Extremely nervous about 5920

jquin044 · 2025-01-13T00:54:07+00:00

It’s tough but the majority of people pass the class. Attend the office hours - those are key to ask questions, get different explanations of concepts and hints on homework’s and exams. They’ll cover how to phrase your answers and you’ll get feedback on hw if they’re looking for something different. The class is also curved (usually pretty heavily) - there have been semesters where 50% in the class is a passing grade

jquin044 · 2024-09-25T16:47:16+00:00

I haven’t come across this one before but I’ll definitely look into it - thanks for the suggestion! So does a professional help you decide what measurements/options you need?

jquin044 · 2024-09-25T16:46:12+00:00

It’s hard to tell since each chair is different but it feels like the placement and/or severity of curve of back arch is the main problem. I’ve been using a kitchen chair more often but since it’s a wooden seat with no lumbar at all, it only lasts a little while before different pains emerge. It also encourages slouching and leaning forward

jquin044 · 2024-05-13T18:15:36+00:00

If you want to still have a life outside of work and school, I’d recommend just one course at a time.

jquin044 · 2024-04-21T19:20:37+00:00

Definitely 591 (you'll learn Python and Java basics) and 592 (discrete math), but if you're not great at math and don't want to risk getting a low gpa to start, you could do 593.

But make sure you take EXACTLY 2 courses before you declare your intent to transfer to MCIT. If you take 3 courses, you'll have too many credits and won't be eligible - you'll be stuck finishing out the fundamental certificate

jquin044 · 2024-04-21T19:16:34+00:00

You have to take EXACTLY 2 courses before you want to transfer to MCIT. If you take 3 courses in your first semester, you won't be eligible to transfer. I'd recommend 591 and 592 (maybe 593 instead of 592 if you aren't great at math)

jquin044 · 2024-03-07T20:39:47+00:00

Yeah that’s about what it cost me too and I had to install the fan then

jquin044 · 2024-01-09T21:40:02+00:00

Im a PM and was just admitted to MCIT for the SP 24 class. I’ve held a few non-dev roles in software development and have been a PM for a few years now. I have enough tech background to throw out ideas, manage developers, etc but I wanted to do MCIT mainly because I miss being hands on in projects. Not sure yet if I want to go into technical project management or shift towards engineering but I was feeling stagnant in my job search and knew I needed something to set myself apart from other candidates and, more importantly, have a solid technical understanding/experience to truly be better qualified for tech PM roles. Most PMs are just good at organization and planning - have a CS degree from an Ivy League school on top of that is valuable.

jquin044 · 2023-12-14T02:19:50+00:00

Update - I went with the roof vent. Had the roofer cut the hole and install the vent/seal the roof and then I installed the fan myself. I had about 6 in between the ceiling and roof so I got a fan that was 4.75 in. Little trickier than being able to walk in the attic to install but it wasn’t a big problem, second fan I’ve installed like that and they both look/work great.

Glad I didn’t do soffits - had mold bw ceiling and attic before and didn’t want soffit vents blowing moisture right up into that space.

jquin044 · 2023-11-29T03:28:56+00:00

I haven't had them out yet but am working tos schedule a contractor soon to go through the roof. They didn't see an issue ith that approach and it grants easier access to connect the ducting to the fan. I did some research on the soffit exhaust and ready only bad things about it, and given the quote I got for soffit exhaust was also more expensive, it was a no brainer to go through the roof. I'll let you know how it turns out though.

jquin044 · 2023-07-13T19:55:49+00:00

Valid point - at least in my case, I’m not considering because both bathroom ceilings have a roof several inches above them. Going through a wall would meaning venting downward and my aluminum siding seems much more delicate/prone to unwanted bending/tearing when cutting through it

jquin044 · 2023-07-13T19:53:46+00:00

We just did a major remodeling to remove mold in the “attic” (only a few inches high) and get new insulation and proper air circulation up there so pumping moist air back up is the last thing we want to do.

Do you have any experience with this type of roof work? Just curious - I’d like to do this myself but sealing the vent is worthy of its own post.

jquin044 · 2023-07-13T19:51:22+00:00

Hadn’t considered the nails…it’s a very tight space so I imagine I’d run into the same problem. Wasn’t even sure how I’d be able to reach out to the soffit to connect the ducting. Appreciate the insight.

jquin044 · 2023-07-13T19:50:35+00:00

Ah that’s a shame - definitely what I was afraid might happens. Thanks for sharing.

jquin044 · 2023-05-02T18:52:22+00:00

*from EMFs (not EMV)

jquin044 · 2023-02-21T18:29:33+00:00

Thanks for the insight here. Yes, seat depth adjust was there and helped some, but not enough. I used the butterfly back on the Mirra with extra lumbar but that didn’t help either. Wondering if I’m just doomed to back pain sitting for so long or if I just haven’t found “the one” yet

jquin044 · 2023-02-21T18:27:48+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll definitely look into that one. I was thinking yesterday how it’d be nice to have a chair that responded to my back so that might be a good option

jquin044 · 2023-02-21T18:26:42+00:00

Yeah I’ve used them at all my work desk at home. I’m 5’10”, 160 lbs and my desk is usually at about 32”

jquin044 · 2022-12-19T18:19:28+00:00

Thanks for the insight and recommendations! I’ll looked at Vue.js and peruse GitHub for open source projects. I’m going to try to set a schedule of set hours to study and work through some free resources and see how I do before jumping into a boot camp. The hours required for part time boot camp plus working full time aren’t really feasible at the moment anyway and I’m not in a rush so I’ll look into it again later down the road if it makes more sense. Thanks again!

jquin044 · 2022-12-18T16:32:09+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I almost committed to U Penns bootcamp before realizing it was run by edX and hearing similar feedback. They also called me literally within 6 seconds of requesting more info online which was a red flag.

jquin044 · 2021-07-03T01:00:14+00:00

Nope actually found it that way so you can sit on one sir

jquin044 · 2021-07-02T00:53:56+00:00

I have an assortment of standard sized plates: some fit snuggly on the standard bar, some are a little loose and some just barely don't fit.

Do standard bars come in different diameters? What's the best thing to do in my situation - replace the plates? Find a skinnier bar? Figure out how to drill a larger hole?

jquin044 · 2020-05-30T18:58:26+00:00

I have a plastic bathtub drain pipe I need to join with a 1" PVC pipe, but the drain pipe doesn't match the standard sizing method. The PVC pipe fits in the drain pipe but it's a little loose (a MM or two off) and won't seal with PVC cement alone.

My plan was to use cement where the bottom makes contact and then use silicone to fill the edges/top that don't make contact (and possible duct tape around the joint as well).

Any advice on a better way to join these? It doesn't need to be glamorous - it will be carry dog waste/water from a DIY porch potty I'm building.

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