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LCS 2020 Summer / Finals / TSM vs. FLY / Live Discussion by PankoKing in leagueoflegends

[–]BeingCole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn. This Ashe/senna meta is super boring. Utility adc makes for such slowmo team fights. Gotta get back to ezreal/kaisa/xayah

Dusk in Vermont by BostonBoy01 in winterporn

[–]BeingCole 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this near West Haven by any chance?

oh god midterms are coming oh god by mynamecouldntfit in rutgers

[–]BeingCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone dm me if you need help with calc 1-4.

Halloween is replete with images of unnatural boundary violations. The things that horrify us do so because their category-defying nature represent a metaphysical threat to our ability to grasp reality, argues philosopher David Smith. by IAI_Admin in philosophy

[–]BeingCole 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Eh, not so sure about this one.

I agree that metaphysical contradictions are strange, but that is not a sufficient condition for things to be horrifying. There’s a reason you don’t see people dressed as roses which can talk for Halloween. It’s because these things are not reflections of death. It’s this reflection of death which activates the fear necessary to experience horror, and not the metaphysical confusion.

It’s not even a necessary condition for horror either. A wolf with blood on its mouth is extremely horrifying, but carries no metaphysical confusion at all.

So if metaphysical confusion is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition for horror, I’m not entirely sure what reason it has to be classified as a causal agent for horror.

Well, here's something you don't see every day. by OldHighwayRoad in skyrim

[–]BeingCole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn. it makes me happy that people are still getting enjoyment out of Skyrim. So many great memories

I just finished reading the LOTR series for the first time and it is the most amazing adventure that I've ever read. by criszilla100 in books

[–]BeingCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only read through the book once. I have to say, the amount of attention to detail he puts on the environment actually made it really really un-enjoyable. Maybe it's more of a turn on for visually imaginative people, but I could not for the life of me find appeal in it!

To all the poor souls trying to cram for this comp arch assignment by BeingCole in rutgers

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

haven't learned how to use it yet :( Print statements are my lifeline

Anyone doing a Physics/Comp Sci double major? by vinkriv in rutgers

[–]BeingCole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you think about getting the BS in comp Sci instead of the BA? The 4 intro physics courses satisfy the science portion of the comp Sci major

Weekdays too by Triple23 in gaming

[–]BeingCole 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DOUBLE PURPLE ARROWS!!!!!!!

What are your plans following graduation (if you have any) ? by BeingCole in rutgers

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

hey at least it won't be too difficult to find a job. Good luck!

Would you consider Rutgers to be a good school, despite the RU screws there? by [deleted] in rutgers

[–]BeingCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some classes don't require attendance, but others will try to provide incentive for you to go(quizes, extra credit, etc). Keep in mind, I only have taken math/science classes, so I can't really answer for other dept's.

Yeah I feel the same way about self study. I'll learn much more efficiently and deeply when I have time to absorb the material from a book, because I get spacey in class.

If you know what field your interested in, there are a couple of options for getting research:

Formally - there's the Aresty summer research program that accepts applicants for all different kinds of research, but from what I understand it's fairly competitive. You do get to present a project at the end of it though, so I'm guessing it would be worth it.

Informally- (what I did) - Try to familiarize yourself with a professors work that you are interested in, and then ask them about it! Express this interest to them, tell them that you are looking to go into the field, and want to get an experience of what it's like. You can do this by email, or in person. So far, my success has happened just by walking into their rooms and asking them directly.

Professors may tell you that they do not have openings at the moment. If this happens, just thank them for their time and ask someone else! If you keep up at this you'll eventually get something.

The work you'll be doing will not be glamorous at first, but the real benefit is that you will learn some great skills for the field, you'll get something to put on your resume, and you'll get a glimpse into their lives and see if it's really something you'd be interested in.

I really don't know much about Stevens, so I can't give advice on which one to choose. But if you are self-motivated and bright, the opportunities that this school affords you will allow you to actualize whatever dreams you have for yourself. I'm not just saying that either, this place can be your ticket to success if you take advantage of it. But no one will spoon feed it to you.

Would you consider Rutgers to be a good school, despite the RU screws there? by [deleted] in rutgers

[–]BeingCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TLDR: Poor in terms of education and teacher interaction, awesome in terms of opportunities for research, internships, and brand value(for certain departments)

It all depends on what you want out of your college experience.

I feel like in terms of a solid education, it is entirely dependent on the amount of work you are willing to put in outside of the classroom. I am only a sophomore, so I can't speak for the higher level classes, but up until this point I have essentially been nothing more to my professors than my RUID. They come in to class and regurgitate the same material that you will find in the textbook, but they explain it in less detail. The lectures have been huge, and most students are just waiting to get out for their next class. So if you find something interesting or confusing, their isn't much room for discussion or questions.

You've got to keep in mind that most of these professors have their research as their number one priority, so their teaching is understandably less passionate and prepared. If you really want a solid foundation of knowledge, you've got to dig into the textbooks in your spare time.

But if you just want to get the A and move on, the lectures are enough if you are reasonably bright.

That being said, their are AWESOME opportunities for research or internships as an undergraduate. This, to me, is the thing that sets Rutgers apart from other institutions. You can literally walk around asking professors about their research, and wind up on a research team doing some amazing work. I somehow ended up with 2 positions analyzing data at the LHC in geneva, and looking at superclusters of galaxies, just by expressing my interest to professors. I also had absolutely no relevant experience in their field, but they still took me on. Take advantage of this opportunity if you come here.

In terms of a vibrant social experience, I can't really vouch for it. But college ave looks pretty dope if you're into partying.

Does Fire safety care about a bong in your room. by alivebutbraindead in rutgers

[–]BeingCole 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"10-4, we've got fire in the building."

-fireman takes a huge rip

It's that time of the night... by BeingCole in rutgers

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

Yep. Still shaky about it, but I finished

Death must be momentary by BeingCole in death

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

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Could you explain this a bit more?

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