u/Beachgoer4158

Hi everyone!

SIR date is coming up and I’m really debating my options for transferring (e.g., staying local to save money, UCSB, and UCLA). I was admitted as a Pre-Econ major for UCLA after spending three years in community college to save as much money as possible, and I’m waiting on scholarship results to add to the current aid I have received. I‘m first-gen and feel very alone and honestly scared in this process. I‘d be getting CAE accommodations for housing for a condition I have (single room). I’m worried about making friends at a new place being a transfer, and hope that if I have suite mates that they’re kind and respectful.

I’m super active; I love being outdoors, going to the beach, swimming, playing soccer (want to pick it back up hopefully), etc. My main focus with Econ is environmental/sustainability related, and because of this, idk if this is right major for me and worry it might be too hard. I enjoy the practical applications of Econ (including the quantitative ones), which makes me feel unsure. I’ve considered Geography(/Env Studies), IDS, Sociology as alternate majors, but I worry about employment (interested in consulting, management, operations, or similar roles). I have all lower div requirements met for these majors. I could also graduate early with Geography(/Env Studies), which saves money. I might leave grad school open as an option for later on.

Sorry for the rant! Any insight is appreciated :)

Hi everyone!

SIR date is coming up and I’m really debating my options for transferring (e.g., staying local to save money, UCSB, and ofc this amazing school!). I was admitted as a Pre-Econ major after spending three years in community college to save as much money as possible, and I’m waiting on scholarship results to add to the current aid I have received. I‘m first-gen and feel very alone and honestly scared in this process. I‘d be getting CAE accommodations for housing for a condition I have (single room). I’m worried about making friends at a new place being a transfer, and hope that if I have suite mates that they’re kind and respectful.

I’m super active; I love being outdoors, going to the beach, swimming, playing soccer (want to pick it back up hopefully), etc. My main focus with Econ is environmental/sustainability related, and because of this, idk if this is right major for me and worry it might be too hard. I enjoy the practical applications of Econ (including the quantitative ones), which makes me feel unsure. I’ve considered Geography(/Env Studies), IDS, Sociology as alternate majors, but I worry about employment (interested in consulting, management, operations, or similar roles). I have all lower div requirements met for these majors. I could also graduate early with Geography(/Env Studies), which saves money.

Sorry for the rant! Any insight is appreciated :)

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Hi Everyone!

I am currently transferring to a four-year institution as a junior after three years of attending my local cc. I was admitted to USC last year as a transfer, but I could not afford that cost, and I still needed to work and finish up some more things before I was fully ready. Lately, I have been considering going for my master's online (either in Spatial Data Science or Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence). I was wondering how the whole application process works (e.g., writing your personal statement, whether or not to submit a GRE score, and financial aid/support, or if it's even worth it). I'm first-gen, so college so far has been a huge learning curve with how higher education works. Any insights appreciated :)

when will these drop in financial aid?

This will be my biggest heartbreak

does this exist?

Torn between UCLA and UCSB right now. I’m an Econ (admitted for both schools) and Geography/Environmental Studies major. I love both schools, I grew up and live in a smaller coastal town, but UCSB has an edge for me for environmental subjects. However, I need housing accommodations and I do not think UCSB will be able to fulfill that. Also, finding a room for the following year seems tough. My estimate for UCSB is $0 for the year (excluding housing, which could be $15,000-$20,000 a year or so), and UCLA I’m still waiting for my aid to be finalized due to their scholarship process. I also feel as though my job opportunities will be a little better. I‘m still waiting on another decision as well. So, I have some time to decide. Any info appreciated :)

Of course, every school has its pros and cons, but what made you come here and what makes you enjoy your experience?

-Admitted Transfer for Fall ‘26 (Econ and Geography)