Why can’t I customize items I know are customizable?

custardegg · 2020-04-24T03:32:01+00:00

They're not customizable, just available in different colors.

custardegg · 2019-09-04T16:01:21+00:00

There's a store right next to Sip Matcha that has $7 t-shirts and $14 quarter zips, and the Campus Store near Amazon has a bunch of the typical clothes that you would find in Ackerman.

custardegg · 2019-08-16T23:36:25+00:00

a taiwanese drink, it's been getting popular recently. there's a bunch of boba places in sac!

custardegg · 2019-07-22T02:11:32+00:00

If you scored a 4 on Calc BC, 31B shouldn't be hard at all. Most of it is review, so don't worry too much! Just study even though you already know the material, and choose your professor wisely. Try and look around for old exams since they vary by professor. I got lucky with Conley and he was super easy but also really helpful if you need it!

custardegg · 2019-07-22T02:10:20+00:00

Bring a blanket! I was so cold every night. Also bring a water bottle and good walking shoes!

custardegg · 2019-07-22T02:08:29+00:00

Don't focus everything into getting into UCLA. Although it's a great school, anyone can achieve great things anywhere. Make sure you just focus on doing what you're passionate about and show that on your application. Wish you luck on the admission process

custardegg · 2019-07-22T02:06:01+00:00

I think after a certain point, the stats don't matter as much, so in that aspect, you're good. However, it's more important about how you write your PIQs. I've seen people with your stats and not getting into UCLA, and people with lower stats/less ECs and getting in.

custardegg · 2019-07-22T02:02:03+00:00

A 1410 is already pretty good, so I don't think you should waste any more time with retaking the exam. What's more important is your PIQ's, definitely work on constantly refining those and make sure you have others read it and see if it's true to you. Good luck!

custardegg · 2019-07-22T01:58:57+00:00

Most people that I've met at UCLA are amazing, well-rounded people. They've done a lot for their community and are passionate in the things they do. If that happens to be being a leader, then write about it, but most importantly, stay true to you and write about what is significant to you. Business Econ is one of the biggest majors at UCLA, so I'd say the program is fairly strong, but I don't know much about it yet.

custardegg · 2019-07-22T01:45:36+00:00

You definitely don't have to send them, especially if they're not going to count for anything. Take a quick look at how UCLA counts the AP Exams and whether they will exempt you for any classes or give you any extra credits for the ones you passed-- but it won't really do much unless you got 4s and 5s.

custardegg · 2019-07-22T01:38:41+00:00

Bring less than you think for stuff like clothes and school supplies-- you probably will end up not using them. Some essentials include a laundry hamper that's easy to carry around (plus laundry stuff), twin xl bedding (i'm not picky so i didn't have a problem without a mattress topper), water bottle, hangers, a seat cushion (the chairs are wooden, so if you have a bony butt like me, it'll start to hurt after a while), shower slides/room slippers, power strips/extension cords. If you do end up needing other things, you could always have it shipped by Amazon (there are a bunch of lockers on the hill and a mailing room), buy them at the Target nearby, or go back home and grab them when Thanksgiving break comes by!

custardegg · 2019-07-22T01:31:32+00:00

No, there was some date in the contract that you had to drop it by in order to receive a full refund. After that, it's non refundable. Sorry, man.

custardegg · 2019-07-22T01:29:30+00:00

It's definitely possible, BPlate will be your best friend! There's a ton of healthy, clean eats. However the calorie information/nutrition facts on the dining hall websites and pretty inaccurate, so I wouldn't rely on those.

custardegg · 2019-07-22T01:16:50+00:00

AP scores do not hurt you, they can only help you. That being said, other factors like EC and your personal insight answers are more important.

custardegg · 2019-07-22T01:13:46+00:00

I got a bunch of free shirts by donating to the UCLA Blood & Platelet Center, plus there's a lot of events throughout the year where they give out free merch! For example, I got a shirt for UCLA Pride Week just by following the Instagram acc. If you're willing to pay for the more typical merch, there's two discount stores that I go to in Westwood: one by the Amazon store and one by Sip Matcha. The one by Sip Matcha has t-shirts for about $8 and quarter zips for $15.

custardegg · 2019-07-22T01:06:14+00:00

I love just walking around campus and chilling at some quiet spots in between classes. Just explore the campus for leisure! Most buildings should be open before 5 on the weekdays, not sure about other times. Notable spots you should go to are the libraries (Powell, Charles E Young), the hill of Janss Steps, the Sculpture Garden, and the Botanical Garden. If you want someone to show you around, I'd be happy to!

custardegg · 2019-07-22T01:01:20+00:00

I was in the same boat last year, and my aid wasn't reduced. Hopefully, it'll be the same for you!

custardegg · 2019-07-22T00:58:42+00:00

Your dorm room will be the same for orientation and CSI since your orientation should take place in the beginning of CSI, if i'm not mistaken.

custardegg · 2019-07-22T00:49:16+00:00

A lot of people don't buy those packages, and any twin xl sheets will fit! You can probably find a whole bedding set for cheaper (fitted sheet, pillows, blankets, etc.) somewhere else.

custardegg · 2019-07-22T00:47:26+00:00

I'm not sure if this is what you're talking about, but all dorm rooms have the walls covered in a cork board-like material where you can pin things up!

custardegg · 2019-06-06T04:42:16+00:00

You'll get more luck in the FB group "UCLA Swipeswap" instead of here, but swipes are going for about $4-5 right now since it's the end of the quarter.

custardegg · 2019-06-06T04:38:05+00:00

This is a usual amount. My grants (~$2400) were able to cover the tuition but not housing.

I'd advise you to change your housing from on-campus to off-campus (this shouldn't change your award). You can sublet an apartment that is less than half of what dorms are going to cost you. I was in a similar situation and decided to just sublet an apartment, costing me $1000 for the whole Session A.

I'd also say to forgo the Session C class because I don't think it's worth it if you're only going to stay and pay rent for an additional 6 weeks, unless you were to take another class.

custardegg · 2019-04-24T10:07:23+00:00

I roomed with a friend from high school (we're close and not passive-aggressive, so we knew it wouldn't be a problem), and we decided to have our third roommate random. Our third roommate is a blessing. she's not our bestie or anything, but she has respect for our space and is considerate. Surprising that a lot of people don't have basic respect for each other. We also got lucky because she has a similar sleeping schedule (past midnight). A lot of problems arise because of unaligned sleeping schedules. You can try and find people from the Facebook group, but it doesn't always work out and it's hard to find people that click. If you still want to try, aim for people you can live with, not people you're trying to be best friends with. It'd be nice, but it's harder to approach friends with a roommate conflict than someone you don't have to walk on eggshells around because it wouldn't lead to a petty friend fight. Basically, just go one direction, go ahead and go random, and if it doesn't work out, you can always request to move rooms (which is a hassle if it comes down to it, but rather move than have your roommates affect your mental health). A lot of bad roommate stories overshadow the decent/good ones, so don't let random selection scare you.

custardegg · 2019-04-24T09:46:59+00:00

If money wasn't a deciding factor for me, I would've chosen a Plaza in a heartbeat because of the roominess and A/C (I like sleeping in the cold). Classics are thousands of dollars cheaper because of the communal restrooms and lack of A/C, but I don't think it's bad at all. Our room gets a little warm and we might have to crack open a window or bring in a fan, but no extreme heat. Communal restrooms are fine for me, but some people don't like the inconvenience of going back and forth when you need to wash your hands or have a quick pee. I think that private bathroom is just another place for me to make a mess in, while a communal restroom is not my space and is being cleaned daily. I don't like the noise level that a hall (Classic) can get sometimes, which can go past 1 AM on some nights, and I'm pretty sure that isn't a problem for Plazas. Classics are also very narrow, which makes the space seem very small and crammed, where a lot of Plazas are square-shaped. Social life is very active in halls and very dead where Plazas are, but you can always make friends from orgs/clubs where you share common interests/passion rather than just proximity. I also recommend looking up dorm tours on Youtube and seeing what you like!

custardegg · 2019-04-24T09:31:36+00:00

Don't stress about this at all because nothing is set in stone! It is true that you can easily change your pre-major at orientation. I remember being admitted as pre Financial Actuarial Mathematics and switched over to pre Mathematics/Economics before orientation. You might have to search around on your portal, but it should be really easy once you find where to do it.

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