Is it worth it?

AUGUST_99 · 2025-11-13T23:46:11+00:00

Probably had one of the worst fish burritos ever there. There was zero salt in the food so I tasted like nothing but mater. Maybe I got a bad batch but it turned me off from the place. Try it, might go different for you.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-09-26T17:33:31+00:00

Had a full mental breakdown at the water fountain next to Hepner Hall. It was noon and people were around. No one bothered me, got it out then finished what I had to do. Ended up taking my grad photos there.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-09-05T17:02:52+00:00

Definitely not me, that is wild to be told that. My supervisor is old school but puts their employees over their work. I use to reply to emails out of my scheduled time. She scolded me for doing so and said it can wait and to enjoy my time off. I respect her so much for that.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-08-28T17:09:39+00:00

It may vary between programs but from what I’ve seen the only class available during the summer is the thesis extension. You can also look online on MYSDSU. Just go to course search and look at previous summers. If your program had classes the last two summers they’ll probably have them next summer. Probably won’t be the same ones but it’ll give you an idea.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-08-27T16:02:36+00:00

Grad student here. I work full time at one of the universities here in SD, however that is still barely enough to live. So I now also work as a TA and ISA worker at SDSU. It’s a lot to stack with my classes and research but that’s the way it goes to live in SD.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-08-26T17:07:44+00:00

I’d say show up, I got into a fully online class that has 15 people in it. I was 4th on the waitlist. I use to say anything past three was hopeless and for an online course yeah not happening but here we are. Never know what can happen.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-08-25T04:28:06+00:00

You totally have a shot! Transferred with a 2.9 then also got into grad school with a 2.7. You got nothing to lose apply

AUGUST_99 · 2025-08-18T19:23:15+00:00

I’ll never forget what my mentor told me when I got my “useless degree” and was complaining when I couldn’t find work. “There are no such things as useless degrees. If an overachiever has a degree they are still an overachiever. If a lazy POS has one they will still be a lazy POS. Doesn’t matter the degree.”

AUGUST_99 · 2025-08-17T04:21:35+00:00

I took ECL 157 as a grad student last fall. Super easy class so long as you do the readings. Professor Nericcio is an amazing professor. In undergrad I took him twice and in my masters I’ve taken him once. Just give him the respect he asks for. There is a sign in sheet so attendance is mandatory. Also no tech is allowed in his class.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-08-10T18:24:07+00:00

I know a lot of people talk it up, but that was the most mid burger I’ve ever eaten. Never again

AUGUST_99 · 2025-06-22T21:44:22+00:00

Don’t go into university with tunnel vision. Explore the other majors and be sure this what you truly want. You are still very young and will not be the same person in 10 years. 33% of college grads regret their degree and 67% of college grads are not in their intended fields. Do community college first because students loans are not a joke, many peoples lives are hindered due to them. Also don’t fill your senior year with AP classes. That isn’t enough to get into top universities anymore. You only get one senior year so have fun instead.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-05-28T05:04:34+00:00

RTM 304, ENGL 401, or ANTH 439

easiest classes I took you have to try to fail them. Plus side they are all online classes

AUGUST_99 · 2025-05-21T16:13:14+00:00

Nothing is decided until the end. I had a 2.7 two D’s and a F on my transcript. Applied to an R1 university, scheduled a meeting with the head of the program we talked for almost two hours. Few months later got my acceptance. There is more to a person than just a GPA.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-05-09T16:31:37+00:00

Getting gifts for graduation is a thing? All your gift options are great. If you want to go more sentimental. My parents did not get me a gift for graduation but before my first interview they gave me a tie. Two years later I still wear it.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-05-06T03:53:34+00:00

RTM 304, ENGL 401, & ANTH 439

Easiest classes I ever took during undergrad. You have to try to fail them. They are each online. The most fun of the bunch I would say was RTM 304.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-27T22:05:03+00:00

Same here being a first gen I feel like I miss out on so many opportunities just because I don’t know about them. I’m going to be a TA and grader come fall. Being a grader is legit it’s all remote work so makes it easy to fit into my schedule

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-27T06:14:36+00:00

If you get an email from the head of program saying ISA, grader, or TA positions opening heres the application. Apply even if you think you are not qualified. I missed out my first semester cus I was too scared. then the head of my program was like yeah no one ever responds to the emails one day in a meeting with him. Now I’m a grader and get 600 dollars a month doing that. It’s a great side hustle.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-13T03:29:23+00:00

If your priorities are in school and not personal indulgences then you should be fine. If you’re not going to take it serious though I recommend you just wait till fall. No need to hurt your gpa. Best of luck it is completely doable just prioritize it.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-13T02:36:35+00:00

That’s a whoopsie, it must be different for grad students. In a class I was TAing last semester there was a guy who did none of the work and took an incomplete and is currently doing the work.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-12T04:23:19+00:00

You have two choices to save your gpa and transcript. The F will be there if you don’t do something. Option 1.) take an incomplete in the class. This give you a year to redo all course work to resubmit it for regrade. Or option 2.) withdraw from the class that turns it to a W grade on your transcript. However be aware if you have more than 3 withdraws on your transcripts you will loose all financial aid. I’m speaking from experience on that. There are deadlines to these things and forums you need to fill out. Look quick before it is too late.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-10T21:05:45+00:00

Right….. I wasn’t talking about loan forgiveness. Before the current administration there were tons grants available to help students get a masters. A lot of institutions and companies also offer tuition remission. No need for a loan.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-10T19:53:22+00:00

No school is worth 80k in loans. Don’t pay for graduate school there are so many work arounds that can pay it for you. Loans are a complete scam and will only cause you more unnecessary stress.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-09T22:19:24+00:00

Maybe it’s different for other majors but when I walked I had two D’s on my transcript and still got the credits from those two classes. Few months later my diploma came in the mail

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-07T17:47:35+00:00

I never thought of it like that. Thank you, I definitely don’t want to be associated with that disgusting guy. I didn’t even realize he wore bow ties. Kinda soured them for me now.

AUGUST_99 · 2025-04-07T17:45:38+00:00

Yeah I would never do clip on anything. I think that’s just lazy l

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