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did anyone get the 2-year guaranteed housing contract???

 

[Envision]

did anyone get the 2-year guaranteed housing contract???

If you check the ucla 2007 thread, you'll see that several people were given guaranteed housing.

 

[uclapredent]

the grad housing is known to be pretty horrible at UCLA. They're all relatively new (~3 years) but they tend to have lots of random problems due to the fact that they were built really fast (AND they're expensive). I know that some people might not have the option of looking for apartments in the area, but I highly suggest it.

 

[ConfusedOne]

i've heard both good and bad things, but you make it sound so horrible. did you live there yourself? where else can you find your own room in westwood for $1000 (utilities included)? thanks

 

[uclapredent]

maybe my initial description was a little too harsh. It's not that the grad housing is a total dump, but it is on the expensive side for what you get (and problems you might run into + slow turnaround for repairs). However, it is a convenient option for those that don't have the opportunity to look for apartments (coming from out of town). So in the end, I would suggest living there for the first year while you adjust, and then finding an apartment on your own after that. And yes, you can definitely get your own room + utilities for $1000.

 

[dat_student]

...slow turnaround for repairs...

Based on my experience:
You should call them 2-3 times to make sure someone comes immediately. Otherwise, they feel it's not emergency and repair is usually done within 24 hrs. They always leave a feedback form and say what time/date/etc they came and what was fixed....