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The U.C. Davis USENET FAQ [ASCII/Complete]--Version 1.0
Frequently Asked Questions at and about U.C. Davis (c) Copyright 1995
by
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
King Hall, 1995 Alumnus
U.C. Davis School of Law
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-5210
dfprenatt@ucdavis.edu
The U.C. Davis USENET FAQ may be comprised of more than one part. If it
is, please see the TABLE OF CONTENTS in Part One for a complete list of the
questions that I have attempted to answer and for other important legal
information. Caveat Emptor: I assume no obligation to anyone through the
publication of the U.C. Davis USENET FAQ. Furthemore, all versions of the
U.C. Davis USENET FAQ are my personal property and are protected by
applicable copyright laws. All rights are reserved except as follows: I
hereby give my permission to anyone who has access to this version of the
U.C. Davis USENET FAQ to reproduce the information contained herein for
non-profit purposes, provided that proper credit is given to me as the
author of this FAQ and that I am notified of any use of the information
contained in this FAQ other than personal use. Permission to reproduce any
version of this FAQ may be revoked by me at any time.
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The U.C. Davis USENET FAQ [ASCII/Complete]--Version 1.0
Frequently Asked Questions at and about U.C. Davis (c) Copyright 1995
by
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS
0.1) What is a FAQ?
A FAQ is an institution on the Internet. It is a file comprised of
answers to Frequently Asked Questions (abbreviated FAQ) relating to a
particular subject.
0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
This FAQ was written by me, David F. Prenatt, Jr., 1995 alumnus of the
University of California, Davis School of Law (King Hall) to provide
the readers of the ucd.* newsgroups and other interested parties with
information about U.C. Davis. However, I do not speak for U.C. Davis
or for anyone else. My opinions are my own.
0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
This FAQ contains whatever information that I think might be of
interest to the members of the U.C. Davis community. I am responsible
to no one for the contents of this FAQ, and no subject is taboo.
However, I believe that certain topics are inappropriate for this FAQ
to address, so I direct people to other information resources when
appropriate.
0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
Caveat Emptor: The information contained in this FAQ is only as
reliable as I am. While I am usually willing to share information, I
am under no obligation to save anyone from his or her ignorance and I
have no desire to do so. Specifically, if you need legal advice, you
should consult a licensed attorney.
0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
Yes, for non-profit purposes, and I encourage you to do so. However,
to protect yourself from legal liability, you should notify me of any
use that you make of this FAQ, personal or otherwise. Specifically,
if you fail to notify me promptly of any use that you make of this FAQ
other than your own personal use, any permission that I may have given
to you to reproduce any version of this FAQ is expressly revoked.
This FAQ is my personal property and is protected by applicable
international copyright laws. All of my rights under those laws are
expressly reserved, and the permission that I may have given to
reproduce the information contained in any version of this FAQ can be
revoked at any time. If you have any doubts about whether your use of
this FAQ is permitted under the law, you should consult an attorney.
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The U.C. Davis USENET FAQ [ASCII/Complete]--Version 1.0
Frequently Asked Questions at and about U.C. Davis (c) Copyright 1995
by
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
My sincerest thanks to Steve Langford, Computer Specialist at King
Hall, for his help with my computer needs during my tenure as a law student
at King Hall. In addition, the following individuals helped make The U.C.
Davis USENET FAQ possible:
* Deirdre Lynn Leiner, undergraduate alumnus of U.C. Davis, who
helped me open my ez-account at U.C. Davis;
* Peter Nadan, my classmate at King Hall, who first told me about
the USENET newsgroups at U.C. Davis;
* Russ Hersch, writer of FAQs about FAQs, who inspired me to write
my own FAQ (even though he probably has no idea who I am).
* My late father, David F. Prenatt, one of the most brilliant
systems analysts of all time, and my mother, Shirley Prenatt, who
helped both my father and me to cope with success and failure.
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The U.C. Davis USENET FAQ [ASCII/Complete]--Version 1.0
Frequently Asked Questions at and about U.C. Davis (c) Copyright 1995
by
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0) PREFATORY QUESTIONS
0.1) What is a FAQ?
0.2) Who wrote this FAQ and why?
0.3) What information is contained in this FAQ?
0.4) How reliable is the information contained in this FAQ?
0.5) Can I make copies of this FAQ?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1) GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FAQ.
1.1) Who wrote this FAQ and how can I reach him?
1.2) What information is contained in this FAQ?
1.3) How is this FAQ organized?
1.4) How can I obtain this FAQ?
1.5) Are there any other FAQs available by the author of this FAQ?
2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PREPARING FOR U.C. DAVIS.
2.1) What are the prerequisites for attending U.C. Davis?
2.2) What are the prerequisites for admission to an academic program
at U.C. Davis?
2.3) What should I do to prepare for U.C. Davis?
3) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
3.1) APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM AT U.C. DAVIS.
3.1.1) How do I apply for admission to U.C. Davis as a first
year undergraduate?
3.1.2) How do I apply for admission to U.C. Davis as an
undergraduate transfer student?
3.1.3) How do I apply for admission to U.C. Davis in a non-
degree program?
3.1.4) How do I apply for admission to U.C. Davis as a graduate
or professional student?
3.2) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
3.3) GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
3.3.1) GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
3.3.2) PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
3.3.2.1) The Veterinary Medicine School.
3.3.2.2) The Medical School.
3.3.2.3) The Law School.
3.3.2.4) The Graduate School of Management.
3.4) NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS AT U.C.DAVIS.
3.4.1) UNIVERSITY EXTENSION.
3.4.2) THE EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE.
4) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AT U.C. DAVIS.
4.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CLASS REGISTRATION AT U.C.
DAVIS.
4.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FINANCIAL AID AT U.C. DAVIS.
4.3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDENT JUDICIAL AFFAIRS.
4.4) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDENT SERVICES AT U.C. DAVIS.
4.4.1) Campus Information.
4.4.2) Library Services.
4.4.3) Books and Supplies.
4.4.4) Campus Escort Service.
4.4.5) The Disability Resource Center.
4.4.6) Cowell Health Center.
4.4.7) Counseling Services.
4.4.8) Veterans Services.
4.4.9) Computer Services.
4.4.10) Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS).
5) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE AT U.C. DAVIS.
5.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ON CAMPUS HOUSING AT U.C.
DAVIS.
5.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WHERE TO EAT AT U.C. DAVIS.
5.2.1) What kind of food can I get at the Silo?
5.2.2) What kind of food can I get at the Coffeehouse?
5.2.3) Where else can I get something to eat on campus?
5.3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RECREATION AND SOCIAL
ACTIVITIES AT U.C. DAVIS.
5.3.1) What sort of social activities are there on the U.C.
Davis campus?
5.3.1.1) RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
5.3.1.2) SPECIAL EVENTS ON THE U.C. DAVIS CAMPUS.
5.3.1.2.1) U.C. Davis Presents.
5.3.1.2.2) Picnic Day.
5.3.1.2.3) The Whole Earth Festival.
5.3.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FRATERNITIES AND
SORORITIES.
5.3.2.1) Should I rush the Greek System?
5.3.2.2) What is the purpose of hazing pledges?
5.3.2.3) Isn't hazing illegal?
6) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DAVIS AND LIFE IN DAVIS FROM MEMBERS
OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
6.1) Where is Davis and how do I get there?
6.2) How can I find a place to live in Davis?
6.2.1) How much does housing cost in Davis?
6.2.2) Where can I turn for help in resolving landlord/tenant
disputes?
6.3) Where can I get something to eat in Davis?
6.4) What sort of entertainment is there in Davis?
6.5) What sort of transportation services are available in Davis?
6.5.1) How far is the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport from Davis
and how do I get to there from Davis?
6.5.1.1) Where should I park at the Sacramento Metropolitan
Airport?
6.5.1.2) Is there an airport shuttle service from Davis to
the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport?
6.6) LOCAL BUSINESSES.
6.6.1) Is there an honest mechanic in Davis?
6.6.2) What banks serve the Davis area?
6.6.3) Where can I find a bike shop in Davis?
6.7) LOCAL POLITICS.
6.7.1) Davis, California = No smoking zone.
6.7.2) Davis, California = No snoring zone.
6.7.3) Davis, California = No malling zone.
6.8) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SMALL COMMUNITIES
NEIGHBORING DAVIS FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
6.8.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DIXON FROM MEMBERS OF
THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
6.8.1.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis
community have to visit Dixon?
6.8.1.2) How do I reach Dixon from Davis?
6.8.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WOODLAND FROM MEMBERS OF
THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
6.8.2.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis
community have to visit Woodland?
6.8.2.2) How do I reach Woodland from Davis?
7) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA FROM
MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
7.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community have to
visit the Greater Sacramento Area?
7.2) How do I get to Sacramento from U.C. Davis?
8) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA FROM
MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
8.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WINE COUNTRY FROM MEMBERS OF
THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
8.1.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community
have to visit Wine Country?
8.1.2) How do I get to Wine Country from U.C. Davis?
8.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO AND THE BAY AREA
FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
8.2.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community
have for visiting San Francisco and the Bay Area?
8.2.2) How do I get to San Francisco and the Bay Area from U.C.
Davis?
8.3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LAKE TAHOE FROM MEMBERS OF THE
U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
8.3.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community
have for visiting Lake Tahoe?
8.3.2) How do I get to Lake Tahoe from U.C. Davis?
8.4) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MISCELLANEOUS LOCATIONS IN THE
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA BY MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
8.4.1) Are there any other places of interest in Northern
California besided the ones you have listed?
8.4.2) How can I get more information on these other places of
interest?
9) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CALIFORNIA FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C.
DAVIS COMMUNITY.
9.1) How do I become a California resident?
9.2) What places of interest are there in California?
10) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE AFTER U.C. DAVIS AS A COLLEGE
GRADUATE.
10.1) ATTENDING GRADUATE SCHOOL.
10.1.1) Should I attend graduate school after I graduate from
U.C. Davis?
10.1.2) When should I attend graduate school?
10.2) STARTING A CAREER.
10.2.1) How do I decide on a career objective after I graduate
from college?
10.2.2) Shouldn't I choose a career based upon how much money I
can make?
10.2.3) Are there any career planning resources on campus?
10.3) MARRIAGE.
10.3.1) Should I get married after I graduate from college?
10.3.2) Why do people get married?
10.3.3) Do you have any advice for someone who wants to get
married?
10.3.4) What can I expect after I get married?
11) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY
ABOUT COMPUTERS AND LIFE ON THE INTERNET.
11.1) BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS.
11.1.1) Why should I use a computer?
11.1.1.1) Do I really need to use a computer?
11.1.1.2) Isn't it difficult to learn how to use a
computer?
11.1.1.3) How can I get the computer training that I need?
11.1.1.4) What will I use a computer for?
11.1.2) Do I need my own computer?
11.1.2.1) What kind of a computer should I buy?
11.1.2.1.1) What is the difference between a MacIntosh
and an IBM/IBM Clone?
11.1.2.1.2) What is an IBM clone?
11.1.2.2) What kind of features should I have on a
computer?
11.1.2.3) What kind of accessories should I get on my
computer?
11.2) What computer facilities are available for students at U.C.
Davis?
11.2.1) How do I obtain access to the computer facilities at
U.C. Davis?
11.2.2) Will I lose access to computer services at U.C. Davis
after I graduate?
11.2.3) What should I do to make sure that I still have access
to computer services at U.C. Davis after I graduate?
11.3) What is the Internet?
11.3.1) How can I obtain access to the Internet?
11.3.1.1) How do I obtain access to the Internet from one
of the computer rooms on the U.C. Davis campus?
11.3.1.2) How do I obtain access to the Internet from my
home computer?
11.3.2) How do I communicate with other people on the Internet?
11.3.2.1) Are there any rules for e-mail and the USENET
newsgroups.
11.3.2.2) What is the difference between e-mail and the
USENET newsgroups?
11.3.2.2.1) How do I use e-mail?
11.3.2.2.2) How do I access the USENET newsgroups?
11.3.2.2.2.1) How many USENET newsgroups are
there?
11.3.2.2.2.2) How do I figure out which
newsgroups I want to read?
11.3.2.2.2.2.1) Which USENET newsgroups are
of interest to members of
the U.C. Davis community?
11.3.2.2.2.2.2) What regional domains are
available through the U.C.
Davis USENET?
11.3.2.3) How do I use the IRC?
11.3.2.4) How do I access the World Wide Web (WWW or Web)?
11.3.2.4.1) How do I use lynx?
11.3.2.4.2) How do I use Netscape?
11.3.3) What resources are available over the Internet?
11.3.3.1) What is ftp and how does it work?
11.3.3.1.1) How do I use anonymous ftp?
11.3.3.1.2) How do I use privileged ftp?
11.3.3.2) How can I find out what information is available
via ftp?
11.3.4) LOCAL LEGENDS ON THE UCD.* USENET NEWSGROUPS.
12) REVISIONS FOR FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
12.1) CHANGES IN THIS VERSION OF THE U.C.DAVIS USENET FAQ FROM
PREVIOUS VERSIONS.
12.2) CHANGES THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
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The U.C. Davis USENET FAQ [ASCII/Complete]--Version 1.0
Frequently Asked Questions at and about U.C. Davis (c) Copyright 1995
by
David F. Prenatt,Jr.
1) GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FAQ.
1.1) Who wrote this FAQ and how can I reach him?
This FAQ was written by me, David F. Prenatt, Jr., 1995 alumnus of the
University of California, Davis School of Law (King Hall). Until
further notice, you can reach me by my e-mail at U.C. Davis:
dfprenatt@ucdavis.edu
or by snail-mail (i.e., U.S. Mail) through the U.C. Davis Law School:
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
King Hall, 1995 Alumnus
U.C. Davis, School of Law
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-5210
1.2) What information is contained in this FAQ?
Anything that I, as the author of this FAQ, decided would be of
interest to members of the U.C. Davis community. See PREFATORY
QUESTIONS (Section 0) for more information.
1.3) How is this FAQ organized?
This version of this FAQ may be arbitrarily divided into unequal parts
where I felt it was convenient to do so. I did this for two reasons:
First, some readers of this FAQ may have specific questions and may
not want to read the entire FAQ. If this version is comprised of more
than one part, the first part will contain the complete TABLE OF
CONTENTS. Thus, readers may refer to the TABLE OF CONTENTS to find
out which part of the FAQ contains the specific questions that they
want answered. Second, some computer services are unable to handle
extremely large computer files. If this version of this FAQ is
comprised of more than one part, no one part will exceed 32k. See the
TABLE OF CONTENTS in this FAQ for more detailed information about how
this version of this FAQ is organized.
1.4) How can I obtain this FAQ?
The most current version of this FAQ will be updated and posted once a
month to various USENET newsgroups, including ucd.general and
*.general newsgroups in various regional domains accessible from the
U.C Davis USENET. Feedback is very much welcome and appreciated, but
at the present time, e-mail requests for this FAQ will be ignored.
However, snail-mail requests for the next release of this FAQ,
[Offline]--Version 1.1 (to be released August 13, 1995), will be
honored within the United States (U.S.), if they are accompanied by
$5.00 in U.S. funds in the form of a check or money order for each
copy requested to cover the cost of printing, shipping, and handling.
At my discretion, I may ship a more recent version unless you specify
otherwise. I have also requested the approval of this FAQ by the
*.answers team, so future versions of this FAQ will probably be
archived at rtfm.mit.edu and be available by anonymous ftp.
1.5) Are there any other FAQs available by the author of this FAQ?
Yes. I have published one other FAQ, the King Hall USENET FAQ, for
the ucd.king-hall USENET newsgroup. The King Hall USENET FAQ should
be available wherever the U.C. Davis USENET FAQ is available. The
King Hall and U.C. Davis USENET FAQs are two of about a dozen FAQs
that I currently have under construction and/or that are pending
approval of the *.answers team. The King Hall USENET FAQ [Offline]--
VERSION 1.2 (to be released August 13, 1995) will also be available
within the U.S. by snail-mail request, if those requests are
accompanied by $5.00 in U.S. funds in the form of a check or money
order for each copy of the FAQ requested to cover the cost of
printing, shipping, and handling. At my discretion, I may ship a more
recent version unless you specify otherwise.
2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PREPARING FOR U.C. DAVIS.
2.1) What are the prerequisites for attending U.C. Davis?
There are no prerequisites for attending U.C. Davis. U.C. Davis is a
public university, and many people attend U.C. Davis without being
formally admitted to any academic program. However, most people who
attend U.C. Davis seek formal admission to some academic program
before they begin attending U.C. Davis. Admission to any academic
program at any college or university requires some sort of official
imprimatur.
2.2) What are the prerequisites for admission to an academic program at
U.C. Davis?
It depends upon the academic program. See Section 3 for a complete
list of the Educational Programs Available at U.C. Davis. Some
programs have very strict academic standards and prerequisites and
other programs have open enrollment. Many people believe that the
raison d'etre of U.C. Davis is undergraduate education, but this is
only part of the educational mission of U.C. Davis.
The educational mission of U.C. Davis is a constant topic of
debate (i.e., research, teaching, etc.). Whatever the educational
mission of U.C. Davis is, even more people argue about what the
educational mission of U.C. Davis should be. However, to the person
seeking admission to one of the academic programs at U.C. Davis, the
exact nature of U.C. Davis's educational mission is not as important
as whether U.C. Davis has an academic program to help that person
achieve his or her academic goals.
Before someone can achieve his or her academic goals, one must
know what those goals are. Many of the people whom I meet who are
enrolled in academic programs at U.C. Davis have no specific academic
goals. These people did not make an informed decision about why they
wanted to attend U.C. Davis. Rather, that decision was made for them
by someone else.
Many people who complete an academic program at U.C. Davis, with
all of the trappings of academic success, did not belong in a
university in the first place. They listened to traditional wisdom,
and applied to U.C. Davis simply because the opportunity presented
itself. Once admitted, they selected from the menu of classes and
completed the requirements for graduation simply because they felt
that it would create opportunities for them. However, for many of
these people, increased opportunities were not forthcoming, and thus
many of these people would have been better off at a junior college or
a California State University (CSU).
Most junior colleges and CSUs are friendlier and more affordable
than U.C. Davis. Moreover, U.C. Davis accepts transfer students from
junior colleges and CSUs. These transfer students typically have
higher Grade Point Averages (G.P.A.s) at U.C. Davis than they would
have had if they had attended U.C. Davis. Thus, those who attend U.C.
Davis simply because they can do so are at a distinct disadvantage
when they become juniors, seniors, or graduate students at U.C. Davis.
2.3) What should I do to prepare for U.C. Davis?
Decide why you want to attend U.C. Davis. If you don't know, then
attend a junior college or a CSU until you figure it out. U.C. Davis
will still be around a couple of years later. Whatever you do, don't
let someone else make your decisions for you, especially not the
anonymous authority of the crowd. If you are a competent adult, then
no one is better informed about your personal situation than you are.
3) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
There are over 140 educational disiplines/majors at U.C. Davis that
are divided up into three colleges and four professional schools as
well as many educational minors. See the current U.C. Davis Catalog
for more information on the particular educational program that
interests you.
3.1) APPLYING FOR ADMISSION TO AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM AT U.C. DAVIS.
3.1.1) How do I apply for admission to U.C. Davis as a first year
undergraduate?
Contact Undergraduate Admissions at (916)752-2971 for information on
how and when to apply for admission as a first year undergraduate
student.
3.1.2) How do I apply for admission to U.C. Davis as an undergraduate
transfer student?
Contact Undergraduate Admissions at (916)752-2971 for information on
how and when to apply for admission as an undergraduate transfer
student.
3.1.3) How do I apply for admission to U.C. Davis in a non-degree program?
Contact University Extension or the Experimental College for this
information. See Section 3.4 for more information.
3.1.4) How do I apply for admission to U.C. Davis as a graduate or
professional student?
Contact Graduate Admissions at (916)752-0655 for information on
admission on how and when to apply to the various graduate and
professional programs at U.C. Davis.
3.2) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
See the current U.C. Davis Catalog or contact one of the three
colleges listed below for information on the undergraduate programs
that are offered through U.C. Davis:
* College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
(916)752-0107.
* College of Engineeering
(916)752-0553.
* College of Letters and Sciences
(916)752-0392.
3.3) GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
3.3.1) GRADUATE SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
See the current U.C. Davis Catalog or contact one of the three
colleges listed in section 3.2 for information on graduate programs at
U.C. Davis.
3.3.2) PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT U.C. DAVIS.
3.3.2.1) The Veterinary Medicine School.
Contact the School of Veterinary Medicine Admissions at (916)752-1383
for information on its educational programs.
3.3.2.2) The Medical School.
Contact the School of Medicine Admissions at (916)752-2717 for
information on its educational programs.
3.3.2.3) The Law School.
Contact the Martin Luther King, Jr., School of Law (U.C. Davis, School
of Law, popularly known as King Hall) Admissiona at (916)752-6477 for
information on its educational programs. See also the King Hall
USENET FAQ for any questions that you may have about King Hall. If
the King Hall USENET FAQ does not answer your questions about King
Hall, it should direct you to someone who is qualified to do so. The
King Hall USENET FAQ should be available wherever you obtained the FAQ
that you are now reading. See Section 1 (ABOUT THIS FAQ) for more
information on how to obtain the King Hall USENET FAQ.
3.3.2.4) The Graduate School of Management.
Contact the Graduate School of Management Admissions at (916)752-7399
for information on its educational programs.
3.4) NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS AT U.C.DAVIS.
3.4.1) UNIVERSITY EXTENSION.
Contact University Extension at (800)752-0881 in California or
(916)757-8777 for information on University Extension programs at U.C.
Davis. University Extension provides various continuing education
programs as well as concurrent enrollment. Students who are not
formally admitted to the University may use concurrent enrollment to
obtain college credit.
3.4.2) THE EXPERIMENTAL COLLEGE.
Contact the Experimental College (EC) at (916)752-2568 for more
information on its educational programs. The EC provides a number of
extra-academic courses with virtually no academic prerequisites.
4) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AT U.C. DAVIS.
4.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CLASS REGISTRATION AT U.C. DAVIS.
Registration takes place through RSVP automated phone-in registration,
(916)752-RSVP. Contact the Registrar's Office at (916)752-2973 if you
need further information.
4.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FINANCIAL AID AT U.C. DAVIS.
Contact the Financial Aid Office at (916)752-2390 with your questions
about financial aid at U.C. Davis.
4.3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDENT JUDICIAL AFFAIRS.
I cannot express strongly enough how important it is to comply with
the regulations that U.C. Davis imposes upon students, faculty, and
staff. Virtually any form of effective protest can be accomplished
without violating these regulations. Furthermore, officials at U.C.
Davis will usually bend over backwards to address your concerns.
If you have any questions about U.C. Davis regulations, you can
contact Donald Dudley (djdudley@ucdavis.edu), King Hall, Class of
1993, at Student Judicial Affairs (SJA), (916)752-1128. SJA's bark is
usually worse than its bite. In many instances, SJA simply puts you
on notice about a potential problem. Ignore SJA at your own risk:
You may invoke any of a number of very serious sanctions.
4.4) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STUDENT SERVICES AT U.C. DAVIS.
4.4.1) Campus Information.
Campus information is available at Information Centers in the Alumni
and Visitors Center, the Memorial Union and the booth at the entrance
to U.C. Davis on Old Davis Rd or you can call Information Services at
(916) 752-8111 (TDD 916-752-2228).
4.4.2) Library Services.
Contact the Library Administration Office at (916)752-2110 for
information on library services at U.C. Davis. There are four major
libraries on the U.C. Davis campus: The Health Sciences Library, the
Physical Sciences Library, Shields Library, and the Law School
Library. There are a number of other departmental libraries. In
addition, books can be obtained from other libraries in the U.C.
system, department collections, and elsewhere through interlibrary
loan. Contact Shields Library at (916)752-6561 for more information.
4.4.3) Books and Supplies.
There are two bookstores on the main section of the U.C. Davis Campus.
One is located in the Memorial Union and the other is located in the
Silo Complex. The Memorial Union also has a number of other shops.
There are also a number of off-campus book stores close to campus.
4.4.4) Campus Escort Service.
U.C. Davis students can get a free escort from the Cal Aggie Hosts by
calling (916) 752-1727.
4.4.5) The Disability Resource Center.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) offers a number of services for
students with disabilities, including those students with temporary
disabilities (e.g., sports injuries such as a broken leg). Students
with disabilities should contact the DRC as early as possible at
(916)752-3184 (TDD 916-752-6TDD) for more information on the
assistance, academic and otherwise, that the DRC provides.
4.4.6) Cowell Health Center.
Contact Cowell Health Center at (916)752-2300 with your questions
about student health services. Please note that all graduate and
professional students are required to purchase the Graduate Student
Health Insurance Plan at the time registration fees are paid unless
they provide proof of comparable insurance coverage. For more
information, contact the Insurance Office of the Student Health Center
at (916) 752-2612. Every entering student must also complete a
medical history form and provide proof of immunity to rubella and
rubeola.
4.4.7) Counseling Services.
Psychological and psychiatric services are available through North
Hall, (916)752-0856, or by referral from the Cowell Student Health
Center.
4.4.8) Veterans Services.
Contact the Veterans Affairs Office at (916)752-2020 for information
on veterans services at U.C. Davis.
4.4.9) Computer Services.
See Section 11 for information on computer services at U.C. Davis.
4.4.10) Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS).
Contact TAPS at (916)752-TAPS for information on parking permits,
bicycle licenses, and related services; contact Unitrans at (916)752-
BUSS for information on bus services. Unitrans is free to U.C. Davis
undergraduate students and discount bus passes and tokens are
available for graduate and professional students.
5) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE AT U.C. DAVIS.
5.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ON CAMPUS HOUSING AT U.C. DAVIS.
Contact the Student Housing Office (housig@ucdavis.edu) at (916)752-
2033 for information on housing options at U.C. Davis.
5.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WHERE TO EAT AT U.C. DAVIS.
There are a number of places to eat on campus. However, most people
eat at the Silo or the Coffee House.
5.2.1) What kind of food can I get at the Silo?
There are several fast food restaurants at the Silo, and the Silo Pub
serves a good sit-down lunch.
5.2.2) What kind of food can I get at the Coffeehouse?
The Coffeehouse has a large variety of foods prepared the way you like
them.
5.2.3) Where else can I get something to eat on campus?
You can purchase meals at the dorms, eat at the Sub City in Wyatt
Pavillion on the main part of the U.C. Davis campus, go to one of the
espresso carts found at various locations on campus, or use one of the
many vending machines scattered around the campus. The town of Davis
has a number of restaurants on the edge of the campus.
5.3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RECREATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT
U.C. DAVIS.
5.3.1) What sort of social activities are there on the U.C. Davis campus?
Movies, plays, concerts, sporting events, etc. take place regularly on
the U.C. Davis campus, as well as many special events that take place
from time to time.
5.3.1.1) RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Contact Campus Recreation at (916)752-1730 to request a catalog of the
recreational activities at U.C. Davis.
5.3.1.2) SPECIAL EVENTS ON THE U.C. DAVIS CAMPUS.
5.3.1.2.1) U.C. Davis Presents.
Contact U.C. Davis Presents at (916)757-3199 on information on the
cultural events that it sponsors.
5.3.1.2.2) Picnic Day.
Picnic Day is an annual day long festival that takes place at U.C.
Davis on a Saturday during April. Every department of the university
participates and sponsors special events. King Hall sponsors the
Neumiller competition on Picnic Day which features oral arguments
between the top two Moot Court teams from the year long Appellate
Advocacy program.
5.3.1.2.3) The Whole Earth Festival.
The Whole Earth Festival, described by one Internet commentator as the
"U.C. Davis Freak Show," is a week long event sponsored by the
Experimental College. It can best be described as a celebration of
alternate lifestyles that centers around environmental awareness (for
better or for worse).
5.3.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES.
5.3.2.1) Should I rush the Greek System?
That's a personal decision, but it's not a very hard one for most
people to make. The Greek system is primarily a social institution.
Those people who want to join a fraternity or sorority usually want to
make new friends. Personally, I think that pledging a fraternity is a
waste of valuable time that could be put to better use.
5.3.2.2) What is the purpose of hazing pledges?
The hazing of pledges is all about power. Pledges usually submit
themselves to hazing voluntarily because they have a strong desire to
become a member of a particular organization. This gives the members
who do the hazing power over the pledges. Members who haze pledges
are usually former victims of hazing themselves who use hazing to
escape the role of victim by becoming a perpetrator.
5.3.2.3) Isn't hazing illegal?
Many things are illegal, but that doesn't mean that they don't take
place. You should expect to get hazed if you join a fraternity, so be
ready to tolerate a certain amount of hazing and to draw the line and
say no when someone tells you to do something that is illegal or
morally repugnant to you.
6) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DAVIS AND LIFE IN DAVIS FROM MEMBERS
OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
I have provided information in this section about life in Davis that
is of special interest to members of the U.C. Davis community. For
more complete information on Davis, see the Davis USENET FAQ
[currently under construction].
6.1) Where is Davis and how do I get there?
Davis is located in Northern California, about 15 miles west of
Sacramento, California. Interstate 80 (I-80) runs through the middle
of Davis and connects Davis to both Sacramento (to the west) and San
Francisco (to the east). Interstate 5 (I-5) runs through Sacramento
north and south, and veers to the west to pass by Davis on the north.
You should take I-5 Northbound if you are approaching Davis from
Southern California. If you are approaching Davis from the north on
I-5 Southbound, you should exit I-5 where I-5 connects with the 113
Southbound in Woodland.
Davis is also served by the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport. See
Question Section 6.5.1 et seq for more information.
6.2) How can I find a place to live in Davis?
There is no shortage of housing in Davis whatsoever. Just pick up a
newspaper.
6.2.1) How much does housing cost in Davis?
It depends on whether or not you mind having roommates. The cheapest
one bedroom apartments in Davis are about $500.
6.2.2) Where can I turn for help in resolving landlord/tenant disputes?
The City of Davis Community Mediation Service can be reached at
(916)757-5623.
6.3) Where can I get something to eat in Davis?
It depends upon what kind of food you want. Davis has a few zillion
pizza restaurants, quite a few Chinese restaurants, a handful of fast
food restaurants, and a smattering of just about any type of cuisine
you might want to sample.
6.4) What sort of entertainment is there in Davis?
Quite a bit for such a small town. Everything from pool halls/night
clubs to live theatre.
6.5) What sort of transportation services are available in Davis?
The most popular form of transportation in Davis is the bicycle.
There are also two public bus services with several routes in Davi
(one of the bus services is provided by U.C. Davis); the few taxi
services that do exist are almost always unavailable when you need
them. If you are going out of town, you can take your own car (or
rent one) or use Greyhound, Amtrak, or the nearby Sacramento
Metropolitan airport.
6.5.1) How far is the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport from Davis and how
do I get to there from Davis?
The Sacramento Metropolitan Airport is about 20 miles from downtown
Davis. From Davis, head north on 113 or 99 until you reach I-5. Take
I-5 South towards Sacramento. You can't miss the airport.
If you are coming to Davis from the airport on I-5 North, be
careful not to miss the Davis exit at Road 99. The exit is not very
well marked. Take Road 99 Southbound until you reach Davis. You
can't miss Davis.
If you miss Road 99, you will reach the 113, which is very well
marked. If you do reach the 113 by mistake, take the 113 South to
Davis. It's quicker than doubling back to Road 99, and perhaps
missing your exit a second time.
6.5.1.1) Where should I park at the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport?
Short term parking is usually available near the terminal of your
airline for a reasonable price. Circle around the airport once before
parking to make sure that you know where you are going once you park
6.5.1.2) Is there an airport shuttle service from Davis to the Sacramento
Metropolitan Airport?
Yes. The Davis Airporter provides 24 hour service to the Sacramento
Airport (reservations are required), and they give a discount to U.C.
Davis students (proof of current enrollment is required). Check with
the Davis Airporter at (916)756-6715 for more information.
6.6) LOCAL BUSINESSES.
6.6.1) Is there an honest mechanic in Davis?
No comment.
6.6.2) What banks serve the Davis area?
In alphabetical order: Bank of America, Business & Professional Bank,
First Northern Bank, Golden 1 Credit Union, Sacramento Savings Bank,
University & State Employess Credit Union, Union Bank, U.S. Bank,
Wells Fargo Bank, and World Savings & Loan Association.
6.6.3) Where can I find a bike shop in Davis?
It is hard to avoid a bike shop in Davis. There are over 2.1 bikes
per person in Davis, and a corresponding number of bike shops.
6.7) LOCAL POLITICS.
6.7.1) Davis, California = No smoking zone.
There is no smoking in Davis by city ordinance. Not in any business
establishment or within 50 feet of any business establishment. The
only place you can smoke is in your own home.
6.7.2) Davis, California = No snoring zone.
There is no noise pollution in Davis by city ordinance. This law was
meant to prevent people from having a loud party, but the Davis Police
department also enforced it against a woman whose neighbor complained
that she snored too loud. The case made national headlines.
6.7.3) Davis, California = No malling zone.
For years, citizens of Davis have resisted efforts by developers to
build a shopping mall. As a result, most people must travel to
Woodland, Dixon, or Sacramento to find a department store.
6.8) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SMALL COMMUNITIES NEIGHBORING
DAVIS FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
6.8.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DIXON FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C.
DAVIS COMMUNITY.
6.8.1.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community have to
visit Dixon?
Many members of the U.C. Davis community live in Dixon (which is about
five miles west of Davis) and/or patronize the restaurants and
shopping centers there.
6.8.1.2) How do I reach Dixon from Davis?
Take Interstate 80 West towards San Franciso. You can't miss Dixon,
but get directions or use a map to find your destination.
6.8.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WOODLAND FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C.
DAVIS COMMUNITY.
6.8.2.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community have to
visit Woodland?
Some members of the U.C. Davis comunity live in Woodland, which is
about 8 miles North of Davis. In addition, since Davis has no
department stores, people who live in Davis shop at the shopping
centers in Woodland, which are much closer and more convenient than
any other shopping centers.
6.8.2.2) How do I reach Woodland from Davis?
Take the 113 North. You can't miss Woodland, but get directions or
use a map to find your destination.
7) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA FROM
MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
I have provided general information in this section about the Greater
Sacramento Area that is of special interest to the members of the U.C.
Davis community. For more complete information, see the Sacramento
USENET FAQ [currently under construction].
7.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community have to visit
the Greater Sacramento Area?
Many members of the U.C. Davis community live, work, shop, and play in
Sacramento, the state capital, which is approximately 20 miles East of
Davis on Interstate 80 (I-80).
7.2) How do I get to Sacramento from U.C. Davis?
Take I-80 East. You will see the Sacramento skyline from miles away,
but the freeway interchanges are somewhat confusing. If you are going
to downtown Sacramento, be sure to take the 50/Business 80 route. A
long transition road will take you over the Sacramento drawbrdige.
8) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA FROM
MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
I have provided general information in this section about Northern
California that is of special interest to members of the U.C. Davis
community. For more complete information, please see the California
USENET FAQ [currently under construction] or one of the FAQs mentioned
in one of the subsections below.
8.1) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WINE COUNTRY FROM MEMBERS OF THE
U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
8.1.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community have to
visit Wine Country?
Some members of the U.C. Davis community lives in Wine Country, which
is approximately 30 miles west of Davis. It is a popular destination
for weekend excursions (i.e., for shopping, wine tasting, etc.)
because of its worldwide reputation as the most fertile ground for
viticulture (i.e., the cultivation of grapes). But don't take my word
for it, visit the Napa Valley Home Page (http://www.freerun.com) on
the World Wide Web.
8.1.2) How do I get to Wine Country from U.C. Davis?
Go West on I-80; exit at Route 12 West.
8.2) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO AND THE BAY AREA FROM
MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
I have provided information about San Francisco and the Bay Area that
is of special interest to the members of the U.C. Davis community in
this section. For more complete information on San Francisco and the
Bay Area, see the Bay Area USENET FAQ [under construction].
8.2.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community have for
visiting San Francisco and the Bay Area?
A large cross-section of the U.C. Davis community lives and works in
San Francisco and the Bay Area, which is approximately 80 miles
southwest of Davis. Unlike the small town of Davis, San Francisco and
the Bay Area are the most well established metropolitan area on the
West Coast. Smaller in size and population to the Los Angeles
metropolitan area and Southern California, San Francisco and the Bay
Area have a worldwide reputation in fine arts and culture.
8.2.2) How do I get to San Francisco and the Bay Area from U.C. Davis?
Take I-80 West. It will end in downtown San Francisco, so get
directions on what exit you need to take. Also, you will encounter at
least one toll bridge, so bring along a few dollars for tolls and
parking.
8.3) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LAKE TAHOE FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C.
DAVIS COMMUNITY.
8.3.1) What reasons would a member of the U.C. Davis community have for
visiting Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe, which is situated on the border of California and Nevada
about 100 miles east of Davis, is one of the most popular recreational
spots for members of the U.C. Davis community.
8.3.2) How do I get to Lake Tahoe from U.C. Davis?
Take I-80 East to the 50/Business 80 Route. You can't miss Lake
Tahoe.
8.4) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MISCELLANEOUS LOCATIONS IN THE
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA BY MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY.
8.4.1) Are there any other places of interest in Northern California
besided the ones you have listed?
Yes. Northern California has many educational, commercial, and
recreational centers that members of the King Hall community
frequently visit. For instance, California State University, Chico to
the North and the Redwood Coast to the East.
8.4.2) How can I get more information on these other places of interest?
Please see the California USENET FAQ [under construction] for more
information.
9) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CALIFORNIA FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C.
DAVIS COMMUNITY.
I have provided general information about California that is of
special interest to members of the U.C. Davis community in the section
below. For more complete information, see the California USENET FAQ
[currently under construction].
9.1) How do I become a California resident?
See the current U.C. Davis General Catalog for information on
California residency. California residents enjoy a cheaper education
at U.C. Davis than out of state residents, and most of the students at
Davis are California residents.
9.2) What places of interest are there in California?
See the California USENET FAQ [currently under construction].
10) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE AFTER U.C. DAVIS AS A COLLEGE
GRADUATE.
10.1) ATTENDING GRADUATE SCHOOL.
10.1.1) Should I attend graduate school after I graduate from U.C. Davis?
That's a very personal decision, but generally speaking it's not a
good idea to attend graduate school right after you graduate. Some
people enjoy college so much that they can't bear the thought of
leaving. However, don't attend graduate school straight out of
college simply because you can't find a job. You'll just put yourself
further into debt without any real idea of what you want to do once
you complete your education.
10.1.2) When should I attend graduate school?
That's a very personal decision, but generally speaking the people who
get the most out of graduate school are the people who have at least
three years of work experience or other experience in their chosen
career. Work experience or other experience outside of college will
help you find out what to expect from the real world once you complete
graduate school. You may do so well in your chosen career that you do
not wish to return to school. On the other hand, you may also find
out that you don't really want a career in the field that you have
chosen. If this is the case, you are well-positioned to change
careers by going to graduate school with absolutely no harm done.
10.2) STARTING A CAREER.
10.2.1) How do I decide on a career objective after I graduate from
college?
You need to do some planning in terms of short term and long term
career objectives and then focus exclusively on your short term career
objectives. By definition, your short term career objectives will
enable you to achieve your long term career objective. Thus, it is
critical that you focus exclusively on your short term career
objectives.
Make a list of the things that you are looking for in an ideal
job, and make that job your ultimate long term career objective.
Next, make a list of the job skills that are necessary for you to
perform well at the job that you have chosen as your long term career
objective. Now, compose a resume of the skills that you have. If
there is something missing from your resume in terms of the skills
that you need to land your ideal job, make your short term career
objective a job where you can acquire the skills that you need, and
keep your ultimate objective to yourself while you do whatever is
necessary to land a job where you can acquire the skills that you
need.
Whatever you do, don't brag about your long term career
objectives. This is a sure fire way of making certain that you will
not achieve them. If you receive recognition for having goals rather
than achieving them, you will have no incentive for achieving your
goals. Besides, those who are jealous of your long term goals will
try to discourage you from trying to achieve them. Ambitious people
challenge the self-esteem of people who are not ambitious.
Once you land a job that will help you fulfill your short term
career objective, stay with that job for at least a year. No matter
how you feel about the job after you take it, you will need a good
reference to land your next job. At the end of each year, start the
process all over again. Make a list of the things that you are
looking for in an ideal job, and repeat the process of setting a short
term career objective by determining the qualifications that you need
to obtain your ultimate career objective. This may involve a
promotion where you are working or looking for a whole new job working
somewhere else. At this point, don't be surprised if the nature of
your ideal job has changed. After achieving a short term career
objective, you will have more complete information about the truly
unlimited opportunites that are available to everyone who chooses to
pursue their dreams.
10.2.2) Shouldn't I choose a career based upon how much money I can make?
Absolutely not. This will inevitably lead to career burn out. No
matter what job you have, you need to earn enough money to support
yourself. However, if you take a job strictly based upon income
potential, you will not do a good job. The best way to maximize your
income potential is to do a good job at a job that you enjoy doing.
10.2.3) Are there any career planning resources on campus?
Yes. Contact the Internship and Career Center at (916)752-2855 for
more information.
10.3) MARRIAGE.
10.3.1) Should I get married after I graduate from college?
That's a very personal decision, but many people whom I know do get
married towards the conclusion of their undergraduate education or
shortly thereafter. Many other people also make plans to get married
at this time. Too often this is done for all of the wrong reasons
(but I'm not sure that I've ever heard anyone give me the right
reasons).
As an attorney-to-be, I can honestly say that most people whom I
meet do not understand that the institution of marriage is primarily a
legal contract that creates many legal obligations that have little or
nothing to do with love, romance, companionship, or security (the most
common reasons that people tell me for why they want to get married).
If you are not married, your default next of kin are your parents (or
siblings, etc.). However, the person that you marry replaces your
parents (or siblings) as your legal "next of kin." In other words, if
you are in the hospital, your spouse becomes the person who decides
whether or not to pull the plug on you. I don't know anyone whom I
can trust with a decision like that besides my mother.
When you marry someone, not only does that person become your
legal guardian (i.e., next of kin), you become that person's legal
guardian. This means that you become responsible for all of your
spouse's legal and financial obligations and he or she becomes
responsible for all of yours. This is true whether or not either one
of you knows what legal or financial obligations your spouse assumes
or has assumed in the past. If your spouse is a compulsive gambler or
drug addict, he or she can drive you into bankruptcy (usually without
giving you any clues that this is happening); if your spouse cheats on
his or her taxes, you must make good with Uncle Sam. If you decde
that you want to end your marriage, you can do so, but it will cost
you dearly in attorneys fees.
10.3.2) Why do people get married?
There are many reasons, but the most legitimate reason I have heard is
that both partners in a committed relationship want to formalize their
long-term commitment to have an exclusive relationship with each
other. If this is true for you and your future spouse (which it
seldom is), then you should think long and hard about the inadvertent
consequences of making such a commitment. Circumstances will change,
and so will you and your future spouse.
10.3.3) Do you have any advice for someone who wants to get married?
While I can't give you any legal advice, my personal advice is that
you sit down with your future spouse and write down what obligations
you intend to assume for each other (legal and otherwise) once you are
married. Start with the default obligations that are part of every
marriage contract and continue from there. If one of the terms of
your marriage contract presents a problem, then you should resolve
that problem as best you can before tying the knot. If you work out
some of your future marital problems, you might save yourself a
fortune in future attorneys fees.
10.3.4) What can I expect after I get married?
Everything will change, and there's no way to predict how they will
change. Even if you and your spoouse are the same people before and
after your marriage, the world will treat you differently after you
get married. As a result, you will both begin to see yourselves and
the rest of the world differently and make whatever adjustments are
necessary.
One of the most fundamental changes in the way that the world
treats you when you are married is that you are no longer recognized
as an individual. You are treated as one member of a couple. Most of
your friends will also be married couples because the lifestyles of
your single friends will be incompatible with yours, so your single
friends will probably drift away.
11) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE U.C. DAVIS COMMUNITY
ABOUT COMPUTERS AND LIFE ON THE INTERNET.
11.1) BASIC QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPUTERS.
I have attempted to answer some basic questions about computers below.
However, the best place to get answers for your computer questions at
U.C. Davis is from the Information Technology-Campus Access Point (IT-
CAP), (916)752-2973 or from the ucd.comp.questions USENET newsgroup.
11.1.1) Why should I use a computer?
It is easier and faster to accomplish certain tasks by using a
computer.
11.1.1.1) Do I really need to use a computer?
No. You don't need to use a computer, but many tasks are impossible
to accomplish without a computer. In fact, many classes at U.C. Davis
integrate a USENET newsgroup into the course.
11.1.1.2) Isn't it difficult to learn how to use a computer?
No. Learning to use a computer is very easy, but this is a very well
kept secret because many people who know how to use computers are very
intimidating to people who do not know how to use them.
11.1.1.3) How can I get the computer training that I need?
Admit your ignorance, both to yourself and to the people who offer you
help. Teaching people how to use computers is extremely difficult,
but it doesn't have to be that way. Many people erroneously assume
that they understand how computers work, and this makes teaching these
people extremely difficult. Of course, people who are technically
proficient may not be able to communicate with you or they may not be
interested in helping you. Avoid these people.
11.1.1.4) What will I use a computer for?
Most college students find that using a computer for word processing
is much easier than typing a paper. While this is not the only
application for computers, it is quickly becoming one of the most
common and most popular (second only to computer games). Once you
become familiar with word processing, however, you may want to check
out some of the other applications for personal computers. Stop by
any store that sells software and do some window shopping.
11.1.2) Do I need my own computer?
No. Computers are as ubiquitous as telephones. The only reason you
would want to own a computer is for convenience, much like owning a
cellular phone.
11.1.2.1) What kind of a computer should I buy?
You should buy a computer with the features that you want at a price
you can afford. If you are reading this FAQ, then you probably want a
MacIntosh or an IBM/IBM Clone.
11.1.2.1.1) What is the difference between a MacIntosh and an IBM/IBM
Clone?
MacIntosh computers are much higher quality technology than IBM
technology. However, IBM is the standard for computer technology and
is much more affordable than MacIntosh. Thus, if you are on a limited
budget, you probably want an IBM/IBM clone, especially because
whatever you do buy will be obsolete when you buy it.
11.1.2.1.2) What is an IBM clone?
IBM buys its technology on the open market and sets the standard for
other computer companies. Many companies build IBM clones that meet
or exceed IBM's standards (i.e., 100% IBM Compatible).
11.1.2.2) What kind of features should I have on a computer?
There is no easy answer to this question, but as a general rule buy
only proven technology and avoid all the bells and whistles. New
technology is inherently unreliable because many bugs are found only
after a product has been released. Members of the U.C. Davis
community have access to a variety of computers through Information
Techology--Campus Access Point (IT-CAP), so find out for yourself what
features are the most useful and reliable.
11.1.2.3) What kind of accessories should I get on my computer?
It depends upon what type of applications you are using. If you are
reading this FAQ, you probably only need a printer and/or modem, if
that; you can probably get by without either one.
11.2) What computer facilities are available for students at U.C. Davis?
U.C. Davis provides computer facilities for all registered students,
including word processing and Internet access. Check with IT-CAP for
more information.
11.2.1) How do I obtain access to the computer facilities at U.C. Davis?
If you are a student, staff, or faculty, open a Unix account (i.e, an
ez-account or one of the other accounts that may be available to you).
You can do this in less than 10 minutes at virtually any of the
computer rooms anywhere on campus.
11.2.2) Will I lose access to computer services at U.C. Davis after I
graduate?
No. Your computer privileges will remain unaffected when you graduate
(this is a very well guarded secret). However, this does not mean
that your Unix account will remain active. If you have a problem with
your account, such as with your password, you will have to prove that
you are still affiliated with the University to get someone to fix the
problem for you.
11.2.3) What should I do to make sure that I still have access to computer
services at U.C. Davis after I graduate?
For a small monthly fee, the Davis Community Network (DCN) will give
you access to the dial-in computer services that U.C. Davis provides.
There are also a number of companies that will provide access to
similar free and commerical services. However, you will probably want
to buy your own computer, your own modem, and your own software. See
the davis.dcn USENET newsgroup for more information about the DCN.
11.3) What is the Internet?
The Internet is a worldwide computer network. It is used primarily as
a medium for the communication and free exchange of information and
ideas.
11.3.1) How can I obtain access to the Internet?
You can use your ez-account (or other U.C. Davis Unix account) to
"telnet" to one of the computers at U.C. Davis from one of the
computer rooms on the U.C. Davis campus, from your home computer via
modem, or from any other computer system on the Internet that has
telnet capabilities.
11.3.1.1) How do I obtain access to the Internet from one of the computer
rooms on the U.C. Davis campus?
Every computer room is different. Check with the site attendant.
11.3.1.2) How do I obtain access to the Internet from my home computer?
You will need special software. Check with Information and
Technology-Computer Access Point (IT-CAP).
11.3.2) How do I communicate with other people on the Internet?
Communication between individuals on the Internet usually takes place
through the institutions of e-mail and the USENET newsgroups. These
are the most straightforward and easy to use Internet applications.
Live time conversations also take place with the Internet Relay Chat
(IRC); the World Wide Web provides access to multimedia communication.
11.3.2.1) Are there any rules for e-mail and the USENET newsgroups.
Yes. U.C. Davis imposes regulations for e-mail and the USENET with
its Acceptable Use Policy. There are also informal rules of conduct
that are enforced by the Internet community (fondly referred to as
"Netiquette"). For information on the Acceptable Use Policy, contact
Donald Dudley (King Hall, Class of 1993), djdudley@ucdavis.edu, at
Student Judicial Affairs (SJA). As for netiquette, use your own good
judgment.
11.3.2.2) What is the difference between e-mail and the USENET newsgroups?
The primary difference between e-mail and the USENET is privacy.
However, neither e-mail or the USENET are confidential. An e-mail
message is directed to a particular individual or group of
individuals; a USENET article is directed to anyone who has access to
the newsgroup where the article is posted.
11.3.2.2.1) How do I use e-mail?
The most straightforward and easy way to use e-mail is by using a
program called "pine" (pine is an acronym for "pine is nearly elm"--
elm was an e-mail program that preceded pine). To use pine, type in
"pine" (without the quotes) at the Unix prompt. The pine application
is menu-driven, so just follow the instructions that you see on the
screen.
11.3.2.2.2) How do I access the USENET newsgroups?
The most straightforward and easy way to access the USENET newsgroups
is by using a program called "tin." To use tin, type in "tin"
(without the quotes) at the Unix prompt. The tin program is menu-
driven, so just follow the instructions.
11.3.2.2.2.1) How many USENET newsgroups are there?
There are several thousand USENET newsgroups (more than anyone could
ever hope to read), and there are more being created every day. Thus,
you should decide which newsgroups you want to read.
11.3.2.2.2.2) How do I figure out which newsgroups I want to read?
The USENET newsgroups are organized into a heirarchy that includes
regional and other domains. You can use this hierarchy to select-out
thousands of newsgroups that do not interest you.
11.3.2.2.2.2.1) Which USENET newsgroups are of interest to members of the
U.C. Davis community?
It depends upon the individual, but at the very least members of the
U.C. Davis community would probably be interested in a number of the
regional domains that are available through the U.C. Davis USENET;
people who are new to the Internet would also be interested in a
number of newsgroups found in the news.* domain. You should subscribe
to news.announce.newusers until you feel that you know more than most
of the other people that subscribe to that group. You will also find
FAQs on every conceivable topic in the news.answers newsgroup.
11.3.2.2.2.2.2) What regional domains are available through the U.C. Davis
USENET?
The ucd.* domain, the davis.* domain, the yolo.* domain, the sac.*
domain, the ba.* domain, and the ca.* domain are all regional domains
that the U.C. Davis USENET newsserver can access; Netscape can access
virtually any USENET domain through the World Wide Web (WWW or Web).
11.3.2.3) How do I use the IRC?
To use the IRC, type in "irc" (without the quotes) at the Unix prompt.
There is online help available for the IRC and many of the people who
you meet on the IRC will be willing to answer many of your questions.
You will also find a FAQ on the IRC in the news.answers USENET
newsgroup (among other places).
11.3.2.4) How do I access the World Wide Web (WWW or Web)?
You can access the Web by using a text-based program, such as "lynx,"
or by using a "web browser," such as "Netscape."
11.3.2.4.1) How do I use lynx?
Just type in "lynx" (without the quotes) at the Unix prompt and follow
the instructions you find on the screen.
11.3.2.4.2) How do I use Netscape?
Contact IT-CAP for the answer to this question. Netscape is easy to
use and has many exciting and revolutionary multi-media/multi-protocol
features, but you will probably need help from someone who knows what
he or she is doing to learn how to use Netscape.
11.3.3) What resources are available over the Internet?
In addition to the communication and exchange of information that
people can accomplish over the Internet using e-mail, USENET, and IRC,
people can download archived information from computers on the
Internet using "file transfer protocol" (ftp).
11.3.3.1) What is ftp and how does it work?
The ftp function resembles the telnet function (the basic method of
gaining access to the Internet for e-mail and the USENET), but ftp is
only used for downloading or uploading information. There are
generally two ways to access a computer via ftp, anonymous and
privileged.
11.3.3.1.1) How do I use anonymous ftp?
When you know which anonymous ftp site has the information that you
want, log onto it using the ftp program:
* Type in "ftp" (without the quotes) at the Unix prompt,
followed by the name of the ftp site that you wish to
access. For example:
ftp ftp.site
where ftp.site is the name of a hypothetical ftp site.
* You will be asked to provide your username, type in:
anonymous
* You will then be asked to provide your password.
DO NOT TYPE IN YOUR PASSWORD! *ANONYMOUS* FTP IS SUPPOSED
TO BE *ANONYMOUS*. If you wish, you may type in your
Internet address as a return address, but you do not need to
do so. Virtually any response to the password request will
give you access to an anonymous ftp site.
* Type in the GET command, followed by the exact name of the
file that you want. For example:
get ftp-document
where ftp-document is the name of a hypothetical ftp
document. This procedure will retrieve any ASCII document.
* If for some reason, there is something wrong with the
document you obtain, it is probably not an ASCII document,
so start over at the beginning and set the code to binary by
typing in "binary" (without the quotes) after you have
opened the anonymous ftp site:
binary
This should fix the problem so that you can GET the document
that you want. If it doesn't, then the file you have is
probably compressed or encrypted, so you will need to find
out what program you should use to decompress or decrypt the
file.
* To quit the ftp application, type in "quit" (without the
quotation marks). For example:
quit
* Note: Every ftp application is set up differently. Check
with IT-CAP if you have any problems accessing your files.
11.3.3.1.2) How do I use privileged ftp?
A privileged ftp site requires an actual username and an actual
password (as opposed to an anonymous ftp site). Privileged ftp sites
have all of the features of an anonyomus ftp site; you can also use
the PUT command with privileged ftp. For example:
put ftp-document
where ftp-document is the name of a hypothetical document that you
want to load to your privileged ftp site.
11.3.3.2) How can I find out what information is available via ftp?
You can use various "search engines" on the Internet, such as
"gopher," "archie, "veronica," and "jughead." See IT-CAP for more
information on search engines.
11.3.4) LOCAL LEGENDS ON THE UCD.* USENET NEWSGROUPS.
Nominations for this category are welcome. I will make the final
decision on who qualifies (and yes, I disqualify myself).
12) REVISIONS FOR FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
I intend to add much more information to this FAQ in the future.
However, I have made every effort to make sure that the structure and
organization of this FAQ will not require much change. Version 1.1
(to be released August 13, 1995) should contain all of the information
contained in Version 1.0 with only minor editorial changes. If
information is substantially changed or deleted in the future, I will
make a note of this fact without immediately affecting the existing
structure of the overall FAQ. If the structure of this FAQ is changed
substantially, I will give advance notice of this fact and create a
new version.
12.1) CHANGES IN THIS VERSION OF THE U.C.DAVIS USENET FAQ FROM PREVIOUS
VERSIONS.
There are no changes to report in this version of the U.C. Davis
USENET FAQ because this is the first time it has been published.
However, future versions of this FAQ will probably include a multi-
part version (i.e., [ASCII/Multipart]) in addition to the
[ASCII/Complete] version. While the trend in FAQs seems to be towards
large, one part FAQS, the advantages of having more than one part to a
FAQ are twofold. First, people can select which part of a FAQ that
they want with greater ease. Second, smaller files can be handled by
more computers, which increases the distribution of a FAQ. Since more
people can get a FAQ that is divided into more than one part, more
people can read it. A FAQ is useless to someone who is unable to read
it.
12.2) CHANGES THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN FUTURE VERSIONS OF THIS FAQ.
No changes are currently planned for the structure and/or organization
of future versions of this FAQ. I will simply add more information to
the areas which are still under construction. Your comments are
invited and are very much appreciated (specifically, please let me
know where and how you first came across this FAQ or where you think
it should be distributed). However, I cannot offer a personal reply
to everyone.
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End Document:
The U.C. Davis USENET FAQ [ASCII/Complete]--Version 1.0
Frequently Asked Questions at and about U.C. Davis (c) Copyright 1995
by
David F. Prenatt, Jr.
King Hall, 1995 Alumnus
U.C. Davis School of Law
University of California
Davis, CA 95616-5210
dfprenatt@ucdavis.edu
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