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School Slang
  • Bike Barn: A barn near the Silo where students can get their bikes serviced.
  • The CoHo: The Coffeehouse, an on-campus restaurant.
  • The Cow Dorms: Tercero dorms.
  • DC: Dining Commons.
  • The Deathstar: The Social Science Building.
  • First Pass: A student’s first chance to register for classes online.
  • Funny Farm: Primate Center.
  • L&S: Letters and science, less stress, lazy and sexy.
  • LRC: Learning Resource Center.
  • The MU: The Memorial Union, the main student center on campus.
  • The Quad: A grassy area between the MU and Shield’s Library.
  • RA: Resident Advisor.
  • Sac/Sactown: Sacramento.
  • Second Pass: A student’s second chance to register.
  • UCD’d Out: Wearing UC Davis apparel.
  • Veg/Veggie: Vegan/vegetarian.
  • WebEm: A nickname for Webster and Emerson dorm buildings.
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • Don’t be afraid to change your major.
  • Get on the smallest meal plan possible.
  • How hard the course load is.
  • How many options there are.
  • How to change a bike tire.
  • How to manage time better.
  • How to read bus schedules.
  • How to study with a lot of background noise.
  • It’s not a huge party school.
  • Study for diagnostic tests to avoid wasting an entire quarter.
Tips to Succeed
  • Actually go to class.
  • Ask questions.
  • Don’t ever fall behind.
  • Get some fresh air after studying all day.
  • Go to discussions, even if they are optional.
  • Go to office hours.
  • Put off declaring a major for as long as possible.
  • Take a light load your first quarter.
  • Take classes that interest you.
  • Use the library as often as possible.
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csarnold92

Animal Sciences '14

4.6
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Internships

There are so many opportunities for students to get involved and learn about what they might or might not want to pursue in life. There are endless internships to apply for and partake in, basically at the students' fingertips. Students are able to get real, hands on experience, allowing us a chance to figure out what we are passionate about and what we can live without.

Apr 06, 2012

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xlitowishx1o21

Neuroscience and Neurobiology '13

4.6
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Internship and Career Center (ICC)

The Internship and Career Center at UC Davis is a great resource for students who have little to no work/job experience. Though the ICC is quite strict, it is definitely worth the time to get an internship through the ICC. A bonus is transcript notation. Your time commitment and professional behavior as an intern will appear in your transcript.

Mar 15, 2012

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davisgirl

Psychology '14

3.8
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The Inside Scoop

There are a lot of opportunities for students across the spectrum. The Domes and the student co-op, an endless list of clubs, IM sports, athletic teams, awesome FREE gym, fun parties, great study lounges, honors programs, on-campus fairs/events with free stuff, weekly farmer's market, many on-campus jobs available. Everything is great!

Feb 29, 2012

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User rating for University of California - Davis - Inside Scoop is 4.6 out of 5 based on 29 user reviews.

Facts

Traditions Picnic Day: This is the college version of the high school open house. Picnic Day takes place in early April and showcases the work of many departments. There are pig races, petting zoos, a car show with the College of Engineering’s electric cars, booths for student organizations, food, and music. Picnic Day is a popular day for students, alumni, and prospective students to come get a feel for UCD.

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