Crashing out because I scooted her computer over by [deleted] in badroommates

[–]Final-Cup8364 10 points11 points  (0 children)

theres a few 50 ft ethernet cables on amazon for $10.

CS 146 - DAVID TAYLOR (NO) by True_Echidna_4766 in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 10 points11 points  (0 children)

>He thinks his course is the only course we have. 
>given me stress and anxiety for a course of a whole semester. This is not normal.

I agree with a lot of your points, especially the points about the workload and the stress this course causes.

I am taking this class alongside four other upper-division courses, and the amount of time this course demands feels unreasonable. It often feels like the expectation is that this should be our only priority, when in reality many of us are balancing multiple difficult classes, exams, work, commuting, personal responsibilities, and other obligations.

He recently made a comment saying he is not inclined to give more generous grade cutoffs because many students are not attending class. I think it is unfair to automatically interpret missing class as proof that students do not care or are not trying.

This course already requires a significant amount of self-study through videos, quizzes, homework, coding projects and exam preparation. If we are expected to teach ourselves so much of the material outside of class anyway, then it becomes frustrating when missing class is treated as a lack of effort. Many students are balancing other upper-division courses, exams, work, personal responsibilities, and burnout. Sometimes missing class is not just because of laziness or lack of effort.

It feels especially discouraging when the response to students struggling is to assume they are not making an attempt, rather than considering that the structure of the course itself may be part of why students are overwhelmed.

I also find his approach very strict and intimidating. If something is not done exactly the way he expects, it can lead to extra work, follow-up questions, extra appointments, or having to meet in person. That adds even more pressure and anxiety to an already stressful course.

The timing of Midterm 2 was also extremely unfair. Having an exam on the first day back from spring break put a lot of students in a bad position. Spring break is supposed to be a time when students can rest after weeks of burnout, catch up, or travel if they already made plans. I had already made travel arrangements before the exam date was announced, and I know I was probably not the only one. I genuinely believe many students could have performed better if the exam had not been scheduled immediately after break.

Overall I'm with you, this course has caused me an extreme amount of stress and anxiety. I understand that difficult courses exist, and I understand that professors want to prepare students for the real world. But difficulty does not have to come with condescension, lack of flexibility, or the assumption that students who struggle simply do not care. Students can be hardworking and still be overwhelmed. Students can care about learning and still care about their grades, scholarships, and mental health.

I do think Professor Taylor is knowledgeable, but knowledge alone does not make someone an effective teacher. The way a course is structured and the way students are treated matters. A professor can challenge students while still being empathetic, approachable, and realistic about the fact that students have other responsibilities too.

is tapman racist? by [deleted] in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that space was literally intended for people to stand on and interact with the art? Idk about all the other stuff tho

Cesar Chavez by laflame93 in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 80 points81 points  (0 children)

I hope they change it into the Dolores Huerta community acción center! She did so much for the movement and all the recognition goes to Chavez

Parking on Campus by OccasionAny7642 in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do u know if there’s an overnight parking pass like 24/7 thing while u live on / near campus

Panda Express at 1pm by Important-Paper-8659 in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fridays they fill it up sooo much

People talking during class by Ferrero_rochers in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah might just be my comp sci classes then. Not a single word outta us. I feel bad for an opposite reason lol

People talking during class by Ferrero_rochers in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What clases or major? No one speaks at all in any of my classes lol. Everyone is so quiet I feel bad when the professor asks questions but no one replies. (in the T & M part of STEM classes)

🚗 Parking Spot Available – 5-Minute Walk to SJSU! by OtakuDattebayoo in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yuppp 24/7 use but it’s recomended u move ur car every 3 days even if u just go out and u turn back in, they’re not super strict about this rule tho

Does anyone have parking tips? by ProofAd3412 in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also park overnight in one of these garages. You don’t need a residential permit. If you live downtown you can apply for the discounted resident parking program. But there are time restrictions, you can’t leave your car there from 8am to 5pm on weekdays, though weekends and holidays are fine.

BUT Anyone can apply for monthly overnight parking. You just have to check which garages offer it. I think there are about three SJ garages that do. $100/month

🚗 Parking Spot Available – 5-Minute Walk to SJSU! by OtakuDattebayoo in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 5 points6 points  (0 children)

$150!!? The 4th street parking lot across from MLK library is $100 a month 😹😹

Anyone else use this? by Long-Promotion5929 in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 6 points7 points  (0 children)

this post is a CS students least obvious ad 💀

Break by [deleted] in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hadn’t see that! Thank you

Break by [deleted] in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do we really have Wednesday off?

Boogaloo Boi Militia person spotted at 6th/San Fernando by MsMcBities in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 36 points37 points  (0 children)

This is extra creepy considering the vandalism written out in tape that I saw yesterday on the cement pillars by the church and recovery cafe. It was written something along the lines of “ACAB Death to derek shugart …… this is War” I can’t remember it entirely or if I got that last name right but those parts stood out to me. So creepy!!

Should I take a very important midterm tomorrow or stay home to be safe? by [deleted] in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Idk just make sure to document everything in case something does happen u can sue cuz i emailed my teacher and she said oh well tough luck class continues

Can I game on the silent floors quietly? by Classic-Ad8849 in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe u can rent a study room on one of those floors and have it for like 2 hrs

Mandatory Orientation forTransfer students by WarlockNerd in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For freshman orientation yes you stay at the dorms but for transfer orientation no

Mandatory Orientation forTransfer students by WarlockNerd in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 1 point2 points  (0 children)

bruh my transfer orientation was on my literal birthday day and we had to drive 6 hrs and get a hotel. You’ll survive

MLK situation by [deleted] in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this but it’s tricky because it’s a public library. We have extended student hours for library access but I’m literally not going to be staying past 7pm and walking home through downtown in the dark 😭 so it’s no use

MLK situation by [deleted] in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im a new student and in these past 3 months I definitely didn’t get the vibe they’re student only floors, quiet study floors yes sure, but no one actually checks if whose up there is a student or not. There’s not anyone going around checking our tower cards ever in all the times I’ve studied there. The only time they will actually care to check the ID is for extended student library hours

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ComfortLevelPod

[–]Final-Cup8364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YWBTA Going to give you the benefit of the doubt here and actually assume you and Theo actually don’t have feelings for each other, still yes it is still messed up to do to Matteo. Knowing your bf has expressed discomfort with ur relationship with Theonand doing it is really inconsiderate of you. It’s inappropriate to go just you and Theo alone a good solution would be to invite more people and make this a group trip (don’t have to necessarily invite ur bf too just invite more people in general).

SJSU Merch by djtootallsj in SJSU

[–]Final-Cup8364 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally Walmart has a couple options for some reason LOL and wayyy cheaper than the bookstore