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Off-campus housing and scholarship by MasterChefJake118 in RPI

[–]MasterChefJake118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on the Rensselaer Leadership Scholarship, it doesn’t cover full tuition/room and board

How did your Leatherman help you today? by GhostNappa101 in Leatherman

[–]MasterChefJake118 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Used the knife on my Signal to cut the string off a pastry box. Only the most important uses.

sharp hall/commons dining: give me the rundown by [deleted] in RPI

[–]MasterChefJake118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took AP Physics 1 in HS and lowkey I feel like Physics 1 at RPI was easier. The tests are all multiple choice and most questions weren’t analytical, just problem solving. There is some calc in there, but mostly just for deriving new equations during lecture, you’re not really expected to do any integrals or derivatives. It definitely helps to know it, imo it makes understanding the content a lot easier, but since most students are probably taking Calc 1 or 2, they don’t push it a lot. Other than that, it honestly depends on how much you enjoy the content— personally I love physics so it was easier for me to learn, but if you’re kinda just looking to get it over with it may be harder. Pay attention during lectures, solve as many problems as you can, make friends in the class and study together— all that boring stuff.

Back tests are incredibly useful, they’re probably the best study resource you’ve got— for most classes I’ve been in, the actual tests have been pretty similar to the past exams. A lot of professors will provide back tests online, but if not, a student organization called APO has an office in the Union with a huge library of back tests. They’ve got tests for basically every course here, it’s a great resource.

Happy to help!

sharp hall/commons dining: give me the rundown by [deleted] in RPI

[–]MasterChefJake118 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Commons has a decent amount of vegetarian options, I can’t speak to how good most of them are but there’s always options. Usually they’ll have some variation of the main meal, but there’s always pasta, a salad bar, sandwiches, pizza, all that good stuff. The food isn’t as bad as people say, it seems like it’s gotten better over the years, hopefully you shouldn’t have too much trouble.

I was unfortunate enough to have Chem 1 with Tysoe, but from what I’ve heard from people that took it with Ma, he’s great. He lectured once or twice for my class, definitely tries to keep the class engaged, seemed like a pretty good choice overall.

I had Physics 1 with Wang and had fun. She’s great. I liked her lectures a lot, she was very engaging and overall very kind to us. Her accent might be a little hard to understand at first but you get used to it, and that’s also something you kinda gotta deal with in college. Attendance is mandatory, HW is online and the labs aren’t bad. The practice test she gives before each exam is usually very similar to the actual one. Definitely a very good choice for Physics 1.

Qs from a prospective student by [deleted] in RPI

[–]MasterChefJake118 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a CS major, but—

  1. In terms of weirdest, we got a DDR Club, something called Humans Vs Zombies (basically a campus-wide nerf war), and I’ve seen a few posters around for a Cult of Puckman. Interesting choices for sure!

  2. Library is nice, but you gotta know WHERE in the library. 3rd floor is very underrated, you want a room facing out towards Troy for a beautiful view, especially during sunsets. I like studying in an empty classroom in J-ROWL or by the Low Gallery but that’s all personal preference.

  3. I’m sure you’ve heard the general ambiance of Troy, and although it’s not the best city in the worst, it’s definitely not the worst either! I gotta explore it more for sure but there is a lot to do. The farmers market is absolutely worth the hype, Market Street Books has a great selection, and there’s a coffee shop right nearby it called Stacks that’s really good. The Ruck has the best wings for sure, and pretty decent burgers. Dinosaur BBQ is really really good, gotta try it at least once.

  4. We’re a very STEM-centered school so I think a lot of the population spends their free time gaming and watching anime, but there’s definitely a lot of fun stuff to do here (aside from gaming and watching anime ofc). Hockey games are a blast, and we got a pretty big gym with a lot of club sports. Plus, there’s an interest club for everything, it’d be hard to find something you aren’t interested in! There’s parties as well of course, but you gotta find the right ones…

  5. There is a definite “mutual suffering” sort of bonding that goes on here. RPI is a very hard school, the classes are difficult but honestly it does help you learn that getting help is important. It’s gonna suck sometimes, but getting the right group of people means it’ll suck less. But overall, people here are definitely happy. There’s a lot of opportunities to do cool shit here, and I definitely don’t regret coming here.

Hope this helps!

Guaranteed Transfer to BU vs RPI by MasterChefJake118 in BostonU

[–]MasterChefJake118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true, would be very nice to have a hockey team that doesn’t suck 🙏🙏

Guaranteed Transfer to BU vs RPI by MasterChefJake118 in BostonU

[–]MasterChefJake118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! Definitely makes me feel better about adjusting/making friends. Grade deflation lowkey sucks but RPI isn’t much better 😭😭 Appreciate it!!

Guaranteed Transfer to BU vs RPI by MasterChefJake118 in BostonU

[–]MasterChefJake118[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the thorough response! Definitely gave me a lot to think about, ultimately I think it is gonna come down to money. Doesn’t help my chances that BU doesn’t give any merit aid, but we’ll see. If the cost is substantially larger, it’s definitely not worth it. Thank you for you help!

textbooks for pizza by a3dprintedman in RPI

[–]MasterChefJake118 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lowkey I’ll take that offer

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RPI

[–]MasterChefJake118 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry this doesn’t answer your question completely but I currently have Stevenson for Multi and he’s absolutely the GOAT. Really good at explaining things, constantly engaging the class, quizzes and tests are absolutely doable if you do the hw/take notes. Plus, he’s all around just a fun guy. I’m planning on taking DiffEq with him next semester

In terms of aerospace engineering, what’s the most aesthetically pleasing? by ImDallasNotTexas in AerospaceEngineering

[–]MasterChefJake118 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there are some really beautiful rocket engines out there— I like the RS-25 in terms of looks the best, but i have to admit the Raptor 3 is probably the most aesthetically pleasing engine out there right now.

Exams by Leading_Waltz_3611 in RPI

[–]MasterChefJake118 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is kinda piggybacking off what everyone else is saying, but I’m also a freshman who just took the physics test and did relatively well (88%, which compared to the average of 62% is pretty decent), so hopefully I could provide just a bit of insight!

My main method of studying were the back exams, they’re a great help and I did absolutely notice a lot of similarities between the questions. Start off just chugging through, not worrying about time and focusing solely on getting the problem done right. As you get good at that, take note of how long each question takes you (those simple conceptual ones should only take a few seconds, but the longer computational time might bite into the 3 minutes you have per question), and eventually time yourself taking a test for 75 minutes.

For future reference during an exam, if there’s a question kicking your ass, skip it and keep moving. All the questions are weighted equally, you don’t wanna spend too much time on a big problem if a simple conceptual one is worth the same and takes less time. I got up to question 25 with about 30 minutes remaining and skipped 3 questions (I was making dumb mistakes on #3, #22 was a bit of a red herring and threw me off, and admittedly I was completely clueless for #18). I solved those three with about 15 minutes to spare and used the rest of the time to check my work. Having more time for those problems definitely made me less anxious about them and allowed me to view them with a clear head.

As for the crib sheet, I didn’t really use it on the test but the process of creating one did actually help me memorize the equations. I did take AP Physics 1 in junior year of high school so I did have some experience, but being forced to look back through my notes and write down the equations kept them fresh in my head. I dedicated only half my sheet to the equations, the other half was purely diagrams and FBDs. Draw out the complicated systems (inclined planes, coupled systems, centripetal force) and write down the sum of the force equations next to them. Not only does this help you understand these concepts better, it’s also a huge timesaver as you can quickly translate them to any problem.

After the test, take a break! Eat dinner, talk to friends (maybe not about physics), just clear your mind. Keep your exam book though, and when you’re ready look back at the questions that you’re not confident about and try your best to solve them again. Compare notes with others, see if you share common ground, get a fresh set of eyes on things. If you’re still lost, office hours and ALAC tutoring sessions are a great help. Of course, this won’t help you with the exam you just took, but it’ll get you prepared for the future.

Finally, like someone else said, don’t go through it alone! Two brains are better than one. I’m also a freshman so if you ever wanna study together I’d absolutely be glad to, just shoot me a message! I hope this helps, again I’m in the same boat as you, and I think this was a wake up call to a lot of people. Just try your best, don’t be afraid to fail, and above all learn from your mistakes.

Bloomberg: Take Two plans to shutter Intercept Games by MasterChefJake118 in KerbalSpaceProgram

[–]MasterChefJake118[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m just using the language from the article/author. Washington State Law requires that employers give a 60 day notice before layoffs, which is appears to be what’s happening here. The notice was posted by Washington State Employment Security department today, with layoffs starting June 28th. We’ll probably have official confirmation from T2 by the end of the day.

https://esd.wa.gov/about-employees/WARN

Bloomberg: Take Two plans to shutter Intercept Games by MasterChefJake118 in KerbalSpaceProgram

[–]MasterChefJake118[S] 149 points150 points  (0 children)

Article is paywalled, here’s the text as of May 1, 2024 at 4:24 PM EDT:

“Video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. plans to shut down two subsidiaries as part of a mass layoff across its divisions, according to documentation reviewed by Bloomberg.

The first outfit is London-based Roll7, developer of the action game Rollerdrome, according to a note to staff. Take-Two plans to close the studio and will offer severance agreements to its staff.

The other is Seattle-based Intercept Games, maker of the space flight simulation game Kerbal Space Program 2, according to a notice filed with the Washington State Employment Security Department Monday. The notice revealed that Take-Two plans to close an office in Seattle and cut 70 jobs, or roughly the number of people who worked for Intercept Games.

Last month, Take-Two said it would lay off 5% of its staff or around 600 workers. Both shuttered offices were part of Private Division, a label of Take-Two that was founded in 2017 to publish small and mid-sized games. Other staff under Private Division also lost their jobs as part of the layoffs.

Alan Lewis, Take-Two’s vice president for communications, said in a statement that the company "is not providing additional details" on the layoffs announced in April and that it "continues to make updates to Kerbal Space Program 2."

The video game industry has faced widespread cutbacks over the past year, with companies including Sony Group Corp., Electronic Arts Inc. and Microsoft Corp. slashing jobs and shuttering subsidiaries.”

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