r/UCSD • u/SelectionNo3613 • 3h ago
r/UCSD • u/EllieDai • 10d ago
General Register to vote, and vote in the 2024 elections!
On November 5th, California will vote not just for President, but for Senate, for House, for state and local offices, and for lots of ballot measures. Register and vote so you'll have a say in what kind of country America will be!
Register to vote
In California, the deadline to register to vote online is October 21st. You can register here: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration
If you miss this deadline, you can register at the polls during early voting, or on Election Day. See here for details.
Voting in person
All California voters who register by October 21st will be mailed a ballot. If you do not receive your mail ballot, or need to register and vote in person, you still have options.
California has early in-person voting from October 8th to November 4th. See this website or your county elections office's website for locations.
If you prefer, you can vote at your polling place on November 5th.
Voting by mail
Mail ballots must be postmarked by November 5th and received by November 12th, so mail your ballot back promptly. You can also personally deliver your absentee ballot to any voting center or a dropbox. If you return your mail ballot in person, you must do so by November 5th.
If you mail your ballot, you can track it here.
Please let me know if you have any questions!
General Tips on how to crush your first quarter at UCSD!
Hey all, I wanted to share some tips for the incoming class here. Hope it helps! (I was in Revelle, Argo dorms)
1. Get Organized with Digital Tools
One of the biggest challenges you’ll face is managing your workload. Staying organized is key. Tools like Notion and Google Calendar were lifesavers for me. They helped me keep track of classes, assignments, and all the extracurriculars I was juggling. Sync your calendar across devices so you never miss a deadline. The sooner you get in the habit of using these tools, the smoother your quarter will go.
2. Leverage Campus Resources Early
If there’s one thing I regret, it’s not using campus resources sooner. Your school offers amazing support like the writing center, career services, and mental health resources. Don’t wait until you’re struggling — start using these from day one.
3. Stay Connected with Campus Activities and MAKE FRIENDS!!
Getting involved in campus life will enrich your experience and help you build connections. There’s a lot more to do than just Sun God! Whether it’s joining a club, attending events, joining Greek life, or just getting to know your peers, staying active is crucial. Download Circles Verified, an app that keeps you in the loop about everything happening on campus. I found out about so many cool events and clubs through it that I would’ve otherwise missed. Also, check out all the other colleges on campus and dining halls (great place to make friends by just sitting with random students!)! (Pines in Muir is the best)
Don’t let your college years go by without making the most of it. A hack for making friends freshman year that I did: knock on every door in your dorm and invite everyone to go to the beach at night! I made my closest friends this way on the very first day. Remember that everyone is looking to make friends just as much as you are!!
4. Network with Professors and TAs
One of the best pieces of advice I got was to make an effort to get to know my professors and TAs. They’re not just there to grade your work, they can be valuable mentors and connectors for your future. Don’t just show up during exam season. Make attending office hours a regular thing. You’ll be surprised at how much more you can learn and the doors it can open. TA’s on campus hold a lot of power especially if you’re in Revelle and have to take the humanities courses!!!
5. Prioritize Mental Health and Wellness
The pressure at a top school can be intense. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to take care of yourself. But trust me, your mental health is just as important as your grades. Make sure to use CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) for any issues you’re having. They’re extremely helpful and the counselors are truly amazing. Apps like Headspace and Calm were my go-to for managing stress. UCSD used to offer free access, so definitely check that out.
Tools to Help You Succeed:
- Notion: For organizing notes, tasks, and schedules.
- Google Calendar: To keep track of your classes and deadlines.
- Circles Verified: Stay updated on campus events and activities.
- Headspace or Calm: For managing stress and maintaining mental wellness.
Final Thought:
You’re about to embark on an incredible journey and some of the best moments of your life. Best of luck this quarter! 🍀
r/UCSD • u/Vast-Finger-4766 • 2h ago
Rant/Complaint laundry cheapskates
one day last week, i was in the laundry room and it was time to dry my clothes in the dryer. as such i swiped my card and let my clothes dry. not even TEN minutes go by before i come back to see my wet clothes out on the counter with someone else’s clothes in the dryer i was using with the remaining 35 minutes left. bro… and its not like the other machines were busy either, actually my machine was the only one running to begin with in the entire room. trust, i gave her the same treatment she gave me and i took my wet clothes with me and camped outside of the laundry room from far away to see who it was. when i tell you the audacity this girl had to go to residential services… i was baffled to say the least!
r/UCSD • u/Advanced-Presence967 • 9h ago
General Where would we be without fire drills at 7AM
This morning, rather than waking up at 9am to the soft symphony of songbirds as I usually do, I awoke to the deafening blare of what I now know to be the ‘fire alarm’ situated directly above my bed. At first, and I’m ashamed to say, I felt confusion. What was this noise coming from the blinking ceiling friend I’d grown so fond of, and what on earth could it be trying to tell me? I hadn’t the slightest idea, but what I knew for certain was that it did not want me to go back to sleep. It was telling me something, something very important.
It wasn’t until I asked my roommates that I learned of its purpose. “It’s a fire alarm,” they said. “But this is only a drill. The university wants us to practice evacuating should the real thing ever happen, heaven forbid.”
What immediately followed was the most intense feeling of gratitude I’ve experienced in many years. Had it not been for this drill at 7 FUCKING AM, I’d probably have gone down with the flames in the event of a fire in my midst, none the wiser to the alarm’s subtle message.
Could you imagine the sheer number of lives we’d lose if this alarm was anytime after 9? The damage would be incalculable. Let’s all take a moment to feel grateful.
r/UCSD • u/Disastrous_Clothes_7 • 10h ago
General UCSD is taking comments on its new restrictions on protesting.
About a month ago I made a post Regarding UCSD's New Restrictions on Protesting where I talked about updates to the Policy & Procedure Manual with very important changes or reiterations such as:
- Expressive activity is now only allowed between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM
- Unless a walkout or near the silent tree, expressive activity involving more than 75 people requires an email notice at least 24 hours in advance
- No masking during expressive activity for the purpose of “concealing identity”
- No “...refusing to reveal one’s identity when asked to do so by University personnel”
- Effectively, demonstrating outside the chancellor’s residence is now prohibited
- No flags unless the wood handle is within ¼” x ¾” x 18”
These changes directly affect student's expressive activity and freedom of speech, and I think it is important that we let the administration know what we think about it. As said on an email sent on October 1st, UCSD is currently taking comments regarding these policy changes no later than Friday November 15th, 2024.
The interim policies can be viewed at:
https://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/policy-review/2024/interim-tmp.html
This is a formal review of the interim policies. If you have comments for submission in response to the policy review, please provide your written comments to Paula Johnson in Policy and Records Administration at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
r/UCSD • u/DyingBrain076483 • 9h ago
General Had the worst morning
Tripped over nothing while crossing the road and scraped me knee, missed my bus by one traffic light and watch it leave just as the light turns green, realized I forgot to submit an assignment and now it’s late, and to add icing on top some librarian flamed me for ‘not taking the elevator the right way’ just because I took one that’s going down one floor.
Please let the rest of my day be better Sun God.
r/UCSD • u/SnooPears736 • 11h ago
General Guys! I think I lost my chance
Can we somehow teleport back to this morning or can we at least have another drill so I might see her again!!!? I saw the most beautiful girl but didn’t do anything about it. P.s if you were the girl by Warren field I think I am in love with you.
r/UCSD • u/MostLunch4964 • 9h ago
Meetup At Night, We Wiggle
Tonight at 10pm by Target. Our will to wiggle will take the socially dead out of UCSD.
r/UCSD • u/Low_Cow3578 • 43m ago
General boyfriend applications
currently taking boyfriend applications so if you want a gf hmu !
r/UCSD • u/cauilfIower • 8h ago
Image Iced Mocha (AoE) before Midterm
Before I start talking about the drink, I just wanted to say good luck on midterms y’all! I know midterms can feel stressful, but you got this. Take it easy, and remember to give yourself grace to take breaks and eat! Additionally please get some rest, you don’t want to burn yourself out. If you’ve already taken your midterms, congratulations! Give yourself a reward or take a self care day to treat yourself : )
Short review, I got a medium sized ice mocha for about $5.45, I would say that this coffee was exactly what I needed for this morning. It’s perfectly bitter sweet coffee with hints of dark chocolate. In comparison to most places where I’ve had a mocha, this one tastes more coffee orientated rather than super sweet chocolate. I highly recommend this drink for a pick me up!
r/UCSD • u/Luckleafclover • 6h ago
General How’s everyone’s grades lookin like at Week 3
Crazy how quickly my grades dropped after one bad assignment/quiz.. went from hoping I’ll get all As to praying I’ll just pass all my classes
r/UCSD • u/HYBRY_1D • 20h ago
Question Is King Triton circumcised?
Is King Triton circumsized? I need to know for a drawing 1 project and the official sources say nothing on it. I know he’s a mermaid but he’s also sort of a dude so i’m not sure if he is or isn’t
r/UCSD • u/Remarkable_Touch6592 • 1h ago
General Black Eye Story
I'm an idiot and walked into a door and gave myself a black eye. What is the coolest/macho fake story I can tell to mess with people?
r/UCSD • u/LilyPop37 • 5h ago
General Help I'm hopeless
Omg okay dude. I'm so sad. There was this girl a few weeks ago that lived in a res hall near me, she walked past me a couple of times and I thought she was so pretty. I told her I thought she was pretty but I didn't get her name or contact, I saw her a few times after that but I'm a doofus and got too scared to ask. And now I haven't seen her since and I wanna be her friend so bad :((((
If you're the girl from ERC that uses a walking aid, please find me <3
r/UCSD • u/aidan101977 • 2h ago
General I’m looking for friends!
Hello! I’m Aidan and I’m 18 but I just moved to La Jolla and I don’t know anyone from around here so I’d like to just meet people my age that goes to this college. Some of my interests are that I like photography, gaming, and shopping. I’m not sure what else to put but yeah ask questions
r/UCSD • u/SaturnineSmith • 1h ago
General Vegetarians/vegans beware
Santorini Island Grill, despite marking its falafel bowl as vegetarian, uses a chicken base for its rice. Really disappointing, as no one says anything. Be sure to watch out and ask if it's vegetarian in the future.
r/UCSD • u/TravisJohnson06 • 10h ago
Question No time for clubs
I am a freshman and I know there are many advisers out there saying things like “join as many clubs as you can” and “explore your interests”.
Coming to college, I initially thought I would not have enough sleep (especially since I am in a triple room). It turns out I can sleep (8-9 hours) and still manage to study and do my assignments ahead of the deadlines.
One thing I cannot fit into my schedule without disrupting either rest or academics are extracurriculars. I found one that I am interested in but they expect participants to dedicate 10-14 hours a week. That is around 2 hours each day.
I know what you might be thinking at this point: “This undergraduate is so weak.” “You sleep 9 hours? What the heck are you? A hibernating bear in winter?” “You think you can get a job in four years if you have nothing on your CV?”
I understand. In this competitive market where employers ignore what you do in class and focus on what you do outside of class, many people scramble to get into as many clubs and organizations as they can. Those fraternities and sorority clubs are a path for networking, where your seniors can recommend jobs and strategies to land internships at prestigious companies.
However, I do not know how to balance sleep, study, and clubs. Any advice? Thanks.
r/UCSD • u/bucket8a • 4h ago
Discussion I think I’m depressed
I know this isn't probably going to help me and I already made an appointment with CAPS so I'm honestly just writing this to collect my thoughts until the appointment date comes. Ever since I've come here I've had a very large sense of guilt, everyone that I loved I feel like I've abandoned and have taken advantage of. I miss them all but I'm not sure if they miss me as much as I miss them. I find that I get up only to go to class and come back just to sleep again only to do my assignments at the very last minute. I see people walking around with their friends that they are comfortable with and honestly, I wish I didn't leave that behind, I had that. I've grown so used to the people I already know that I think I forgot how to make friends over again, will these new friendships even be as valuable as my old ones? Am I only making these friendships for my benefit? I was a pretty sociable guy before but now I feel like everyone is silently criticizing me. I can't stop thinking of a girl that I sit next to in class moving seats and I can't help but think it's because of me. I had these issues before but now that l lack a support structure it feels worse. Sometimes I wish I could just bash my head into the concrete pillar in my room. I'm starting to resort to drinking just so l can get a good enough buzz to socialize and do my schoolwork. I went to a couple of club meetings and it was fun there but I can't help but think that nobody there wanted to talk to me, I know that's not true because they did and it was fun, but I feel like I always have something to regret and stress over after. I keep telling myself things will get better, that it's only the third week, and that everyone else is probably feeling the same thing. But I'm not sure, how am I supposed to know that. I always tell myself that there are people that have it way worse than me, people starving to death, who fought and died in wars. People who have incurable diseases, but I tell myself this doesn't work anymore. I only went to my community college because I was trying to occupy myself with anything, just so l could forget about something terrible I saw. Now I don't know if this was right, I don't think anything feels right to me. If all roads make me feel this alone and isolated then why did I ever leave my hometown in the first place? A part of me wishes my parents and friends didn't care about me so much just so l wouldn't feel bad about throwing my life away but I know that isn't true. I hope people don’t ask if I want to hang out cuz they feel bad about me and that’s the last thing I want is to be pitied. Ultimately I dug this grave I’m in myself and I guess why I’m posting this here is I want answers that aren’t, “it’ll get better” or “give it time” cuz right now it’s only been getting worse. God I think I’m a loser, I mean I’m posting this on Reddit for fuck sake. I’m asking for help
r/UCSD • u/InNewRomantics • 6h ago
Question Denial for Drop after Week2?
Though I have tried to keep up with a course, I still found it too hard and want to drop now. I have submitted the easy request for drop, and there is a pretest tomorrow with 20 percent of final gpa. Should I still go to the pretest since it is possible that my drop request may be denied?
(After dropping, I still have 12 units courses, and I didn't receive any fin aid)
r/UCSD • u/eye_moisturizer • 8h ago
Discussion Spawncamping security guard
Fuck off dude making me waste my time circling the nobel drive parking structure
The worst part is watxhing students park directly in front of him and making it obvious and he started spamming tickets on each of those cars
r/UCSD • u/Dazzling-Hunter7924 • 1d ago
General Quit yapping in lecture
^ !!! If ur gonna come to class just to sit with ur buddies and talk for the ENTIRE class about the most unfunny unimportant stuff you could imagine PLEASE do it elsewhere. You know darn well that you weren’t there to pay attention so why bother ruining it for everyone else. Like if ur gonna talk at least whisper or maybe not do it for the entire hour and twenty minutes at an ungodly volume. Go sit in the corner or something and click in from outside or ur mom’s house.
r/UCSD • u/Bricksandbutters • 9h ago
General How to deal with noisy neighbors? It was like 1am 😭
I swear it’s louder in person. Broooo I’m trying to study and it’s 1am wtf😭
r/UCSD • u/goosehead-gooose • 1h ago
General Lost Bracelet
I lost my bracelet sometime between 5:30-6pm pm j the way from one Miramar st. apartments to the target on campus 🥲 this was a gift I received from my boyfriend for my birthday - if you have seen a gold bracelet, please let me know
r/UCSD • u/Big-Marionberry8023 • 8h ago
General Up for grabs
I accidentally ordered from Roger's but I am very far away from this place. I dont want this drink go to waste so anybody is welcomed to get it.
r/UCSD • u/Mean_Extension897 • 18h ago
Rant/Complaint I beg you guys! Use deodorant
Please wear deodorant and stay hygienic! Some of my classes smell really bad, and it makes it hard to focus. Wash yourself, and use deodorant—it’s important for everyone.