While you are at UCSD, you will find yourself bombarded with opportunities to participate in clubs, events, activities and internships. It may seem overwhelming, or even a bit unorganized, but you have to find something that you will be interested in and really take advantage of these incredible circumstances. It is easy at the Community College level to ignore the happenings of the school, because the students there come and go so quickly. Apathy isn't hard when students have so many other responsibilities in their lives outside of the classroom.
Indifference, while equally as potent, at UCSD, is a hindrance. There is an overabundance of clubs and groups to join, as well as events to attend that really only require your presence without any vested interest from you other than time. The internships and programs available can help to catapult not only your understanding of your potential job field, but also create an environment in which you will grow more confident due to your experience - something that will make you a very wanted individual in the future!
For instance, I just participated in a Global Seminars program over the summer, where I studied in Istanbul for five weeks. This, of course, does not include the weekends spent in Greece, Egypt, Austria and even Bosnia while we were there. These extra trips were not part of the program, but instead were opportunities to travel which myself, or my classmates took advantage of since we were in the area and transportation was cheap. It was an amazing experience, to live in another country and experience their culture and history while earning credits toward graduation. To think, we would learn about a monument or the architecture of a person, and go see the very thing we studied right around the corner which has stood for hundreds of years!
So, as you walk down library walk during rush week, or while clubs and programs are advertising what they have to offer, pick up a few fliers. You never know what you'll find, and you never know what might strike your eye and compel you to look deeper into the diversity of the school.
Brandon Hawley
Transfer OL
Friday, September 10, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Step Two
Ok so you have been given the best advice for starting at UCSD, "start by finding something you enjoy and go out and get involved". Fantastic, but wait how exactly do you go about doing that? Well if you are anything like me the first part of that statement held you up. "What if I don't know what I like? It isn't that I don't like anything, but I can't focus my interest to one or two clubs..." No worries, nothing says you have to know right now exactly what you want to participate in for your time at UCSD. Still where do you start to find anything you enjoy? Well what I did was join about twenty things and just emerse myself in activities. Ok I will admit that is a bit overkill, but the idea is just go and do.
Where do you find these things to go and do? During orientation ask anyone of the Warren lovers and they will tell you plenty ideas. Or just follow friends, roommates, classmates, strangers (it really doesn't matter) whereever they are going and see what it is like. You will never know if you like or dislike something unless you try it. And from there say you get started in school, time goes by, and you realize you I want to get started in something ... think back to orientation and remember just because it is over, does not mean you can't contact any orientation leader at any point for advice. Or just to tag along. Any new activity automatically becomes better when you do it with someone you know.
And that brings me to another tip. You have started going to meetings for a club and you think you like it, but you don't really feel comfortable at the meeting. Maybe you feel intimidated because you don't know as much as the other members or maybe everyone just seems to get along and you feel lie an outsider. It is ok. I have been there and my best advice (in fact my overall #1 advice I'd like to give you) is KEEP GOING. Even if your friends stop going. Even if you feel it is a drag to go. Even if you feel outcast. Things will get better. You will start to feel included and enjoy even look forward to going. Push through the drag and make yourself go. Because nothing is better than finding something you truely enjoy.
Sure you can't stick with twenty things. You will eliminate many and add more and then eliminate again. But you will find something that you truely enjoy. Because if it exist, it exists at UCSD!
And remember if you want to go to anything but need someone to go with ... I'll be there.
Sydney - transfer OL
Where do you find these things to go and do? During orientation ask anyone of the Warren lovers and they will tell you plenty ideas. Or just follow friends, roommates, classmates, strangers (it really doesn't matter) whereever they are going and see what it is like. You will never know if you like or dislike something unless you try it. And from there say you get started in school, time goes by, and you realize you I want to get started in something ... think back to orientation and remember just because it is over, does not mean you can't contact any orientation leader at any point for advice. Or just to tag along. Any new activity automatically becomes better when you do it with someone you know.
And that brings me to another tip. You have started going to meetings for a club and you think you like it, but you don't really feel comfortable at the meeting. Maybe you feel intimidated because you don't know as much as the other members or maybe everyone just seems to get along and you feel lie an outsider. It is ok. I have been there and my best advice (in fact my overall #1 advice I'd like to give you) is KEEP GOING. Even if your friends stop going. Even if you feel it is a drag to go. Even if you feel outcast. Things will get better. You will start to feel included and enjoy even look forward to going. Push through the drag and make yourself go. Because nothing is better than finding something you truely enjoy.
Sure you can't stick with twenty things. You will eliminate many and add more and then eliminate again. But you will find something that you truely enjoy. Because if it exist, it exists at UCSD!
And remember if you want to go to anything but need someone to go with ... I'll be there.
Sydney - transfer OL
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Do what you Love to Do
Based on my title, you may think that what I'm about to tell you is something you already know. But I think there's a bit more to it than that.
Growing up, my social life was always based more on other people rather than on the activities that we did together. Step one was always to figure out who was around, and then to get a group together. Then we would decide what to do.
At UCSD, I've found that this isn't the way people think- in fact, it's often quite the opposite. People tend to think about what it is that they want to do, and then they go do it. The people they meet through their activity become their friends, and that's usually how social groups are formed.
So why am I telling you all this? Because I think that you should do what you love to do right from the beginning and you will most likely meet others that share your interests. It's easy to get along with people, but if you're looking for something more than just an acquaintance, then find that common ground. Some of my closest friends at UCSD I met simply by being an Orientation Leader.
Take a moment to think about your thing. It doesn't necessarily have to be something mainstream. My thing is cars. I love fixing them, and of course I love racing them too. I know, it's totally random, but it happens to be something that I love to do. So find your thing that you love and get out there and do it- don't let classes get in the way. And if it so happens that your thing is the same as my thing, hit me up!
Growing up, my social life was always based more on other people rather than on the activities that we did together. Step one was always to figure out who was around, and then to get a group together. Then we would decide what to do.
At UCSD, I've found that this isn't the way people think- in fact, it's often quite the opposite. People tend to think about what it is that they want to do, and then they go do it. The people they meet through their activity become their friends, and that's usually how social groups are formed.
So why am I telling you all this? Because I think that you should do what you love to do right from the beginning and you will most likely meet others that share your interests. It's easy to get along with people, but if you're looking for something more than just an acquaintance, then find that common ground. Some of my closest friends at UCSD I met simply by being an Orientation Leader.
Take a moment to think about your thing. It doesn't necessarily have to be something mainstream. My thing is cars. I love fixing them, and of course I love racing them too. I know, it's totally random, but it happens to be something that I love to do. So find your thing that you love and get out there and do it- don't let classes get in the way. And if it so happens that your thing is the same as my thing, hit me up!
'Notorious' Nick Kostka
Other Fun Things to Do in College Besides Studying and Class!
HEY!
So I realize that when most people come to college it is so that they can study hard in order to go to a good Med School, Grad School, Law School etc. Although studying and learning is a lot of fun, I'm going to blog about some other activities and options that you can add to your college experience. UCSD is gigantic--not only with the thousands of students but also the size. However, what I love most about UCSD is that it is filled with endless opportunities for you to find your niche whether it is active outdoor activities or more quiet relaxing indoor activities. There are so many student organizations so here a couple of the hundreds of things to do on campus besides studying in Geisel for the next two years :)
Take Advantage of Outback Adventures
First off, San Diego as a city is fairly close to many popular "tourist" spots. Besides the fact that it is possible to visit the LA area, Las Vegas, and Mexico by car, UCSD is close to the beach and popular camping spots. Outback Adventures is a program at UCSD that caters to the people that LOVE the outdoors and an active lifestyle. Outback Adventures has trips that you can sign up for from a relaxing kayaking trip under the moonlight at Mission Bay to Horseback Riding in Baja. Outback Adventures also opened a Surf Shop on the edge of Price Center this year where you can buy wetsuits, rent surfboards etc. Don't feel like leaving the UCSD campus but want a thrill? UCSD also has its own challenge course and rock climbing center close to Warren College :)
Recreation Classes
Ok, so what if you like to stay active in college but think that rock climbing or sea kayaking is a little too intense? Join a recreation class! Want to learn how to do a back flip or maybe try something new like fencing? What about learning to Go Go Dance so that you have some moves for Warren SemiFormal??? The recreation guide is 50 pages of different classes such as surfing, gymnastics, dancing, safety, and even games for fun such as billiards! And of course, there is always RIMAC which has gym equipment and courts.
Craft Center
So maybe you don't really like too much physical activity. There is a Craft Center located close to Muir's Main Gym where you can sign up for classes for Ceramics, Glass Blowing, Jewelry making etc. Sometimes they offer a day class that's about two hours on the weekend to show you how to make a crafty Valentine's gift etc.
Go Greek!
So this year I joined the Greek system. Not only does it provide you with a network of friends, but it is always filled with activities and things to do to get involved. Down below on the blog page there is a more detailed blog about the Greek System if you are interested :) But basically, once I joined the Greek System if I wasn't attending meeting, there was volunteering opportunities, social events, as well as study times throughout the week with my sisters. Furthermore, there are many many different Greek "groups." There is of course the Panhellenic and IFC which are known as the "social" Greek sororities and fraternities, however there is also the Multicultual Greek Council, Volunteering Sororities/Fraternities, and Academic Sororities/Fratenrities. So definately check out the different types if you're thinking of rushing!
Join a Club!
Welcome Week is the best way to get introduced to almost all the clubs on campus. There are breakdancing clubs, volunteering clubs, robotics clubs, surfers and snowboarders clubs, poetry clubs etc. Definately check out the fair during welcome week to get flyers and sign up for information. My recommendation is to bring a bag and just grab flyers and freebies from all of the booths that look interesting and then go through them later because it does get extremely crowded! There are also sports club, so if you want to play a sport competitively, but not to the extent of joining UCSD's sport team. Clubs are a great way to stay in shape, keep up your skills, as well as participate in competitive play.
Get a job!
Extra money in college is also great for those random shopping splurges. What better way than to apply for on campus jobs such as working at the UCSD bookstore, Geisel, or at Price Center? Most of the stores on campus have many student workers with flexible hours and since the jobs are on campus it is easy to go from class to work and then study at the library after work. If you check out Port Triton, it is where most UCSD students look for jobs, not only at UCSD but all over San Diego and beyond!
Take Advantage of that little circular sticker on your student ID called a BUS STICKER!
Driving a car is of course very convenient, but if you want a trip downtown or to the beach, parking is sometimes a pain. Luckily for UCSD students, we have a bus sticker which allows us to take some of the most popular routes to the mall, beach, or downtown FREE of charge! My freshman year, a group of my suitemates and I took the bus to La Jolla Shores and studied at the SIO library for our finals and then relaxed at the beach afterwards.
Attend UCSD events (even if it may not be put on by your college)
Each of the six colleges at UCSD puts on numerous events every year. For example, Sixth College hosts it Chocolate Festival where there are different booths with games and prizes that all involve chocolate. There is also gigantic fondue fountain to dip delicious treats in. Muir has Muirstock every year where bands come and play and there are tattoo artists and bag decorating etc. So even though you might be a Warren student, take advantage of all these activities as well because they're all free and a lot of fun! Of course, every college also has formals throughout the year as well :) However, if you do not make it out to the smaller events, the two biggest events that I recommend attending is Sungod and the Back to School Dance! These two events are probably the two biggest events of the year so definately check them out!
I could probably go on and on about more things to do at UCSD, but here's a start. My final advice would be think about what you would like to try or do while you're at UCSD. Once you figured that out, then explore all the different possibilities. If you have any questions feel free to contact me or any of the orientation leaders because I'm sue everyone has something that they're involved in and eager to share!
Sincerely,
Zaneta Cha
Group 10
Can't wait to see all of you at Orientation!!!! :)
So I realize that when most people come to college it is so that they can study hard in order to go to a good Med School, Grad School, Law School etc. Although studying and learning is a lot of fun, I'm going to blog about some other activities and options that you can add to your college experience. UCSD is gigantic--not only with the thousands of students but also the size. However, what I love most about UCSD is that it is filled with endless opportunities for you to find your niche whether it is active outdoor activities or more quiet relaxing indoor activities. There are so many student organizations so here a couple of the hundreds of things to do on campus besides studying in Geisel for the next two years :)
Take Advantage of Outback Adventures
First off, San Diego as a city is fairly close to many popular "tourist" spots. Besides the fact that it is possible to visit the LA area, Las Vegas, and Mexico by car, UCSD is close to the beach and popular camping spots. Outback Adventures is a program at UCSD that caters to the people that LOVE the outdoors and an active lifestyle. Outback Adventures has trips that you can sign up for from a relaxing kayaking trip under the moonlight at Mission Bay to Horseback Riding in Baja. Outback Adventures also opened a Surf Shop on the edge of Price Center this year where you can buy wetsuits, rent surfboards etc. Don't feel like leaving the UCSD campus but want a thrill? UCSD also has its own challenge course and rock climbing center close to Warren College :)
Recreation Classes
Ok, so what if you like to stay active in college but think that rock climbing or sea kayaking is a little too intense? Join a recreation class! Want to learn how to do a back flip or maybe try something new like fencing? What about learning to Go Go Dance so that you have some moves for Warren SemiFormal??? The recreation guide is 50 pages of different classes such as surfing, gymnastics, dancing, safety, and even games for fun such as billiards! And of course, there is always RIMAC which has gym equipment and courts.
Craft Center
So maybe you don't really like too much physical activity. There is a Craft Center located close to Muir's Main Gym where you can sign up for classes for Ceramics, Glass Blowing, Jewelry making etc. Sometimes they offer a day class that's about two hours on the weekend to show you how to make a crafty Valentine's gift etc.
Go Greek!
So this year I joined the Greek system. Not only does it provide you with a network of friends, but it is always filled with activities and things to do to get involved. Down below on the blog page there is a more detailed blog about the Greek System if you are interested :) But basically, once I joined the Greek System if I wasn't attending meeting, there was volunteering opportunities, social events, as well as study times throughout the week with my sisters. Furthermore, there are many many different Greek "groups." There is of course the Panhellenic and IFC which are known as the "social" Greek sororities and fraternities, however there is also the Multicultual Greek Council, Volunteering Sororities/Fraternities, and Academic Sororities/Fratenrities. So definately check out the different types if you're thinking of rushing!
Join a Club!
Welcome Week is the best way to get introduced to almost all the clubs on campus. There are breakdancing clubs, volunteering clubs, robotics clubs, surfers and snowboarders clubs, poetry clubs etc. Definately check out the fair during welcome week to get flyers and sign up for information. My recommendation is to bring a bag and just grab flyers and freebies from all of the booths that look interesting and then go through them later because it does get extremely crowded! There are also sports club, so if you want to play a sport competitively, but not to the extent of joining UCSD's sport team. Clubs are a great way to stay in shape, keep up your skills, as well as participate in competitive play.
Get a job!
Extra money in college is also great for those random shopping splurges. What better way than to apply for on campus jobs such as working at the UCSD bookstore, Geisel, or at Price Center? Most of the stores on campus have many student workers with flexible hours and since the jobs are on campus it is easy to go from class to work and then study at the library after work. If you check out Port Triton, it is where most UCSD students look for jobs, not only at UCSD but all over San Diego and beyond!
Take Advantage of that little circular sticker on your student ID called a BUS STICKER!
Driving a car is of course very convenient, but if you want a trip downtown or to the beach, parking is sometimes a pain. Luckily for UCSD students, we have a bus sticker which allows us to take some of the most popular routes to the mall, beach, or downtown FREE of charge! My freshman year, a group of my suitemates and I took the bus to La Jolla Shores and studied at the SIO library for our finals and then relaxed at the beach afterwards.
Attend UCSD events (even if it may not be put on by your college)
Each of the six colleges at UCSD puts on numerous events every year. For example, Sixth College hosts it Chocolate Festival where there are different booths with games and prizes that all involve chocolate. There is also gigantic fondue fountain to dip delicious treats in. Muir has Muirstock every year where bands come and play and there are tattoo artists and bag decorating etc. So even though you might be a Warren student, take advantage of all these activities as well because they're all free and a lot of fun! Of course, every college also has formals throughout the year as well :) However, if you do not make it out to the smaller events, the two biggest events that I recommend attending is Sungod and the Back to School Dance! These two events are probably the two biggest events of the year so definately check them out!
I could probably go on and on about more things to do at UCSD, but here's a start. My final advice would be think about what you would like to try or do while you're at UCSD. Once you figured that out, then explore all the different possibilities. If you have any questions feel free to contact me or any of the orientation leaders because I'm sue everyone has something that they're involved in and eager to share!
Sincerely,
Zaneta Cha
Group 10
Can't wait to see all of you at Orientation!!!! :)
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Long Distance Sweethearts
When I left for college the thing I was most anxious about wasn't making new friends, living in the dorms, or the academic transition to college (though they were all close runner ups), I was scared witless about deciding to stay in a relationship with my high school boyfriend who is going to school 3000 miles and a different time zone away. If you're like I was, I feel for you, and I want to offer my truly humble and sincere advice. I'm not an expert, but I am a fellow yearner. Every couple is different, but there are pieces of advice that I believe would help anyone:
Happy Hearts!
Jennifer Hoang Group 13 ;)
1) Keep in contact with methods that work
There are so many things you can do to keep in contact with your sweetheart... Skype, Facebook, blog, chat, talk on the phone, make countdowns, letters, care packages, and greetings cards are all good ways to keep in figurative touch. While technology offers a lot of ways to communicate, they might not all be right for you. For instance, many people think that Skype is a wonderful alternative to seeing your significant other, but I found it frustrating, awkward, and hollow. For me phone calls, with their warmth and portability, were a treat. Greeting cards were a giant delight and don't even get me started on the wonders of a well executed care package. Find the corner of communication that works for you, and do it in your own quirky way so that keeping in contact feels tailor made.
2) Make sweet unexpected gestures
Make plans, send little gifts, or write an unexpected letter. Sweet surprises are twice as great when they come from far away because they take more effort.
3) Balance. Don't forget about the rest of your life!
When my boyfriend comes to visit, the only way I can describe what happens next is that I lose my mind and want to throw away the rest of my life. I can't study, don't want to see my other friends, and basically ditch the rest of my life to spend the next few days with him. It can feel like you're entitled to spend all the time you have with them but it'll hurts the people around you. Balance, don't go overboard.
4) Enjoy the benefits of distance.
Space is nice. It's fun to discover the little ways the other person has grown in the few months or weeks they've been away. Long distance relationships have a lot of unique benefits.
Keep at it, and best of luck!
There are so many things you can do to keep in contact with your sweetheart... Skype, Facebook, blog, chat, talk on the phone, make countdowns, letters, care packages, and greetings cards are all good ways to keep in figurative touch. While technology offers a lot of ways to communicate, they might not all be right for you. For instance, many people think that Skype is a wonderful alternative to seeing your significant other, but I found it frustrating, awkward, and hollow. For me phone calls, with their warmth and portability, were a treat. Greeting cards were a giant delight and don't even get me started on the wonders of a well executed care package. Find the corner of communication that works for you, and do it in your own quirky way so that keeping in contact feels tailor made.
2) Make sweet unexpected gestures
Make plans, send little gifts, or write an unexpected letter. Sweet surprises are twice as great when they come from far away because they take more effort.
3) Balance. Don't forget about the rest of your life!
When my boyfriend comes to visit, the only way I can describe what happens next is that I lose my mind and want to throw away the rest of my life. I can't study, don't want to see my other friends, and basically ditch the rest of my life to spend the next few days with him. It can feel like you're entitled to spend all the time you have with them but it'll hurts the people around you. Balance, don't go overboard.
4) Enjoy the benefits of distance.
Space is nice. It's fun to discover the little ways the other person has grown in the few months or weeks they've been away. Long distance relationships have a lot of unique benefits.
Keep at it, and best of luck!
Happy Hearts!
Jennifer Hoang Group 13 ;)
Friday, August 13, 2010
The Power of Your Student ID Card!
So first off, I just wanted to say congratulations to everyone for getting to into UCSD! I hope that the years you spend here are as great as mine have been so far! There’s a lot of things to consider as you get ready to enter UCSD, and I figured I’d tell you about the powers of your ID card! I know you all realize that your ID card serves as your form of identification at UCSD, but there’s other things that your ID card does that you might not realize!
One of the most convenient things you can use your ID card for is Triton Cash. Basically, Triton Cash is like carrying around cash or a credit card without actually having to do so. Not only is it accepted at most places on campus including dining halls and the restaurants in Price Center it is also accepted off campus at places such as Chipotle, Croutons, Islands, and Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza. One of the bonuses to using Triton Cash is you get 10% off when you use it to pay for your purchase at any Housing and Dining location. I love Triton Cash, because even if you forget your wallet, you can still buy things you need. For more information about Triton Cash or to add Triton Cash to your ID card, you can go to tritoncash.ucsd.edu.
Secondly, for anyone of you that will be living on campus, your meal points are contained on your ID card. Whenever you go to a dining hall, you simply hand over your ID card and they’ll swipe it. The meal points will be deducted automatically. If you ever happen to lose your ID card (and believe me it will probably happen! I’ve probably lost my ID card about 4 times since I’ve ben here!) you can get a temporary ID card so you’ll still be able to use your dining points! It costs $15 to replace your ID card if you can’t find it.
Finally, when using your ID at the UCSD Bookstore or Sunshine Market, you can charge things to something called student account. What happens is rather than paying for whatever you’re buying at the time, you just put it on student account and it gets billed to your monthly UCSD bill so you can pay for your tuition, housing, and those purchases all at one time. Student account is especially useful when buying textbooks from the bookstore. My favorite guilty use of student account is charging coffee at Perks, the bookstore located in the bookstore or buying food from Sunshine Market when I don’t have money or Triton Cash!
-Sireesha Mudunuri, Group 8
Registration time is here, happiness and cheer!
by: Afshawn Chakamian, group 11
2. You'll be taken to a new page showing all classes that are offered in the fall.
On the very right, you'll see some numbers. The first column shows how many seats are currently available and the second column shows how many seats total are offered for that class. Each section will have about 20-30 spots open, giving you about 100-200, maybe even 300 students in your actual lecture. If that section is full, it'll say Full Waitlist (#). That number shows how many people are on the waitlist. Listed under discussion sections is FI which means final. That's the day your final will take place on. After FI, there should be another blue line, which means it's a different class.
Important: the 6 digit number to the left of LE/DI/LA is the section ID number. You'll need that number to actually enroll in the class. And to the very very far right, there's a little red book. If you click on that, it'll tell you what books you need for the class.
NOTE: for most biology classes, you actually just enroll in the lecture (that's the only section ID available) and you pick your discussion section once you're actually in class.
3. I recommend picking a few different discussion sections per lecture that could fit into your schedule. There is a nifty tool called Class Planner (also located on Tritonlink) that allows you to make a schedule and see it laid out on a planner. You can't actually enroll via Class Planner though.
4. Your counselor will give you class titles, like HIUS 131, BIMM 100, or CHEM 140A. If you want to find specifically these classes, you can. Go back to Schedule of Classes, and pick "by code(s)" Here you can enter multiple class titles in various departments and you'll get all those search results on the same page.
5. Once you have picked which classes you want to take and have all your section IDs written down, head on over to WebReg. Pick which term (Fall 10, Undergraduate) and click submit. You'll be taken to a new page.
6. Also, in regards to waitlisting a class...if it's a large lecture hall class (like chem, bio, history, etc) of about 100-300 people, and you're 1-10 on the waitlist, you have a good chance of getting in. Definitely show up on the first day and the professor will generally make an announcement on how the waitlist generally moves for their class. But, if there is another section open at a not as desirable time, sign up for that instead of being waitlisted. It's important to get you enrolled in classes. If it's a small class, perhaps 15-20 people, and the waitlist is over 1 or 2, your chances of getting in is very low and then it's a judgment call on you. Sometimes even if you're first on the waitlist for a small class, you won't get in. It all depends on the class.
Hey everybody! It's almost registration time. I know you all have been through registration before, but every school does it differently and UCSD's way can seem confusing at first. But it doesn't have to be! Here is a handy little guide on how to navigate the Schedule of Classes and WebReg.
1. Once you get your course recommendations, go check out the Schedule of Classes (located on TritonLink). Make sure "Fall Quarter 2010" is selected under term. Finding classes by subject is the best way to go about it. Go through the scroll list to pick which department you want. On the right side, you can mark if you want to see lower division classes (Numbered 1-99) or upper division classes (100-199). If you only want classes on certain days, you can mark that off, but I wouldn't recommend that. It's best to keep all your options open. Once you pick the department, click "Search."
2. You'll be taken to a new page showing all classes that are offered in the fall.
Important things:
-Each blue line is a different class.
-LE means Lecture, this will generally be either 3x a week for 50 min, or 2x a week for an hour 20 min.
-Most classes will have listings underneath a class that say DI (discussion section) or maybe LA (lab).
-Discussion sections meet once a week and are lead by a TA and labs can meet two or three times a week. They offer different times, so you can pick whichever one you want. You'll actually enroll for a specific discussion section or lab that corresponds with that lecture.
On the very right, you'll see some numbers. The first column shows how many seats are currently available and the second column shows how many seats total are offered for that class. Each section will have about 20-30 spots open, giving you about 100-200, maybe even 300 students in your actual lecture. If that section is full, it'll say Full Waitlist (#). That number shows how many people are on the waitlist. Listed under discussion sections is FI which means final. That's the day your final will take place on. After FI, there should be another blue line, which means it's a different class.
Important: the 6 digit number to the left of LE/DI/LA is the section ID number. You'll need that number to actually enroll in the class. And to the very very far right, there's a little red book. If you click on that, it'll tell you what books you need for the class.
NOTE: for most biology classes, you actually just enroll in the lecture (that's the only section ID available) and you pick your discussion section once you're actually in class.
3. I recommend picking a few different discussion sections per lecture that could fit into your schedule. There is a nifty tool called Class Planner (also located on Tritonlink) that allows you to make a schedule and see it laid out on a planner. You can't actually enroll via Class Planner though.
4. Your counselor will give you class titles, like HIUS 131, BIMM 100, or CHEM 140A. If you want to find specifically these classes, you can. Go back to Schedule of Classes, and pick "by code(s)" Here you can enter multiple class titles in various departments and you'll get all those search results on the same page.
5. Once you have picked which classes you want to take and have all your section IDs written down, head on over to WebReg. Pick which term (Fall 10, Undergraduate) and click submit. You'll be taken to a new page.
-Under the "Add a Class" section, go to "Section ID" and type in the section ID for the class you want. Then click "Add A New Class." You'll be taken to a page that will give you the class detail, and here you can pick if you want to take the class for a letter grade or pass/no pass. (Note: You can take 25% of your classes pass/no pass and you usually cannot take major classes pass/no pass.) If everything looks good, click "Add." You'll be taken back to the main WebReg page, and now you'll have a class listed under "Enrolled Classes." Repeat as many times as you like!
Another note: Before the quarter actually starts, you can only register for 19.5 units (Most classes are 4 units). Once the quarter officially starts, you can register for more.
6. Also, in regards to waitlisting a class...if it's a large lecture hall class (like chem, bio, history, etc) of about 100-300 people, and you're 1-10 on the waitlist, you have a good chance of getting in. Definitely show up on the first day and the professor will generally make an announcement on how the waitlist generally moves for their class. But, if there is another section open at a not as desirable time, sign up for that instead of being waitlisted. It's important to get you enrolled in classes. If it's a small class, perhaps 15-20 people, and the waitlist is over 1 or 2, your chances of getting in is very low and then it's a judgment call on you. Sometimes even if you're first on the waitlist for a small class, you won't get in. It all depends on the class.
7. Once you're all registered, you can go to Classes/Waitlists (also on Tritonlink) and see your Weekly Planner, Final Planner, and even all your books for the quarter. Weekly Planner is a nice tool, you can add your work schedule and things like that too and print it out.
I hope that helps! It's not a difficult process, and once you do it a few times, it becomes second nature. You'll find even more shortcuts and tricks along the way, too.
Happy registering! Good luck!
Afshawn
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