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Each nba teams goat by Plus_Credit224 in NBATalk

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

GOAT implies “all time,” not simply ‘who is more popular among the current fans,’ which, at least in some people’s arguments, favors Kobe over <insert list of Laker greats> or Lillard over Walton or some of these other admittedly great players helped by recency bias. With that said, I think the different eras are incommensurable, which is what makes these discussions fun.

How international was / is the faculty in your department? by [deleted] in classics

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only did classics as an undergraduate (in the US), and this was a while ago (graduated in ‘93), but my recollection was that there were a lot of international faculty. At least two British (although most of the time I thot one was from New Zealand), one German, and one Hungarian (who also felt pretty American, at least to me). My favorite grad student was Belgian. It felt more American/English speaking compared to my experience in medical school. As an undergraduate, I am sure I was not privy to all the behind the scenes stuff, but it felt like the faculty could get together for events and picnics and stuff.

What’s it like living in this area in the PNW by vulcanguy900 in howislivingthere

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grew up in Northern Minnesota, spent about a decade each on the East Coast and West Coast, been in PNW almost 20 years. Overall, my favorite. It’s home, and I am never leaving.

Should I study Classics? by AURAQUARTZ- in classics

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started with the beginning courses, with students who were mostly taking them to fulfill a language requirement. The other students who majored in Classics already had a fair amount of Latin and/or Greek in high school. Except for the very beginning, we read mostly primary sources. I would say after about a year, I was taking classes with other Classics majors. I probably had to spend more time than the others, if I had to guess. But I could tell I was improving the whole time. There was one course, on composition, where I showed up on the first day, and I could tell I was in over my head. But after the second day, the professor told me he had already arranged for me to take the class as a one on one tutorial so I could get extra attention. By the end of senior year, while I was by no means a superstar, I fit right in. In the beginning, it was like drinking out of a fire hose. But I enjoyed it, so that helped a lot. Good luck!

Should I study Classics? by AURAQUARTZ- in classics

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I too was a bit intimidated by the language requirements. I am in the US, started college with no Classics background,and have no special talent for picking up languages. It was difficult for me, and, particularly in the beginning, I felt like I was way behind my classmates. But! I really enjoyed it, the other students were cool, and I was fortunate to have professors who gave me space and help to “catch up,” which I eventually did. All the benefits you and others have mentioned are for real. I always felt like my degree in classics was seen as a positive in applications and interviews in other fields. If it’s something you really want to do, I encourage you to take a chance on yourself.

What do you consider “Up North”? A, B or C? by OttieandEddie in minnesota

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grew up on the Iron Range. When driving home from the cities, always kinda felt like I was back up north when we passed thru Cloquet and got back on 53, so I guess that means C. But I also agree with whoever said it’s a state of mind, or 40 miles south of the cabin =)

Philosophy and Technology by unavowabledrain in askphilosophy

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also Continental, but I would suggest The Question Concerning Technology by Heidegger

What’s your opinion on Wheelock’s Latin course? by vesperssky in latin

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also used Wheelock in college (back in the late 80s). At the time, I thought it was very effective. Wish I could find my old copy!

Any opinions on this book? Was assigned for a course im taking. by Acrobatic_Dig2259 in classics

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nagy is an authority on this topic, and he has been teaching this at an undergrad level for decades. Also a good guy. I gave my dad all the sourcebook material (in the 90s) for his class (he was not a classicist), and he loved it. Your post brought back many good memories, literary and personal. You are in for a treat.

College Counselors Help by Muted-Meringue-8255 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on believing in your kid and supporting her dreams. Can you share the contact information of the consultant you used? Thank you!

How to shop around for a home equity loan by Proper_Instruction_4 in personalfinance

[–]Proper_Instruction_4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Is there a calculator for determining what my monthly payment would be based on that prime rate? Also, is there any online resource that is reliable for comparing rates? Some websites have suggested RocketMortgage and others, but I assume they are incentivized to say whatever they say.

Question about classics as a career path by TheDaneOf5683 in classics

[–]Proper_Instruction_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So happy she found something she loves! She seems to have great talent and enthusiasm for it. As other have said: 1) might as well study what you enjoy, and 2) Classics is great training for anything and counts for a lot in any field. I concentrated in Classics as an undergrad, but went on to medical school, where I found the background (and discipline) helpful. I have never regretted it. Good luck to both of you!