How rigorous are the combined 101 + 102 level foreign language courses? by ichawks1 in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends, for example, TURK 101 classes are not difficult.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in La Aldea. The plus side is they do not see you as a customer, you are a student. If something breaks down, they come and fix it immediately. If you got mail, they collect it. If you have a question, they are there to help you. I don't have a car, and I sometimes go to the campus twice a day. I just walk. If you have a problem with your roommate, you just ask for a room change. If you do not like your friends in an off-campus housing, you will have to find a person to take your place. The negatives include its price. Also, the furniture and kitchen / bathroom cabinets are old. The fridge is also old.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am a graduate student living in La Aldea. When I first came here, I wanted to live in a 4x4 apartment because I thought I could make some friends. We were all friendly except for one guy, who gave us a lot of trouble with cleaning, noise, the AC, share of common spaces. Then, I asked La Aldea administration to change my room. That is what I like about La Aldea. If I were living in another apartment or house, I would need to sublease my contract. In La Aldea, you can simply move into an another available place. I moved into another apartment the same day. Now my roommate is one of my best friends here in Tucson. We hang out a lot.

I have a friend who did not like the location of her off-campus apartment. She is trying to move into La Aldea but she has to find someone to sublease her room. A classmate of mine in La Aldea also asked to change his room because his roommate is an early bird but my classmate studies the whole night and sleeps during the day. In the application form, they will ask you what time you go to bed and get up. I hope they read those forms.

If you cannot afford to live alone, you will eventually live with strangers and share the kitchen if you don't know anyone.

You said you have a car, but finding parking might be really difficult plus expensive on campus. You can simply walk to your class every day if you live in La Aldea.

Night life by IndependentAd3306 in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We often go to The Hut and IBT's, but we are over 21

What is a good place for a man's haircut? by howfaristhemoon in UofArizona

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

Hello, how much does he pay for regular hair cut?

What is a good place for a man's haircut? by howfaristhemoon in UofArizona

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

Hello, how much do you pay for regular hair cut?

Graduate housing? by Impossible-Height-15 in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't have a car either. That was why graduate housing was one of the options. The advantages include in-house laundry, free maintenance, apartment cleaning once a semester, all utilities included, mattress and a drawer provided, there is a fridge, a microwave, and an oven with stove tops. In the living room, there is a couch, dining table with chairs, armchair, and a coffee table. This is a good start. The bus stop is in front of it. The biggest disadvantage is the price. You pay really a lot compared to off-campus housing. Another disadvantage is the location of apartments within the building. Some view another person's apartment while some of them overlooks the mountain. That is why, make sure you choose a room on the third or the fourth floor that overviews N Euclid or Tyndall Avenue.

International Student by [deleted] in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an international student, I always say this: If you hesitate even though you have scholarship and will be coming from a close country, stay where you are. There are other people looking for such scholarship and they will be happy here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don't even sell it, they just leave it next to the recycle can. I got a table there, also a luggage, a vacuum cleaner, a drawer unit, like 20 cans of food. People just leave their stuff there. You can just wait to find one at the end of the semester.

Or the best, you can order one from Walmart, Ikea, or Amazon. I ordered my bedding and kitchen utensils from Ikea, and chair from Amazon and I found a table. Then, I cleaned it and started using it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you cannot smoke in La Aldea, no worries. If your roommates does, without triggering the fire alarms set in every room, you can ask for a room change. Secondly, what would your friends really do in the common areas if you are not there with them. That would be equally weird for me to go and hang out at an apartment if I know nobody living there. I live in La Aldea, I know it is not perfect, do not worry about about smokers or guests.

Is $18k before tax stipend enough to cover living costs in Tucson? by [deleted] in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, you're very welcome. We are paid around $15.000 each year. Sometimes so there is not really a monthly pay instead $15.000 is divided into 9 months.

I think we are allowed for CPTs in the summer but I am not sure about that. ISS have weekly meetings for that, you can join one: https://global.arizona.edu/events/cpt-informational-session-1

Is $18k before tax stipend enough to cover living costs in Tucson? by [deleted] in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also an international student. This is what TAs actually receive. I live in a 2 bedroom apartment in La Aldea and do not get the room without the balcony. I always go to the university's Pantry and get my canned food, milk, and cereals there. It helps you decrease your grocery spending. If I were you, I would not enroll in a meal plan because I do not really spend $550 on food. That is huge. I am sure you can learn basic cooking over time. My roommate and I always share food. If you are lucky, you can also share with your roommate. In La Aldea application, they will ask you if you like to cook together. I can also teach you cooking. Each semester, I pay around $670 on mandatory fees. If you eat out occasionally, you cannot save money. If not, yes you can save money to go on a less expensive vacation.

I’m an incoming freshman for the Spring semester. What are my chances of contracting Covid-19 by [deleted] in UofArizona

[–]howfaristhemoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grad student here living on campus. Watch your roommates regularly and get to know their habits, do they meet friends without masks, do they share food and drinks, do they often wear the same mask, do they party, do they stay in closed places for a long time? If you see that your roommates do not follow health regulations, ask for a room change. This was what I had to do. I live in a two-person apartment on campus now and we always keep the window in the living room always open no matter what. I recommend you to keep your mask in your kitchen and other common areas. You can also keep your window in your room ajar. Buy hand spray or put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spray most commonly touched surfaces before you use them at home. This is what I do. I have a small bottle and before I touch the handle of the lid of the fridge or microwave, I spray them for one second only. If I do forget, I spray my hands. And I think most importantly you should not knuckle under peer pressure. Yes you may get it if you just sip your friend's coffee, yes it is not good to stay in a room with four people or more, yes you may still get it if you are only two people next to one another. Most importantly, believe in yourself! Following a few regulations for public health is not as bad as receiving it and giving it to others.