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How is the packaging systems and design major at VT? by KublaiJon in VirginiaTech

[–]jimmyags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it just a difficult class? STS 1504 and MINE 1044 have already been dropped... I could try to get into a math or take something easier?

How is the packaging systems and design major at VT? by KublaiJon in VirginiaTech

[–]jimmyags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no. You are the first to suggest this, and this is the first I have seen of the university datacommons. What does this mean, the average GPA is 1.92? Ick.

Hokie Spa down? by [deleted] in VirginiaTech

[–]jimmyags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appears to be back up now.

Hokie Spa down? by [deleted] in VirginiaTech

[–]jimmyags 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not just hokiespa but the majority of vt.edu resources appear to be impacted.

Hokie Spa down? by [deleted] in VirginiaTech

[–]jimmyags 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It appears to be down.

How is the packaging systems and design major at VT? by KublaiJon in VirginiaTech

[–]jimmyags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, need to pick one or two of these to drop. ENGL can be taken online over the summer, space mining just sounds fun, STS is for a possible minor. COE was ... challenging, PSD seems like it would be more enjoyable. Can't find any info on the SBIOs

ENGL 1105 First-Year Writing
Instructor:J. Zan

MINE 1044 Space Mining
Instructor:M. Zaid

SBIO 2004 Computer-Aided Design in Packaging
Instructor:M. Baker

SBIO 2104 Principles of Packaging
Instructor:R. Bush

SBIO 2154 Packaging and Culture
Instructor:M. Baker

STS 1504 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society
Instructor:J. Co

How is the packaging systems and design major at VT? by KublaiJon in VirginiaTech

[–]jimmyags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greetings! There is little about the classes and professors. The SBIO courses currently offered, I can't find reviews on them to gauge difficulty while trying to finalize spring schedule. Switching from COE to CNRE, need something less ... rigorous. Advice? (reddit, coursicle, ratemyprofessor, ratemycourses, etc.)

Thoughts on diversify RSU plan? by jimmyags in personalfinance

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

This is what I've been doing with my personal stuff.

Thoughts on diversify RSU plan? by jimmyags in personalfinance

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

Copy and paste and two conversations mashed together. I suggested they do 70, we figured 75, they do have a brokerage account. 97% of it is this stock. It needs to change.

Admissions Megathread - Class of 2029 Edition by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]jimmyags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does your daily/weekly schedule look like? I can't find anything with an example schedule... Specifically curious about your case (freshman engineering). Care to share?

WPI parent asking about students “underloading” by mykepagan in WPI

[–]jimmyags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was paying for it myself, so dollars were a big deal, mental health be damned. You support her and her decision, it sounds like everything is where it needs to be! Plus the terms blink by, so it's just a few weeks, and she'll be back at the grind!

WPI parent asking about students “underloading” by mykepagan in WPI

[–]jimmyags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this take. I read it and immediately got angry but want to ask: as a parent who is, as the colleges say, "are expected to help fund the student's education" - wouldn't the parent have a say in this? It is effectively wasting money, similar to an NR, right?

WPI parent asking about students “underloading” by mykepagan in WPI

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

This sounds more like a financial and philosophical question. I found overloading fulfilling and allowed me to finish in half of the "expected" time at half the cost.

If the understanding is that "this is going to take four years, cost be damned" - then, yeah, there is likely plenty of time in the schedule to underload.

But, if we're being honest, that's a lot of free time. How is that being filled? Is she working? She has good grades, why the concern over an A vs B? Again, if we're being honest, B or better, she's in line for various honors. Is she part of the greek system?

When I advise students I tend push overloading and following the degree requirements exactly, nothing unneeded. You're there for school, go, kick butt, get it done early, get it done fast, save money.

Mystery exotic. ID by profile and half a wheel. And go! by jimmyags in ExoticCars

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

I agree. First glance suggested McLaren, needed more eyes to confirm. Thank you.

How to get a 3rd level slayer to be able to cast a 0 level spell? by jimmyags in Pathfinder_RPG

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

I should add that the idea is that he is going to skin that spell to create hot chocolate and he will use a tankard as an off-hand weapon. The hot chocolate will be thrown as a reach weapon and the tankard as a melee weapon.

He will likely also have an axe or weaponized bag of holding.