ACADEMICS: The Art of Learning
Coming into the whole new environment of college is a learning process of its own. It is a big transition and it can be scary. Classes are not the same as the ones in high school or junior college. Don't get frustrated, it takes time for everyone to get used to. It takes time to learn how to learn.
This section offers some helpful tips, tools, and resources in hopes to ease your transition to help you succeed.
This section offers some helpful tips, tools, and resources in hopes to ease your transition to help you succeed.
Quiet Places to Study
Though the library is a great place to study, if it gets too busy during finals, try the lounges in the MU.
You can also look for open classrooms to study.
You can also look for open classrooms to study.
Fun College?
Never thought that college would be fun?
The Experimental College (EC) was established in 1966 to "bring alternative voices" to the UCD campus. The EC provides a place for students to express their interests and skills in an informal, cooperative setting. This is a place where students are able to teach other students.
Classes vary from dancing, language, cooking, martial arts, and music classes.
Check out the Experimental College: Experimental College
The Experimental College (EC) was established in 1966 to "bring alternative voices" to the UCD campus. The EC provides a place for students to express their interests and skills in an informal, cooperative setting. This is a place where students are able to teach other students.
Classes vary from dancing, language, cooking, martial arts, and music classes.
Check out the Experimental College: Experimental College
The Internship and Career Center (ICC)
Location: South Hall, 2nd Floor
The ICC is a great way to get prepared for life after college. The ICC can help with job searching, interviewing, and career development skills.
They publish a very helpful Career Resource Manual, a free guide with friendly tips about how to write cover letters, resumes, how to conduct yourself in an interview and more.
Check out their website for more information: www.iccweb.ucdavis.edu
The ICC is a great way to get prepared for life after college. The ICC can help with job searching, interviewing, and career development skills.
They publish a very helpful Career Resource Manual, a free guide with friendly tips about how to write cover letters, resumes, how to conduct yourself in an interview and more.
Check out their website for more information: www.iccweb.ucdavis.edu
Student Academic Success Center (SASC)
Location: Dutton Hall, Room 2205
There is a stigma that people go to tutoring because they weren't doing well, but don't let this stigma stop you from seeking help, a lot of people use tutoring as a supplemental tool in comprehending material.
Like FREE stuff?
Formerly known as the Learning Skills Center, SASC offers FREE academic assistance and advising services to all UC Davis students.
If you are a freshmen or transfer living in the dorms, you can also find tutoring in your advising centers.
Look For Books in Nooks
The bookstore is a convenient place to buy books, however it can sometimes be a bit pricey. You can try the ASUCD book exchange.
There now online site where you can rent your textbooks. Try renting books from: Chegg
There now online site where you can rent your textbooks. Try renting books from: Chegg
Uloop is another great UC Davis social network to find the things you need.
Buying books online is also a popular way to go, but make sure to know what books you need in advance so you can order the books before midterm times rolls around.
Davis Text is an online student established resource to buy books online.
Buying books online is also a popular way to go, but make sure to know what books you need in advance so you can order the books before midterm times rolls around.
Davis Text is an online student established resource to buy books online.
Stressed??? Don't just handle it by yourself!
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers individual and group counseling for students. Don't go through hard times by yourself. Check it out if you just need someone to talk to.
Location: North Hall, 2nd Floor
CAPS WEBSITE
Location: North Hall, 2nd Floor
CAPS WEBSITE
AP/AD and Re-entry
Coming to Davis takes some time to transition to the academics. UC Davis has some standards that try to maintain the students here; to ensure that students are trying their best.
In high school AP stood for advanced placement, and it was seen as an accomplishment. However at Davis, AP means Academic Probation. AD stand for Academic Dismissal.
Here is some information on what qualifies for AP/AD.
In high school AP stood for advanced placement, and it was seen as an accomplishment. However at Davis, AP means Academic Probation. AD stand for Academic Dismissal.
Here is some information on what qualifies for AP/AD.
