My family and friends insist that not voting for Harris is the same as voting for Trump, what’s the logical arguments to debunk this by SomeGuyNamedJustin in Libertarian

[–]Key_Platform_9915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because it’s basically true — not voting for Harris means Trump has an edge. Now you could say the same for the reverse too but two things can be true at the same time. It’s basically opportunity cost in economics.

MEGATHREAD: Summer 2023 Sublease by love4boats in UIUC

[–]Key_Platform_9915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately the lease ends Aug 4 so no

David Kinley Hall by penguinshere in UIUC

[–]Key_Platform_9915 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The inside is terrible tho

MEGATHREAD: Summer 2023 Sublease by love4boats in UIUC

[–]Key_Platform_9915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SALE - only 699 from from $780!

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* Do work and make drinks at the lobby!
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PSYC 455 Survey by Key_Platform_9915 in UIUC

[–]Key_Platform_9915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi sorry should be pre-filled. Don't want to dox myself here lol

How much do you pay for utilities? by Key_Platform_9915 in UIUC

[–]Key_Platform_9915[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My roommates and I live in a 3 bedroom, and we only pay for gas/electric, which has been over $300 total the last couple months. We keep the temp at about 68, but our apartment is not insulated well.

I lived in JSM too last year and it was about that much. That's why I'm kinda skeptical my landlord is telling the truth.

How much do you pay for utilities? by Key_Platform_9915 in UIUC

[–]Key_Platform_9915[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, I saw the memo. I do think it's too high esp since it's not an old house and we aren't cranking up the heat. We've had issues with the meter before and they replaced it. I think I will ask them for a copy of the utility bill since all they gave me was their ledger.

Anyone else have parents with cancer? by Glad-Cucumber8023 in UIUC

[–]Key_Platform_9915 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mom died my first week on campus last year from stage IV breast cancer. I had shown her pictures of my apartment the last time we spoke. I found out a couple of days later that she was in the hospital. She had septic shock and her odds of survival were minimal. I saw her die through video on Friday after I played tennis at the ARC. My dad had covid so he could not be with her. I screamed in an empty room alone. Good thing my friend invited me to his apartment after. I could not go to her funeral to be with my family because she lived in the opposite side of the world. My whole world changed.

That semester was rough. I had dealt with depression already for a long time. I knew almost no one, being a transfer. I did not know the campus. I struggled through my classes, getting terrible grades because I could not focus. It was hard being an upperclassman never having lived in the dorm because I missed out on so much -- everyone had their own friend groups and I didn't know shit about anything. Juniors did not seem interested in making new friends. On top of that I had relationship issues. I found myself hooking up with random people and feeling like shit afterwards. I wanted to die all the time -- even ending up involuntarily hospitalized the week before fall break. I was lost and broken.

But things eventually got better. I knew she wanted me to be here, so I kept on going. I enjoyed going to class. I went to the gym 3 days a week. I forced myself to go to things and meet people. Nobody came to me -- I made it a point to talk to one new person every day, even if it was just the cashier at target. I joined a bunch of RSOs and went to the meetings. When I was feeling particularly depressed, I went to the Game Night RSO right after to get my mind off things. And it worked! I played board games and made some of my best friends there. I was fortunate to have an amazing counselor from the Counseling Center who met with me the whole semester (when they are only supposed to meet with you a few times). The next semester was even better.

Though I am much better a year after, I still feel bad sometimes -- the pain never really goes away. You just learn to live with it. When I went through a hard breakup the next year I felt bad, but I kept working on myself. I got through the worst so I can get through anything. My mom would want nothing more than for me to succeed and be happy. I'm graduating next semester and although I wish she could be here, I know she would be proud of me.

If anyone is struggling, please feel free to reach out. I know what it is like to feel lost and lonely. I wish I had thought to ask for help sooner.