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hey guys,

I'm a transfer student from a community college and I recently accepted my admission to UC Berkeley. I'm a psychology major and I'm going to take 3 years to graduate after transfer. I've already taken the genchem series but I was curious to how university courses will differ from community college.

I was wondering what is the best advise you can give me for doing well in my academics?

 

[DrReo]

hey guys,

I'm a transfer student from a community college and I recently accepted my admission to UC Berkeley. I'm a psychology major and I'm going to take 3 years to graduate after transfer. I've already taken the genchem series but I was curious to how university courses will differ from community college.

I was wondering what is the best advise you can give me for doing well in my academics?

1. work hard
2. go to the rose bowl
3. meet study friends
4. eat KFC

 

[Vicviper]

I found that it was actually easier to do well in some of my university classes than it was my CC classes, but I went to a CC known for it's sciences. UC's often always do curves, and that can save you in many cases, depending on how well everyone else is doing. But don't get overconfident if you do well on the first test - keep up a constant level of study and practice, and don't overload yourself with classes. Especially since you're taking the extra year (like I did), be sure to take your time and do as well in your classes as you can.

If you've done well in the CC and developed good study skills, you should do just fine at UCB. Good luck!

 

[Ranelar]

1. work hard
2. go to the rose bowl
3. meet study friends
4. eat KFC

Don't listen to this hack, Rose Bowl should be #1, and eat tailgate food should be 1a.

 

[whoaaitzkyle]

hey guys,

I'm a transfer student from a community college and I recently accepted my admission to UC Berkeley. I'm a psychology major and I'm going to take 3 years to graduate after transfer. I've already taken the genchem series but I was curious to how university courses will differ from community college.

I was wondering what is the best advise you can give me for doing well in my academics?

CONGRATS on your decision! Make sure you get your season football tickets before they sell out...it's really popular up here 😉

best advice I'd say is try your best not to be intimidated by other people just because you came from a CC. You are just as smart as everyone else is just make sure you have your priorities straight and study hard! good luck buddy! 👍

 

[timwatley]

hey guys,

I'm a transfer student from a community college and I recently accepted my admission to UC Berkeley. I'm a psychology major and I'm going to take 3 years to graduate after transfer. I've already taken the genchem series but I was curious to how university courses will differ from community college.

I was wondering what is the best advise you can give me for doing well in my academics?

I went the community college route for one year also. I'll be graduating this year and from what I can tell...there's not that much of a difference. Granted, I only took the Biology series at my community college, I still thought it was fairly rigorous and I spent quite a bit of time studying the material. The main difference I've noticed is the obvious increase in class size. You really have to struggle to get to know the professor/instructor.

My upper division science courses went pretty well - all A's and B's. If you have the right attitude and study habits you should be able to tackle your new university without any significant problems. Good luck!

 

[bjhath]

hey guys,

I'm a transfer student from a community college and I recently accepted my admission to UC Berkeley. I'm a psychology major and I'm going to take 3 years to graduate after transfer. I've already taken the genchem series but I was curious to how university courses will differ from community college.

I was wondering what is the best advise you can give me for doing well in my academics?

Congrats! I went the CC route (DVC) into Berkeley as well. I got my degrees in mechanical engineering. My GPA was a little better at Berkeley than at CC, but not because it was easier. My first semester at Cal was rough, but once I adjusted to the system and stepped it up, I started doing extremely well.

Classes differ mainly in that they are larger and profs are often less accessible. The workload is greater and you will have to do more work out of class. Don't worry though, just keep up the good study habits that got you admitted and you will be fine.