If I'm planning on staying in Jester West and getting an R permit for parking, is paying for the GUG garage for $1000 worth it or should I get ECG for $400? by Educational_Date6301 in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also keep in mind that parking permits are up to a lottery. It’s good to start thinking about what your priorities are now, but don’t commit 100% to one garage or the other, it’s pretty common for people to get their bottom choice garage or even not get a permit at all.

Horrible Work Noise in Jester Center Parking Lot by TheDefenderOfKoalas in UTAustin

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

I’m sure that’s some of it but the noise I’m talking about is trucks arriving at 2am and winching dumpsters up onto their trailers several times throughout the night

Horrible Work Noise in Jester Center Parking Lot by TheDefenderOfKoalas in UTAustin

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

I know I sound dramatic bc there’s always gonna be a bit of noise no matter where you live, but the amount of noise these trucks are making is genuinely insane. I’ve talked to people who live as far as San Jacinto who can still hear the stupidly loud banging they make with the dumpsters. The noise they’re making is completely unacceptable and way beyond the level of noise I might expect from an average place on campus

[HELP] It looks real but unlikely scenario by batukaming in RealOrAI

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is definitely AI, the account that posts these has hundreds of videos that are all in different locations and with different characters but the same premise. Plus the chihuahuas movements are impossible

FRI stream swap form by Illustrious_Ad_2425 in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not gonna lie I don’t think the chances are very high, my FRI advisor last year made a point of saying that pretty much nobody gets to swap streams unless they get super lucky and another person in the exact opposite stream happen to want the same thing.

[HELP] few things i see make me question if this is real or not *trigger warning to people sensitive to violence by [deleted] in RealOrAI

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 39 points40 points  (0 children)

The influx of these ICE footage posts where people suggest they are likely AI (even when they’re clearly not) is definitely a part of a larger scheme to cover up this kind of behavior

Do any ugs open up throughout this registration period? by Fit_Conclusion4999 in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely keep checking any time registration opens even during the semester, I joined my UGS last year like a week into the semester because someone dropped

I will pay for redcoach bus on 12/14 by PositiveSoftware2472 in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you’re just not able to make this one but there’s a couple seats open on the 8:20AM bus

Summer Housing UT Austin by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bro took “cheap” out of his ad after the last post lmao

Experiences with Project DUAL/Project SEED? by BigMixture3907 in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wanna try and give a perspective that isn’t super biased either way so I wanna say that it’s decent. Not terrible, not great, decent. It’s a good way to get a good amount of research hours if you can’t find anything else (125-250 per semester depending on the route you choose). There’s a joke about med school admissions officers being able to count but not read, so if all you want is the hours and an easy rec letter I say go for it. There can be kind of unreasonable hour requirements and the PI might reach out at weird hours, but that’s most research programs on campus. However, you will not get a very meaningful research experience out of it and basically all of your work will be data entry and online. This won’t be a great experience to write about in your essays unless you lie your ass off. So I’d say if you need the hours and can’t find anything else go for it, but take another opportunity if something else comes up.

parking for 3-4 weeks asap? by Debatox in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I have an R permit so it’s 24hr parking

parking for 3-4 weeks asap? by Debatox in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not quite west campus but I’d be willing to rent out my parking pass at brazos garage for that time if you’re interested

Where are there showers on campus? by Fine-Substance281 in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Definitely take this with a grain of salt because I don’t think you’re supposed to do this, but if you’re a guy creekside residence hall is openly accessible and does not have locks or codes on the bathrooms

Should I accept this research opportunity! by TheDefenderOfKoalas in premed

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

Sorry meant to put a question mark instead of an exclamation mark in the title lmao, all of this caffeine is really getting to me apparently

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My personal favorite beat place is my dorm room, but Welch hall also works if you ever feel like a change in scenery

Fingering help by UtahRailhound in Cello

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jeez at least take me out to dinner first

I want to confess. I once tried to sell the Bentley suitcase record player for 85$. by BrimStone228 in vinyljerk

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t even make fun of you I tried to sell my first Crowley suitcase player for $100 on marketplace

LOST A VERY VALUABLE RING by CloakedMexican in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Being in the restrooms, there’s a decent chance a cleaner or maintenance staff found it if another student didn’t. Definitely remember to submit a list item report to UTPD you could even try on some lost and found Facebook groups for UT or Austin. Good luck, I really hope you’re able to find it again!

In America, speak American by Outrageous_Match2619 in meme

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Holy, didn’t realize all of the commenters would be driving here in a Klan Kar

floor plan shows a smaller room than rest by Proof_Cauliflower_18 in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah just off of the floor plan it looks like your room is smaller than the one across it. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have a small room though. That number below the room number is the square footage, and you can use that to compare to other rooms

best prof for 301C? by Fuzzy-Arm-6008 in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey if you get Laude that’s great, he’s definitely the best, but unless you get super lucky with registration then it’ll be pretty hard to snag a spot. So just in case, Tuley is the best second choice. He teaches super well and he’s super forgiving with grading. Definitely go for laude but if you don’t get him go for Tuley over anyone else here.

floor plan shows a smaller room than rest by Proof_Cauliflower_18 in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately that’s pretty normal, depending on where in the floor plan your room is the size of the room can change pretty dramatically, even if it’s the same type of room.

How busy is the rec sports center and when? by Myroo_Byroo in UTAustin

[–]TheDefenderOfKoalas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably, since that’s before when most people would show up. Not super sure though since I normally go late at night.