alexwood14

Bring a Laptop

Although only about half of students type their notes and half hand write, I would bring your own laptop for writing papers etc. The library computers are always crowded, but they are nice!

No Classes, Liberal Professors

Budget cuts mean that getting you classes in an absolute nightmare!!! Or maybe budgget cuts aren't to blame, it's just that there are so many people here! UCLA can be summed up as follows: too many people fighting for limited spaces, whether that is activities or classes, especially classes. I would advise you to come in with AP credits at the very least, and preferably a few college classes so that units will give you a slight advantage in signing up for classes.

The quarter system is great because you get to take so many classes. Once you get sick of your class, it's almost over and a new quarter means new classes. However, the quarter system is not always compatible with your friends' schedules who are on a semester schedule. We start school incredibly late (at the end of Sept), but also get out incredibly late (mid June).

The professors are terribly liberal, some even commmunist I would say.

There are study areas everywhere, but during peak hours they will be busy because, well, like I said UCLA has so many people and we are all fighting for spaces that just aren't there.