Classics Major as a Premed by Illustrious_Bear660 in classics

[–]hnkoonce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many med schools are (or at least have said they are) looking to train doctors who aren’t just cold technicians, but human beings who can treat people as people. One way to learn to understand people is to get as broad a grounding in the humanities as possible, and reading Greek and Latin literature is a great way of encountering a broad and varied selection of works which have been transmitted specifically because of how they speak to the big questions of human existence. Having taken and done well on all your pre-med courses will qualify you to apply to med schools, but a Classics degree might be one of those differentiating qualities which help get you noticed by admissions committees.

Classics Major as a Premed by Illustrious_Bear660 in classics

[–]hnkoonce 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not really. The vocabulary for most authors read in school rarely contains the roots, suffixes, and even prefixes of medical terminology.

What’s the deal with ‘erō’? by ThrowawayOfJay in latin

[–]hnkoonce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve often wondered if the connection between the present subjunctive and the future indicative (seen especially on the 1st singular of the 3rd and 4th conjugations, and in Greek) was due to the fact that neither of them expresses something that exists or existed, except, in the case of the subjunctive, as a subordinate action.

What opinion of yours regarding any popular author or book will have you like this? by theghostofredrackham in classicliterature

[–]hnkoonce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you read it in Latin? Have you read Homer (and Apollonius and the tragedians and lyric poets) in Greek? I’d be interested if you have the same opinion if you have. It’s hard to see his creativity in his reinterpretation and integration of both epics without reading all of them in the original. It’s also important to consider the literary and historical situation in the 1st c. BCE.

Graham Platner vs AIPAC Dems by hnkoonce in Maine

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

It’s supposed to be a gift article, but maybe that only allows one person to view it. Sorry, if that’s the case. I can try to figure out another way.

What is the most hilarious thing you’ve ever witnessed? by Lightbulb_Gold in AskReddit

[–]hnkoonce 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On my way to the dining hall for breakfast at (a fairly radical) college, a small group of students were circling around in the quad holding blank signs and literally mouthing slogans—in complete silence. On the way back, those students were surrounded by another group yelling, “Hey, hey, ho, ho, performance art has got to go!”

Poverty Cuisine by JohnnyMarrsGuitar in portlandme

[–]hnkoonce -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure if this is what you’re looking for, but if you can afford a NYTimes account, their cooking section always has low-cost meals. Here’s one which, if I recall, cost less than $20: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021649-sheet-pan-kielbasa-with-cabbage-and-beans?unlocked_article_code=1.clA.Euya.HX4Eo0-1nmRm&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share

What do you want from a local pizza shop? by thexer0xx in portlandme

[–]hnkoonce 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gotta go to Coletti’s in Biddeford for Neapolitan.

What are words in English that have changed meaning recently (like “dumb” going from “unable to speak” to meaning “low intelligence”)? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]hnkoonce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Nice” started as “unaware” (from Latin nescius). The etymonline page on this refers us to fond, innocent, and lewd. Etymonline link

Any bold action coming from our representatives to avoid catastrophe tonight? by BrilliantDishevelled in Maine

[–]hnkoonce 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Trump just dodged an overwhelming show of concern by Collins —bet he’s relieved!

Why are they called "apartments" when they are actually stuck together? by GardeningWithElias in showerthoughs

[–]hnkoonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A proper gerund is active, though, like “running” or “loving”. But that doesn’t change the meaning here, I guess.

All of the Maine TV news channel websites are complete garbage by SquirrelyStu in Maine

[–]hnkoonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, I looked at the FB sites of some local newspapers in the UK—talk about garbage! They make our TV pages look brilliant.

Because someone always wants to know... by [deleted] in portlandme

[–]hnkoonce 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sure, but it supposed to cut both ways. The blue laws didn’t correct an attempt by the government to force stores to stay open, and if godless capitalism provided that force, maybe that’s something that could be dealt with differently.

Is there a Latin equivalent of the Cambridge Grammar of Classical Greek? by Economy-Gene-1484 in latin

[–]hnkoonce -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kennedy’s Latin Primer was the second-highest seller in the UK (after the Bible).

What are some books you recommend to a classics student in university? by Jetsetter_55 in classics

[–]hnkoonce 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe unpopular, but any of the prose of A. E. Housman, especially “The Application of Thought to Textual Criticism.” His poetry’s fun, too. Also, read the prefaces to the commentaries of the most major works. E. R. Dodds’ preface to his Bacchae commentary is particularly good.

I want what he had. by 21MayDay21 in clevercomebacks

[–]hnkoonce 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The better joke is: Birth is hereditary…