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I’m looking for an easy 2-credit online class to add to my Fall schedule so I can meet the 15-unit requirement. Ideally, I’m looking for something with a lighter workload since I already have a full schedule.

I’m in a pretty difficult financial situation right now, and reaching 15 units would make a meaningful difference in the amount of financial aid I receive. If taking two extra credits helps me stay housed and financially stable, then so be it. I’ll make it work.

Does anyone have recommendations for a good 2-credit online class?

Does anyone know how long it usually takes Cal Grant to receive and process your GPA after your school submits it? My school submitted mine on August 7, but it still isn’t showing on my Cal Grant account. Just wondering what the typical turnaround time is.

I wanted to share my experience because I was convinced I had messed up my treatment.

I tested positive for MGen and BV. I was prescribed doxycycline for 7 days, moxifloxacin for 7 days, and metronidazole for the BV. I misunderstood the instructions and took all three medications during the SAME 7 days instead of taking the doxy first and then the moxi.

I later learned that doxy followed by moxi is the recommended sequence, so I was worried my treatment had failed.

Well, I just got retested about 2 months later and my MGen is NEGATIVE! 🎉 I also had no sexual contact between treatment and retesting, so there was no possibility of reinfection during that time.

Obviously I’m not recommending anyone copy what I did. That week was brutal. I wish I’d known about taking probiotics to help my gut.

Follow your doctor’s treatment instructions. I just wanted to share my experience for anyone who accidentally took doxy and moxi concurrently like I did and is freaking out wondering if they ruined their chances of clearing it.

Has anyone dealt with this before? LACC financial aid keeps telling me I have to wait until March, but CSAC lists a September 2 deadline for community college students.

I’m calling CSAC directly, however I’d appreciate any advice or guidance on how to get LACC to submit my GPA before the deadline.

Edit:

For those who also weren’t aware of this process for Cal Grant GPA verification:

Download the 2026–27 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form through the CSAC WebGrants page under “Forms/Applications,” then select “GPA Verification Form.”

Fill out page 1 yourself, then take the full form to LACC Admissions and Records. They complete page 2 and send it on your behalf.

LACC told me eligible GPAs are submitted automatically by September 2. If you do not feel comfortable waiting, you can submit the paper form early through Admissions and Records. Regular processing is free and takes around 7 to 10 business days. Rush processing costs $10.

For regular processing, they keep the form, complete the school section, send it to the California Student Aid Commission, and tell you to check back for a copy of what was sent.

I’m curious because I know many colleges award Dean’s List for the fall and spring semesters, but I haven’t been able to find much information about shorter terms.

If you’ve ever received Dean’s List, Dean’s Honors, or a similar academic recognition for a summer or winter session, what college did you attend, and did it appear on your transcript?

I’m taking 9 units this summer and I’m on track to earn all As. I received Full-Time Dean’s Honors for the spring semester, and I’m wondering if LACC awards the same recognition for summer or if it’s only given during the fall and spring.

LOL, I didn’t know an SAI of -1500 was something to be impressed by.

I told her the truth. I don’t have money. I’m the definition of broke right now.

Maybe because of the way I dress and carry myself, she assumed otherwise. I thrift almost everything I wear, and I usually wear blazers and button-ups to school because I’m manifesting my future career as a lawyer.

The interaction reminded me that poverty doesn’t always look the way people expect. You don’t need a lot of money to look put together. Style is free.

LOL, I didn’t know an SAI of -1500 was something to be impressed by.

I told her the truth. I don’t have money. I’m the definition of broke right now.

Maybe because of the way I dress and carry myself, she assumed otherwise. I thrift almost everything I wear, and I usually wear blazers and button-ups to school because I’m manifesting my future career as a lawyer.

The interaction reminded me that poverty doesn’t always look the way people expect. You don’t need a lot of money to look put together. Style is free.

Has anyone here been a member of student government or applied to join? What was your experience like?

I’m getting to the point where I dread walking my dog because of how often people, especially creepy men, go out of their way to approach us, invade our space, or try to provoke my dog. This isn’t just a nighttime issue either. It happens often enough that I’ve started changing how and when I walk him.

The most recent incident was the final straw. A man got within a few feet of us and made it difficult for us to simply walk away. It left me feeling like I needed another layer of protection for both myself and my dog.

For those of you who walk alone or walk your dogs around LA, what forms of self-defense do you carry that are legal? I’m looking for something that’s practical, non-lethal if possible, and gives me a better chance to get away if someone becomes aggressive.

I just finished one of my summer exams, and honestly, I walked away feeling defeated.
We were given 70 minutes to write two in-depth essays on two different political philosophers. The exam required us to answer multiple prompts, write everything in our own words, support our responses with the assigned readings, include APA in-text citations throughout, and finish with a properly formatted references page. On top of that, you still have to read each question carefully, organize your thoughts, type everything out, and proofread before time runs out.

I even set timers for myself to stay on pace, but it still wasn’t enough. By the time the exam ended, I had only completed a little over half of what was required. The hardest part is that I knew the material. I wasn’t sitting there wondering what to write. I just couldn’t type fast enough. It genuinely felt like I was racing the clock more than I was demonstrating my understanding of the material.
After the exam, I realized I had never requested my accommodation letters through my college’s disability services office for the summer semester. I take responsibility for that. It was my responsibility to make sure everything was in place. At the same time, I do wish colleges sent reminder emails before each semester begins. I remember receiving reminders during the spring semester, so having one before the summer likely would have prevented this. The first reminder I noticed wasn’t until July 16, a few days ago, after the semester had already started.

This experience reminded me why testing accommodations matter. Some students may not need extra time, and that’s completely okay. In my case, this was exactly the kind of exam where extra time could have made a meaningful difference. The challenge wasn’t understanding the philosophers. The challenge was trying to answer every prompt thoughtfully, cite sources correctly, create a references page, and complete everything within 70 minutes.

I’m sharing this in case it helps another student. If you receive accommodations through your college’s disability services office, make sure you know whether your accommodation letters need to be requested each semester. I certainly won’t make that mistake again.

Has anyone else ever left an exam feeling like you knew the material but simply ran out of time?

I just finished one of my summer exams, and honestly, it was one of the most demanding exams I’ve taken. We were given 70 minutes to write two in-depth essays on two different political philosophers. Each essay required us to answer multiple prompts, write in our own words, support our responses using the assigned readings, include APA in-text citations throughout, and finish with a properly formatted references page. On top of that, you still have to read the questions carefully, organize your thoughts, write around 1,000 words total, cite everything correctly, and proofread before submitting. When you add all of that together, 70 minutes goes by incredibly fast. It genuinely felt like I was racing the clock more than I was demonstrating my understanding of the material.

After the exam, I discovered that my OSS accommodation letters had never been requested for the summer semester. I take responsibility for that. At the same time, I do wish OSS sent a reminder before each semester begins. I remember receiving reminders during the spring semester, so having a similar reminder before the summer would have been really helpful. The first reminder I noticed wasn’t until July 16, after summer classes had already begun. Had I received a reminder before the semester started, I likely would have caught it much sooner.

This experience also reminded me why testing accommodations matter. Some students may not need extra time, and that’s completely okay. In my case, this was exactly the type of exam where extra time could have made a meaningful difference. I understood the material, but the challenge wasn’t just demonstrating that knowledge. It was demonstrating it while simultaneously writing two in-depth essays, citing sources in APA format, creating a references page, organizing my thoughts, and racing against the clock. By the end, it felt like time management had become a bigger factor than my actual understanding of the course material.
I’m sharing this in case it helps another OSS student avoid the same situation. If you’re registered with OSS, make sure your accommodation letters are requested each semester. I also hope OSS considers sending reminder emails before every term begins, since a simple reminder could prevent students from finding themselves in the same position I did.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with either a heavily timed essay exam or forgetting to request their accommodation letters for a new semester?

I believe college students should be eligible for Section 8 housing throughout the duration of their studies. I also think the housing subsidy should continue for one year after graduation, giving graduates enough time to find stable employment and transition into the workforce. This would reduce financial stress, improve academic performance, and help more students complete their degrees instead of dropping out due to housing insecurity.

Edit: Just to clarify, I’m referring to college students with demonstrated financial need, not all college students. My opinion is about helping students who would otherwise struggle to complete their education because of housing costs.

I have assignments to turn in 😩