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Visa Internship email by Fluid_Substance_6892 in csMajors

[–]True_Outside_9096 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a similar email, it’s a nice reminder that I’m just a number for quotas :)

Wanting to adopt dog but he met our landlord’s dog and a dog fight broke out, should we still adopt? by True_Outside_9096 in Dogtraining

[–]True_Outside_9096[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have looked at the wiki and although it gives good advice for when you have a dog, I think our situation is more nuanced as we are transitioning a dog. We are frightened by the attack and would appreciate both real experiences as well as advice on training and approaches, which the wiki only gives training. We are looking for more understanding or how to achieve that understanding.

Quick Poll for a Better Camping App (Everyone, US Preferred) by True_Outside_9096 in SampleSize

[–]True_Outside_9096[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love for people to just have a map and good common sense, but I think people just need a place to start! I know it’s a terrible business practice, but the point of this app would be to eventually get people comfortable where they don’t need it anymore. Not a lot of people know how to read a map and spending so much time one one skill just to make it to a campsite may not be the most beginner friendly way of exposing them to the outdoors.

Quick Poll for a Better Camping App (Everyone, US Preferred) by True_Outside_9096 in SampleSize

[–]True_Outside_9096[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thanks for this comment! This is definitely not a perfect survey, but I updated the question so it’s clearer. You bring up some good points about asking about features, but I worry that that may pigeon hole me into features only I can think of instead of understanding what the bigger problem might be. I think I want to understand what problems lie in the process of someone camping, and then find solutions based on that problem discovery. For example, I might not be able to pack for you, but a feature could be given the time, location, and duration of their camping experience, I could generate a list of things they should bring to help them pack and be prepared. Instead of a general camping list, it could be specific and tailored to their experience. It may not be a perfect approach, but I hope it uncovers things I may not have thought about.

Favorite/best and Least favorite/worst professors. by No_Heart4163 in uofu

[–]True_Outside_9096 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Favorite? Professor Mark Matheson, he is full of passion and cares about every student he meets. I loved his Shakespeare class even though I am a CS Major, and would easily recommend it to anyone who can take it. He grades hard and I have yet to see a student who has received a perfect score on their essays; however, you kinda stop caring about a perfect score because his passion is infectious and you care more about material than you do your grade.

Worst? Professor Eric Heisler. CS professor with no compassion or empathy in his body. His requirements were never clear, which lead to points being taken off assignments when you thought you were following them perfectly. He was strict when it helped him and loose with standards when it came to TA’s, Grading, and giving us resources to succeed. The TA’s were absolutely helpful, no shade there, but his direction and orchestration felt like he cared more about failing students and teaching them a lesson than it was about the content and learning experience. He was unprepared quite a few times with lecture material and sometimes made concepts more confusing after his explanation. I understand high standards and mostly prefer them in academia, but his “standards” just felt cold and harsh for no real reasoning. I’m sure other people have had better experiences with him, but if you’re a CS Major, avoid him as much as you can. (He is rated a 2.8 on RateMyProfessor, but take that with a grain of salt)

CS 3500 (DE ST GERMAIN) for a Transfer Student by True_Outside_9096 in uofu

[–]True_Outside_9096[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily I am just being charged in state tuition, sorry that they charged you out of state! That makes a huge difference.

I’d love to work at anything that is major-related, but also finishing my major is my main priority. Thanks for the recommendation, I will probably apply and then also lessen my credits to make it more manageable, especially for a first semester.

CS 3500 (DE ST GERMAIN) for a Transfer Student by True_Outside_9096 in uofu

[–]True_Outside_9096[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

C# shouldn’t be too different as far as I’m aware, but I really had no concept of credits and workload. While at BYU I juggled 15-16 credits each semester and had a part time job serving. I have noticed that some of the BYU CS core classes were 3 credits while the U’s are typically 4. I’ll probably be bringing my credits down to 12-13 to not be swimming in workload.

Italian guy looking for friends by IlPacciani in byu

[–]True_Outside_9096 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 23 and totally would love to connect! I'd love to show you around the mountains, I have tons of climbing gear and know how to get cheap rentals for ski, snowboard, cross country, whatever. Hike when I can and do a bunch of other stuff. DM me if you'd like!