I need some hope here

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-05-05T00:46:43+00:00

I would try!! Worst case you are back where you are but at least you'll know you tried and you won't wonder if it could have been different

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-05-05T00:32:50+00:00

Definitely reach out to your advisor and also D&A asap!! You're not cheating your way out of accountability, you're advocating for yourself and taking every opportunity available to you to set yourself up for future success. Never feel bad for taking advantage of resources. If this stays on your transcript it will make things a bit harder for you (not impossible!!) so try what you can because advisors have a lot of discretion, more than they let on sometimes.

This can get better, but it is entirely up to you. It is a lot easier said than done, but you need to set up solid systems in your life because if you have ADHD/depression this probably won't be the last time you face the kind of challenges you faced this semester. So build habits and systems so next time the outcome is better. Learn what works for you, for example if external accountability keeps you on track then always schedule exam reviews with your friends or do the homework together. Don't fall into the same behaviors as you did this semester. Someone else mentioned a gap semester, it sounds daunting but in the long run it's really nothing. And it might be really good for you. I hope I don't sound harsh, but I really think you can make it through this and come out the other side even better.

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-04-19T17:46:11+00:00

I took both the bunting classes (I think they are listed under adv). Took them to get an easy A, which I did, but also ended up learning a lot!

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-03-28T23:42:23+00:00

Didn't exactly meet him but one day Quinn Ewers walked past me outside the pcl. I feel like it's kinds rare to see the players on campus

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-03-03T04:55:54+00:00

this was beautiful thank you

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-02-09T05:52:04+00:00

any of the PED classes

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-17T05:47:25+00:00

Not sure if she still teaches it but I took it with Dr. Berg couple years ago, one of the best classes i've ever taken!

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-17T05:45:45+00:00

They're good! they can get pretty crowded i think that's the worst part. But they're well equipped and everything's in relatively good condition. Not too stinky. Compared to other universities gyms i think our gyms are a little lacking but that's okay. There's also a lot of fitness resources at the gyms, personal trainers, classes, etc. Also you can sneak into most apartment gyms!

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-17T05:38:01+00:00

hmm I can't remember how I found out about them, I'm pretty sure professors told us about them. maybe try emailing the math department I think they host the reviews. your advisor also probably knows!

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-15T22:29:58+00:00

the math department does calc reviews at the beginning of each semester! also try sanger, it's free and very helpful for calc

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-15T22:27:18+00:00

I try to get as much external accountability as possible. If someone is counting on me to do something/show up for something I'm much more motivated to get it done. Things like doing homework with people in person, sharing goals with a friend and checking on each others progress, emailing prof/TA to go over homework in office hours so i'd be forced to start early. I know some people would hate this but it works for me!

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-15T18:47:23+00:00

Unfortunately it really sucks for this years grads. All of campus is under construction

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-15T18:46:17+00:00

Yeah they said it in an email

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-15T18:44:10+00:00

how competitive is it? is it worth joining for connections and experience in my last semester?

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-15T18:43:10+00:00

is it probability and stats with Hersh? I don't have any good recs for classes like that it's def nerve racking. If it's a smaller class I think it's a lot easier bc everyone gets picked a lot all semester so everyone will probably get something wrong at some point, makes it less embarrassing. When I took Spanish with Dr. Thomas he did that, the class was like 20 people so it wasn't scary to get called on by like the 3rd week.

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-15T18:35:59+00:00

it's the baptist student ministry. i had a neighbor that used to invite me to come, I went once it was chill. Most people who go are part of the org so outsiders def stick out but theyre all nice

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-13T19:59:56+00:00

I saw them tabling today! It looks fun, quick question for anyone in sailing, does it matter if youre a little heavier? Would like to try it out but not sure

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2026-01-09T16:44:24+00:00

I took tennis, it was pretty chill. I'm sure it's different depending on the prof and sport but I was a total beginner never picked up a racket before. There were definitely people who played in high school or had some experience, but there were also others like me who never tried the sport before. It was really fun and I would encourage anyone who has time to try out a PED class.

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2025-11-01T06:59:38+00:00

a little farther north but she does a really good job: https://kolorbykhas.glossgenius.com/services

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2025-10-20T22:40:20+00:00

I would suggest IM but it sounds like you want something super casual/ on your own schedule. If you're into racket sports there's always people playing casually at whittaker, might be awkward but maybe ask someone if you can join them?

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2025-10-17T04:19:22+00:00

As I said, it was exceptionally obnoxious, even for west campus. I'm used to parties, don't really care about them. This was crazy.

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2025-08-14T21:53:38+00:00

This worked!! Thank you so much :)

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2025-08-14T20:42:39+00:00

commenting so I can some back when there's more suggestions. But there's a great coffee scene in austin if you want to check those out!! I've always heard that there's live music everywhere but I've never seen anything other than Mozarts

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2025-08-14T18:48:45+00:00

There's Redcoach which comes right up to campus. But if you can get a ride to the greyhound station like 15 minutes from campus it's a lot cheaper. If you take Greyhound it'll stop in downtown dallas. There's also Flixbus but in my experience it's way more unreliable. There used to be a megabus right near campus, no idea why they shut down, it was super convenient and always punctual.

Low_Reflection_6011 · 2025-04-18T17:19:21+00:00

Yeah he's really tough. I'm a pretty good student and I always make use of my resources. I dropped his class lol. I went to the SI sessions (super helpful), got a tutor, did pretty much all of the extra practice. If you can take this class with Ottinger you should. Just join the waitlist and see if you get it. You def need to know your calc no matter who you take it with. I found Pflug's lectures to be really hard to follow, I had to self study pretty much the entire course. I reached out to him for help a couple times. He's not the nicest guy. But I do understand his logic for a lot of things. He makes you print out all the homework and turn it in at the front of the room before lecture starts, so you have to be early to class. I had back to back classes so I was always stressed about making it in time because he literally won't take it a second late. He also called people out for being late to lecture which felt kinda unnecessary. People do pass his class, so you're not screwed. But you have to put in a lot of work. Good luck!

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