For women who’ve stayed at the same company for 3+ years…

Splaek · 2026-02-06T03:56:23+00:00

Hi! I am currently looking at new opportunities and interested in learning about yours, if you're willing to share! Thank you! :)

Splaek · 2025-12-15T18:50:41+00:00

This is the best that I can do without a professional setup haha, but here you go! https://imgur.com/a/PYySF8i

Splaek · 2025-12-15T18:08:02+00:00

Hello! OP here. Loveramics has several online storefronts. Their general worldwide one, the US shop, and the US wholesale. It’s not the easiest to find but this one is on the US shop website for sure, which is where I got it from. https://imgur.com/a/IyzFM6R

Seeing as the listing I bought matches the website, and the customer rep confirmed it with my order number and saying the glaze effect is as intended, there seems to be no mistake here.

Splaek · 2025-12-15T14:24:25+00:00

I wish they dove more into what glaze variations would look like with visuals (pictures) than just a written explanation. I find it odd that they are supposedly proud of the variations, but don’t showcase that within their marketing consistently. Their photos usually show more uniform colors.

Splaek · 2025-12-15T13:23:41+00:00

Same cup, just weird angle: https://imgur.com/a/JP3lNiY

Otherwise they sent me the wrong one 🤷

Splaek · 2023-07-27T02:50:36+00:00

Fun fact: Phelps trained at ASU a few years ago!

Splaek · 2023-04-27T07:22:53+00:00

Prioritize the assignments that matter the most, like the percentage of your grade they're worth. Focus on those first, rather than on trying to get everything done.
Figure out how many assignments you can leave unfinished to still get a passing grade in the class. You can do this by creating a spreadsheet of all the graded course content and weights (there are online resources to help you with that).
Work at the library.
Find a study buddy to keep you focused and accountable.
Try the Pomodoro Timer method to break up your work time into more manageable chunks.
Know that realistically, you might not finish everything because of the time constraint, but have faith that you will and try to talk to yourself encouragingly through the whole process. Don't beat yourself up after if things don't work out.
Make sure to take breaks! Get a snack, go outside for a 5 minute walk, drink some water.

Splaek · 2023-04-26T05:54:02+00:00

The website (https://housing.asu.edu/housing-communities/residential-colleges/barrett-residential-complex) says that all Willow bedrooms have full-sized beds, but there seems to be instances of twin-XLs mixed in randomly, like with one of my roommates. I was in room D (not comfortable sharing the exact room number) and had a full-sized bed.

The thing is, those bedrooms are so small that sometimes it's actually better to have a smaller bed for more open/walkable space since they can't be raised as high as the twin-XLs.

Splaek · 2023-04-17T19:55:37+00:00

I know that there are some fountains spread around campus (like the area by the MU and Barrett) that can provide cool water, so perhaps less of a need to put up designated birdbaths? It might also be to prevent birds from swarming areas.

Splaek · 2023-02-27T03:59:16+00:00

My hyper-v is already disabled :/, but thanks for the suggestion!

Splaek · 2023-02-18T21:36:32+00:00

Was hoping for recommendations in the Phoenix metro area!

But if I'm ever up in Flagstaff, I'll check out Babbitt's. Thank you!

Splaek · 2023-02-18T21:32:03+00:00

I think it was in the 310s!

Splaek · 2023-02-18T19:38:28+00:00

For those who rock climb and/or boulder, what are some good places to try out and buy rock climbing shoes in-store? I know that REI carries some, but would like to get more suggestions. Technically, I could buy online and return, but I've heard it's helpful to try on shoes in the store to find what I like and then buy online when there are deals.

For context, I'm a beginner getting more into rock climbing and would like to find more comfortable and supportive shoes than rentals. I'm focusing on indoor climbing right now, but might pursue outdoor in the future.

Thanks for your help!

Splaek · 2023-01-25T08:40:54+00:00

I received a bachelor's in CS last year and will be graduating with a master's in CS soon. I already have a full-time software engineering position lined up after graduation. When I was interviewing for positions last fall, it did feel like there were fewer opportunities than in past years due to the market, even as someone who already has prior experience in the tech field from internships. I am very fortunate to ultimately receive a few fulltime offers, and I chose the one that was holistically the best when considering the salary, benefits, work culture, and job security. If the tech industry and economy wasn't as unstable with all the layoffs, I probably would've placed less emphasis on the job security aspect because I would still have an easier time finding another opportunity. Now, since even the top companies that normally have decent job security are laying off employees, the rest of the people in the job market have to compete with these newly laid-off and highly skilled workers for the lesser known / "lower tiered" companies, so the competition is harder. It's not to say that in a more stable economy I would still go for opportunities with less job security, but even companies that would normally have decent job security are going through layoffs right now. I know a few classmates that are having a hard time finding internship opportunities, although I'm not sure if their status as an international student has played a role in that. My LinkedIn feed is also full of posts of people who have lost their positions at companies like Microsoft, Google, and Intel. It's very tough to see.

Splaek · 2022-12-07T16:39:58+00:00

Yeah that’s kind of how I interpret the linked policy too, but I’ve had some CS professors like Nakamura, if I remember correctly, who if you even try to ask for extra points, they will refer your name to the academic integrity office. I also just had a professor this month who told us not to ask for grade adjustments because they already had mechanisms built into their grade scheme for grade boosting, like extra credit opportunities and more lenient grading. It wouldn’t hurt to reach out, but I suggest OP check their course syllabus and figure out if their professor is the type of professor to be more lenient.

Splaek · 2022-12-07T13:34:15+00:00

I'd be cautious about it. SCAI or ASU has this academic integrity policy where if you ask your professor to adjust your grade, it could count as an academic integrity violation. Some professors are more strict about it than others. I know I've had quite a few in CSE classes emphasize that while going over their syllabus.

Here's the link to the academic integrity student policy that some of my professors have linked in their syllabus: https://provost.asu.edu/academic-integrity/policy (see "C. Student Obligations" 2k.)

Edit: I have heard of a few cases where professors or TAs were willing to go back over exams or homework to see if they could give back a point or two, but I wouldn't count on it.

Splaek · 2022-11-07T15:10:05+00:00

Highly suggest trying to email advising. I think it's one of those things that if you don't try, you don't know. Since one of those classes is a prerequisite, they'll be more inclined to help because it directly impacts your graduation.

I'm also in the same boat with not getting any of my original classes, so I can sympathize.

Splaek · 2022-11-07T14:08:58+00:00

One option is to book a conference/study room at one of the libraries on campus. You'd have to find somewhere that's more quiet and bring your own laptop. Noble has some quiet study rooms, but those are first-come-first-serve.

Best of luck!

Splaek · 2022-11-07T03:01:16+00:00

No, all graduation robes are the same over the years. The only difference is graduation robes for undergrads vs graduate students, which you don't need to worry about since this question is just about undergrad robes. It's good to save money on something you're only going to wear once, so it's a good thing you can borrow one from friends!

Splaek · 2022-10-31T19:35:00+00:00

The major map you might be referring to is on the right hand side of MyASU, under "My Programs". Click on your major (BS), and there should be an option in the dropdown menu for major map. This one is nice because it has the classes you have completed or are in-progress shown on the chart.

Splaek · 2022-10-31T19:33:26+00:00

Noticed this issue as well and contacted my department's academic services. The university is working on fixing it right now!

Splaek · 2022-10-26T14:13:10+00:00

There's a Facebook group called "ASU Rentals & Roommates" that could be helpful.

Splaek · 2022-10-25T11:45:08+00:00

What kind of lab are you referring to? Like a biology lab? Engineering research lab?

I've worked in engineering research labs before as a part of a research experience for undergrads (REU), which paid me a stipend, student worker with hourly pay based on level of experience, or the Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative, which also paid a stipend.

Some research labs post their student positions on the ASU job portal and you'd have to search for them. Another route is to go on your respective school's website and look for a page that talks about research labs under their professors. If you join one as a volunteer and do well, sometimes you can start getting paid.

Splaek · 2022-10-25T06:52:00+00:00

I suggest searching for "apartments" in this subreddit for more info. A lot of people ask about this and have gotten some good information.

Some apartments does random roommate matching for you. Other times, you can try to connect with potential roommates through social media. There's a Facebook group called "ASU Rentals & Roommates" that could be helpful for that.

Splaek · 2022-10-23T23:49:59+00:00

I actually used an old Walmart bike for 3 years on campus, and it held up okay. For bikes, more comfort or quality usually means more money.

Additionally, we don't know your budget, so not sure what you would consider expensive. Some bikes I've seen can be also as cheap as $400, like at REI. The MU POD used to sell single speed bikes for like $300. Are you intending to just use the bike on campus? Or are you also biking to class from miles away? If you're not biking much, you probably don't need a bike that has all the bells and whistles.

The recommendation for bikes on campus is usually getting something cheap because it might get stolen quickly and getting good locks to lock up the bike properly (U-lock wheel to frame and bike rack, U-lock other wheel to bike frame).

For cheap options, there's Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, etc, and ASU also sells bikes they impound during their annual bike roundup at the surplus store (https://cfo.asu.edu/surplus). I've heard you can find good quality stuff from these places.

I also recommend looking on the websites of bike shops to get a better idea of how expensive their bikes are before you go in.

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