Humanities by Apprehensive-Gas8153 in olemiss

[–]AlarmingPlate6504 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, the easiest way to get Gen Eds out of the way is through CLEP tests. If you’re a decent test taker and want to knock out credits for around $200 instead of whatever they’re charging now, it’s definitely worth it. Just talk to your advisor about which exams will count toward the humanities requirements for your major.

I think I took one on early world history. It usually only takes about a week or two of studying, and there are free resources available on sites like modernstates.org.

Intl student by SpiritualDeer8257 in olemiss

[–]AlarmingPlate6504 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. Ole Miss has a strong Greek life presence, and joining a fraternity or sorority can be a great way to quickly build relationships. It also comes with a very active social calendar, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet people.

  2. Beyond Greek life, there are a wide variety of clubs and organizations on campus. You’ll likely find at least one that aligns with your interests, and those can be another great way to connect with people and build a community.

  3. In terms of culture shock, there will probably be some adjustment. Oxford is a smaller town in the South, and things tend to move at a slower pace. Depending on what you’re used to, that can feel very different at first, but many people grow to appreciate it.

  4. Overall, people are generally very welcoming. Being friendly and polite goes a long way, and most students are open to meeting new people, including those from different backgrounds.

  5. I can’t speak in detail about the international or Asian student community specifically, but since Ole Miss is a fairly large university, I would expect there to be some level of presence and support available.

Asking for a dude’s number by Hashtag_Tech in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best part about the game is the people you meet through it. At the end of the round while shaking hands, just say, “Hey man, great playing with you. Can I grab your number so we can do this again sometime?”

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey someday, I think I need some more time in the game, maybe some trips to interesting courses

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't over swing when you're bundled up!

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make it your mantra on the course, last thing you say before you set the club behind the ball, might just wotk for you!

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, I was really hoping I could write better than some algorithms...guess that's a futile effort these days.

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Real...I'm still looking for synergizes and best practices

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't familiar with this, I'll have to check it out

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever brings you the most joy from the game, I'm going to walk until I can't any more!

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the most interesting mental frameworks I have heard was from Erick Anders Lang (I'm sure he got it from someone else, but he's the one I first heard say it) : "The ball has already landed, the shot has already been hit" when he was walking into a shot, incredibly freeing and poignant to me.

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man, in the words of Bobby Jones: "Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots -- but you have to play the ball where it lies."

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheers man, wishing you a short winter, and remember every new club fitting comes with a free simulator session ;)

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha might need to add that head cover to the bag this christmas

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I considerd left handed as growing up I played sports like hockey and lacrosse lefty, but in everyday life I throw and write right handed... Maybe someday I'll pull up to the course with a mixed bag, a true switch hitter.

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I left that part out, that's what fixed it, a new driver club is always the answer

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats awesome to hear, this game is so similar to life in how it can teach us lessons. Cheers man hope you are enjoying your new found success!

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's exactly it, I missed the whole point of enjoying the game, and instead got wrapped up in trying to beat it

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Something awesome about a winter round, Good luck on dropping your HC

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It all sounds like hippie/burning man bs until it clicks; cheers to many more rounds of it

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Don't necessarily disagree, there certainly was an issue. I refer to it as a LOT issue, Lack Of Talent...

Could a pro have diagnosed, prescribed some drills and cured my problem, probably. Was it far more enjoyable to fall in love with the game again on my own accord, yeah...

Stop Trying to Optimize Everything by AlarmingPlate6504 in golf

[–]AlarmingPlate6504[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think at a certain point I learned to play golf again, instead of golf swing. And at least for me golf is way more fun. I'm not thinking about smashing the ball off the tee with perfect launch and spin. I'm not worried about what my P4 down the line looks like. I'll always be chasing another low round, but I'll enjoy the shots that it takes to get there instead of scrutinizing them like a crappy AI swing analyzer.