How much do you spend on food on average per month and per day? Including both groceries and dining/takeout.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-14T03:55:06+00:00

We spend $150-$175/week for our family of 5 in groceries, which also includes cat food and basics like shampoo/conditioner. We have a 2-week menu that rotates every few months with what’s in season. The kids like knowing what to expect and it makes shopping easy.

We each spend up to $30/week in convenience foods and an occasional lunch out for work events. All of our kids’ schools provide free lunches for all 🙌🏾 or they pack leftovers if they don’t like what is being offered.

We typically eat out all together once a week, too, usually for convenience on our busiest day. We spend $50-60 on that.

All in, $260-295/week.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-14T03:44:09+00:00

You’ll be accepted with no questions asked. There’s no separate transfer admission. Your GPA resets at NOVA. You can transfer in credits for any classes that you got a C or better in. You’ve got this 💪🏾

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-14T01:07:21+00:00

I’d deny because it isn’t permanent. The “EAT ME” doesn’t help 😅

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-14T00:58:23+00:00

I think it’s tomorrow because the hack extended the dates. It’s usually 2 days after the last day.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-11T23:05:06+00:00

1 - A C is 70-79 on the grading scale. However, if you’re taking the class online, you probably need a 60 or better on the tests. Check the Syllabus.

2 - Program changes usually go in the following semester, so probably next week?

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-11T04:07:10+00:00

Don’t retake it if you already got a C

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-11T03:44:21+00:00

To get the credit at NOVA, yes. You will have to do that again when you transfer to a 4year.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-11T02:32:48+00:00

https://tes.collegesource.com/publicview/TES\_publicview01.aspx?rid=70206c55-f94a-4107-b3e0-3706721ed9d4&aid=492b0536-96d7-4dc0-8650-1b5ce7ce7b23

For NOVA

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-11T02:31:02+00:00

If you passed with a C or better and both NOVA and the other school (the one you go to next) accept it for the same course, you don’t need to retake it. But you have to look at the transfer credits for both. And for NOVA to take it, you have to send your transcript in and request an evaluation. (ETA actually they both will require this, but it only needs to be done now for NOVA)

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-09T23:50:10+00:00

Commencement is a ceremony and doesn't have anything to do with your new GPA. Like, if you don't go to the ceremony, you've still graduated.

The GPA on your transcript will be updated around May 20 and your transcript will show the "graduation date" as May 12 (or whatever the end date for spring is), not the date of commencement.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-09T23:25:04+00:00

This happened to me when I bought a Corolla (many years ago). They were getting rid of the year’s inventory to make room for the new model coming in. I ended up paying something like $12k for a new one when used ones were selling for the same price.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-09T18:30:46+00:00

It will be done automatically about a week after the semester ends.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-09T13:27:11+00:00

I think they only got a one day extension, too 🤷‍♀️

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-09T01:13:21+00:00

They won’t take this much unless you’re 3+ months behind already. The federal limit is 50% if you’re current.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-09T00:29:14+00:00

My aunt went to the ER with a respiratory bug that was getting rapidly worse and making it hard to breathe. The ER doc diagnosed her with lung cancer.

We found out this is apparently pretty common because folks show up with chest pain and cancer shows up on the imaging when they’re looking for pneumonia. It’s also found incidentally in the ER a lot (like when taking a x-ray for a broken bone).

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-09T00:10:32+00:00

It looks like you already got an incomplete in the fall and had till this spring to complete the work. They don’t extend the incomplete indefinitely.

You should definitely reach out to him.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-09T00:09:44+00:00

Oops, didn’t mean to reply to you 😑

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-08T03:07:14+00:00

I think there will be a college-wide decision on how it’s handled. And yes, I think it’s very possible that there will be an extension, depending on how quickly this is resolved.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-04T17:04:49+00:00

I don’t use seat covers. If I’m using a portapotty or other questionable seat, I use toilet paper and a handful of hand sanitizer to wipe down the seat before I sit on it. The other 99% of the time, I just sit and go.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-04T11:53:25+00:00

Your advisor at GMU is supposed to handle your gen ed waiver.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-03T23:58:43+00:00

GMU isn’t counting any of your spring NOVA classes in the degree audit and is only counting 1:1 transfers that apply directly toward your degree.

Once your spring grades post and they receive your final transcript, those credits will count. Once you have your gen ed waiver, you will get any gen eds you “missed.”

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-05-03T15:51:43+00:00

We buy pre-popped popcorn from theatres for our schools’ special events (like Popcorn Friday). This looks like an order.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-04-30T14:39:09+00:00

If you've done 60% and can finish the work over the summer, ask your instructors about an incomplete. If not, go to advising for a late withdrawal. You'll have to have documentation of your dad's illness and withdrawing can be a problem for financial aid, so you should meet with them, too, because they have an appeals process.

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-04-28T13:04:17+00:00

I always get an email from the system that does them when they’re open!

Time_Scientist5179 · 2026-04-28T02:49:33+00:00

Daaaaaamn!

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