by Matthew Mayeda, transfer orientation leader for group 12
FAVORITE NAP PLACE: Treehouse Lounge- this building is located on the second level of the
old student center. Besides being a place to use a computer and print
out documents, it is one of the best places on campus to take a quick
nap. It's quiet (not too many people know about it) and has big chairs and couches for your napping pleasure. The other lounges (which can be found here http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/relax-lounges.php ) are good alternatives when the Treehouse Lounge is too far.
FAVORITE FOOD DEAL: Hare Krishna- for only only $4.00 you can
get yourself a HUGE plate of healthy vegetarian Indian food. Some people may think this doesn't sound filling, but once i ate so much for lunch i was full until breakfast the next day. If you are feeling particularly financially savvy, you can bring a large Tupperware container and fill it up for only $7.00 and still get your plate of food. There are long lines for this deal because it only happens on Wednesdays. If you want to read more about it, here's a yelp article: http://www.yelp.com/biz/hare-krishna-san-diego
FAVORITE WAY TO STUDY: Board Work-
the UCSD Libraries will check out white
board markers and erasers free of charge. A good way to study independently or in groups is to make outlines of class material or do practice problems on the board. Being able to stand up
while studying is a nice change of pace and it is a good way to not waste trees or money on paper. If I can not find a whiteboard, occasionally I will find an empty classroom (chalk is provided for all classrooms) and study in there.
FAVORITE LIBRARY: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library -
right next to the beach and not crowded, every UCSD student should study here at least once before they graduate. Getting to the library may be a little tricky, but the adventure is worth while. A shuttle conviniently leaves from Peterson ever 15 or 30 minutes depending on the time.
Directions:
Shuttle Schedule:
FAVORITE ACADEMIC HELP: Oasis-
located on the top floor of center hall, this free tutoring service moved my math grade from a C to an A. I have taken a total of 9 Oasis work shops, so I
can honestly say that their workshops really do help. They treat their tutors very well, so you get to learn from the brightest and best UCSD students. Quarter after quarter, I was continually impressed by my tutors that had nearly flawless GPA's, many extracurriculars, and could make even the hardest material make sense. Sign up quickly, as soon as school starts because spots for the workshops fill fast.
FAVORITE MAP OF UCSD: http://campusmap.michaelkelly.org/map.cgi
tells you pretty much the fastest way to get to places with a highlighted line.
FAVORITE UCSD WEBSITE: http://universitycenters.ucsd.edu/
Let's you know what time price center, the book store, and food places open and close. It also tells you what movies are playing in the price center theater and, when and where various events are happening on campus.
Hope you found this list useful and that you're having a great summer.
-Matt
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