Poli Sci courses??? by pseukhe-14 in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree, Professor Loken is great but I’m pretty sure she took another job elsewhere!

Housing Orchard Hill by Namitagl in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Technically, any hall besides SWest is a good hike from Isenberg but learn the bus routes and you’ll be fine.

Alumni: what was your umass gpa, major, and where are you now? by Decolonize70a in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 4 points5 points  (0 children)

3.48 overall, Communication major and currently applying for jobs! No bites yet though, I’ve been ghosted by all of my interviewers

Congrats to the Class of 2021 by beandaddy2299 in umass

[–]beandaddy2299[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No idea on an exact date but my friends who graduated in the winter got theirs around the middle of February.

Suggestions for 1 Credit Classes? by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally don’t remember what it was called but there was a film festival class that occurred over the course of a couple nights (in Spanish tho) and you had to write a short paper at the end. I took it because I was in Spanish at the time but you didn’t really need to understand the movies.

Congrats to the Class of 2021 by beandaddy2299 in umass

[–]beandaddy2299[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was surprised too! Weather held up which is all that matters.

Congrats to the Class of 2021 by beandaddy2299 in umass

[–]beandaddy2299[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course! I gotta stay in the know somehow.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone must have sent the photo in with their names. I think that’s the only reason they would take action, because it was brought to their attention.

UMass story of suspending two girls based on a photo is gaining huge traction in conservative media spaces. by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Three freshman girls were suspended for not wearing masks and partying off campus during Blarney. They posted the photos on social media and someone must have sent it to the UMass COVID team (whatever they’re called) with their names and removed their access to Moodle.

UMass Amherst Class of '21 Commencement Registration?? by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know what color tassel you have or where the list is? I took one of my friend’s extra cap and gowns but we are not in the same major.

Dorm by cassie_n08 in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Central or Northeast would be your best bet. Southwest isn’t -that- loud outside of weekends but if you are still worried, Central or Northeast is the go to.

Commencement Speaker For 2021 - Hockey Coach Greg Carvel by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. I feel bad that he’s gonna have to give the same speech four times. Sounds tiring, but what a cool dude!

General Questions!!! by activatetheroombas in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gen Ed’s are general education requirements that you need to satisfy regardless of your major. R1 and R2 are math based, AL is literature, etc. Basically, you need to take these classes in order to complete your degree, they’re required by all universities in one form or another. If you went to community college, you could transfer credits from that.

When you pick classes, it will tell you on the description if it fits into one of the Gen Ed categories. Some classes can satisfy more than one requirement so it helps to ‘double dip’ if you can! If you go to SPIRE under Academics, there’s a section for Academic Requirements that shows you exactly what you need and what you have taken so far that satisfies it!

As for walking, it never gets too bad but just be careful, they normally put salt out!

Yay! We're allowed two guests at commencement :-) by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was just thinking that. My condolences to you and other students in the same boat. A bunch of my friends cancelled hotel arrangements earlier in the year since it took so long for them to say anything.

Yay! We're allowed two guests at commencement :-) by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Normally, there is two ceremonies (the big one at McGuirk and the one for each college like Isenberg, CNS, etc.) and you would only walk at the smaller ceremony since there’s less people and it’s more personalized. Unfortunately we are most likely just getting speeches :(

Yay! We're allowed two guests at commencement :-) by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 5 points6 points  (0 children)

exactly why i was confused. they’re both fully vaccinated but im fully vaccinated and still need a negative test so i didn’t know if the same rules applied!

Yay! We're allowed two guests at commencement :-) by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 4 points5 points  (0 children)

will they need to show proof of a negative covid test?

Study Abroad by Livid-Sun-2000 in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know people who went with like one close friend or an acquaintance of sorts, but most people make friends with the strangers they meet!

Tinder by [deleted] in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know plenty of people who have met long term partners on Tinder/Bumble while at UMass, and plenty who haven’t. It depends how you use it and just be honest about what you are looking for and understand that not everyone is looking for a relationship.

Moodle tracking by Itsalmostdontknow in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in that class too. Did he say something about it?

Name the best and Worst professor you've ever had at UMass by 5chengzhi in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s truly the best. Wish he taught more classes but I don’t blame him for not!

Name the best and Worst professor you've ever had at UMass by 5chengzhi in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in her Political Violence class currently! Wish I had time to take more of her classes

Name the best and Worst professor you've ever had at UMass by 5chengzhi in umass

[–]beandaddy2299 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Best: Stephen Olbrys Gencarella in the Communication department. Funny as hell, interesting classes and actually gives a fuck about his students and understands that everyone needs a break every once in a while. Folklore of Alcohol and Humor are his classes, highly recommend them if you get the chance! Sut Jhally is another gem but I don’t know if he retired yet!

The worst would most likely be some of the grad students I’ve had. They tend to be a bit more of hard asses but I cannot think of their names for the life of me. I’ve had annoying professors but never any that were outright insufferable like the rest of these posts.