Hi Pbpck! Thanks for responding http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif. I would love to go to UCSD...but unfortunately, I really don't think I will make it...unless I transfer there jr. year! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif I messed up sophomore year grades-wise pretty badly. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif

But you are very lucky to be attending UCSD!!! I heard the campus, and the surrounding area (La Jolla) is awesome!! Plus, I think how it is so interesting that you guys have 5 separate colleges (or is it four?), for studying what interests you!

pbpck---I graduated Spring 00! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif When did you rush? Have you or your chapter interacted much w/ your chapter at State? That Greek system puts ours to SHAME!!!

Newbie---It's five colleges (Revelle being the best!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/tongue.gif ) The sixth one is being built now though.

Hey SoCalGirl! What is Revelle about? (Like, is it more about Science, or is it more of a Social Science, etc.)

Do you know which college I would belong to, if I wanted to major in Psychology and minor in Education?

Hey Newbie!

Revelle is more science focused. It has more premed students than anything else. But the beauty of the system is that you can go to any of the colleges and choose any of the majors! But I admit that most of the Psych majors I know tended to go to Marshall, Muir, and Roosevelt (in that order). http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Yeah...it's true. Originally, we were suppose to have amazing housing on the cliffs overlooking the beach, but the city of La Jolla bought out UCSD for the property to build million dollar condos. But it makes greek life all that more diverse. We get really creative with social events. Besides, our girls all end up living together any way in beach houses and apartment complexes.

SoCal- I pledged just last fall and I love it! You should see Pikes here! The chapter boasts 120 or more brothers now! It's insane. Sigma Chi, SAE and Delta Sig are strong as always. Sigma Kappa has the most UCSD cheerleaders!

Newbie- Don't worry about it. If UCSD is right for you, you will get here eventually. The campus is amazing. It's huge. I walked around my first week here with a map...(can I just tatoo FROSH on my forehead?). It's one of the most beautiful campuses with the most amazing beach sunset views from the dorms. I slacked off as well in my latter days of high school, but I still left with a decent GPA due to AP's and got lucky (taking the SAT's only once) with my scores. But the wonderful thing is that UCSD looks at more than just grades. People here (especially greeks) are well balanced. Have you already applied to colleges? If you haven't...I would be happy to help you with the application process and increase your chances of getting here and increase my chances of seeing you in rush in the years to come! If you'de like..I can e-mail you about UCSD and the 5 campuses. They are all geared toward your major but also...I find that the most social population is at Muir. No offense SoCal! A few of my sisters are at Revelle and they are splendid people!

Oh yeah...actually, we just had our founders day with the Pi Phi's from State. A wonderful formal lunch with alumnae from over 41 chapters. We also plan in the future to throw socials and mixers with them. I know the fraternity guys do mixers with the SDSU sororities.



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Newbie- I read somewhere you were Prom Queen? That's awesome! I was our senior Homecoming Queen! Ok... I'll stop posting now!

Hey SoCalGirl and Pbpck--you gals are awesome!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

I'm trying to find my brochure about UCSD...I'll be right back http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif.

OK, I'm back! WOW, UCSD is absolutely GORGEOUS!! There is a panoramic shot of it--and it looks just so nice! I've only been to the UCLA campus (my sister is a '00 Alum!)...and UCLA is just wonderful, too. I would be so happy if I ended up at UCLA or UCSD...those are my top two choices, definitely. I think, that if I don't make it into the other UC's which I like (UCSB, UCI), I will go to Junior College first and try to get into UCLA or UCSD as a junior. I really don't wanna do that though...

Also, do you guys know anything about a Winter Program? My sister told me that there is such a program at UCLA called "Winter Bruin"...where incoming freshmen with lower GPAs then the rest of the incoming pool don't "officially" enter school until the Winter Quarter, though they still take classes in the fall. Does UCSD have anything like that?

Just looking at my brochure, Marshall and Muir colleges sound most appealing to me! I"m defintely going to go into the Social Sciences--I love working with people! I'm seriously thinking of Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education (since the state of California doesn't allow Edu. Majors! :confused http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif!

SoCalGirl, that's funny how you said that most Psych majors would go to Marshall, Muir, or Roosevelt, in that order. Just looking at my brochure I thought I would fit in most with Marshall and Muir!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

Pbpck, you are so sweet! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif Thanks for your offer, I would defniitely love to e-mail you! I'm only a Junior in HS...I guess I might be too overprepared for Greek Life? My sister was in a sorority at UCLA and she loved it, and my best friend is also in one...and they have made me want to become a part of one too! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif Also yes, i was prom queen a few weeks ago, it was wonderful! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif I might have to e-mail you later on in the week though http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/frown.gif b/c I have tons of schoolwork to do until at least Thursday!! If you want to e-mail me first, though, it's in my profile, and I will respond to you from my regular e-mail address! Thanks for being so kind! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

newbie-

Don't mention it...you can e-mail me anytime at pbpck@hotmail.com. I totally feel you...I just finished midterms. I am always here to help. Oh yeah...and I am pretty sure all UC's have a delayed acceptance program where you can enroll in the winter quarter. You can also look at www.ucsd.edu. Looking forward to hearing from you!

You're awesome Pbpck!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif Check out the post that I left for you in the Chit Chat Forum!! I am looking forward to e-mailing you soon--I wouldn't be doing it justice if I e-mailed you today or before Thursday--it would be quite short! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/wink.gif I hope you don't mind--I'm notorious for my long e-mails!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif Love, Newbie

P.S. I hope you did well on your Midterms! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

P.P.S.--Do you know if the delayed acceptance at UCSD is the same thing as the Winter Bruin program that I talked about at UCLA?

My goodness gracious, how could I forget to mention UCDavis???!!! My top three UCs are: UCLA, UCSD, UCD http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

pbpck--Yeah it does seem like most of the social people end up in Muir or Marshall! Revelle is definitely all about the books. I remember when I lived in Matthews, the ERC students would stand in the cul-de-sac and yell at us cause we we're studying at 2am on a Saturday night!!! LOL

Pike is really up to 120?!? They've always been strong. Probably cause all the guys are so cool. Pike and Sigma Chi definietly will be the top houses for a while. I'm glad that Delta Sig is doing so well. It sucked when they lost their charter. We weren't allowed to do anything w/ them!!!

SoCal-
Yeah...I know. It sucks now that SAE got kicked off this past year! These boys... Ah well, they still had an awesome Paddy Murphy. The Pikes are now notorious for the gym-addict members. They even have madatory gym hours as a chapter(those days are always fun at RIMAC!).

Newbie- Grrr....I am so computer illiterate and I don't know how to add my e-mail onto my profile. You can e-mail me at pbpck@hotmail.com. I am stoked to hear from you! And thanks...I totally aced my Econ midterm and I think I came out alright in Japanese. I'll look into that UCSD delayed acceptance deal for sure!

oh yeah...newbie...if you go to www.ucsd.edu...take the virtual tour. It's pretty cool. And if you ever want to visit UCSD for real, feel free to e-mail me and I can totally show you around...the tour guides here are so lame("And here is where the students live and here is the dining commons, this is our research lab and blah blah blah").Another thing, don't worry about your Soph year grades, universities look for improvement. When they see a positive trend in grades, they are more likely to accept you. So don't stress! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Pbpck and SoCalGirl, you two are wonderful!!!!!!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

Pbpck, I will email you ASAP!! Love, Newbie http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif