Ok, I will try my best to follow your instructions and create the blog post about my experience with UCSD psychology advising.
Alright, so, lemme tell you about my run-in with the UCSD Psychology Advising. It was a whole thing, start to finish.
First Contact: Figuring Out What I Needed
So, I knew I needed to, like, actually talk to an advisor. I was switching some courses around, felt totally lost in the requirements for the major, you know how it is. The UCSD psych department’s website was okay-ish, but it’s the kind of website where you click around for ages and still don’t find the answer you need. So, I decided to go straight to the source.
The Appointment Hustle
Okay, booking an appointment was kinda annoying. They use some online system, I think it was like, Triton something or other. I had to create an account, then navigate this maze of menus to find the psychology advising calendar. And of course, the slots were booked solid for, like, the next two weeks. I ended up checking every day until someone canceled and I snagged a spot. Persistence is key, I guess.
Meeting the Advisor
The day of the appointment rolls around, and I’m a little nervous, not gonna lie. I had all my questions scribbled down in my notebook so I wouldn’t forget anything important. The advisor was…fine. Not super warm and fuzzy, but professional. She listened to my rambling about course changes and graduation requirements. I started by showing her the courses I was planning to switch around.
The Course Conundrum
We went over each course, and she explained how it fit (or didn’t fit) into the major requirements. This was super helpful. Turns out, one of the courses I was planning to take wouldn’t count towards my upper-division electives, which would’ve been a disaster. She helped me find an alternative that actually worked and was also interesting. I noted her suggestions down meticulously.
Graduation Gauntlet
Next, we tackled the graduation requirements. This was even more confusing. There were, like, sub-requirements within requirements. She pulled up my academic record and went through it line by line, pointing out what I still needed and what I had already completed. It was like she was deciphering a secret code, but eventually, we had a clear plan. I remember her highlighting certain sections on the advising sheet and telling me to keep it for my reference.
The Paperwork Purgatory
After the appointment, there was still some paperwork to do. I had to fill out a form to officially change my major plan, get it signed by another professor, and then submit it to the department. It felt like I was jumping through hoops, but at least I knew what hoops to jump through, thanks to the advisor.
The Final Result: Clarity!
Honestly, the whole process was a bit of a pain, but it was worth it. I walked away with a clear understanding of what I needed to do to graduate, and I avoided making some major mistakes with my course selection. Plus, it was nice to have someone actually look at my specific situation and give me personalized advice. So, yeah, UCSD Psychology Advising – not perfect, but definitely helpful if you’re willing to put in the effort.
