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Does anyone know who the other instructor other than Ahmad for CSE 101 in Fall 2026 will be? It just says Staff. I contacted Patrick Tantalo, and they confirmed that it won't be them.

I've heard horror stories about the hilltop apartments (from people who don't actually live there), and the lawsuit against them happening right now, but when I speak to people I know who do actually live there, they all tell me that it's normal and that they haven't had any problems. Wondering if the whole thing about sewage, mold, etc. problems they were having is overblown? I don't know what to think and I'm really considering signing the lease with my roommate. We've done the application and everything.

Hello friends, I've never posted before but I need all the advice I can get. Back in November I applied to all the UC campuses (except Merced ofc). From the moment I saw UCSC's campus I could already imagine myself there. Although I really liked UCSC, I hoped I'd get in somewhere near home (I live in LA). I did. I got Accepted into UCR and waitlisted from UCSC. UCR not being my cup of tea, I was completely set on community college. Since decisions came out Ive gotten a good job and a girlfriend who I love so so much. Yesterday I got an email saying I got accepted into UCSC from the waitlist. Im stuck in a hard situation.

Either I try to make long distance work with my girlfriend (shes going to community college) or I reject UCSC and go to community college with her while also working. My girlfriend is completely supportive in me going to University so far away but I don't want to leave her. I thought about driving back on the weekends, but that would be around a 6 hour drive. I have 9 more days to make a decision and I don't know what to do!

Her absolute 1st choice (or so she thought) was University of Oregon. She got in and we did the tour and she wasn’t a fan. Then we toured and she fell in love with Chico state, a school she didn’t even want to apply to but I insisted because I know she loves the Nor Cal/PNW vibe. She loved how beautiful the campus was, how its walking distance to the downtown area, etc.

Now she got into UCSC and is having a whole crisis trying to decide. She knows UC education is said to be better than Cal state but has heard bad things about both schools and feels it’s more of what you make of it. We have been to SC on vacation (and loved it) but not to the school. Thinking to tour this weekend. What would you choose and why? Is there a possibility that this late in the game she couldn’t get a spot in the dorms? because that will seal the deal. She wants to live in the dorms for at least the first year. And just fyi, money for housing after the first year is not an issue when making a decision.

I know the fine print says the course listing is subject to change, but I was wondering if anybody has heard anything about this.

I’ll be trying to contact someone and update if I can find out anything.

Soooo many butterflies today! Anyone have any clue why?

Anybody get approached by these two guys who asked if they’ve spoken to you before? Just got out of Stevenson and got approached… I unfortunately did not know how to say no and doing some research it might be the same group that meets at Mchenry? Do I block them? Some guidance would be appreciated

Hi, I'm a senior in HS that really wants to come here. Only problem is that I had a ton of absences 2nd semester that impacted one of my elective classes. The conditions of acceptance is that I can't get an F, so will I be rescinded even if I report it to them and write a good appeal? I'm super scared because there are barely any resources online about this situation.

Hey yall incoming freshman here! I'm currently trying to decide what meal plan I should get so I can finish my housing application and I was hoping to get some knowledge as to how the dining halls/markets are at ucsc + suggestions for what plan i should choose.

Just for some context, I'm a slightly picky eater and tend to have 2-3 meals every day (breakfast 10-11am, lunch 2-3pm, dinner 8-9pm). I also love getting snacks late at night bc I'm a night owl and tend to stay up until 12-1 AM. I also got housing at Cowell. Any tips, info or suggestions would be appreciated :)

I really hope I didn’t just make a huge mistake! 😬 But as an art student transfer, UCSC is a better fit and will help me scale the brand I have created instead of only focusing on gallery exhibitions. That is Berkeleys goal for undergrads and I already know how to get works into galleries. I currently have one at the Crocker in Sacramento and one locally showing. I also believe I’d be taken more seriously here regarding things like opportunities and internships. I also got a one year housing guarantee here, although I’m concerned about after that one year as I hear it’s impossible to find housing. I also don’t know if I’d be under-stimulated here as I’ve been craving a way out of the life in my small country town up north and heard there’s not much near students besides the school. I will spend most of my time studying and working on creative projects, but I will eventually crave social things to blow off steam. I’ve examined both schools closely and consciously decided on this one, yet feel anxious and full of dread ever since I withdrew from Berkeley as I feel like I just gave up a strong path.

Okay I need to know if I can successfully contest this parking ticket because this feels insane 😭

For the past two quarters I’ve woken up at 7am every weekday to pay for parkmobile and I’ve never gotten a ticket before. This morning I was parked in the Crown parkmobile spots like usual, woke up to buy my daily pass, and the app literally would not let me choose the daily permit option.

I tried logging out, logging back in, deleting the app, restarting my phone, redownloading everything, etc. I even took a screenshot at 7:01 because I was confused why the daily pass option wasn’t showing up.

Finally after all that it worked and I bought my pass at 7:16am. Cool. Thought it was fine.

Then I get back to my car later and see I got a $50 ticket at 7:12am 💀

Like please be so serious. I was actively trying to pay the entire time and literally have proof the app wasn’t working. I hate TAPS for this sm bro.

Do you guys think I could contest this successfully or am I fucked

Hi! I'm panicking pretty badly right now and I just need a bit of advice.

I've been pretty good about submitting assignments on time but today I fell behind on other assignments and totally forgot to complete one. The due date was at 11:59 and I, with hope, thought I could still submit after the time finished.

My assignment is now locked and I've reviewed the syllabus and the only thing on late homework is to let the professor and TA know in a timely manner if something will be turned in late.

I'm currently taking a shot in the dark and submitting it via canvas comments. I apologized and said that I understand if they will not accept it as I "submitted" it at 12:27 AM.

I did some calculations and if they don't accept my homework my grade would drop from an A to a C. Should I talk with my TA tomorrow (I have section) and ask if it will still be accepted or should I just accept my fate.

Please give advice if you can. This is honestly my first time submitting something late. :/

Hello, I am 20 years old, and I am looking for a place to live during a summer internship beginning on June 8th in Washington DC.
If u have housing are looking for housing or anything like that plz lmk!!!

I would prefer to keep my budget somewhat low, but I am open for anything. I am not picky about location, but I am hoping to find a room that is  near a metro station and/or bus stops.

As a roommate, I am organized, I have no qualms about helping out around the house, and would be more than happy to hang out with my roommates and become friends.

I am not very active on Facebook so I dont have pictures up, but if you want to get to know me, follow my instagram! u/martinthealrighty, or message me @ 9167618148

I'm a senior in hs and I'm committed to ucsc
They say to report any grades below C range, but is that for any report card or for a final class grade? Like at the end of this quarter I get a Quarter 4 grade and a class grade, if I get a D in my Quarter 4 grade but not in my class grade do I still have to report it?

sorry if this has been posted before

i got affiliated with kresge, and confused whether i should do doubles or triples. my parents are okay with me getting either but the cost between them is 4k. should i save up my freshman year because i know housing gets tricky after the first year?

looking for a photographer to take my grad pics ??

Hiiii! Is there any UCSC ARMYS traveling to Stanford and or the Diridon station on May 19th? Would love to carpool (I can pay for gas!) and or travel with other folks to the concert 💜

My family’s visiting and I want to buy a banana slug for them