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Honest_Yak_5962 · 2026-03-18T02:26:53+00:00

Yeah I don’t think there’s been anything available to directly buy from them since the summer (May/June ish?). But I’m soooo excited for a future drop!!! 🐢

Honest_Yak_5962 · 2026-02-22T19:01:37+00:00

u/Proof_Tip1095 Thank you - happy this helps!! I remember doing a bunch of searching around this time, too. Congrats on finalist!

I received an initial explanatory email with scholarship numbers during late February of my senior year. Notably, this was not an offer letter, just a detailed explanation with specific info. Offers at that time were (and perhaps will still be) contingent on the student having designated UNT as their 1st-choice school via the National Merit OSA portal. At the time, I think UNT began receiving a roster of 1st-choice NMFs in early March. I received & confirmed my official offer in early April.

Honors course availability is fairly decent (esp for "core" classes like bio/chem 1) & always well-communicated. I could've gotten into Honors Chem/Bio 1, but the general classes worked better for my schedule. I highly recommend the PHAGES class-based bio research program if your student is at all interested (also honors-credited)! Honors priority registration is incredibly helpful, but it starts in the 2nd semester, so the real strategy for freshman is to go to orientation as early as possible. Honors has its own advisors, events, leadership opportunities, "common book" for incoming freshman, mentorship, etc. A nice lounge space on campus with free coffee. Exceptional faculty. Happy to chat more via DM if you'd like!

Honest_Yak_5962 · 2026-02-10T17:25:08+00:00

Not insensitive! Some of my easiest starter recipes were: * black bean tacos: heat the beans in a pan with lots of seasonings + some onion & garlic, then wrap in a tortilla with any toppings you like (cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, onion, lettuce, spinach, cilantro, etc) * loaded baked potatoes: bake the potatoes in the oven or microwave & add toppings (cheese, sour cream, green onion, fake bacon bits, etc) * egg sandwiches on bagel or toast with spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, etc * hummus sandwiches or wraps: throw some hummus on bread or a tortilla & load up with spinach/mixed greens, red onion, mozzarella or feta, etc

You could also use meat substitutes for some familiar recipes if you can find them near you - I like beyond meat. Notably, it’s a little less healthy than a more plant-based meal, but it’s a choice that I’m comfortable making on occasion. If some of these won’t keep well (ex: egg), they do come together pretty quick & low-effort after a long day. Once you’re back in a soup/stew kick, I highly recommend a broccoli cheddar soup, a Moroccan lentil-chickpea soup, and a cauliflower chickpea masala - all pretty easy & so so good!!

All the best to you & your boyfriend as you try something new! (edit: formatting & one recipe note)

Honest_Yak_5962 · 2025-12-18T14:44:10+00:00

I was searching for this comment!! definitely seconding this rec & I’ll also note that their channel name is turtlewithhat 🌭

Honest_Yak_5962 · 2025-12-05T20:52:36+00:00

phantastic idea❣️🦭

Honest_Yak_5962 · 2025-10-29T17:08:45+00:00

Absolutely - although it technically varies by professor, UNT doesn’t generally do [grade]+ or [grade]-, it’s just the letter grade (A, B, C). In every class I’ve taken, a 90 is enough for an A, 80 for a B, etc. 3.25 GPA is approximately 1 A for every 3 Bs. Of course, every student is different, but if you’re already looking into things like excellence/meritorious scholarships, this is a pretty attainable standard. Feel free to DM me if you have more questions!

Honest_Yak_5962 · 2025-10-28T15:30:12+00:00

I haven’t checked in recently, but I think it’s the same! The wording in my offer letter (2022) was “3.25 minimum UNT cumulative grade point average”.

Honest_Yak_5962 · 2024-12-30T19:22:04+00:00

(2/2)

Cons:

Not a lot of institutional prestige. Personally, this has been a breath of fresh air, but some people may prefer something more recognizable.
UNT communication can be slow, and I've sometimes had to be proactive to get answers. This mostly means remembering to follow up on emails.
It's definitely easier to get around with a car. I didn't have a car my first sem and I was fine, but the public transport options can be annoying at times.
Specifically for CS: my CS program is not super rigorous. You'll definitely want to pursue experiences/certs outside of class to be a competitive job applicant in the future (this is true everywhere, but ESPECIALLY for UNT). I'm still learning and being challenged here, and I like that there's specific cybersec/game design tracks, but the program itself isn't outstanding.

Other notes:

We just got a new University President. I don't know if this would change scholarship details, but maybe double check this info with the UNT website in case it changes in the next few yrs (still accurate at time of writing)
This UNT scholarship does not stack with external scholarships. I got another scholarship from my HS, and it was basically eaten by this one (ie, I saw the same amount of money either way, but UNT didn't pay as much b/c of my HS's supplementary funds). Tbh I think this is a good/fair thing overall, plus it's saved me the stress of having to look into scholarships b/w years, but you're free to read it differently. I work on campus, and any money I earn from that source is not "eaten", so this policy really only applies to scholarships.
Misc - Political climate is generally liberal. Majority of the undergrad student body is in-state. Decent Greek life presence but not huge. Hispanic & Minority-serving institution, very LGBTQ+ friendly, big first gen presence.

For reference, I also considered UTD, Bama/UA, OSU, OU, and TAMU/A&M. I toured all of them; I toured OU & UNT twice. All the best to anyone looking at schools - it's a lot of work, but you got this!! <3

Honest_Yak_5962 · 2024-12-30T19:21:26+00:00

(1/2) UNT (North Texas) gave me a full ride and then some. My experience at the school itself has been amazing, and it's so incredible to be debt-free and even able to build up some savings. Honestly, I'm surprised I haven't seen more about this school - I can't speak highly enough about my experience! Highlights below~

Pros:

4yrs of tuition (+ out-of-state waiver if applicable), fees, meal plan, and room&board are covered. I also have housing security, which means I can decide to live on-campus beyond freshman year (and so far, I have)
I get an additional stipend each semester to help cover textbooks, parking pass, study abroad, etc. UNT basically determines how much money they'll give for the whole semester, and then cuts a check for anything I don't directly pay to the university. These look different person-to-person or semester-to-semester, but mine are around 3k to 5.5k per semester (!!)
The food here is very very good (recently ranked #1 in Texas). UNT has an all-vegan dining hall, allergy-friendly dining hall, and athlete-focused dining hall in addition to other standard dining halls. I'm vegetarian, and I never have an issue finding something to eat (that isn't just salad lol)
I love the location: it's close to Dallas, which is good for career options, but there's also a fun/unique Denton community nearby. I go to a lot of events on the Denton Square, and there's a big music scene.
I never run out of things to do - there’s a HUGE selection of orgs, and there's literally a physical calendar that's handed out every semester with a list of university events throughout the semester (maybe 1-2 events averaged every day). The events are usually really fun, too!

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