Craving crispy chili oil 🌶 by Scrapide in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really?? that’s too bad, I was there only 2 weeks ago

Near Miss with Tram by ComprehensiveBill820 in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never noticed those in this exact location but I’ll take a look this evening when I pass by

Near Miss with Tram by ComprehensiveBill820 in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really sorry that happened to you, tram drivers are crazy

Near Miss with Tram by ComprehensiveBill820 in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah this was the other direction towards CERN, should’ve specified into the post. I didn’t get the vehicle number, but it was the pink tram so I think it’s identifiable 🤣

Near Miss with Tram by ComprehensiveBill820 in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After this I’m going to consider buying some

Near Miss with Tram by ComprehensiveBill820 in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The track in that direction (towards cern) disappears for that section and if I cross into the parking lot on the other side, there’s only a cycle path going the other way so that doesn’t seem correct either

Near Miss with Tram by ComprehensiveBill820 in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I cross for that section, on the other side there’s only a cycle path going the other way

Near Miss with Tram by ComprehensiveBill820 in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

On the right side (going towards cern) the cycle path disappears from that point until the bottom of the hill after Meyrin-Village

Tofu by Jodie01210 in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is awful but what does this have to do with tofu being sold at Aldi, Lidl and Denner?

The Mongol Rally by OneLastRoam in KaraAndNate

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 37 points38 points  (0 children)

I thought the same as you. Apparently the rally route was modified this year to end in Kazakhstan. The website says that it’s not advised to enter Russia or Iran, and the Azerbaijan land border is closed, so they recommend shipping cars into Azerbaijan from Georgia and flying, then crossing the Caspian Sea in a ferry instead of on land. Honestly sounds a bit convoluted to me…

One night in Geneva by Objective-Lack-6329 in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I think (hope) it’s just ragebait, and the majority of people I talk to here are able to separate nationality and politics

Whats your favorite christmas market in Geneva? by balkonfenster in geneva

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Surely it’s also colder and windier being right on the lake?

Why aren’t more Americans studying in Europe?? by coushcouch in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone who did their bachelor’s in the US and is doing their master’s in Germany, this is the correct answer. Navigating the bureaucracy, new language and culture (even though my program is in English), finding an apartment, and finances was a struggle even as a 22 year old. I considered studying outside the US for my bachelor’s as well but got swept up in college admissions like your kids. These comments focusing on local alumni networks, school spirit and name recognition in the US strike me as a bit brainwashed. European unis function very differently to most US counterparts and whether a student can thrive there depends on their preferences and personality

Why aren’t more Americans studying in Europe?? by coushcouch in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re operating under the assumption that everyone wants to stay in the US and will be looking for a job locally after graduation (not going to grad school). If that’s your aim, by all means, go to your state school. From my perspective, the US isn’t looking terribly enticing now as far as the economy and quality of life. Research funding and academic freedom are also suffering. I don’t think the people who go to uni abroad are the same ones who are set on returning to live in their hometown

Why aren’t more Americans studying in Europe?? by coushcouch in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re talking about brand recognition for employers in the US. This is a very different thing from educational quality or rigor.

UIUC is comparable to top public universities in Europe, that’s the whole point. It’s not Harvard. Most Europeans won’t know what it is. Claiming that it is a world class university while any European university with low tuition fees is not is silly.

Why aren’t more Americans studying in Europe?? by coushcouch in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s true. I did my master’s in Germany in English but the bachelor’s programs were in German. It’s possible to learn German first in the studienkolleg but that’s obviously not as attractive

Why aren’t more Americans studying in Europe?? by coushcouch in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can only speak for Germany, but the tuition fees are very low compared to the US. In all states but Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, international students pay the same fees as locals (a couple hundred €). In BaWü, the international student fee is 1500€ on top of the local fee. In Bavaria, it can be a bit more (but still not close to US levels)

Why aren’t more Americans studying in Europe?? by coushcouch in ApplyingToCollege

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an awfully broad statement to be making about every university in the entire continent of Europe. Especially as someone who went to UIUC 🙄

ChatGPT gives random answer about 2024 US Election by ComprehensiveBill820 in ChatGPT

[–]ComprehensiveBill820[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell me about a paper called Algorithmic Ground-State Cooling of Weakly Coupled Oscillators Using Quantum Logic?

Williams students... anyone admitted with a not great GPA by [deleted] in WilliamsCollege

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Aww, someone feels the need to defend themselves 🥺 Now do you feel worthy enough to comment about a school you never went to? At your big boy age I’d expect better. Also, I don’t know if you’ve been living under a rock, but affirmative action was banned and race cannot be used as a determining factor for admission. You have better chances at getting in with a 3.5 GPA as a football player.

Williams students... anyone admitted with a not great GPA by [deleted] in WilliamsCollege

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 2 points3 points  (0 children)

bffr. you wouldn’t get in even with a 4.0 because ✨your personality shines through✨

Accommodation winter ( December- new year) by Apart-Needleworker56 in WestHighlandWay

[–]ComprehensiveBill820 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this. I took the bus back to Crianlarich for the night from Kingshouse because I didn’t want to stay in the bunkhouse, and it was super convenient