I will vent a little because I am very stressed that I am looking for housing from an internet cafe halfway across the world for January. Let me outline you the gist of my problems..
There are 2 types of study abroad programs: EAP and OAP. EAP is UC sponsored and OAP is not. UCSD guarantees students 2 years of housing UNLESS you miss a quarter (ex. study abroad), because then you lose that contract. However, if you go on an EAP program, your contract is maintained; if you go on an OAP program, your contract is dismissed. EAP and OAP programs are both encouraged by the study abroad office, but I guess one is a little better than the other. I-House was an alternative I turned to for housing, but I was rejected. The worse part was I did not get to know until this week that I was rejected, halfway across the globe. I am also on the UCSD waiting list for housing, but who knows if that will fall through..Blah.
Back to apartment hunting..
My advice: If you are a going to study abroad as a sophomore..DO EAP.
4 comments:
:( that's a bummer! if there's anything i can do (scour the craigslist for you), let me know! we might even be able to enlist lawrence's help in securing a place for you in the spring.
enjoy the rest of your time there!
Dear Sue and Michael,
I saw Sue's pictures on Picasa. I liked the monkey the best.Where did you find the crab?
Dear Michael,
Hope the UCSD housing problem will be resolved soon.
Best regards,
Teh-Tai
There were so many crabs on the beach! It was digging a hole in the sand, I have a picture I will show you when I go home. Thanks for your comments!
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