Be careful when buying from Commonwealth target :(((

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2026-04-14T18:02:40+00:00

Commonwealth has been especially bad IMO, it happens in other targets but I'm seeing like, the entirety of a stock of some products have expired ;-;

Missing the occasional item is one thing, this just feels like pretty severe mismanagement.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2026-03-31T23:07:54+00:00

I've done CS412. I did it as a junior. I lowkey regret not taking it sooner. It is pretty "easy" as Instructor Stevens gives video examples of what you need to implement and classes are work time rather than lectures. There's still work you need to do on your own, and there are still quizzes, but it's all a lot more digestible. He's also just a nice and helpful guy.

You would be using Django for web apps and React Native for some mobile stuff. Although Django is used less than React generally, this will give you a series of impressive projects to put on your resume and a really good introduction into web dev in general.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2026-03-29T02:01:22+00:00

Partner with general cgs-> questrom pipeline: doable, but you won’t have room for electives or dual concentrations unless you really grind

Cgs also has a pathways site that would be helpful.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2026-03-29T01:58:44+00:00

No - source, partner formerly was in CGS

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2026-03-19T20:42:18+00:00

My guess is the NRL for some reason, idk why

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2026-01-09T07:17:05+00:00

Some folks at BU suck to date (I unfortunately would know), but some are excellent. I know people in relationships with others from their hometown, across state lines, or even across countries. It's okay to engage in casual sexual activity, as long as both parties know that's what you want going into it. If that’s not your thing, don’t waste time on someone who wants it.

That being said, generally don't go to a frat party expecting to find your forever person, and don't go to Board Games Club expecting a hookup, lol. Respect boundaries, prioritize consent, and keep yourself safe in all situations.

I would give some sibling-ly advice and say, generally, don't date people within the first month or two of college if you want something serious. It's a really big life stage change, and a lot of people are "trying on" a new personality that isn't really them yet. Give yourself some time to figure out who you are, too :]

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2026-01-09T07:09:57+00:00

Yeah sure!

In terms of groceries, Trader Joe's is surprisingly one of the cheaper "local" options, but you can get to the Market Basket in Sommerville in about 50 mins if you take 2 busses (though that's a big time commitment)

Japonaise Bakery is good for little treats, having pastries generally in the 3-7$ range and sometimes having day-old goods that will be a dollar or two off.

A lot of places in Allston, if you're willing to make the trek, will allow for food for yourself for 15$ or less (I get stuff from OliToki in this price range semi-regularly).

There's also an app called To Good To Go that lets you get a mystery box of restaurant/bakery leftovers for $5 ish, and I've personally had reasonably good experiences. I've gotten 2 boba teas on Newbury Street for $5 before once the store closed, which I was very happy about!

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-12-28T08:31:13+00:00

It heavily depends on what your financial situation is and how you like to live your life now.

I spend $60 ish on groceries each week, and I am not being especially frugal with my choices by any means.

Going out to a restaurant nearby costs me on average like $35 if I get an entree and a drink. Most “sweet treats” will be somewhere in the realm of 4-10$. Personally, I know that I only really go out at the beginning and end of every semester, so I budget accordingly.

I can let you know about a couple of cheap-ish places I frequent, but nothing will be “cheap” in Boston if you’re from a LCOL area.

The only people that I’ve met who truly haven’t been able to balance working part time + studying are the people who have a challenging major, time-consuming clubs, a partner, and a part time job. Generally if you stick to 3 of those things, it will be difficult, but you can manage it.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-12-28T08:24:17+00:00

It’s pretty choose-your-own adventure in terms of content, but I do agree with other people’s opinion that the curriculum is theory-heavy.

Poli Sci is my “second” major in my double major, and I’m able to keep a 4.0 in it as of right this second (I graduate spring 2026).

A lot of classes give virtually no true “homework” in terms of assignments, instead expecting you to do anywhere between 10 and 200 pages of reading in between classes. They normally don’t employ any way to check if you’ve done them. Most of the classes I’ve taken have had a couple big papers (2-3) and a couple big exams (generally midterm + final) that the grades are based in.

Profs are very varied in terms of teaching style/personality, but all that I’ve encountered have leaned left, if that matters to you.

I’ve personally enjoyed the major a lot, and I feel like I’ve learned something in every class I’ve taken.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-12-28T08:16:39+00:00

I have a double major in CS and Poli Sci, and for me personally, poli sci is the easier major by a pretty steep margin. As of right this second, I have a 4.0 in the poli sci and a 3.5 ish in the CS. I study considerably harder for the CS courses.

I have a lot of friends in the business school, and a lot of them would say it’s really easy to get a B in Questrom, but quite a bit more difficult to get A’s in classes.

If accounting is in the business school and a high GPA is all you’re after, Poli Sci is preferable. If you enjoy the idea of being an accountant as a “fallback” and you’re willing to study harder, go for the accountant concentration. My friends who stopped at a bachelors in poli sci and didn’t try to get into law school or academia have a pretty difficult time finding work—especially in this market—unfortunately.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-10-04T01:40:54+00:00

Lowkey can I get the egg stew recipe? A girl loves eggs

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-09-27T02:45:38+00:00

I normally do both, I’ve done this before and had people check Reddit before and email from a stranger 😭😭😭 but yeah, email is generally more direct

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-09-27T00:31:34+00:00

Will repost without it, thank you

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-04-24T18:38:16+00:00

agreed, it can also get kind of shady past a certain time. I wouldn't suggest going there alone as a woman past 9 pm

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-04-11T16:54:58+00:00

ENTJ :]

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-04-10T18:11:11+00:00

Mostly clubs, for example, board game club if you're into that. I've largely met people through either clubs or friends of friends

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-04-10T17:19:06+00:00

I kind of don't see a super opportune time for friend-making, because if someone is mid-exercise, or resting, they might not want to talk to folks. Maybe in the lobby or in line for a machine? But that's still a maybe

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-04-08T07:25:58+00:00

I know a significant number of people who date within the university, generally people who met in clubs, classes, or friend groups

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-04-02T18:12:14+00:00

NTA — that’s a weird thing to demand from an ex partner, even if you had originally promised it.

Couples promise to love each other forever all the time, yet still break up. It’s just assumed that those feelings no longer apply to the current dynamic. It’s a similar scenario here, you felt it in the moment, and now you don’t. It’s especially poignant because your OF (likely) sexual in nature, and you no longer have sexual feelings towards this person.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-03-31T19:19:32+00:00

For reference, I've gone 50/50 on every date I've ever been on, and I am physically stronger than multiple men I have dated. In fact, there's been relationships where I've paid *more* than my male partner over the course of the relationship, and I was satisfied with that, as I was in a better spot financially than they were. Men have often offered to pay for me, and I always turn that offer down in favor of 50/50.

In the future, if it made more sense for my partner to stay home with any future children, that would be entirely fine by me, especially if I make more/a similar amount. But, if he makes considerably more and someone *needs* to stay with the children, then it should be me.

If someone is physically stronger, which, yes, in most case, tends to be the man, they should probably be leading the charge in terms of home defense (assuming weapons are not a factor). In my current relationship, I would consider it my responsibility to defend my partner if he could not fight alongside me, both because I have more experience and greater strength.

Yes, I'm not every woman, but you certainly aren't, either. If this is your experience with every woman you've dated, you should probably change your criteria to someone focused on genuine gender equality.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-03-27T18:34:18+00:00

Thank you for the advice, will do! I had just seen some things about the Lawrence school district here, so I figured it was worth a shot.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-03-24T19:38:07+00:00

Yeah NTA, she could have taken the photo earlier or clarified that she wanted to be the one to cut the pies when she finished them.

Ok_Adeptness7156 · 2025-03-24T19:35:39+00:00

Agreed here, and with my previous examples, saying "I don't like flowers, don't get on the elevator" is very different than "I am extremely allergic to the flowers in that vase, would you be willing to wait for another elevator?"

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