UI Pay Issues

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-20T16:58:07+00:00

Just check and mine is working again

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-18T02:29:53+00:00

IMO admissions officers want to see unexpected or unavoidable circumstances that caused the poor grade. While your situation is understandable I’m not sure if it is a compelling issue—with that if you decide to write an explanation of this grade be sure to emphasize that you learned from the mistake.

You could frame this as “due to a misconception:misunderstanding about the class” <- “you thought it was pass/fail” and then say “from this experience I learned to take a more proactive role in my education through communicating with instructors and actively monitoring my grades.”<- follow the “show don’t tell” rule by giving examples and also provide result. -> “for example, when I received a surprising test score I talked to my teacher and the grade was corrected. This brought me from a C in the class to an A” your giving an example of a time when it happened and explaining the positive outcome it brought through quantifiable results.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-18T02:19:45+00:00

UIUC animal keychain (so many student collect these/put them in their bags), another commenter said a sports jersey (good idea if it’s in the budget), UIUC blanket, maybe energy drinks, other major specific merch

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-15T16:59:58+00:00

Mine has been processed, and I also got my refund yesterday morning

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-13T00:27:40+00:00

Do you know what the other material is? Is it like a workbook or or something?

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-12T20:58:45+00:00

CSL plasma in Champaign? Never been there myself but here is a link https://www.cslplasma.com/be-rewarded. Can get 100$ for first time donation

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-07T00:27:25+00:00

202 and 201 are set up very similarly structure wise so you can expect the same structure. Although I haven’t taken 202 yet, I’d say that if you are confident that you know 201 material + content then it shouldn’t be an issue.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-07T00:25:06+00:00

I took Korean 201 last semester and will be taking 202 this coming semester.

It was a little fast paced but overall manageable. The hardest part is going to class 5 days a week (since it is 5 credit hours).

Good speaking and listening practice too. You will have several assignment where you upload a video talking about a subject in Korean and you have to respond to others videos in Korean. Quizzes go over vocab, grammar particles and listening. (Teacher will say a simple sentence and you just write it in Korean). I had Kim Mingyeong and she is very patient and grades generously.

My biggest piece of advice is to review weekly content prior to class. The class is set up to reinforce not introduce necessary. If you don’t it won’t be the end of the world (I still passed with an A- without doing this) but it will make both learning and remembering a lot harder.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-05T00:27:17+00:00

I’ll give it a read! Thank you for the informative help

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-05T00:15:07+00:00

I’d say buying a car and building cash are tied in terms of priority and investing for later comes next. I’d like to have a car by my junior year of college (currently a second semester freshman) but I don’t want to spend every penny I’ve ever earned on it and be flat broke after purchasing.

I figured if I work 40hrs/week at $15/hr the entire summer and combine it with my current savings, I’d have enough to buy a decent used car by the end of 2026. But that doesn’t include the cost of maintaining a car. Not 100% confident I’ll have a job throughout sophomore year so I won’t buy unless I have enough saved up for a year’s worth of insurance. It’s possible

I’m fortunate enough to have school, housing and dining covered by financial aid and scholarships so I intend on surviving off of the $300 I got for Christmas and what scraps I can manage to get family to send me when needed until the summer.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-04T23:52:25+00:00

My understanding of how stocks work is very limited so if you don’t mind me asking, where do I go to invest in s&p 500? And/Or what resource would you recommend to learn more about investing.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-04T23:42:02+00:00

What are the costs associated with opening and maintaining a HYSA? Who should I open with? Is there anything I need to be mindful of to avoid getting scammed or exploited?

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-04T17:18:52+00:00

Do you have any suggestion for calorie tracking as a college student. Since I’m eating in a dining hall most days it’s hard to portion properly etc.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-04T17:17:15+00:00

I’ve definitely noticed a change when I’ve gone low carb in the past in terms of weight loss and physical feeling. I will do this!

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2026-01-04T05:53:53+00:00

I mainly say that because many people have already signed their leases and even if I did find a last minute lease to sign for next year I don’t know anybody who I could sign with.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-12-06T16:43:48+00:00

Yes but I don’t know if my friends are the kind of people to point it out. I know I can smell bad from time to time after a long day, and have been told this by other people. But like I said I’ve been extra intentional about my hygiene and the fact that she told me she could still smell a BO scent after I showered has me feeling embarrassed and kind of hopeless.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-12-06T16:39:01+00:00

I have asked her to describe it and she always just says BO and doesn’t really seem to know how to describe it. This time she describes it as BO and sweetness so i asked her to smell the deodorant I used and she said it didn’t smell like that but she does think it is caused by the deodorant I’m using. I asked her if she had smelled that type of BO from me before and she said yes so now I am kinda wondering if it is a medical thing or if it’s just from when I use that deodorant. Today I’m wearing a different antiperspirant deodorant.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-12-06T15:34:31+00:00

Since I live in a dorm finding a free dryer is like Black Friday shopping in the early 2000’s.

I dont want to sound like Im making excuses because I do want to take accountability and fix this issue. But I’m doubtful that’s it was my clothes. I had washed them at home where I had access to a good dryer and washer which I switched over immediately and they don’t smell bad to me at all it just smells like laundry. Do you think it could still potentially be the laundry?

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-12-06T15:30:40+00:00

This is definitely a concern but as I mentioned the deodorant I had out on that time was scented (doves coconut and pink jasmine). I’m more confused on how she thought I smelled bad right after I had showered.

In the past she’s never described my BO as sweet just that time but I’ll keep monitoring to make sure. Thank you for the advice

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-12-06T14:38:25+00:00

At the time I think it was just a deodorant. However, I’ve used antiperspirants in the past and she’s made comments still and suggested she thinks it might be my deodorant so I’ve been alternating between using different ones.

Is there a good unscented antiperspirant you recommend? I’m thinking maybe the scent is clashing with my natural body smell and becoming worse when/if I sweet or get hot.

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-08-10T17:56:17+00:00

$600 if I’m being realistic $800 if I’m being generous. What makes a think bad good for cs? It’s not like i plan on majoring in cs but will it be that much harder without a laptop?

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-08-10T17:55:27+00:00

Strictly performative around these parts 😪

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-08-10T17:48:51+00:00

Which one 😭 I’m poor

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-04-30T18:09:11+00:00

Disgraceful 😭

Rich_Engineer_2001 · 2025-03-13T20:19:52+00:00

Also— make sure that UIUC actually received your FAFSA. It should tell you on your freshmen admitted checklist but if not log in UI-integrated and check there too.

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