u/Beachgoer4158

For me, I wish there were Geography/GIS and Political Economy

Did a post in another subreddit (just for a casual discussion/rant) about not being able to afford my top school after aid as a junior transfer from community college and wanting to avoid taking out loans due to interest rates and other financial responsibilities, and I got some of the snobbiest/snarkiest responses ever. Some people were really supportive! However, those who weren’t so nice pretty much gave off the sentiment of like “if you’re homeless, why don’t you just buy a house?” or “well I don‘t know what you’d expect”. Another good one was “well you just don’t seem like you want it enough”. No sh*t I want this, I put in so much work to get to this point. Why do it all for nothing? I was already frustrated as is and these people were just too much. We shouldn’t have to normalize severely struggling to get an education and pushing students into severe debt (that as a reminder can look different from family to family!) or having to work full time as a full time student (I got this as a recommendation but that just wouldn’t be feasible, especially since the school I wanted to go to is on the quarter system).

Sorry for the rant, just felt the need to share

Edit: it’s not like the job market is in shambles either, and housing is unaffordable

Any tips for succeeding in the major? Good professors I should take?

I’m interested in urban and economic development, but this major seems to be more ecology based, which I’m not the biggest fan of since I prefer more geography/urban studies based subjects

The game will load to 100%, but it won’t start at all

Got into UCLA and can’t afford it after aid. Anyone else not able to afford where they want to go as a transfer? :(

Recently admitted transfer, I was wondering how I could switch from Proposed Economics to Proposed Environmental Studies/Economics? I am not sure who to contact. I have the required coursework done for the other major. There is only one class I haven't completed, but it is a recommended one that I can take in the fall.

I just drove some windy roads out around where I live to go drop something off and come back home, which I’ve done many times before, and it made me nauseous this time around. I have been noticing over the last month or so that my contact lens prescription doesn’t seem to be working as well as it did. My drive felt a little fuzzy at some points, and maybe even a little disorienting. Idk what to do :(

got rejected for the TAP scholarship💔

still sent in the general app but I feel so cooked trying to make my education as affordable as possible. I know they haven’t finalized the financial aid letters yet either

SIR is due soon too

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 :)

I have been dealing with chronic pelvic pain since I was around 15/16 and I’m 21 now and been on the pill since (I skip my periods - suggested by Dr.). I have noticed over time that naps tend to trigger cramps sometimes? or Cramps will wake me up early some days. Anyone have a similar experience?

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)