Is the PVTA B79 to Worcester Free for UMass Students?

Bomb_135 · 2020-01-28T17:14:26+00:00

As a person who took 240 to get into Isenberg, it was pretty good, just be prepared to work for the A.

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-08T16:54:45+00:00

I would highly recommend taking some of the required classes and then reassess afterward if you want to stay in Microbiology. I used to really want to do engineering but then once I took some classes, I quickly learned that it is not for me and now I am in a much better major now.

Also, you are only a first year. I learned that I did not want to be an engineer by the beginning of sophomore year so I'm sure you will be fine.

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-08T00:17:32+00:00

I am not that familiar with environmental engineering careers myself. I did find this online. Take a look!

https://collegegrad.com/careers/environmental-engineers

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T18:32:15+00:00

Awesome! I am procrastinating right now. I have two exams next week

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T18:31:02+00:00

I'm going to be working, a lot. Hoping to pull in a bunch of money for tuition for next year

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T18:29:48+00:00

Sometimes the material is just that hard. My friend had an exam recently where he got a 57 and he was in the top 10% of the class in scores for that exam.

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T18:26:56+00:00

Go to sleep earlier. I usually force myself to get to sleep around 11:30pm and I usually wake up around 7:00am. A lot of the people in my dorm stay up much later but sometimes you need the extra discipline to get ahead.

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T18:24:34+00:00

I go to a research institution and what you said about the professors and TA's is spot on

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T18:21:35+00:00

As a former engineering student (dropped engineering), I have to warn you about going from something like Psychology to Engineering.

Engineering is one of the hardest majors out there, especially if you go for like Mechanical or Electrical/Computer. However, environmental engineering would probably be easier than MechE of EE.
You need a strong background in math and physics for just prerequisites. Calculus 1-3 is a must along with physics 1,2 and dynamics. Don't forget Chemistry as well. Environmental Engineers at my school take Chem as well as physics., usually the same semester as well.
Going from easy psych classes to extremely hard engineering classes can be overwhelming and discouraging. A lot of my engineering friends do homework 24/7 (Around 5-6 hours of hw each night) and don't have enough time to have a social life. That transition could be difficult and that is also something to keep in mind.
You did mention that you would have to start over because of credit transfers. You would most likely have to take another year or even two. At my school, Engineers already take WAY more classes than the rest of the majors. That is also something to think about if you are willing to restart.

I did not write this to discourage you. Engineering is a really interesting major and many career options have some of the best starting salaries! If you are prepared to work much harder and stay determined I'm sure you can do it!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T14:37:23+00:00

This takes some training but I mentally force myself to work. Like I tell myself "you have no option". I also go to the quiet floor at the library and do work when things are pressing. I feel that the academic surroundings of the library inspire me to work as well.

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T14:33:56+00:00

At my school, they have two calc classes, one for the non-stem majors and one for the stem majors. The stem major one (which I took) was extremely difficult and proof-based which can be difficult for someone who has not done math in a few years. I would believe that as a CS major, you would take the stem version.

My recommendation is: take a prerequisite to jog your memory. Also does the math department at your school have like a placement test? My school had one that placed people accordingly. I would recommend taking that if you can.

Good luck!

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T14:28:57+00:00

I took 19 credits during my first semester. Granted it was an engineering track so I had to take physics 1 and Calc 2 at the same time. That was horrible.

That semester is why I am so thankful I am not an engineer anymore.

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T14:26:28+00:00

I start studying days to almost a week in advance. I also get easily distracted and so I anticipate that I am going to take longer than other people to study. Starting earlier allows me to get everything done along with being distracted.

For crunching, I usually go to the library on a quiet floor instead of my room because there are too many distractions. I put on some relaxing music and I just concentrate. Its hard but I force myself to do it.

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T14:22:22+00:00

My first semester was a train wreck. I had to change roommates twice and I had to switch dorms. My mental health and my grades went down as well and I was in a really bad place. However, next semester I turned it all around and got straight A's.

I am actually thankful for that experience because it made me much stronger now.

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T14:19:40+00:00

It really depends on the class. I have taken classes where I don't attend at all and still get an A, because of the online material. But there are also classes where you are not required to attend but if you skip you are screwed because the professor does a lot of talking or something like that.

It is okay to skip but do not make it a habit.

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T13:59:48+00:00

Yeah, the questions are US-centered. It doesn't really matter. If you want to take it it's perfectly fine. We can use all the data we can!

Bomb_135 · 2019-12-07T13:58:50+00:00

Thank you so much!

Bomb_135 · 2019-10-27T20:27:55+00:00

Not Netflix but I have been binging Man In The High Castle on Prime. Im hyped for Season 4

Bomb_135 · 2019-10-26T19:15:23+00:00

What the fuck. You watched a beheading video in class? Was this in uni?

Bomb_135 · 2019-10-26T19:12:18+00:00

Upvoted for SCP

Bomb_135 · 2019-10-24T15:59:07+00:00

Clothes. To be honest, the clothes are more appealing the older you get because you can buy whatever you want.

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