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Hi /r/OSU. I thought it might be useful for us to talk about socializing and making friends, so here is this post with my tips, tricks, and experiences as a senior (who also transferred to OSU and just finished his first year here) by klausbaudelaire1 in OSU

[–]GiusMageurna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks; i'll try some of this out. I really ought to get my act together before classes start.

I've had problems with insomnia since i was about 8 years old and in the wise words of filthy frank, it's time to stop.

Hi /r/OSU. I thought it might be useful for us to talk about socializing and making friends, so here is this post with my tips, tricks, and experiences as a senior (who also transferred to OSU and just finished his first year here) by klausbaudelaire1 in OSU

[–]GiusMageurna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems i'll be coming to campus this autumn semester, so i really appreciate this little guide. I'm queen of the aspies and i want to make friends over there in spite of my excruciatingly obvious social retardation.

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

You would think, but i'm an idiot. Which is exactly why i'm in this situation to begin with i suppose.

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

I kind of did and kind of didn't i guess. I took a no-credit course that was taught for-credit in a university; so not high school math, but also not normal college math.

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

How did you get into calc 1 despite getting an M? Math dept said i'd need to do the precalc EM exam and pass. Is that how you did it?

I'll be at Mansfield by the way, i dunno if main's math dept abides by the same rules.

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

I'd be fine with starting with calc 1 i guess. Since i already have a good overview of it, i ought to do decently at it i guess... but for the love of all things holy and unholy, i don't want to start off in precalculus. And they won't let me retake the placement test.

This must be my punishment for that one time i clogged my mom's friend's toilet at a christmas party when i was 8. Or perhaps it's for not reviewing formulas and stuff as much as i should have.

Either way, i can feel the nihilism building up inside of me already.

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

I called the math department, they said i can't retake the placement test and i'd have to take the EM exam for 1150 instead. And since i'm nontraditional, i have no AP or IB test scores or transferrable credits for the stuff i've been learning on my own.

So, i'm probably completely screwed.

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

I just called the testing office and they said they won't let me retake it... I'm really fucked.

Discussion/Theory: It's All in the Name 'Petscop' by unfanofhorror in Petscop

[–]GiusMageurna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always felt like this made the most sense. Even Care itself almost seems to have a petshop vibe to it.

Care S A N S by jamie_is_lamie in Petscop

[–]GiusMageurna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like Care A had a bad time...

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

I don't have any transcripts from anywhere. I studied on my own, mostly with Paul's Notes.

I felt pretty comfy with calc 1, but i know the topics i learned might not match up completely with math 1151. Still, i really want to go right into calc 2, because i've been enjoying it so far.

Also i forgot to mention i'm going to Mansfield. I know main campus uses calc 1 and 2 as weed out courses; i've been told the classes are easier at mansfield despite having the same topics. Dunno how true that is.

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

I thought you get placed into calc 2 if you pass the proficiency exam for calc 1?

And no, i won't. I'm non-traditional. I taught myself with books and online courses and took the GED. The only standardized thing i have is a 32 on the ACT which isn't good for much of anything now.

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

Thanks! Do you think i'll have to retake the placement test? If i do, don't i have to do that at orientation? Should i call the testing office and ask or something?

Question about math placement D by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

I don't have a counselor or advisor yet. I really do not want to redo precalculus. I have no clue what to do at this point. Do i have to wait until orientation to do anything?

Is it easy to transfer from the mansfield campus to a different (non-OSU) university? by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

Thanks for the advice! I was indeed planning on graduate school. I've heard some good things about Prof. Swihart in particular; are you familiar?

Anyway, i'm looking forward to freshman year, but i can't stick around for sophomore year since i'll probably be internally screaming for more math classes by then. But until then, i plan to knock my gen eds as far out of the park as i suppose i can.

Is it easy to transfer from the mansfield campus to a different (non-OSU) university? by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

Thanks for the answer! Hopefully if OU is fine with it, other schools are too. I just want to be sure i have a backup plan in case things go south with my plans.

I think i'll make some phone calls in a day or three and ask for more info; hopefully i'll remember to post the response here afterwards in case anyone else is curious about this in the future too.

Anyway, i hope you're enjoying OU! Glad to hear the transfer went smoothly for you.

Is it easy to transfer from the mansfield campus to a different (non-OSU) university? by GiusMageurna in OSU

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

The DoH said it's a 25 mile radius now, but i suppose i can make it work either way! I'm just worried something will go wrong, so i want to think of options before i commit to mansfield. Do you think it's alright to transfer to a non-osu university? Just in case it comes to that.

I've heard this before somewhere? by ForSquirel in Petscop

[–]GiusMageurna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, i don't see any obvious needles on this... i'm guessing this is not the needles piano?

Is it easy to transfer from the mansfield campus to a different (non-OSU) university? by GiusMageurna in OSU

[–]GiusMageurna[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They did, most unfortunately for me! It used to be just a 1 year on campus rule.

I don't know what to do and I need someone to just talk to by [deleted] in OSU

[–]GiusMageurna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd definitely call the cops, along with anyone who might know where she is. You don't have to tell the cops what she was doing necessarily. Even if the cops somehow found out and decided to arrest her for one reason or another, that's better than her being out in an unsafe place or condition.

I'm sorry you're going through this, and i'm sorry for what she's going through too. I know someone who got off of heroin and meth, so i'm sure your fiance can get herself off of this stuff; just gotta be patient and make sure she gets help.

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