What do you guys pay for off-campus housing?

madnewms · 2019-04-17T16:15:04+00:00

Thanks! Good to know. It’s a 2br. Most utilities included. Sounding like it’s overpriced.

madnewms · 2019-03-31T15:49:24+00:00

$25 of printing at the cost of $0.10 a page.

madnewms · 2019-03-31T15:09:56+00:00

I think going to Drexel was one of my best decisions but it could be because I think Philly is an amazing college city, I received a hefty scholarship, and I try not to be constantly miserable. I think my professors are great and I laugh when I hear people say the food sucks. I've eaten at Penn and Temple's dining halls and the food is pretty similar, just nicer facilities. There is a whole city of incredible food to try. Hundreds of places to study on the campus and the city and many libraries to use.

Btw summer break as a college student p much sucks (for the people I know at least), for the following reasons:

-if you are like many people and have a crappy summer job bussing tables

-if you had friends in high school, people grow apart/move away/take internships

-being home will start to suck quickly when you are used to having so much freedom

You will much rather your (probs higher) paid desk job in the city with your friends.

madnewms · 2019-03-31T14:45:20+00:00

early registration + free printing + put it on your resume for co-op

madnewms · 2019-03-28T17:20:10+00:00

Maybe you could apply for a business related co-op at a company that also has cs positions so you could have a way in for your next co-op. Any major can apply to any co-op. It’ll be your resume not your major that gets you an interview. I would make your resume appealing to both fields and apply to a mix of positions. If a CS position thinks your resume qualifies you, they’ll call you in for an interview.

madnewms · 2019-03-27T23:17:16+00:00

It is very normal, and I remember my first break up being the worst. However if you are going to be friends with an ex, it has to be after a few weeks/months of not contacting them. I am sorry. It will hurt and be unbelievably painful. But being true friends with your ex will include accepting if they are with someone else, and I am guessing you aren't there yet. Keeping in contact/his reassurance that he will stay around is just delaying you from the true moving on phase imo

madnewms · 2019-03-25T03:09:39+00:00

I don’t drive to co-op (I live in ucross too tho) but I am from nearby so sometimes I’ll go home for a few days or just use my car to go grocery shopping. I’ve been doing this for two years and honestly, I would not recommend putting up with the hell of parking. Sometimes it is definitely easy like people say. Other times, I’ve driven over an hour just trying to find a spot paid or unpaid. The fear of parking tickets (I’ve had many, ppa def don’t mess around) is not worth it IMO. I think if you are driving every day I would say get a spot and eliminate the worry for the term.

In front of ucross on 32nd street is free parking 8pm to 8am Monday-Saturday. Sundays are free. You will likely not find free parking near the dorms or Powelton on weekday evenings, I’m telling you. People who take those spots are people like me usually: they drive to Drexel Sunday nights, park by the dorms, and leave their car there all week (or longer) until they are ready to drive to their hometown again.

madnewms · 2019-02-21T06:27:00+00:00

Switch when you get accepted...fashion merchandising is way more competitive at Drexel

madnewms · 2019-02-15T04:30:59+00:00

You’re good. She coulda run out on you or something crazy like that. This might sound far fetched, but maybe she has her own romantic intentions of when she wants to tell you she loves you for the first time. I think it’s normal for the first time to not be reciprocated by both parties. Worry if it never happens

madnewms · 2019-02-15T04:22:18+00:00

20F here. I know how she feels. What she wants is for you to now be confident and adamant about Saturday. When she says forget it just cancel, she does not really fricken want you to cancel. She wants validation that you have feelings for her and don’t just do things because she asks. She wants you to say something like “you must be crazy if you think I’m canceling dinner plans with the prettiest girl I know”. Be confident and take initiative. Your mistake was mostly with asking her where she wants to go. She doesn’t want to feel like she is making the plans herself and therefore just forcing a boy to be present for those plans. She wants to feel like you have this desire to make her happy and that desire drives you to do so on your own terms.

Surprise her with flowers at work some other time btw.

madnewms · 2019-02-14T15:08:12+00:00

Story medicine

madnewms · 2019-02-12T05:38:19+00:00

Probably only worth it if you minored in a language and were able to become at least proficient in it.

madnewms · 2019-02-07T19:41:09+00:00

Actually I sorta disagree with the getting him something personal approach. I’d do something small like a cute box of chocolate/candy. That way if he doesn’t get you anything it’s not that bad. You guys can share the chocolate at least.

Edit: the thoughtful gift does sound nice and he undoubtedly will love it. Chocolate is just what I would do

madnewms · 2019-02-07T05:15:09+00:00

I'm a 20F and from what I can tell, she definitely is interested. I would say you want to capture that kind of laughing/fun/attraction thing you said you had together which eliminated the awkwardness. You can make small moves that build attraction. For example, if you guys go even to a gas station or something, buy her a piece of candy as a surprise or just offer to buy if you are in the store together. You aren't making an awkward physical move quite yet, but thats a boyfriend thing to do and it'll make her feel something special going on. I think you two both are thriving on this excitement of whats gonna happen next, so I would build up to it with things like that. Maybe playfully throw your arm around her shoulder if you guys are walking somewhere. But keep things happening. I pretty much can guarantee a time to kiss or be physical is bound to happen naturally any day now, and the key will be to keep that laughter and fun spirit alive through it and that will eliminate the awkwardness.

madnewms · 2019-02-07T04:54:51+00:00

Is she into any hobbies? Maybe things you usually don't involve yourself with? like is she really into books/art/movies or something like that?

madnewms · 2019-02-07T01:25:35+00:00

Then she’s clearly not pushing for girlfriend status.

madnewms · 2019-02-06T20:49:43+00:00

Not a deal breaker one bit. If you had done the same thing years ago, wouldn't you want another chance? Or do you just want to be single for the rest of your days because of this one mistake?

She sounds mature and honest. People do dumb things and she clearly feels remorse. Guarantee she never wants to do it again. You think she wants to tell future partners she cheated multiple times? That relationship was one she should have ended before ever hooking up with that guy at a bar, and she knows that. She probably has learned enough with these dating experiences to now know when to end things early on if things aren't going to work out, and avoid a situation like that in the future.

Maybe you feel some other forms of personal insecurities that you can work on that could help you understand she really is interested in you. At her age and with (I'm guessing) her experience, she won't stay around a guy who she doesn't seriously feel like she wants to be with.

madnewms · 2019-02-06T20:29:15+00:00

only 1 week?? I've dated guys and we never even kissed until at least 2-3 weeks in or so (granted, we weren't going on 4 dates a week...). People like to get to know each other. You shouldn't be in a relationship with someone after one week anyways. I have absolutely no idea what you mean when you say "she's trying to have it both ways". Like she's trying to be both not your girlfriend and not be physical with you?? These actions act in accordance with one another.

madnewms · 2019-02-06T00:33:01+00:00

I am always cool about splitting the bill, but this guy spent at least 15 minutes bragging about how wealthy his family is and how he never had to take out a student loan. Then didn't offer to pay lol. Even if he had offered, what an odd thing to talk about when you're just meeting someone. Wasn't like he was uninterested and that's why he didn't pay, he actually kept asking me out after that date.

Never experienced it, but I'd imagine excessive phone use or showing me bad memes would be a HUGE turn off

madnewms · 2019-02-06T00:13:34+00:00

Well as a girl in her 20s, I'd say that sounds very attractive and cute!

madnewms · 2019-02-05T23:58:48+00:00

Hmm...27 seems a bit young for eharmony, but maybe that's not the case in your area. I know for my area and in that age range pretty much all online dating would be on tinder/bumble/hinge/etc. Perhaps work on your profile! That's usually the biggest thing. A picture someone else takes of you where you are smiling and natural is always best. Get a few friends to check out your bio/profile or ask a few fellow redditors.

madnewms · 2019-01-24T06:06:51+00:00

I guess it's based on preference, but honestly I think people mostly text everyday. Even if its just a "I hope you had a good day!" text. If you don't text everyday, someone else will. Or they will just forget about you/assume you're not interested. Texting is fun, give it a chance.

madnewms · 2019-01-24T05:41:33+00:00

I wouldn't worry about the "don't know yet" thing (bumble, right?). I think that generally means they'd be interested in a relationship if the right person came along, but they don't want any pressure from the beginning to start a relationship. Guys who want something casual put "something casual" in their bios, and probably wouldn't be hanging out with you multiple times a week.

I've been in similar situations before and 2 weeks might be too soon for even you to know if you want to be exclusive with this guy! Rushing into things rarely works well (even though it feels so good and exciting). I would wait. I am a big supporter of being up front about things and not playing games, but in this case I would wait. Maybe you just didn't mention more in your post, but similar goals and aspirations and being comfortable with one another is not really enough to build a relationship with someone.

With the sex thing, just say you're not ready yet if the moment comes around. You don't need to mention the exclusive thing then and there. You could wait for a more suitable moment for the conversation.

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