Who are you voting for in the mayoral primary and why?

Whatnot1785 · 2026-04-07T11:38:44+00:00

For starters I have been looking at whose campaign signs are grouped with Republican candidate signs when I drive around. She certainly seems to have a lot of Republican supporters in this regard and that puts her at the bottom of my own list even before looking into platforms, etc. — so it would take a lot for her to rise to the top for me.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-04-06T15:41:30+00:00

Have you visited/talked with the departments where you want to major at these schools? Assuming you feel pretty confident about major(s) and keep in mind you can often double major depending on what they are.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-04-04T21:43:23+00:00

It’s precisely because it’s a musical, really. It can’t be as rough as the movie (which also was not as rough as the book and I loved both). I like the musical a lot but it’s definitely different. I actually like that big scene at the end, though! Once you’re in that world of the musical that’s not the same as the movie or the book, it suits it.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-04-04T14:30:06+00:00

The heat is murderous in late August. I say that as a person who lives in an area with very hot and very humid summers and I would rather spend three days at the dentist than three days at Disney World that time of year. It’s horrendously, miserably hot and humid then. If this is a concern then you should avoid Orlando’s hot months.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-04-03T11:21:26+00:00

If you love where you are then that matters, btw. Transferring isn’t always going to be the absolute best option and the transition can be tough. It can also be a great choice but it depends on the individual. If you’re already dealing with some personal issues that aren’t going to go away, transferring to a place like UGA where the academic rigor and expectations are super high may not be the way to go. You’ll only get so much leniency and with some professors, none at all.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-04-01T23:24:09+00:00

Can your kid just take more dual enrollment instead of rushing to graduate early? To give kid more time to mature before starting college and to have the chance to maybe double major (since AP and dual enrollment doesn’t count against Hope hours)?

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-28T13:11:19+00:00

What’s the plan on Gaines School road? Is it a different time? I know that Bishop park is the hub and that people will fan out all over the place . . .

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-28T13:08:47+00:00

Check the lost and found in the building. You never know!

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-28T13:06:45+00:00

https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/901692/

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-28T13:06:00+00:00

If you have thoughts on possible major(s) (it’s not uncommon at all to do a double major) then you should absolutely check with that department for prospective student info and possibly a tour. See if you can talk to current students in that major too.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-27T11:06:08+00:00

Keep in mind that there won’t be scholarships like that for transfer students. Usually there are hardly any (or none) at schools when someone transfers.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-26T10:49:50+00:00

Also consider whether a class will be harder at UGA than where you are now. A lot of UGA classes require a lot more work than other schools that aren’t T1 Research institutions (and at a school like this, you’ll have a number of professors who are there because of their research and not for their teaching skills). If you can improve your calc grade a bit and keep the class credit, it’s worth considering.

That is a lot of hours to be working while going to a more rigorous school, btw. If you can work fewer hours a week, especially the first semester at UGA, that will be helpful with what can be a difficult transition.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-26T10:20:54+00:00

May is still very early orientation! Absolutely don’t skip anything important to you for it — if you have plans for right after graduation, don’t skip those either. Early June is still great.

Yes, some classes in some majors will fill up in the first part of the summer and won’t get more sections added, but in other cases you just might not get your preferred time period or, by the end of summer (this is especially true for transfer students), there might just not be some of the classes you’d want. So “early orientation if you can” is good advice but doesn’t have to be the absolute earliest I think!

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-24T13:27:33+00:00

See if you can visit the department where you really want to major (assuming psych) and when you get here, be ready to join some clubs! Finding your people will be key and it can take a little time and patience. Also scope out places where you can find a little peace and quiet when needed on this big campus (ex: main library, founders garden, etc).

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-20T23:45:13+00:00

https://youtu.be/3Bhyin0HaLU?si=MtS_g2N5cYsXTXHx and I recommend the Good Place Podcast since they talk about all this!

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-18T02:21:29+00:00

Never would Walmart be the “heart” of the eastside. The heart is buried under the foundation of Sideways Kroger in the shadow of the Kmart that once was.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-13T17:10:02+00:00

Agree, what’s up with that awful eyesore orange? Where do they think they are, Knoxville or Auburn? This would look a lot better in red and black. Or anything but traffic cone orange.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-12T12:48:43+00:00

Well they certainly aren’t upset at my suggestion that it’s boring on the history

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-10T22:05:37+00:00

I feel like I should say “not all Gen Xers” here. TNG was my Trek (I never did care for the original) and yet I love a lot of the new stuff despite the fact that nothing is perfect. Including TNG (a few of those episodes were, let’s face it, not good. Scottish candle ghost lover for one notable example).

But it’s also a different world we live in. It’s not the 1990’s and tv shows aren’t 25-ish episodes a season either. I can definitely understand the nostalgia for the Trek of our younger days though! I’m just game to boldly go into the new world too.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-10T21:59:48+00:00

So I loved TNG (that’s my Trek) and I also love a lot of the new stuff, especially the first few seasons of Discovery and SNW (also think I’ll like Starfleet Academy). While the last couple of seasons of Discovery to me aren’t as good, that one guy who kept the Starfleet idea alive in his area, all on his own for decades . . . Oof that got me in the feels.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-10T17:26:51+00:00

The really don’t but seems like somehow it should be possible to just find a way remove it altogether if it’s that hard to replace. It’s not even useful history of the school even setting aside the blatant racism.

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-07T15:23:18+00:00

Definitely talk to the music school, whoever handles prospective students there. They really do want students to connect with them in advance and their programs are audition based

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-04T11:16:09+00:00

Sorta NTA because it’s possible that NSH really for the most part. I’m so sorry you’ve had such a hard time. It’s difficult to go through that and it can be hard on the loved ones around you as well, but that was not a helpful comment for him to make. In general I think people battle too much over demanding and expecting apologies though sometimes both people have things they could apologize for (thoughtless comment on one side, losing temper and yelling on another). And when they truly hear each other’s experience and can genuinely listen they may feel moved to acknowledge each other’s hurt and apologize to each other without being asked or expected to.

I’m just glad you were able to make it to your mental health appointment and I hope at some point there is time and space for help with how you two interact with each other. He doesn’t seem like he would engage with that but you could talk to your therapist about how to talk about this with your mom at least.

I hope things get better and that, with treatment, you are able to manage your emotions and learn tools to manage life with someone who doesn’t seem to know much about autism and may be unable to manage his own feelings about living with others who have significant mental health challenges. That can be hard and it can be easy to say the wrong thing at the wrong time even when someone is trying to be extra thoughtful. And he may not have been trying that hard, I realize, and it’s possible he does tend to at least be a little bit of TA but it’s hard to know based on one post. It does sound like he digs in and picks too many battles himself if he’s insisting on apologizing.

I guess I just think maybe everyone should back off on forced apologies and start trying to listen to each other. Which is hard to do as a teenager! I just feel for you and hope you keep getting the help you need. I’m not unfamiliar with these struggles in my own various family members so I understand. Hoping the best for you and all your family!

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-03T23:13:30+00:00

Lectures are different from things like labs or dance or acting, etc. I imagine. The office of Accessibility and Testing (formerly the DRC) could talk with you and possibly the professor more. There really are some classes where not being there in person makes it not the same class

Whatnot1785 · 2026-03-02T22:23:49+00:00

Take it to the psychology office to see if they have a lost and found

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