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Saiga Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
#3301: Jul 26th 2012 at 10:28:49 AM

Why would I want either of those?tongue

I've already taken 2 of the 6 electives I need. The first was an Economics course that I was planning on minoring in, and the second is Contemporary World Writing. I have no idea what the fuck that is, but a friend of mine is in it and so I picked that just so that we've have a class together and we'd motivate each other to actually doing some work.

Matues Since: Sep, 2011
#3302: Jul 26th 2012 at 10:47:09 AM

I'm heading off to college in early august.

Rather nervous about some things.

I mean, I have everything payed for (Or so they tell me) via financial aid, I've been assigned a room and have all my classes in order (I think).

But I'm probably going to have a roommate.

I'm hoping it's not someone I'll hate. Or worse- an attractive guy.

That'd be horribly distracting.

hnd03 Parasol Star Memories from [REDACTED] Since: Jun, 2009
Parasol Star Memories
#3303: Jul 26th 2012 at 7:47:09 PM

My roommates were never around. Especially on Thursdays.

So. Let's all pause for a moment to smell what the Rock was, is, and forever will be... cooking.—Cave Johnson
GigglesMcYummy wobbledewopple wob woppl from Ohio Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Reincarnated romance
wobbledewopple wob woppl
#3304: Jul 26th 2012 at 9:37:12 PM

Might be a silly question, but I'm trying to submit an application to a community college online right now and it asks what my "current high school courses" are. Should I just put the courses I took senior year, since I haven't been in school for a year?

My PM box is always open to anyone who wants to talk/vent.
hnd03 Parasol Star Memories from [REDACTED] Since: Jun, 2009
Parasol Star Memories
#3305: Jul 26th 2012 at 9:49:47 PM

That would be the safest bet.

So. Let's all pause for a moment to smell what the Rock was, is, and forever will be... cooking.—Cave Johnson
terlwyth Since: Oct, 2010
#3306: Jul 26th 2012 at 10:28:15 PM

I head back Labor Day,and I hope that whoever my new roomie is,he isn't my best friend

Best Friends =/= Good roommates

And of course likable and honest

Seriously,my first roommate at least indirectly got my debit card stolen,I was lucky to get it back,but court was a hassle.

No crap like that with the second roomie

hnd03 Parasol Star Memories from [REDACTED] Since: Jun, 2009
Parasol Star Memories
#3307: Aug 2nd 2012 at 8:30:19 AM

Received my tuition bill for the coming semester. $5000 due, and I have $6500 in financial aid so that means I'll be getting a fair amount of money back.. Housing fee conspicuously absent...

edited 3rd Aug '12 7:47:21 AM by hnd03

So. Let's all pause for a moment to smell what the Rock was, is, and forever will be... cooking.—Cave Johnson
TheBatPencil from Glasgow, Scotland Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#3308: Aug 2nd 2012 at 9:55:33 AM

Induction and stuff on the 27th. A bit later than I was hoping for, but progress is progress.

And let us pray that come it may (As come it will for a' that)
LoniJay from Australia Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
#3309: Aug 6th 2012 at 8:36:07 PM

I'm going through these SB Li (something-based learning interactive) things for uni. Basically they're a case study written out in second person, where you have to click on different things to do tests and answer questions and stuff. Usually the actions are stuff like 'Take blood', 'examine biochemistry results', 'physical exam', 'Go back to the farm', and they contain information.

I click on one, and what does it say inside? "One of your nurses remarks that you've been putting on a little weight recently".

[lol]

Be not afraid...
Saiga Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
LoniJay from Australia Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
#3311: Aug 6th 2012 at 8:40:17 PM

I know, right? This is just out of nowhere as I'm trying to examine a blood sample. [lol]

Be not afraid...
Grimview Catalytic from British Columbia Since: Mar, 2012
Catalytic
#3312: Aug 6th 2012 at 8:46:17 PM

@The Bat Pencil: I heartily approve of your avatar choice, good forum user. (I am unsure of gender and don't feel like using a pronoun without knowing. tongue)

on topic: One month, more or less, until classes start. Within a day or two of that, anyway.

Should be fun. I'm actually looking forward to this year.

"Lock up your girlfriends, lock up your wives, Grim's on the loose so run for your lives." - Pyrite
TheBatPencil from Glasgow, Scotland Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#3313: Aug 7th 2012 at 8:44:19 AM

[up] Yeah, the Gillster is awesome. I have such a schoolboy crush on her :3

And I'm a guy tongue

edited 7th Aug '12 8:44:48 AM by TheBatPencil

And let us pray that come it may (As come it will for a' that)
Grimview Catalytic from British Columbia Since: Mar, 2012
Catalytic
#3314: Aug 7th 2012 at 5:37:10 PM

Fair enough.

Karen Gillan really is awesome, though.tongue

"Lock up your girlfriends, lock up your wives, Grim's on the loose so run for your lives." - Pyrite
hnd03 Parasol Star Memories from [REDACTED] Since: Jun, 2009
Parasol Star Memories
#3315: Aug 9th 2012 at 10:43:19 AM

Number 157 on the waiting list for housing. Fuck yes. Now I just have to hope that 4% of the incoming freshman leave.

So. Let's all pause for a moment to smell what the Rock was, is, and forever will be... cooking.—Cave Johnson
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#3316: Aug 12th 2012 at 6:22:54 PM

Okay, so in a week I will be starting college. Before that I will be attending orientation.

What are some things I must remember?

Continuously reading, studying, and (hopefully) growing.
Setanta Since: Jul, 2011
#3317: Aug 12th 2012 at 6:49:13 PM

[up]Don't party ridiculously hard during your first week you'll have time for that later. They'll give you a lot of papers during orientation, many with useful phone numbers and other info on them. Keep those on hand for the first couple of weeks until you get used to the campus.

hnd03 Parasol Star Memories from [REDACTED] Since: Jun, 2009
Parasol Star Memories
#3318: Aug 13th 2012 at 10:33:00 AM

Take advantage of office hours. If there's something you don't understand, try to meet your instructor during their hours.

A bike is an excellent investment, especially for big campuses. I decided not to buy a parking pass last year and I don't regret it.

This may sound ridiculous, but I'm probably going to be sleeping at a campground for the first week of school.

edited 13th Aug '12 10:33:17 AM by hnd03

So. Let's all pause for a moment to smell what the Rock was, is, and forever will be... cooking.—Cave Johnson
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#3319: Aug 13th 2012 at 11:34:08 AM

Thanks for the advice, guys. grin

Continuously reading, studying, and (hopefully) growing.
Wicked223 from Death Star in the forest Since: Apr, 2009
#3320: Aug 13th 2012 at 2:57:46 PM

here's a question: When you need to study, not for last-minute test cramming but for regular day-to-day studying, what do you? Do you just re-read chapters of the textbook? Do extra assignments?

edited 13th Aug '12 2:57:55 PM by Wicked223

You can't even write racist abuse in excrement on somebody's car without the politically correct brigade jumping down your throat!
TheBatPencil from Glasgow, Scotland Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#3321: Aug 13th 2012 at 4:00:19 PM

I just rewrite whatever materials we're given. Like if there's an essay I know I need to write for a future exam or whatever, I write it out a few times in advance. Eventually I can do it from memory.

edited 13th Aug '12 4:01:04 PM by TheBatPencil

And let us pray that come it may (As come it will for a' that)
hnd03 Parasol Star Memories from [REDACTED] Since: Jun, 2009
Parasol Star Memories
#3322: Aug 13th 2012 at 4:10:15 PM

I redid the online homework for Chemistry and Calculus, with changed problems.

So. Let's all pause for a moment to smell what the Rock was, is, and forever will be... cooking.—Cave Johnson
#3323: Aug 13th 2012 at 4:19:25 PM

Most of my study time is spent reading the assigned readings, doing any busywork homework there is, and calculating what I need to do on exams to get an A. Come actual exam time I run through everything I'll have to do on the exam itself and make sure I can do all of it.

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MurkyMuse Magical Girl Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Magical Girl
#3324: Aug 14th 2012 at 8:17:01 AM

I've been jumping through hoops trying to get into grad school. I'm getting rather excited about it now since I've finally found a program that is working with me.

As for study advice, an old professor of mine told his students to read the material at least three times. Once for introduction, twice for memorization, and third for comprehension. I didn't always follow that, but it helped when I did.

People are mirrors. If you smile, a smile will be reflected.
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#3325: Aug 14th 2012 at 8:31:50 AM

One of the thing that worries the most is my slow reading speed AND lack of attention. I guess the latter can be fixed through discipline, but the former I have no idea. :/

Continuously reading, studying, and (hopefully) growing.

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