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##A list of very helpful information given by this subreddit over the years!

##Transportation/Parking

• Don't have a car or bike? Use the * U-Pass Tap Program – Free Long Beach Transit on all city transit buses

• Friday parking is more lax.

• 5th and 6th floor of the parking garage by the pyramid is mostly always free.

• Try to find parking around 7-9am. Be prepared to wait up to an hour 10-12pm. Eases up after 3rd week.

• Don't wanna pay for parking? Park at near bus stations along the U-Pass Tap Program.

##Academics/Classes

• Join your department’s student association.The professors who contribute their time will know you better, which is always a good thing, and you'll meet the students in your major who can be excellent resources in your classes down the road.

• If in a waitlist, try to email professor. Being 2+ in waitlist, chances much lower.

• Stuck in waitlist and couldn't get in a class? Crash first day and try to get an add code. Most professors will also print out the waitlist. For more information on waitlists see link.

• Do you REALLY need a class and you are graduating this semester? Show the professor and they may pity you.

• Need books, but low on cash? Use the Facebook group for CSULB book exchange. Most books are sold here at way cheaper price.

• Potential Easy Classes - Comic Spirit, Gern 400, REC 340, CWL 320, Dance 373, Engr 370 , Caff 321, MAE 409A

• Potential Easy Online Classes - Caff 321, Rec 340

##Clubs

• See this post

##Quiet Study/Relaxing Areas

• LGBT resource center (Microwave, computers, outlets, sofas, and AC)

• Floor 2 & 4 and basement of the library.

• Japanese Gardens

• BeachBalance (Gym hosts hammocks every Wednesday, meditation Mondays and art therapy Thursdays). Backroom too (Ask first)

• ECON Dept, third floor, first room to the right has a tutoring room.

• CBA has a quiet/group study area and labs on the 2nd floor.

• Empty USU meeting rooms

##Neat Places

• Student art at the Fine Arts Buildings

• ASI - Pool and bowling alley/arcade

• Science Center and its Sharklab in HSCI (Hours vary)

##Gym

• Showers for stinky people. (Bring a towel)

• Lockers with electronic locks.

##Open Computer Labs

• ECS 205, EN2 204, and ET building

• Horn Center

##Bathrooms

• Higher floors of any building. As long as you act like you belong, no one will be the wiser.

• 2nd & 3rd floors Student Union (Girls)

• HSCI 1-3 : 1st floor in the back towards the MICR building

• MLSC 2/3

• Upper floors of the engineering building

• Third Floor USU

• USU2 by Coffee Bean

• Faculty Offices

• Top floor of McIntosh Building

• Top Floor of Hall of Science

• Design Building in the lower campus. (Single Room)

• Gender Neutral Bathrooms

• Foundation Building

##Microwaves

• Engineering Club Offices

• Ec or Outpost General Store

• University dining plaza next to Starbucks

• USU food court (next to Carl's Jr and another one near the escalator, like next to the double doors)

• Beachhut

• Between like LA2 and LA3 (near the soda machines).

• USU, First floor by the games center and bowling alley

• LGBT Resource Center

##Places to Eat Nearby (may need car)

• ASI Beach Pantry - USU RM 302: Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

• Pizzamania on Atherton and Palo Verde

• On-Campus Squirrels (Some assembly required.)

• On-Campus Persimmon Tree near LA2 (Free Fruit!)

• CSULB Interfaith Center offers free food from its food pantry. Located in Brotman Hall, Room 178. Open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Most fast food/grocery places El Pollo Loco, Del Taco, Subway, Carls Jr, Wingstop, Ralphs, L&L BBQ, Panda Express, 7/11, In-And-Out, Frostbite

• George's Greek

• The Corner

• China Star Express

• Zero Express

• Saporro sushi (Bento Box deal before 3)

• CycloNoodles

• Portfolio Coffeehouse and Berlin Coffeehouse

• Seoulmate

• Deli News

• MVPS's Grill

• Buffalo Spot

• The Nugget

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Thanks for reading!