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| 1106 Posts: 70/89 |
Originally posted by emceeI don't think you got my point. When I say passion, I mean sole passion. As in being an engineer is part of who you are, as inseparable from you as, say, your leg. You may think I'm being callous, but I'm not. I'm just telling the truth. If you wanna be an engineer, you can't be "undecided". It's either "God damn it, I'm gonna fucking do this!" or not at all. |
| neotransotaku Posts: 1001/1860 |
Originally posted by CESumokay, bad choice of words...I apologize. I don't make a big deal about the school I go to. But when people hear I'm here, they have a completely different attitude in comparison to saying something like going to another school. Some students choose their school because of reputation and that is the wrong reason to select a school. But it in my experience, there is no way to show them that notion without resorting to comparison words  |
| 1117 Posts: 68/69 |
Gah. I hate snow. First day of spring: 5 1/2 inches of snow. GO AWAY ILLINOIS!
That is the main reason I hate living here is becuase the weather. It changes enought to make a gopher vomit. |
| Wurl Posts: 659/842 |
Originally posted by Skydude So, yesterday we had enough snow for a snow day on Spring Break. |
| 1117 Posts: 67/69 |
Yes. It's Berkeley's engineering department. Well, I'm probably going to be going with Engineering, might minor in physics. I love them both the same. I'm seeing what I can do in the student loans and financial assistance before I have a concrete decision. I told Kels last night. She started crying, begging me to stay. I said, "I'm not going to stay, because I'm not going to let my life waste away for something that is never going to come."
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| emcee Posts: 323/867 |
You know, it's entirely possible he has a passion for both. Hence being undecided. |
| NSNick Posts: 811/2228 |
Actually, my friend who was a Physics major said about the same thing about that, too. |
| 1106 Posts: 68/89 |
Off topic, but important:
Originally posted by neotransotakuI know you mean well, but as an undergrad at another UC campus, that attitude really irritates me. Yes, you go to Berkeley and that's great. Yes, Berkeley is an excellent university. But for God's sake, do NOT refer to other schools (especially other UC campuses, but I digress) as "lesser". That takes away from all the hard-working students and faculty across the country who make their institutions the best they can be. I know you're trying to get across the "find your fit" idea, but your choice of words is something that has stuck in my craw since I came out to California. Anyway.... If you even have to ask yourself that question, don't pick engineering. Engineering requires more than brain power and hard work, it requires a passion. If you don't have that passion right off the bat, you're only dooming yourself to failure. I've seen it happen quite often in just 2 years of majoring in Elec. Engineering, so I'm not talking out of my ass. Besides, if you decide you want to pursue engineering topics later, a physics major definitely prepares you for upper division undegraduate or graduate level courses in those areas. In short, if you're not "YEAH ENGINEERING!", then go for physics. |
| neotransotaku Posts: 998/1860 |
Originally posted by JeffreyGlen I'd go with engineering--not sure what the marketplace looks like for physicst. Or, you could just major in both, which isn't too bad to do... Although, if you are in the College of Letters and Science, then a engineering major is not really an option So, yeah moving far is a great way to make a start; live in the dorms and you are bound to make new friends. |
| Skydude Posts: 1308/2607 |
I definitely liked snow a lot more when I wasn't driving. It's pretty awful to have to drive in it. And we didn't get enough snow days, either. I get enough snow when I'm home for winter, I don't need any more.
But I agree, don't make decisions based on a girl, for school or a job. I decided against the latter, and ended up by some coincidence in the same city as a girl I really like...we'll see what happens. |
| 1117 Posts: 58/69 |
Well. I'm thinking Berkeley is the place to go. I need to get out of this place and as many of you said; make a fresh start. I attended for one sememster, and the counselor is willing to let me come back. So.. I guess that's a good thing. As far as my major. Physics or Engineering. Undecided between those two. |
| MathOnNapkins Posts: 324/1106 |
Originally posted by Metal Man88 Misplaced envy. Snow is fun when you're a kid and have time to roll around and play in it all day. Now it's just annoying cold crap to me. I'd rather live somewhere live and vacation somewhere cold if I wanted to ski or snowboard once in a while. |
| neotransotaku Posts: 986/1860 |
(1) never make decisions based on your feelings for a girl--that is one of the most stupidest things you can do. Because if things between you and your girl fall apart, you might be kicking yourself with what might have been.
(2) what do you want to major in? if you got accepted to the college of engineering at berkeley, then you are in a very select group and I am inclined to suggest you come here to berkeley. If you got accepted to the college of letters and science, then perhaps you are better off staying at home. (3) if money is an issue, staying in illinois is tremendously cheapter. (4) if you have never been homesick, then you can probably deal with living far. If you have to commute to campus, you may or may not hate it. I commute to berkeley every day and there are times I hate it. But if you are smart, you will live close to campus. (5) my mom didn't want me to leave when got accepted to berkeley, and berkeley was only 50 miles away  . Anyways, this is a decision you have to make for yourself. Sometimes family life can be distracting if you live close to home. I have trouble studying at home and thus, stay at school late hours so that I can be productive and get stuff done.
(6) You will meet a myriad of people at Cal, I guarantee it. In the end, Cal is a great place but it may not be right for you--I know some people who went to "lesser schools" (i use the word VERY loosely) and are happy. So yeah, if you want to give a campus a chance, you can observe what the school as to offer on its campus open house sometime in mid-April. |
| Metal Man88 Posts: 124/701 |
Goooo California. I live there and find things just great. However I have never exited the state, so I could be biased.
You better be ready for some 104 degree heat, though. It'll melt your brain. As for schools, well, I have great ones all around me, so, yeah, it rocks. I envy you people with snow. Never seen it here. |
| Skydude Posts: 1291/2607 |
Yeah, I mean, much as I like to insult Cal, being a Stanford student, it is a rather selective school.
Also, if you're going to a state school, residency issues may come into play as well, for both admission and costs. |
| Wurl Posts: 650/842 |
Wait, you haven't been in school for 2 years and UCBerkeley is willing to take you? |
| Thoughtless Posts: 1117/2405 |
I say go to California.
Vyper said what I was going to say. A new start, if you need it, is here for the taking. You could simply make an old fashion list that details the pro's and con's of staying and going. |
| Vyper Posts: 30/575 |
Whatever you choose do to, make sure you don't regret that choice. I feel missing out on opportunities we had a chance to take is one of the biggest downfalls of the human race.
I say go to California. No more snow, and so many new things for you to experience. A lot of times, fresh starts are just what a person needs to turn their life around. This could be your chance, so I say go for it! |
| Danielle Posts: 2678/6737 |
Eh, it's your education, that's what it comes down to. If you want to come to California, then don't let your family stop you. I can't think of too many situations where they need you that badly. But if you're prefer staying in Illinois close to home, don't feel like you have to come to Berkely just to prove yourself. Or something.
Like Virvel said, whatever school fits your needs better, and whichever one you're more excited for, go for it. |
| LizardKing Posts: 220/511 |
I don't see any reasons why you can't study in California if that's what you want. I say you should do whatever feels best, and most right for you.
Though, I do not know what you mean with the "girl thing". If the university in Illinois, and the one in California offers the same courses and degrees that you're after, I don't see any problems with studying in Illinois either, but that's just me. :/ |
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