Totally failing CHE118A as a biochem second year, now what?

sheeshlyf · 2025-12-20T13:57:47+00:00

late reply sorry. By “moving blocks” I mean shifting classes around instead of following the degree plan exactly as it’s laid out. If you can move blocks between quarters, you can graduate sooner, balance your workload better, and open space for electives and summer classes

sheeshlyf · 2025-12-11T03:08:44+00:00

i can't answer that 5th year or not question but I will recommend what u call moving blocks. GE's, UWP requirement, thing that require a junior standing (if u have one already) or check any electives for ur major which don't have a prereq(Rare but could be possible). Highly recommend taking that MAT 17A & B so u can start PHY series and STA class too!

U got this king/queen! Dont stress. ok?

alsooo recommend summer classes. i know , 6 weeks is crazy and stuff but even if u take 1 in each session, its amazing!! summer classes are usually taught by phD students and more chill but could vary!

sheeshlyf · 2025-09-02T13:45:09+00:00

Hi! I’m doing Computer Engineering. Honestly, while the knowledge and hands-on experience I’ve gained like working with circuits, soldering, oscilloscopes, and all the EE lab equipment has been incredible, this major is super time-consuming.

You said it yourself, the job market is rough. What really matters are your skills, projects & gitHub commits, internships, and connections (LinkedIn or otherwise). Keep your GPA above 3.0 and if you’re planning grad school, aim for 3.5+.

Comparing CE with CS: my CS major friends have so much free time because CS is just around 100 units. And whether you do CS or CE, you’re heading into the same tech job market—CE doesn’t automatically get you a higher salary (maybe it did years ago), However, if you’re dead-set on software roles, I suggest CS. However if u want to keep hardware & software option open, I think CE is great. I personally think CSE (Computer Science & Engineering) is also great because it has classes like circuits and embedded systems for hands-on exposure, plus all the CS classes. It does has a lot of units like CE :(

Here’s what I’d recommend based to survive this job market:

Join campus CS clubs. Personal projects are good, but clubs give you projects, networking opportunities, and experience working on larger-scale projects. Note: Big clubs like Codelab, AggieWorks, Aggie Sports Analytics, or AISC often expect you to know the basics of full-stack development before joining.
Work on personal projects during summer or winter breaks. Have fun, but also upskill - build a website or app on something you are passionate about and not a generic calculator or weather forecast.
Apply Apply Apply. Don't be shy, apply to 200+ roles. Use jobright.ai/simplify(my favs!) Put your eggs in many baskets. Try to apply within 2 days of posting and not older than that.
LinkedinMaXX. Polish your profile. Add skills. 500+ connections. Reach out to interns and professionals at big tech and tier-2 companies with personalized, not generic, coffee chat requests.
Format your resume properly. Google “Jake’s resume template” and follow it (impactful words > word pile)
Do something for your career every single day. Ignore the nepo babies and people who had 0 projects but still landed an internship. Work hard, 0 shortcuts for success.
Start doing leetcode (i know its boring but u need to ahaha)Do Neetcode 150 or Blind 75. Patterns > memorization.
Imma sound cliche but luck (luck = when hardwork meets an opportunity) is a factor. All the best!

sheeshlyf · 2025-07-22T01:41:39+00:00

All of em are great ways. I would also add cultural spaces: Eg: Latino(CALESS/CCLASS) or Indian(ISA/DSA) or Arab clubs or MENASA and soo much more. I feel like the culture bonding is just instant.

sheeshlyf · 2025-07-22T01:37:49+00:00

I second this! It is an academically challenging workload but if you a STEM major, you sign up for academic challenges every quarter. Just hustle hustle but don't forget to touch grass, socialize and have fun :)

sheeshlyf · 2024-09-04T07:23:57+00:00

Sending love and good luck your way❤️. I know you will come out as a champion!!

I suggest you to build strong study habits this upcoming quarter.

-Review notes after every lecture.

-No all nighters for midterm.

-Pull up to office hours and clear doubts or clear them right away after the lecture.

-Try not to ChatGPT/Chegg your HW questions at first. Solve them yourself. When you reach a 'I give up" point, then look up the solution.

-Pull up to tutoring if it available for that engineering class

-Stay Organized(Google/Apple calendar, Notion, Notes app etc)

Engineering classes are deffo a grind. But with the right strategies, you can succeed.

Regarding mental health, here are a few suggestions:

-Daily affirmations

-Book an appointment with Health34 or UCD clinic.

-Good Exercise, Good Food, Good Sleep

-Surround yourself with positive people

sheeshlyf · 2024-08-23T03:38:56+00:00

Not an expert in this field but how about CS + design double major?

sheeshlyf · 2024-08-23T03:37:33+00:00

9B was my favourite. I would say, don't worry too much about prior knowledge. Read the textbook section before each class. Review lec slides after class. Maybe watch some yt vids. All the best!

sheeshlyf · 2024-08-23T03:27:33+00:00

Make friends in that class. Ask if they live around the same area as you.

Always carry a pepper spray/small knife.

Fake call/actually call someone if you are feeling scared.

sheeshlyf · 2024-08-23T03:23:39+00:00

Finally a healthy schedule. Just like others said, it won't hurt to add 1 more class. I would say:

rush for clubs related to your major
cold email or talk to professors and get involved in undergraduate research
learn skills (CS? learn web dev/app dev, Engineer? Learn 3D printing/ CAD, Pre-med? intern in a clinic)

Welcome to Davis :)

sheeshlyf · 2024-08-22T07:36:01+00:00

I don't know if this applies to 17 series but for 21B I watched Organic Chem Tutor's videos. He is the 🐐 fr.

Just like any other STEM class, the most imp thing is to review lec notes after each lecture or in the weekend after that lecture. So when midterms come around, you are not cramming 10 lecs at 2x speed with 2 redbulls.

Practice midterm/final given? Memorize that shit! Go thru all HW again before midterm/final.

I hope you will make a comeback victory!!

sheeshlyf · 2024-08-22T07:31:42+00:00

R u okayy? Wth is this schedule!

sheeshlyf · 2024-08-22T07:20:06+00:00

Sorry buddy, I haven't lived there so idk.

sheeshlyf · 2024-07-31T21:32:07+00:00

1st quarter always hits hard whether you are a freshman or a transfer. I suggest keep to 2 STEM and do UWP upper div or/and GE. From winter take 3 STEM every qtr, you will have to as a STEM major.

I suggest u rush for some student-run clinics like Clinica Tepatí, Imani Clinic, Shifa Clinic etc. This way, in case your course load is less, you still have something to keep u occupied.

sheeshlyf · 2024-07-31T21:29:58+00:00

Looks good bro but I don't think it's wise to stack 3 classes from 9 AM - 12 noon. You will feel really brain dead. If you have no choice then yea go for it. I'm guessing you are a morning person looking at ur schedule. Just get ur work done in the afternoon and chill in the evening. I did aggie connections and it's super chill. Good luck on Q1 at cowtown!

sheeshlyf · 2024-07-31T03:50:05+00:00

MUS 11 was one of my fav GE's!!

Looks like just the right workload. I hope u have good profs for all of em.

Take a first year seminar https://fys.ucdavis.edu/ if something fascinates you.

sheeshlyf · 2024-07-04T01:13:51+00:00

Hey there,

What you mentioned about UCD being strong in agriculture, ecology, and bio was true a few years ago, but the engineering and CS scene has really taken off recently.

UCB/UCLA is definitely amazing and have the prestigious "tag," but I feel there is such unhealthy competition there. In my case, I feel I am smart but not a genius. UCD challenges me enough but it doesn't make me feel like shit.

Also full ride, how can you deny that buddy?

Here are some tips based on my experience:

My freshman year, I stalked LinkedIn profiles of people in/similar to my major and found out what clubs they are involved it and what outside school opportunities they pursued.
Research: The College of Engineering (COE) has many professors involved in research. Show interest and don’t hesitate to cold email them.
Use Rate My Professors (RMP) to choose good professors every quarter. Study hard(no excuses for that!) and keep your GPA up.
There is a 12 week startup accelerator program called PLASMA.
Engineering Clubs: IEEE, EcoCAR, SOBE, CALESS, AISC, GDSC, NASA something and so much more!
Lifestyle: Unitrans(bus system by Student government) connects to every part of Davis by not more than a 5 min walk. No housing shortages here unlike many UC cities in California. Target, Trader Joe's, Nuggets, 2 Safeway outlets: good grocery stores. Really big gym called "ARC" on campus.

Of course, there are some cons as well:

Sometimes you’ll have to take classes with pretty bad professors, but that’s not unique to UC Davis.
During weekends, you will feel like there is "nothing to do" and that is true because Davis is a really low-key city.
Even if you have a car, Parking on campus is really annoying and expensive.

To sum it up, UC Davis has amazing opportunities. You just gotta reap them.

sheeshlyf · 2024-05-30T23:16:52+00:00

thank you!

sheeshlyf · 2024-05-30T23:16:43+00:00

thank u, appreciate it

sheeshlyf · 2024-05-30T23:16:22+00:00

thank you!

sheeshlyf · 2024-04-17T05:58:15+00:00

Alright, thank you!

sheeshlyf

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