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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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Inside Scoop at University of California - Davis

rams222

'14

Biological Sciences

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Unitrans

UCD offers Unitrans to all students. Unitrans is a bus system including in your tuition that frequently shuttles students to and from campus all over town. It is very convenient, accessible, and better then driving your own car.

Jan 10, 2012

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lexilu122

'14

Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Big Campus With Great Arboretum

This is the largest campus of all the UCs and leaves plenty of room for large grassy areas to take a nap, hang out, and play sports. There is a variety of trees and plants all over campus. The best variety is in the Arboretum where different plants from different regions are displayed. There is a nice path around the Arboretum where people can bike, run, or walk. You can also see a variety of creatures including, geese, ducks, lizards, squirrels, and even horses. It is the most peaceful and beautiful place on campus

Jan 06, 2012

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aliyeahmaya

'15

Broadcast Journalism

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BIKES

One of the nicest things about Davis is the bike culture. Biking gives the campus a certain energy that I love. Bike paths on campus are awesome and biking through the arboretum is always so nice.

Jan 02, 2012

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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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