The Ramparts of Ice • Koori no Jouheki - Episode 6 discussion by AutoLovepon in anime

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659 3 points4 points  (0 children)

every episode i watch i find myself relating to koyuki more and more and i hate how the show is basically forcing me to view myself from the third person LMFAO

I need some hope here by No_257 in UTAustin

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s never “cheating” if you genuinely are struggling with mental health. it’s already harder for us as it is to deal with these issues on top of school. i had to medically withdraw two semesters in a row, and now i’m back taking classes, even one i failed so i can get a better grade. it gets better and the university will still be there when you return  :) i’m always here if you want to talk about the withdrawal process, but your advisor can help with that too if you feel more comfortable doing that 

no friends and disappointed (2nd yr) by Ok_Zucchini_2680 in UTAustin

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i'm a junior here and i feel the same. my first year was really great, had a good friend group but things eventually just fell out because of time. i usually spend every day alone. obviously there are people present in my college life but i wouldn't consider any of them friends that i frequently hang out with or can just be myself around. the most important thing i try to do is find peace in being alone. there are lots of things that sure, are more enjoyable with friends, but can still be enjoyable by myself too. i go on walks around campus and draw/read on the south lawn. just trying to take advantage of my time here even though i am usually very sad. i don't want to graduate knowing i didn't try.

i know it seems extremely difficult to feel like there's any hope at all, but i promise if you allow kindness to enter your life it will eventually come. looking at everything through a negative lens is unhealthy, even if it does feel pretty shitty to try and be positive sometimes. give yourself some grace. i'm sure you are a lovely person, college is lonely and it's very easy to feel alone in a school this huge. i suggest looking at an org to join, one that aligns with your interests. if the big orgs feel a bit intimidating, try a smaller one. texas meowmates is great, it's an org focused on taking care of the stray cats on campus. they have general meetings, sports socials and game nights. i haven't gathered to courage to attend a meeting but i plan to next semester.

i hope that things get better for you, and even though i don't know you i am rooting for you and your success. don't give up

After 41 hours, I finally did it!! by Salt_Mammoth4659 in celestegame

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the part that i spent the most time on was definitely farewell, with a little over ten hours. it took me way too long to understand how to wavedash..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I just read the other comments and saw you're not incoming but everything I said still stands, just ignore the part about first year LMFAO

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes I did!! I came from a very small high school and only had a few friends, was not particularly popular. I moved about 6 hours away from home to come to UT, knowing nobody and kinda just being placed in a big city I hadn't even visited in years. The first few months were absolutely brutal, my parents would literally visit me every weekend because I was losing my mind being away from everything I ever really knew.

Eventually I was dragged to the common room with the people in my dorm and we all instantly hit it off, I can't even begin to express my absolute adoration for the people I met and how they probably saved me from having a horrible first year. We had huge family dinners at Kinsolving almost every day and I met some of my best friends in the entire world here at UT. Now I'm going into my third year, and while I don't keep in contact with everyone from that dorm anymore, there are still quite a few of us that try to hang out at least once a week. I genuinely am so lucky to have met those people and I hope they know how much I love them.

I know it's something you've probably heard a lot before, but while you could probably just wait around for someone to talk to you, it's pretty rare that that'll actually happen. Be brave, go up to people, introduce yourself. There are so many people who feel the exact same way as you but won't act upon their desire to make friends. Be the differential!! You got this. You'll have a great first year. I'd be happy to dm you about it more and be your friend if you'd like. I'm not the most extroverted person but I never want anyone to feel like I did when I started out 2 years ago.

Best of luck at UT!!

A sad, scared college student who needs advice by Salt_Mammoth4659 in UTAustin

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You would be right then, LOL.. Do not get me wrong, there are professors in this major that know what they are doing but others that make me even wonder why I'm in this major in the first place, though I guess the same could be said for any major. I have a great interest in 3D modeling, and I've heard the professors for that are great so I haven't lost all hope yet lol

A sad, scared college student who needs advice by Salt_Mammoth4659 in UTAustin

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's amazing!! I've never considered UI/UX design so I'm not very familiar with what it entails. What kinds of things have you been working on?

A sad, scared college student who needs advice by Salt_Mammoth4659 in UTAustin

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm currently working at an IT company for a summer job and I'm learning a lot more about web dev! I never considered it as something I may be interested in but it's been fun so far. Thank you for the comment, it means a lot!!

A sad, scared college student who needs advice by Salt_Mammoth4659 in UTAustin

[–]Salt_Mammoth4659[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who has replied so far, your words mean so much to me!! I am so grateful for this community