Hey guys! I’m in my last year of community college, and I’ll be applying to both SDSU and UCSD. If I get into either one, I would want to live in Tijuana. I have my SENTRI appointment next month. Are there any students who make this commute? How is it?
Hi everybody, I am 27 (F) and was recently told I have flat feet. I had heard of it, but I didn’t really know what it was. A couple of months ago, I fell down the stairs and went to get it checked because the swelling was still visible after about three months. I was referred to physical therapy and was told I have flat feet. He told me that, in the long run, it can cause issues as I get older. Should I see an orthopedist, or should I just get supportive insoles and call it a day? I don’t know if I should make a big deal out of it or not.
Side note: I go to the gym periodically once a year for about 3-4 months and my favorite thing to do is run, but I can never run comfortably for the time that I want. When I ask my physical therapist if that could be a reason why, I was so relieved. I wasn't pushing myself, even just running for 30 minutes it would be very uncomfortable.
Hi everyone,
Can anybody give me some advice about the Electrical Engineering program? I know this is one of the hardest programs to get into, and I was hoping to get some insight from current students, transfer students, or faculty.
A little about my educational background: when I was 18, I barely passed any of my classes. I eventually stopped attending school and came back at the age of 25. Before academic renewal, I had about a 1.9 GPA. Since returning, I have completed academic renewal and have passed all of my courses, bringing my GPA to about a 3.3.
I know that to be competitive for this program, a GPA closer to 3.7 is preferred. To be honest with myself, my core classes are where I struggle the most. I have passed Calculus I, II, and III, as well as Physics I and II, but all with B's. My general education courses are mostly A's. I understand that the core classes matter more, which is why I worry about my competitiveness as an applicant.
I still need to complete Physics III, and if I'm being completely honest, physics is a subject that requires a tremendous amount of time and effort for me. The B's I've earned did not come easily. I often feel that if I didn't put in that extra effort, I would probably be earning C's instead.
I currently work about 25 hours per week, including weekends. This is not meant as an excuse at all, because I know there are people who work full-time, have families, attend school full-time, and still earn A's. I have a lot of respect for those students. I also know myself well enough to recognize that I often need to spend more time on the material than some of my classmates in order to fully understand it. I'm not trying to devalue anyone else's effort; it's simply something I have observed about my own learning process.
I really wish I didn't have to work weekends, but because of my class schedule, that's when I am able to get the most hours, and I need the income.
I guess my question is: for anyone in the department, whether faculty, current students, or transfer students, what does the department really look for in transfer applicants? How much weight is placed on GPA versus academic improvement and upward trends? Have any of you been admitted with a similar background?
I would appreciate any insight or advice. Thank you.