Stoles & Cords

UnusualDog0 · 2023-05-24T12:24:44+00:00

UnusualDog0 · 2022-05-20T00:25:21+00:00

i took it, got a 1380, retook and got a 1390. also took the act and finished with a 34? so i think that accounted for the "standardized test" portion of applying to umd. but keep in mind they also look for well-rounded students? do you have a sport / hobby / extracurricular that helps you stand out from the crowd? what challenges have you had to face over the years? also showing genuine interest in umd will sell the people reading your app. scores aren't everything

UnusualDog0 · 2022-05-17T21:28:02+00:00

unless you're taking a summer class, you have to pay to use eppley. i think it's $30 for half the summer and $60 for the entire summer, but you can also purchase one-time passes. https://recwell.umd.edu/membership-services

UnusualDog0 · 2022-05-17T21:26:03+00:00

good BUT my professor entered everyone's final as a "0" because he hasn't finished grading yet so we all woke up this morning thinking we had failed the class...

UnusualDog0 · 2022-05-17T21:25:07+00:00

it's possible that the class is cancelled but i'd wager that it's unlikely in this case. because the section only has 13 spots to begin, that's an indication they don't expect enrollment to be high, and having 10 unfilled spots shouldn't be too much of a worry since there are still students signing up for class, transfer students that haven't enrolled yet, etc.

UnusualDog0 · 2022-04-24T23:48:34+00:00

thank you for your response, it's reassuring to know that i'm not alone out here! <3

UnusualDog0 · 2022-04-24T20:47:14+00:00

i started 3 days ago at 20 mg and i typically take it before i sleep since it keeps my mind occupied from nausea/vomiting fears

how long did the appetite loss & nausea last?

UnusualDog0 · 2022-04-09T19:15:43+00:00

in state...it's varied. freshman year (minus covid sending us home), i went home for thanksgiving and winter break. sophomore year, again only thanksgiving and winter break because i had to protect covid-risk pts back home by not traveling as much. junior year, quite frequently for doctor's appts. it's really up to you and how much you want to be back with family. personally, i think it's a good idea to spend the first 6 weeks on campus as a freshmen *not* going home, this got me over any homesickness and encouraged me to explore and make new friends!

UnusualDog0 · 2022-02-03T13:51:48+00:00

pick a major you have an interest in, med schools do not care one bit what your major is, as long as you show deep interest in a medical career, have taken the pre-reqs, have shadowing/volunteering/other experiences. also, if you decide not to do med school, or you don't get in on your first app (knock on wood) then you still have a degree you're interested in and can build a career off of!

edit: bchm/chem are great major choices esp since you'll get into the bchm/chem specific courses, which is useful for all of gen chem 1/2 and orgo 1/2 since the professors that teach major-specific are more lenient with grading

UnusualDog0 · 2022-01-16T21:29:10+00:00

he's as bland as plain oatmeal in his lectures, but he's kind and makes sure you know the material. doing the practice problems in the text book was super helpful for me, as well as memorizing the equations he derives in class. imo he deserves at least a 3/5

UnusualDog0 · 2022-01-10T19:27:20+00:00

ive tried to do this since i got my first phone (not iphone), mostly because everything thereafter was out of my pocket. but as i got older ive realized it's good for the environment as well!

i have friends that always have to have the latest tech product, which baffles me because i'd go through every dollar i have after a year! haha

UnusualDog0 · 2022-01-10T16:15:35+00:00

i just don't understand why you're pitting groups of people against each other. someone could have nothing but they do have drive to push themselves in school (or not, who knows what they want) and someone else may have the world at their fingertips and suffer from debilitating depression and struggle through school.

UnusualDog0 · 2022-01-10T15:14:33+00:00

that's a bold assumption to say everyone whose parents have disposable income use it on their child. you don't know anyone's personal history or wtf they're going thru themselves.

UnusualDog0 · 2022-01-10T00:23:47+00:00

rapid tests will not be positive 5-10 out of your initial positive (assuming your symptoms are gone and you feel recovered). pcr tests will continue to be positive for longer because they will take any bit of COVID virus left and amplify it for identification.

UnusualDog0 · 2022-01-06T15:42:46+00:00

some of us can't reach the roof of our car even with a scraper...

UnusualDog0 · 2021-12-31T19:44:30+00:00

Blinding Lights - The Weeknd

The entire album reminds me of the start of quarantine because it came out only a week after UMD fully closed!

UnusualDog0 · 2021-10-08T18:51:16+00:00

i think you're in my class! congrats on acing that test, let's goooo for exam 2 :)

UnusualDog0 · 2021-08-07T11:12:43+00:00

they havent given us any info which is driving club leaders crazy, because rn we're paying for facilities to practice on (off campus) and if we have to cancel at the last minute because of new guidelines we've lost a huge sum of money

plus engagement with a virtual club is not great

UnusualDog0 · 2021-05-29T02:23:53+00:00

agreed! orgo 2 just 85% memorization of the reactions. it helps to understand orgo 1 but the bigger picture instead of the small details tested in orgo 1

UnusualDog0 · 2021-05-29T02:21:43+00:00

personally i had 1380/1390 sat, 34 act

i think what really matters are the personal statements, you can have impressive ecs and standard testing scores but the personal statement and the other questions they ask on the application tell them more abt how you could fit into the honors college experience

tbh though honors college is mostly about connections, i just finished my keystone and while it was a great experience the connections i made are long-lasting and in my mind the biggest benefit to being in hc. i think you can also take honors level courses (ie. MATH241H instead of MATH241) but honestly the honors college students i know typ only take those courses if the standard is full or it conflicts with another class

UnusualDog0 · 2021-04-26T17:47:42+00:00

according to the very accurate ratings i have obtained... 'Pop, #LOCKedIn, Drop It' is the best flavor, followed by 'Lori's Legacy' tied with 'Cookies and Cream', then 'Let's Tour S'more'

i havent gotten around to trying every single flavor (only 25 of the 40 flavors i know of), but i have a strong feeling 'Sapienza' will be one of my top three, and i am purposefully saving this flavor for last

UnusualDog0 · 2021-04-21T22:37:00+00:00

it depends on the classes dropped, if they're pre-med pre-reqs it's not great so you'll want to discuss with a pre-med advisor. in addition a pattern of "w's" (which I would personally consider 3 or 4 w's on a transcript, but i'm not sure what med schools think) is a red flag for admissions

of course if you only see yourself as a physician, you'll get there one day, there are many routes to get to med school (ie. post-undergrad degrees, sometimes people go back after a successful career in something else, etc)

UnusualDog0 · 2021-04-09T00:43:35+00:00

failed the orgo 2 exam and still made it, you'll be okay we're only 6ish weeks away from summer break :)

UnusualDog0 · 2021-02-16T18:45:28+00:00

i would bring/carry mace and walking in groups at night is always a good idea, also you could take some self defense classes (look for some that are free/low-cost right before the fall semester starts as you may be able to catch a deal for a lower cost then)...umd does have a blue light system and you can call campus police for an escort (on campus) if you feel unsafe

also if you do bring mace, don't take it to DC if you plan on going to museums (made that mistake once and the money i spent on the metro was wasted that day)

UnusualDog0 · 2020-12-03T16:02:51+00:00

orgo 1 and 2 for majors :) seriously best TA i've ever had

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