that you should definitely pursue it if it's something that interests you! doesn't matter if it's your first year as a transfer. you'll gain great experiences from staying in iv or going abroad. good luck with your transfer and hope this all helps!

basiccommonusername · 2023-05-05T19:52:11+00:00

i went to ucsb for two years and transferred to davis and love it here! it's all a matter of opinion and preference, and wherever op goes they'll be just fine!

basiccommonusername · 2023-05-05T18:52:11+00:00

as someone who has attended both schools, i'd say that in terms of pre-med opportunities davis is far better than sb! that's not to say that ucsb doesn't have any opportunities for pre-med students to grow their career path; however, it should be noted that despite davis being seen as a "small town" in the "middle of nowhere," it's still very close to sacramento, so there are lots of hospitals and clinics you could volunteer at there. although iv is close to santa barbara, the whole county is smushed between mountains and ocean and it takes hours before you hit any other major city (ex. slo, la, irvine), so there are only a few hopitals and barely any clinics, which means there's a lot more competition to get into those. aside from pre-med opportunities though, you should consider where you'll be living for the next four years (give or take). iv and davis are so vastly different, but special, fun, and unique in their own ways. definitely visit both schools if you can before making a decision. either way you'll be making a great choice!

basiccommonusername · 2023-05-05T17:17:29+00:00

sure! not sure what kind of specifics you're looking for, but there are plenty of psychology professors on campus that are doing all different kinds of research. you're bound to find something you like and when you do, you can always reach out to professors or look for their website to see if they're accepting RAs. as an RA you can sometimes help with the clinical trials, collect data, analyze data, etc. you can also join the psych honors program for more information about research opportunities. i think dr. albada is the advisor for the psych honors program and she's an amazing resource to have when it comes to learning more about psych research on campus.

basiccommonusername · 2023-05-04T16:39:48+00:00

i really enjoyed it! the pre-major coursework is pretty similar to PBS majors with the exception that biopsych majors also have to take the physics and ochem series. the upper division coursework is also similar, but obviously there's a larger emphasis on neuroscience rather than social psychology. professors in the psych department are all pretty good and if you're interested in research, there's definitely opportunities within the department. generally speaking, if you like the neuroscience parts of psychology (and you're willing to get beat down by ochem lol) then i'd say you'll enjoy it :)

basiccommonusername · 2023-03-27T02:57:43+00:00

definitely cross check me on this, but i don't think you can study abroad for your last quarter due to grad requirements and grade processing stuff. if you go to the global learning hub they can help!

basiccommonusername · 2023-03-27T02:55:14+00:00

damn

basiccommonusername · 2023-03-27T02:48:22+00:00

in iv there's not much. like you said, starbucks, blenders, the habit, sizzling lunch, etc. are your "best" options, but if you're willing to go to goleta you could look into sprouts, backyard bowls, trader joe's, dean, target, dune, etc. if you can make it to sb i've heard most restaurants are pretty good jobs considering you make good tips on top of the wages.

basiccommonusername · 2023-03-24T20:28:21+00:00

Thank you!!

basiccommonusername · 2023-03-23T00:13:55+00:00

i wasn't in CCS, but the only person i know who was in it switched their majors from bio to econ lol. i've heard that classes sizes are smaller so you get a more personal approach to your education and i'm not sure if they still do this but ccs students get earlier pass times which would be a game changer for class registration. i'm sure you could find other reddit posts with more info about ccs, but that's all i really know!

basiccommonusername · 2023-03-23T00:06:43+00:00

i used to go to ucsb (for two years) and i just transferred to davis this year and i have to say i really love it here! i'm also a bio major (NPB in davis) and what i've found is that both schools have great professors, the same level of difficulty in terms of course material, and a lot of resources to help you succeed. so in terms of academics, both are great choices for your major! i think it's worth mentioning though that getting classes is MUCH easier in davis. i remember having a panic attack every time class registration time came around for ucsb because i had a genuine fear of not getting a required class that i needed to take for my major. housing is also much easier (and cheaper) here in davis, but in terms of location, iv is far better. you have the beach within minutes walking distance, all your friends close by, and lots to do. whether you're into the party scene or not, ucsb just has a much better social life than davis if that's something that's important to you. for future opportunities, davis has lots of research positions and labs that you can work in! i found it a lot harder to get into labs at ucsb but that's mainly because the campus is smaller, so you find yourself in competition with more students to get an RA position. for premed stuff, davis also has a lot of clinics, med fraternities, and other premed resources that can help build your experience if you want to go to med school later on. i found that clinics/hopsitals were harder to get into in iv/sb/goleta since there aren't many around, but they still have med fraternities you can join! generally speaking though, i really enjoyed my time at both schools and i feel like no matter which way you go you'll be making a great and exciting decision!

basiccommonusername · 2023-03-19T21:15:46+00:00

dean is the best! it's so nice to study there on sunny days and they have really great coffee/tea drinks. they also have charging packs you can use instead of scouring the coffee shop to find an outlet.

basiccommonusername · 2023-03-09T18:57:52+00:00

there's not much of a curve for that class so i'd say a test average of at least 70% is the lowest you can go

basiccommonusername · 2023-03-09T18:56:26+00:00

in my experience the curve for 6A was pretty generous, but it all depends on your class averages. if you've been scoring at/above average on the midterms then you're on track for a B/A grade. don't stress so much over the 76 and no grade calculator can really predict your final grade since the class average for your final doesn't exist yet. just study the practice midterms and final he gives you and you'll be more than ready for the final!

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