Salary for part time (weekend) instructors in California?

[Thalassamania]

If you are going to CA, move first and then appply. If you are in the state with intent to stay you are a resident and entitiled to in-state tuition.

 

[Jon C]

My major will be the butt to many jokes after I've told you guys I surf and dive. It will probably be computer science - I laugh at myself sometimes too - I look like a normal kid and am not even good at math - but somehow or other I'm pretty much a prodigy when it comes to computers - go figure...

This changes everything...I suggest Internet Banking Embezzlement as a option...good money, make your own hours, lots of time to dive...perfect.

 

[elmo6s]

Thanks for the advice guys. When I said I wasn't good at math, you have to realize that at my high school (1 of the top 2 privates in NYC) I'll have taken Calc senior year (I'm taking Pre-Calc as a Junior) - getting a B/B+, just not one of our Asian geniuses that get 800 on the Math SAT (I'm floating around 710). I already know quite a bit of programming, I realize that it's not just learning how to install a video card (learned HTML myself when I was 8, C++ by 12, now know about 10 different languages and am studying for my MCSE). Have a high school average of A+ in Programming 1 and AP Computer Science.

My point was that I'm very solid at CS, I just don't hang out with the kids you normally assume are in the computer science field (I play squash and tennis competitively so I generally hang out with the athletic crowd) and I always get a joke in those circles when I say that I'm awesome at computers.

As for tuition - does the residency really kick in before you graduate? That would be awesome if I payed resident rates by the 3rd or 4th year...

I'll definately take a look at UCSB and UCSD - I'm probably going to be taking a college essay writing course at Berkley this summer, and I think we tour all of them, so I should get a nice look as well as when I come back with my parents.

As for the workload - I can't possibly work any harder than I am now - my school gets 50% Ivy acceptance, and they make sure we earn it the hard way... I worked till 2AM last night, got up at 6:30, took 2 tests, spent an hour writing a debate speech on the Electoral College system and its failures in the library, gave the speech, and here I am, ready to pass out, trying to recover so that I can start the whole process over again.

I can't wait for college and California!

 

[Fuzzmutton]

Other important notes:

Average house here: $700 to 900k
There is no "Cali". You are either a SoCal or NoCal
Rescue Diver would be a recommended specialty here

SoCal: Wetsuits, good looking women, real men, professional football (Chargers), ocean/mountains/deserts all an hour away, food is Mexican and classic burgers. Official languages: English and Spanish

NoCal: Drysuits, moderate looking women who take offense easily, no real men who take offense easily if their wives okay it, no professional football, wineries within walking distance...If you move there, ask for a merlot, keeshe and bree cheese. Official language: French and Socialismese

Heyyyy! Whattaya mean "moderate looking"?! I resent that remark...:mooner:

 

[elmo6s]

Keeshe - I think you mean Quiche

 

[Thalassamania]

Thanks for the advice guys. When I said I wasn't good at math, you have to realize that at my high school (1 of the top 2 privates in NYC) I'll have taken Calc senior year (I'm taking Pre-Calc as a Junior) - getting a B/B+, just not one of our Asian geniuses that get 800 on the Math SAT (I'm floating around 710). I already know quite a bit of programming, I realize that it's not just learning how to install a video card (learned HTML myself when I was 8, C++ by 12, now know about 10 different languages and am studying for my MCSE). Have a high school average of A+ in Programming 1 and AP Computer Science.

My point was that I'm very solid at CS, I just don't hang out with the kids you normally assume are in the computer science field (I play squash and tennis competitively so I generally hang out with the athletic crowd) and I always get a joke in those circles when I say that I'm awesome at computers.

As for tuition - does the residency really kick in before you graduate? That would be awesome if I payed resident rates by the 3rd or 4th year...

I'll definately take a look at UCSB and UCSD - I'm probably going to be taking a college essay writing course at Berkley this summer, and I think we tour all of them, so I should get a nice look as well as when I come back with my parents.

As for the workload - I can't possibly work any harder than I am now - my school gets 50% Ivy acceptance, and they make sure we earn it the hard way... I worked till 2AM last night, got up at 6:30, took 2 tests, spent an hour writing a debate speech on the Electoral College system and its failures in the library, gave the speech, and here I am, ready to pass out, trying to recover so that I can start the whole process over again.

I can't wait for college and California!

Times change so you need to check it out. My understanding is that once you apply as an out of state student you are stuck with that status till you graduate. If, however, when you apply for in-state status you are in California (as evidenced by a driver's license, address, etc.) with an intent to stay (even if it's your first day there) then you are a resident for your entire time in school.

 

[Jon C]

Heyyyy! Whattaya mean "moderate looking"?! I resent that remark...:mooner:

Look, I can't do everything! If you are good looking it is your DUTY to move to Southern California. I don't make up the rules. You'll have to drop the "taking offense easily" stuff tho. I would suggest a less, ah...interesting...call sign when you move here, too!

Elmo, I never could spell "Quiche"...and proud of that fact! If you dive AND surf, you will have few bad days here! All your bases are covered...hi or lo surf.

 

[rakkis]

UC residency policy:
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/ca_residency.html

The important bit is living in CA for at least 1 year and showing intent to make CA your permanent residence.

 

[elmo6s]

Thats why I can't wait to move to California - hi or lo surf I'll be having a blast. Not to mention the fact that I have a friend with a house in Tahoe for a skiing weekend here and there

Guess I won't qualify for California rates which kind of sucks - but I guess it's the same difference to my parents as going to an Ivy... Can I show them my surfboard and dive gear as proof that I intend to make CA my place of residence for the future ?

Keep the info on colleges coming guys, I really appreciate it! I had never really thought of UCSB until you guys mentioned it! Any opinions good or bad on the California schools are much appreciated! How is the party life? How are the classes? Good dorms? Etc!

Alex

 

[Thalassamania]

UC residency policy:
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/ca_residency.html

The important bit is living in CA for at least 1 year and showing intent to make CA your permanent residence.

I believe that contradicts state law. If you are in the state and have a CA driver's license at the time you apply I'm told that they do not check further to avoid a court challange. Maybe true, maybe not.