u/Hot_Number5048

hi guys, just wanted some feedback on how to frame my transfer story to the peers when i transfer, esp. since I'm considering to attend a more prestigious one .

my straight answer would be money issue- my dad got laid off so we couldn't afford the private college pricing tho i was accepted- and also that the typical answer not being satisfied with the college i was accepted to after hs.

should i say it was to save money? idk if it makes me look too broke to hang around lol

or should i go for burn-outs after high school- i'm from a super competitive high school. it did get so much better after staying at home for a bit and focusing on myself

hi guys, I was recently admitted to UCB as a transfer and there is a welcome event this saturday. I got 4 finals in 2 weeks, and I'm working so my time to study is limited, so I was wondering if the golden bear transfer welcome is worth it.

I live around an hour from berkeley. I've taken ATDP courses so I know how the campus looks like. Perhaps the only things I would benefit from going would be that I MIGHT make friends and be able to ask faculty how to get involved in research/other tips managing transfer years. Probably I would come back home right after the event ends and study.

I'm not at the best spot in terms of grades (need to grind) so I was thinking of just not going, but I saw that many people were suggesting that the event is much beneficial? IDK let me know what are your thoughts.

hi guys, I'm interested in COOPs as a transfer student (20,f) so I get make more friend, but I'm kinda OCD and so I'm scared of all the stories about bed bugs 😭

I love baking sourdough and would cook pretty often, so I was looking into Davis house, Euclid Hall, and Kidd House. You might be able to tell, but I love cozy and quiet-rather than loud and social- places. Sorry but I can't with dirty places and I am not looking forward to clean communal places all the time...

I understand that there are some stuff I should give up if I'm looking into cheaper options, but I'd go for dorms if it's actually pretty bad. Please do let me know how it was like for you ;((