UCLA and USC and others SoCal schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son has already been LA-ified. I called him in a panic about the fires, and he started laughing and saying it’s all fine. UCLA will do that to you.

So cute. That's what the people of Pacific Palisades and Altadena thought. Until it happened to them.

It’s extremely unlikely a fire would cross the 405. This is wishing ill when it’s unnecessary. Pacific palisades residents live in a fire-prone area and they know that. Altadena’s name literally has origin in meaning upper crown of the valley.

Agree, people freaking out here are not familiar with the geography of Los Angeles.

You are so wrong

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son has already been LA-ified. I called him in a panic about the fires, and he started laughing and saying it’s all fine. UCLA will do that to you.

So cute. That's what the people of Pacific Palisades and Altadena thought. Until it happened to them.

It’s extremely unlikely a fire would cross the 405. This is wishing ill when it’s unnecessary. Pacific palisades residents live in a fire-prone area and they know that. Altadena’s name literally has origin in meaning upper crown of the valley.

Agree, people freaking out here are not familiar with the geography of Los Angeles.

You are so wrong

How is PP wrong?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My son has already been LA-ified. I called him in a panic about the fires, and he started laughing and saying it’s all fine. UCLA will do that to you.

So cute. That's what the people of Pacific Palisades and Altadena thought. Until it happened to them.

It’s extremely unlikely a fire would cross the 405. This is wishing ill when it’s unnecessary. Pacific palisades residents live in a fire-prone area and they know that. Altadena’s name literally has origin in meaning upper crown of the valley.

R u sure it won't cross the 405?

https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/firefighters-race-to-contain-los-angeles-wildfires/

[Anonymous]

I live in LA and have gone up the coast for a few days to avoid the air pollution in my neighborhood.

Westwood is not under any kind of threat from these fires. The are starting to get under control. Yes, we are expecting more wind Tuesday but that won't spread anything to UCLA. Some bad air quality, perhaps.

Is this a thread about Socal colleges, or the LA fires?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I live in LA and have gone up the coast for a few days to avoid the air pollution in my neighborhood.

Westwood is not under any kind of threat from these fires. The are starting to get under control. Yes, we are expecting more wind Tuesday but that won't spread anything to UCLA. Some bad air quality, perhaps.

Is this a thread about Socal colleges, or the LA fires?

Outside “experts” on California are beyond frustrating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what will happen to classes etc this year?
Housing costs?
Impact to admissions?

Anyone want to guess?

Classes postpone or on zoom this week only for UCLA? Any other schools?

What’s the likelihood the union pushes for online learning this semester due to displaced faculty and/or staff?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live in LA and have gone up the coast for a few days to avoid the air pollution in my neighborhood.

Westwood is not under any kind of threat from these fires. The are starting to get under control. Yes, we are expecting more wind Tuesday but that won't spread anything to UCLA. Some bad air quality, perhaps.

Is this a thread about Socal colleges, or the LA fires?

Outside “experts” on California are beyond frustrating.

DP. Some posters are clearly freaked out. They don't say whether they are in LA or not; my guess is DC. Getting vibes of the thread from last summer by the mom who was freaking out about her daughter not having AC at Pomona College.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what will happen to classes etc this year?
Housing costs?
Impact to admissions?

Anyone want to guess?

Classes postpone or on zoom this week only for UCLA? Any other schools?

What’s the likelihood the union pushes for online learning this semester due to displaced faculty and/or staff?

My kid applied to UCLA OOS and it is still his top choice over a bunch of selective privates. If the remainder of the semester went online, that would give me pause, though he probably won't be admitted anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what will happen to classes etc this year?
Housing costs?
Impact to admissions?

Anyone want to guess?

Classes postpone or on zoom this week only for UCLA? Any other schools?

What’s the likelihood the union pushes for online learning this semester due to displaced faculty and/or staff?

The Union of professors? Most likely Trump deploy troop to arrest all college professors and blame it on the fire.

[Anonymous]

I’d be very concerned about air quality.

Wildfire pollution is 10x more toxic than regular air pollution. Wildfires typically burn much hotter than car engines or industrial machinery. “That’s going to increase what we call its oxidative potential, which basically means it’s much more active and can be very, very toxic.”

Research from the University of California finds that breathing wildfire smoke takes a toll on our lungs — but also our heart, brains, immunity and other vital organs and bodily systems. In fact, while all air pollution is hazardous, the particles that make up wildfire smoke are up to ten times more hazardous for our health than smoke from "everyday" sources like traffic and industry

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what will happen to classes etc this year?
Housing costs?
Impact to admissions?

Anyone want to guess?

Classes postpone or on zoom this week only for UCLA? Any other schools?

What’s the likelihood the union pushes for online learning this semester due to displaced faculty and/or staff?

The Union of professors? Most likely Trump deploy troop to arrest all college professors and blame it on the fire.

What?
This is garbage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’d be very concerned about air quality.

Wildfire pollution is 10x more toxic than regular air pollution. Wildfires typically burn much hotter than car engines or industrial machinery. “That’s going to increase what we call its oxidative potential, which basically means it’s much more active and can be very, very toxic.”

Research from the University of California finds that breathing wildfire smoke takes a toll on our lungs — but also our heart, brains, immunity and other vital organs and bodily systems. In fact, while all air pollution is hazardous, the particles that make up wildfire smoke are up to ten times more hazardous for our health than smoke from "everyday" sources like traffic and industry

Yes the live press conference (on now) is saying if you smell any smoke at all, you should be wearing a mask.

[Anonymous]

Will this cause a decline in OOS apps to Cali schools? I think maybe.

My kid turned down a top Cali school and stayed in New England and I’m so glad now.

Prayers for all those people affected. It’s absolutely devastating.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Will this cause a decline in OOS apps to Cali schools? I think maybe.

My kid turned down a top Cali school and stayed in New England and I’m so glad now.

Prayers for all those people affected. It’s absolutely devastating.

My younger kid (jr HS) always loved UCLA. We have zero relatives on the West Coast or anywhere near. DMV and New England.

Doubtful I'd let him head to UCLA. We know several kids staying with family out there while classes are virtual. In that situation, we'd have to fly our kid home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Will this cause a decline in OOS apps to Cali schools? I think maybe.

My kid turned down a top Cali school and stayed in New England and I’m so glad now.

Prayers for all those people affected. It’s absolutely devastating.

My younger kid (jr HS) always loved UCLA. We have zero relatives on the West Coast or anywhere near. DMV and New England.

Doubtful I'd let him head to UCLA. We know several kids staying with family out there while classes are virtual. In that situation, we'd have to fly our kid home.

Campus isn't closed. The kid wouldn't have to fly home. But if campus closed and he did have to fly home, if you can do the 76k per year, you can spring for the emergency $410 ticket home. Those of us who have older college kids all did that during covid, for example. It's part of life, like needing a new windshield.