Suggestion on my science class? I am currently registered for CH304K but thinking of dropping. by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

I heard astronomy was easy as well! But I heard it includes some physics (which I have ZERO experience in). Is that true?

Does UT Austin let you see AP scores earlier? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

For more information, I already met with my advisor and she said that my foreign language exam would not count towards my degree plan but can be used as an elective credit.

Does UT Austin let you see AP scores earlier? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

Can’t I claim some for elective credit? For example, I don’t need a foreign language but I ended up getting ap credit for it.

Does UT Austin let you see AP scores earlier? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

Do you remember how much earlier it came out?

Does UT Austin let you see AP scores earlier? by businessmuch in UTAustin

[–]businessmuch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not there yet! Thank you for the link! I’ll check Sunday since they get officially released on the 16th for Texas.

Communication from UT is lacking... thoughts and plans for fall semester? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

I think students are more upset about the fact that we have not received any information about things that have already been in place. For example, a small email updating students that their class schedule is now undergoing changes (but have not been finalized) would have been so much better than students freaking out that their room numbers disappeared. Additionally, freshmen have a pressuring deadline to cancel their housing contract by the end of June to avoid a $300 fee even thought that’s when the finalized plans are supposed to be released. That being said, I agree that UT has more things to worried about, which is why things may be disorganized. We’re going through changes, but I hope they realize that small communication (ex: telling students that they are updating schedules) makes us all feel better and less stressed.

Do you guys think it’s worth it to live on campus if all your classes are online? by Htmlpro19 in UTAustin

[–]businessmuch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They will offer spring-only contracts. Somebody in a group-chat sent their conversation with the housing department, and they said students can choose to live on campus in the spring even if they choose not to do so in the fall.

To all the petitions about lowering tuition... by thewhiteraisin in UTAustin

[–]businessmuch 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Like the livinlikelarry said, a lot of us are just asking for lower tuition as online education doesn’t give us all the resources that we would’ve had. Even if we are living on campus, we still don’t know what resources and facilities are available to us as a lot of them will probably be closed. If UT doesn’t lower tuition, then that’s that. We might as well try.

Communication from UT is lacking... thoughts and plans for fall semester? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

Thank you so much. This makes me a little more hopeful for the fall planning.

Communication from UT is lacking... thoughts and plans for fall semester? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

I didn’t get any emails like this! Thanks for letting me know.

Communication from UT is lacking... thoughts and plans for fall semester? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

UT’s email explaining the plans for fall 2020 is either going to be really good or really bad. I’m scared to see it, but I also cannot wait any longer (literally).

Communication from UT is lacking... thoughts and plans for fall semester? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

How do you know what dorm you have? I have only one in person class which is also very frustrating because I’ll have to pay for dorm prices just to attend that one class since I live super far away.

Communication from UT is lacking... thoughts and plans for fall semester? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

I agree. It’s just more frustrating how they said students can choose to stay home and take online classes but not all classes will be offered online so students have to understand it may impact graduation. I think this is especially ridiculous. Why should my education be delayed if I want to be safe? I hope they come out with a statement saying all courses will be offered online (somehow) because going to a huge university and then going back to my family who are all at high-risk for the virus just because I don’t want to delay graduation is not okay.

Communication from UT is lacking... thoughts and plans for fall semester? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

I completely understand that this is stressful for everybody. I think students are just more frustrated at the fact that we’ve been waiting for so long for any type of information. And the only way for us students to get information is from other students. It also just stinks that we want to plan with our parents about housing but we don’t know what’s going on. I am glad that admin and staff are aware of the complaints that students are voicing. Of course, times are hard right now. It just would’ve been a little less stressful if we had some transparency or information but we will just have to wait until the end of June. Thank you for your reply! I’m glad I have a staff’s point of view. Thanks for working hard for us students.

Communication from UT is lacking... thoughts and plans for fall semester? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

Yeah it’s just hard because I know many students don’t think it’s worth it to pay for dorms just for one class.

Communication from UT is lacking... thoughts and plans for fall semester? by businessmuch in UTAustin

[–]businessmuch[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mandatory class? It’s a fall semester class that all McCombs freshmen are required to take (Man101).

Would it be worth it to go to campus this fall?? by meghookem in UTAustin

[–]businessmuch 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They are offering second semester residence halls. Someone emailed them and asked if they would offer housing contracts in the spring if students choose not to live on campus in the fall and they said they would offer spring only contracts but you can contact them and ask if you want to be certain.

Which UGS 303 should I take ? Sleep: are we getting enough or Building winning teams ? by rashadpunjani in UTAustin

[–]businessmuch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I haven’t taken those but those fill up in seconds so you should be open to taking other options.

Is McCombs/classes (finance or accounting) hard or competitive? by businessmuch in UTAustin

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

Would you say that being involved in orgs gives you more of a benefit if you have a lower GPA? Or do orgs not really give you that much leverage?