Where to live as a 3rd yr transfer student (female 20 y/o). Would like to be around other students as I won’t know anyone when transferring next fall. Any specific apartments that are recommended or to avoid? Also what can I expect rent wise for a single room with roommates?

Hey guys, so the GWR writing requirement portfolio is due today, and I still haven't fully figured out what to submit here for the 0 Unit Class.

Does anyone have any prior experience with the two essays that need to be submitted? I'm a Mech Eng, so I don't really have any "essays" in particular, has any one of you submitted lab reports or such?

We are from Washington state and just toured USC over the last few days. We went to USC because it’s one of the very few schools that offer Astronautical Engineering.

What we liked-
Engineering classes early
Broad range of classes outside of engineering
Focus on teamwork and communication
Smaller class sizes and all classes taught by professors
Easy to get to from Seattle
Rocket Propulsion Lab/club
Double edged sword of lots of support, but maybe too much hand holding?
4+1 masters program.

What we don’t like-
Cost
UofSpoiledChildren stigma
Housing after sophomore year is likely off campus
Potentially not as great an engineering rep as more focussed schools
While hands on, maybe not as much as a polytechnic

Want to focus on spacecraft design, systems and space exploration

Can you tell me how Cal Poly compares?

Plz help if you can!!

I am a third year Bio major and am planning on taking Ochem 2 and animal phys next semester. Additionally I want to take 2 upper div bio classes for my 4000 level and bioscience electives.

Does anyone have suggestions for these classes that are less content heavy or “easier”? I just won’t want to drown in work but I want to graduate on time. Thank you!!

i keep hearing how people in DRC have it so easy like it’s so broken (in a good way for drc students) and unfair. i don’t understand this sentiment.

i hear how people allegedly constantly cheat in the drc building where we take tests but i have not seen that once nor have i even fathomed how that would occur since there’s cameras on literally every single desk

additionally the priority registration for drc students: how is this in any way shape or form easily accessible? the accommodation is not like automatically given to everyone in drc with adhd or something. u have to fill out the form urself and explain why u explicitly need priority registration and how it effects ur life. i really doubt my lack of executive functioning and difficulty focusing and whatever else is sufficient enough to prove why i need priority registration

sorry for rant i just get so annoyed when i hear it

guys we can’t be worse than humboldt in anything

When does it disperse

What do you think of my proposed schedules, if you've taken any of these classes and have some tips/suggestions please let me know. It comes to a total of 19 units which I don't think ill be allowed to take since I'm listed as a junior so i may have take out one of the asynchronous classes in the top left.

As the title states I’m looking for some feedback on Cal Poly's Orfalea undergraduate college of business. My kid is interested in business administration, with marketing or accounting concentration, applying this fall for next year. Any current/past students or parents of students that can give me the lowdown? Quality of the instruction, availability of internships, career advising/job placement? Is the classroom vibe competitive or collaborative? My kid is truly interested in attending so any info from those who know directly is appreciated. Thanks.

hellloooo i’m a 3rd year and was wondering if there’s any like recreational softball that’s not very competitive just for fun type vibe around campus or even around town at all? maybe like a club or smth?

thank you 🙏

ik reddit isn't the best place to ask this question and all that, but i'm looking for opinions on how grad students are treated, how rigorous the program is, what opportunities/funding are available to you all, what the culture is like, etc. i've done some of my own digging and read everything available on the website but am looking to hear it from you all! thank you in advance :-)

Hi,

I'm a first-year student with 47 units of transfer credits; that being said, I didn't get blocked into anything other than human genetics and soil science. When I went to look at my degree planner, I saw that I got blocked into Math 1264.

I cannot handle taking 3 biology classes and a Calculus class at the same time. I went to drop the class through Student Center, and it won't let me.

I know that they block me into classes for a reason; I'm not looking for a lecture about 'trusting the department'. What is the process for dropping this class or swapping it for another class I need to take?

Hello students, the following is a link for a student project pertaining to financial literacy and generational college status. It would be a great help if you can spare about two minutes to go through the survey answer a few anonymous questions about your financial knowledge. You must be 18 or older to answer the survey, purely for ethics sake. Thank you for your time :)

Survey-

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I've caught the Poly Plague. My professors are quite strict when it comes to absences and require that my absence is excused. Do I go to the health office and get a note to send to my professors? I've yet to get sick, so I'm kinda unclear on the procedure.

has anyone else waited for their bus j to find out it’s out of service?? i rlly want to use the bus system here but it has been unreliable esp trying to leave slo to arroyo grande in the morning

I’m very autistic, I’m always overwhelmed on campus and I have been just hiding in my room so I don’t have to mask but I’m so very lonely I fear.

Where are we hanging out? Is there like a club or support group?

I can’t do the library most of the time because I hate being perceived and it’s far too busy but I’m just lonely

Please give me guidance 😔

Hey y’all, I’m a freshman taking physics for the first time and really struggling. I’ve tried office hours and campus tutoring, but I need 1-on-1 help to actually understand the concepts. Looking for an upperclassman or anyone who has already taken Physics 1 and knows it well. I can pay a reasonable hourly rate or trade for food/coffee. Drop a comment or PM me!

Update thank you all for the support I was able to get help

Has anyone taken the SCM 3363 Pre health shadowing class? How was it and how were the rotations you shadowed for and do they usually accept you as long as you write the essays and meet the requirements? Also what did they ask for in the essays😭😭

as a first year mechanical engineer should i take IME 141 (casting) or 142 (welding) for second semester?

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best places to sleep in the kennedy library?

hii im a first year cpe major. this is my tentative spring schedule, i've already checked polyratings but i just wanted to come here and see if there's anything i need to know about these professors and if i should change any of my courses for a different one. thank you!

I have $2500 dollars dining dollars left to spend this semester and I don’t know how to spend it. I got first year limited so I figured it wouldn’t be an issue spending that much.

What expensive food places should I go to? Would it be better if I stock up on snacks instead?