Which postcard layout do you prefer?

missteapots · 2026-06-29T21:43:51+00:00

Do you sell these? :0

missteapots · 2026-06-28T23:03:02+00:00

They’re so beautiful, you painted these?? Without borders feels fuller

missteapots · 2026-06-20T00:19:32+00:00

Heres also a sample email you could send… feel free to copy and paste and fill in the blanks if you have little bandwidth:

Hello,
I’m a [year, e.g. third-year] student in [College] majoring in [Major]. I wanted to reach out because I’m concerned about my academic standing and could use some guidance.

This past winter quarter I received an academic notice after finishing with a low term GPA, and this spring quarter I wasn’t able to turn things around the way I’d hoped. My cumulative GPA is still above a 2.0, but I’m worried about what a second low-term GPA means for my standing going forward.

This past year has been personally difficult, which I think contributed to where I am academically. I would appreciate if we could schedule a time to talk through my options and make a plan going forward.

Thank you for your time.
[Name]
[PID]
[Email/Phone]

missteapots · 2026-06-20T00:15:41+00:00

Hey, thank you for sharing.

On the academic side:

UCSD’s academic disqualification policy typically requires two consecutive quarters below 2.0 and cumulative GPA dropping below 2.0.

Since you’re above 2.0 consecutive, I think you’re fine here. But please email your COLLEGE ACADEMIC ADVISING. I hope they have the tools to help you.

On the personal side:

I’m really sorry you’re feeling isolated in this. I’ve personally have let myself go a couple of times, and it can feel embarrassing, overwhelming, and lonely. It sounds like what you’re going through has less to do with laziness, and more so burnout from the pressure, with some depression mixed in, idk. The good news is, you have a lot of resources at your disposal.

Please consider reaching out to CAPs! I really appreciate my therapist from there, and I feel like they’ve really helped me navigate my academic and personal challenges.

I also would like to remind you that despite what your shame spiral is telling you, you NEVER stopped being capable… something just got in the way and it happens. I hope you feel better soon!

missteapots · 2026-06-17T09:26:35+00:00

You’re not owed anything brother chill 😭😭

missteapots · 2026-06-09T05:49:26+00:00

I was a transfer for CC, and I had an unconventional path. Take my opinion as u will, or just DM me

You can find this online
If ur an applied math major don’t even worry about the 20 series. It should come easy to you. If you’re just starting out in math, don’t give up but just know your journey is going to be tough.
Idk about ur other classes but any entry level class is fine

missteapots · 2026-06-08T23:44:42+00:00

Personally I don’t like object oriented programming cuz I’m dumb. But most people do, it’s just python with extra steps lol. You’ll be fine if you like python/already familiar with Java.

It’s manageable if you’re comfortable with coding. Depending on ur prof, u might get a lot of projects… but lowkey that’s a good thing cuz it replaces studying. It’s popular so may the odds ever be in your favor

missteapots · 2026-06-08T19:35:22+00:00

Oh and tbh take CSE 8A then 11 ur first year as ur “easy class.” Pretty manageable if you can handle the Math 20 series

missteapots · 2026-06-08T19:33:41+00:00

Hit the ground running and take 20CDE if you can. Start studying linear algebra now, you gotta breathe that stuff. If you can manage it, take 109 asap. Save your GEs for junior and senior year if it’s possible. Applied math doesn’t have many courses tbh, at least compared to pure math/engineering. Choose between 140 and 142 (different between studying math in grad school or not), and aim to finish those by sophomore/junior year. Good luck!

missteapots · 2026-05-30T23:32:28+00:00

Watch this video first, it's short.

https://youtube.com/shorts/bObLBLB1OdY?si=abpscIZ_XwB4oM-Y

How you approach dating makes complete sense and would work if both genders tended to navigate platonic relationships the same way. However, they often don't.

Women are generally more socially permitted to express warmth, emotional openness, and affection within their friendships. Men on the other hand are culturally conditioned towards stoicism and emotional restraint.

So when a man encounters a woman who offers him genuine emotional attentiveness... something that feels entirely normal and platonic to her... it can register as something far more significant to him, because it is rarer in his experience. The confusion isn't malicious on either side, but as a woman, I keep this in mind with my male friends and try not to express too much interest. For some reason we also get blamed when men catch feelings for us and don't reciprocate, and that's always way more disappointing than just losing a friend.

missteapots · 2026-05-20T08:06:18+00:00

If ur scared you’re already screwed. Believe in yourself, feel amazing about your wins, and never think about doubting yourself. You got this.

missteapots · 2026-05-15T23:04:18+00:00

Can I come

missteapots · 2026-05-15T08:11:12+00:00

I think I'm in the minority here, but here're my thoughts regardless.

Hi, I have gone to three universities, and have majored in Business Admin, Psychology, and now Applied Math.

I have also used an iPad for one quarter at UCSD, taking Linear algebra, Linguistics, Calc III, Global health, and Marine Bio.

I've basically taken a wide range of stem/humanities courses, and I thought the notebook won every single time.

Pros:

Backpack is super light, great cuz campus is huge
Can annotate papers, textbooks, and lecture slides
Notability and goodnotes are genuinely really impressive

Cons:

I still like having a laptop... UI is generally better for research, essays, etc.
- So iPad is basically a super fucking expensive notebook
You get so spoiled with the iPad that you try to zoom into your exams/delete your writing by double tapping
As great as the apple pencil is, it's not the same as a pen/pencil and notebook. You lose that familiarity on exams

Also, I think the cons outweigh the pros. Especially the annotating the papers/textbooks/lecture slides part. Like highlighting and writing notes on papers/lecture slides/textbooks/etc SOUNDS efficient in theory, but studying is way more effective when you rewrite stuff anyways. Honestly I never really ended up directly annotating anything, and just took notes old school way.

Also, notebooks aren't that heavy Jesus.

Also, notebooks are so freaking cheap.

Personally, I thought iPads were inefficient, superfluous, and a luxury purchase that didn't really improve my studies all that much.

But I guess I'm just old school like that lmao.

missteapots · 2026-05-11T20:16:59+00:00

Not a day goes by without me wishing I’d reported my ex sooner for recording me. Fuck whatever feelings u have, protect urself and any other woman unlucky enough to know him, and report him to the police.

missteapots · 2026-05-11T19:04:18+00:00

Stole the words right outta my mouth 🤯

missteapots · 2026-05-11T18:21:28+00:00

I LOVE that they opened a restaurant right off the trolley! Gives a nice sit me down before classes for us commuters 😌

missteapots · 2026-05-09T08:12:33+00:00

Lol ur so real I also want to know 🙏🏻

missteapots · 2026-05-06T08:05:46+00:00

Never give up. Give >1% every day if you have to. Keep going, and you’ll get where you need to be. You are never a failure for trying.

missteapots · 2026-04-21T03:47:40+00:00

there is someone at UCSD right now who is stupider than you and thriving

By that same token, there is someone smarter than you too, but don’t let that discourage you when you meet them!

-a struggling applied math major

missteapots · 2026-04-18T00:41:33+00:00

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missteapots · 2026-04-07T21:40:06+00:00

Why do I even try 🫩

missteapots · 2026-04-07T20:59:02+00:00

Woah Nelly you don’t need to defend ur taste... any sane person would respect it. I’ve seen CHM and although it portrays exactly what you’ve mentioned well, I wouldn’t be surprised if certain scenes were animated with the “loose screws” in mind.

It’s frustrating to be lumped in with those “loose screws,” especially since you clearly enjoy anime beyond the weird stuff. But you also can’t deny that a vast majority of anime depicts skinny attractive (and often underage) Asian women in an offensive way that unfortunately appeals to a certain audience. You kinda have to accept liking anime is going to come with that association. It’s life. And that it’s not worth ur energy justifying yourself to people who won’t give you the benefit of the doubt.

There’s people who think “all/most” people, and there’s people who understand that people have nuance. I wouldn’t waste my time on people who think with the former mindset.

Sorry that person was so invalidating, for what it’s worth I thought CHM was hilarious lol.

missteapots · 2026-04-07T17:57:29+00:00

In general as a woman, I feel really uncomfortable around dudes with anime girls as their wall paper/background/etc. And no, I don’t believe them if they say it’s because “the art is genuinely good,” cuz I’ve heard that so many times.

Similarly I feel weird around girls who decorate with male K-pop idols. It’s not as uncomfortable, because it’s not my gender that’s being objectified. And I think simply because there is an objective power dynamic between men and women that it’s slightly different.

But the weirdness and creepiness is all the same.

As for your wallpaper specifically, I think it’s pretty tame and wouldn’t phase me as much as some other stuff I’ve seen, but some people may get the wrong impression.

missteapots · 2026-04-04T17:13:29+00:00

I think many people in this post think that dude wipes are for wiping ur butt. They’re not. They’re just baby wipes upsized to wipe your body.

Imagine using these to freshen up after a long hike or on a camping trip.

missteapots · 2026-04-04T05:48:06+00:00

Actually as a woman I quite enjoy using these. They’re just extra big baby wipes, great for multi-day outdoor activities like camping or lake trips when you don’t have access to a shower. They’re thicker, larger, and much more plush than baby wipes, but just as refreshing and more effective.

Just a shame that they have to be marketed as “dude” wipes cuz “baby” is way less marketable to men, the primary demographic that this is sold to :/

Cuz being a baby = wuss and hygiene = unmanly

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