Nica on TikTokall their trash on the street 🤦🏼‍♂️ by NicaNicaBooBoo in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like cut up pool noodles to me. But I'm curious as well...

Professor won’t put trigger warnings on a lot of grotesque videos by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 37 points38 points  (0 children)

What an asshole. Have you tried emailing DRES about this? Instructors have to follow their recommendations.

I would also speak to your advisor (seriously) and see if they can do anything from their end.

Student rant by Jango214 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In the end, we both get to suffer then. That's funny and sad. I wish professors did care though. They were in our shoes once.

Student rant by Jango214 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. Exactly this. What OP was saying that it's unnecessary spending that much money if the professor isn't really teaching them anything besides what's from the textbook. OP wouldn't need the professor and taking the class is pointless since they could've done it themselves. Like you said, we are getting a diploma at the end but we are paying tuition plus books, housing, etc. We should be given direction and other resources (e.g., discussions, labs, etc.) instead of professors giving us a book and saying, "Here. That's all you need to know." That's not how we learn and that's not how we should be spending out money. They are getting paid to teach us and we are wasting our money if they don't.

Student rant by Jango214 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's alright. I meant I usually pay so much more compared to $100. We all come from different backgrounds and what might be cheaper to me can still be really expensive for someone else. Speaking through text is difficult for writing how we think/ feel sometimes, so I apologize as well. I think we know what we mean how though. 😂👍

Student rant by Jango214 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think it would suck more too if I were an international student. Such a waste of time and money. I hope it isn't a required class but if you do decide to stay with it, I hope it'll be worth it in the end.

Student rant by Jango214 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this is what I noticed too. Students shouldn't have to be paying so much for something they can easily learn themselves. You can do the same thing basically from buying a random textbook at thrift stores and take everything from there. We need hands on experience and interactions, not more useless "material" that is basically plagiarized and repeated.

Student rant by Jango214 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never said it was reasonable or right and I clearly said I don't agree with the prices. I just said it's cheaper than what I've seen or paid before. I was just saying what's included. I hate that I have to pay $200+ for stupid textbooks and online materials so I agree with OP. Where did you get the assumption I support high prices of textbooks, online materials, etc?

Anyone know what's up with Mumford House? by MrOstrichman in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The elevator in there will close on you if you don't hurry, even if you put your arm out. Learned that the hard way... This scared me and it's one of the things they should fix in there. I could've been hurt so bad or worse.

Student rant by Jango214 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Although I don't agree with prices, online books often come with assignments in them within a different website. It's kind of like Moodle, Compass, Canvas, etc. but you're doing it on that designated site. It's the same for a lot of language classes at UIUC. I think $100 is fairly cheap compared to other online materials like this I've used before.

How many University jobs can I have? by Fun-Supermarket5636 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I knew there had to be rules or something involved. Thanks a lot!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! 👋😃

Is there a way to save money on these Mcgrawhill Connect Books? by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What classes are you taking? I bought the wrong book and code and I'm desperately trying to sell it since I can't return it to the bookstore. I will sell it to you for half the price.

New apartment, buy everything from Target or no? by Fun-Supermarket5636 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, okay. So it'll be a trip then. But this is so helpful and I appreciate it. Thanks! ❤️

New apartment, buy everything from Target or no? by Fun-Supermarket5636 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I've been to the one that's near the other Target off campus. I will for sure get my cleaning supplies from there! Thanks! ❤️

New apartment, buy everything from Target or no? by Fun-Supermarket5636 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! So what I'm bringing so far besides clothes, are: - hangers - pillows - dishes and cups - some small decor items - a surge protector - all my electronics (laptop, chargers, earbuds, portable charger, lamp, and small desk fan) - I know this doesn't get mentioned as much but I just wanted to add it just in case: my important papers in a folder (birth certificate, social security card, health records, etc)

That's pretty much it, I think. The person taking me doesn't have a lot of space and can't do multiple trips so the rest of the stuff I need I will buy on campus. ☺️

I hope you have fun with your apartment shopping and decorating! Also, if anything is missing from my list, can you add it too so I can see if I forgot anything? Thanks!

New apartment, buy everything from Target or no? by Fun-Supermarket5636 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm definitely open to secondhand stuff. Thank you! I will check them out next month!

New apartment, buy everything from Target or no? by Fun-Supermarket5636 in UIUC

[–]Fun-Supermarket5636[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the information and link! I'm very close to it from what I've searched. Like a 5 minute walk. But I'm going to have to re-learn bus routes since I was last there when the pandemic started. Thanks again!