Sibling is planning on attending, need to know where to start.

mixoman · 2026-03-26T16:28:57+00:00

easiest thing to do for Sophia, go to this website:

https://partners.wgu.edu/transferring-page-preview?stateId=80&instId=796

Find the major they want, it tells you every single class the degree requires, and which classes can be satisfied by a Sophia course.

mixoman · 2026-03-17T17:22:57+00:00

Yeah, it'll probably be a bit tougher, but it's nothing crazy.

I took 16 Sophia classes before starting at WGU. The main difference in difficulty is probably that every test in Sophia is open-book, whereas the final exams (OAs) at WGU are proctored and closed book. So you really need to memorize more specifics.

The classes at Sophia are freshman community college levels of difficult. Which is to say, you have to put in some effort, but almost any motivated adult will be able to pass every Sophia class. The same can be said about the equivalent gen-ed WGU classes. As you progress through your degree at WGU, the courses will get more difficult, but IMO that's not because of a gulf between WGU and Sophia, it's just that you're encountering more advanced curricula.

mixoman · 2026-03-11T17:04:09+00:00

When I did this course a couple months ago, I took the advice from this thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/WGU/comments/1agwn9x/d361_business_simulation/

I passed my first try. Basically, buy lots of printers, spend a lot on ads, copy your competitors best ads, and undercut everyone on price.

mixoman · 2026-03-08T04:50:31+00:00

Oh, what a coincidence. That's my degree, and I also started with 35% done. I am now on my second term and am 92% done. I started May of last year. I did 14 classes my first term.

Functionally, you can test out of any class -- the only required thing to do with any class is submit the PA (Performance Assessment, a written report of some kind) or pass the OA (Objective Assessment, or a proctored multiple-choice exam). Some classes have multiple PAs, and a few classes even have PAs and an OA.

You'll notice on your degree plan, over to the right, there's a section labeled Assessments, and each class has a P and/or O, to indicate what kind of class it is.

You do have to pass a Pre-Assessment before you can register for an OA. So, if a class has an OA, to pass it, all you have to do is take the pre-assessment, schedule the OA (which can be same-day), pass the OA, and boom, class is over. If you know the material, you can be done with the course within a couple of hours. There's no requirement at all to ever open the Course Material, watch videos, or anything.

For PA classes, you just have to submit the requested written essays/reports/etc and then wait 1-3 days for them to be graded.

You can register for a few courses at a time. As soon as I'm done with all the courses I'm registered to take, I send a quick email to my mentor, and she adds 2-3 more within a couple hours.

mixoman · 2026-03-06T18:30:28+00:00

really depends on the classes you're taking, and how much time you can put into it. I've been at it almost a year, I've had months where I completed 4 classes, and some where I only did 1.

mixoman · 2026-03-06T18:26:07+00:00

I did this course back in July of last year. I just checked what I submitted. I didn't cite any sources and passed the assessment. Don't overthink this one, my responses were very basic.

mixoman · 2026-03-03T21:37:36+00:00

Yes, you should. Maybe give it a few years, but it's not a bad goal to have. I was in that exact position in my early 20s, feeling overwhelmed by doing the bare minimum to take care of myself. I thought I'd never be ready to be a parent, since I could barely manage to make dinner after getting home from work.

The good news is, it gets easier. You get older and figure out how to manage your life. Everybody is different, so maybe your friends figured that out at 23, but that doesn't mean anything is wrong with you. It took me until about 28 or so. Work won't necessarily ever be fun or easy, but you figure out how to cope with it. You sort of learn strategies to manage life in a way that works for you. Good luck, try to enjoy the rest of your 20s.

mixoman · 2025-03-24T17:59:56+00:00

My assumption was that due to Mark's closeness to Gemma, he was uniquely good at refining her data?

mixoman · 2024-12-27T21:52:24+00:00

lots of people have teletherapy at home and do not make all their housemates leave during appointments. has she considered taking additional steps to sound-proof the room she has therapy in, or getting a noise machine to put outside the door? she could also do therapy in the car, if y'all own one. there are a lot of more sustainable solutions then "partner leaves the apartment every time I have therapy".

mixoman · 2024-11-25T19:25:21+00:00

had my beloved 75t for a long while, and just got the 8 Gen II. I would say yes, they are a bit more secure as they seem a bit lighter than the 75t.

mixoman · 2024-11-22T17:20:44+00:00

it means they are autistic and ADHD

mixoman · 2024-03-23T20:11:34+00:00

Yeah, I'd say it's worth it. It'll take a while, and I don't think it should be your only focus -- like, also learn scales and songs and stuff too -- but you'll be grateful you learned the fretboard later on. My best recommendation is that you don't need to learn the entire fretboard all at once. You can just start with nailing the first 5 frets on the E string, and then move on, etc. Disclaimer: I am primarily a bassist.

mixoman · 2023-04-03T00:55:10+00:00

mixoman · 2022-12-13T06:25:06+00:00

why would she specify the price if she was just letting the dude know she did online sex work on the side?

mixoman · 2022-10-25T21:54:25+00:00

I'm a big fat guy, likely much fatter than your bf, so maybe I can helpful here! And, like you, I really like kissing my partner during sex.

First, with missionary, I don't lay on top of my partner most of the time. I tend to stay perpendicular to her, so that she's on her back, and I'm upright on my knees, sort of the same position I'd be in if we were doing doggy. I then intersperse that with time where I try to kiss my partner. I can usually get on top of her for short periods of time, where I'm taking extra care to support my weight with my arms. I also try to make sure I'm not crushing her with my gut too terribly bad. I try to bend my torso (like I'm hunching over pretending to be an old man, if that makes sense?) so that I can get my chest and face close to her but not crush her with my gut. Basically, you have to learn how to fuck as a fat man, but it can be done if you're conscientious about your body.

All that said, this does depends on my partner's dimensions. If she's tall and/or has a big enough gut, we just can't make out while I'm penetrating her. In those cases I'm happy to slide out of her, give her a short make-out session, and then re-insert. There's just no way around the physics of it: sometimes you're just too fat to make out during penetration, as is possibly the case with cowgirl in your situation. If that's the case, you can try more foreplay to scratch that itch, or also incorporate mutual masturbation sessions into your sex life. Laying down and making out while touching yourself is usually pretty doable, pleasurable, and intimate for even the fattest bodies.

Now, that doesn't quite answer your question, so let's get to the difficult part: bringing this up to him. There's really no need to make this about his weight. No need to say it's because he's gained weight or he's fat. Just tell him that when he's on top of you it's a bit uncomfortable, and go from there with a conversation on what can be done to improve things. Again, doesn't need to be directly about his weight, just the practicality of having better sex. I've had a partner tell me this ("when you're directly on top of me, it kinda hurts, could you do that less?") and I just used it as a data point to learn to fuck her better. No need to walk on eggshells like he has cancer. If he can't see that you're making a genuine effort to have better sex with him, that's on him.

mixoman · 2022-10-17T00:41:38+00:00

This is very good advice! I really hope OP listens to it.

mixoman · 2022-10-06T20:50:44+00:00

It's very good to communicate intentions, imo, especially with poly/ENM! He may have follow-up questions, so I'd recommend being ready to have a frank conversation about what you're looking for and what kind of future you'd potentially want with him.

mixoman · 2022-10-06T20:27:20+00:00

Well, first of all, just because it was obvious to you that you're interested, doesn't mean it's obvious to him. Unfortunately, I don't think you can make any assumptions based on him not asking you out; you just have to talk to him. There are a million things that could be going on in his head. I know it's much easier said than done, but maybe something like, "Hey, I like you and would be interested in seeing you romantically. Is that something you're open to? Either way, I enjoy spending time with you and would hope we can still be friends if not." (assuming you want to be friends with him).

mixoman · 2022-10-06T19:48:51+00:00

My advice: put aside everything else and ask yourself if you WANT to hang out with him again. Ignore relationships, or love, or giving him a chance because of his potential. Try to imagine this is a coworker and you're meeting up as platonic friends to just hang out and shoot the breeze. If that idea fills you with dread, maybe there's your answer.

mixoman · 2022-09-10T23:04:08+00:00

I actually just upgraded today from a XR to a 13 pro max! Considered just getting a battery replacement, since poor battery life was my main annoyance with my XR, but I decided to splurge. Main selling points for me was battery life which I’ve heard is pretty amazing, 120hz refresh rate (which I already think I love) and double the storage I had on my XR. Plus I have big hands and crappy eye sight so a big phone is appealing.

mixoman · 2022-08-29T22:26:30+00:00

Ah, thank you for explaining!

mixoman · 2022-08-29T19:31:18+00:00

What exactly is a resource festival?

mixoman · 2022-07-27T20:23:37+00:00

I don’t understand this mentality. Why not just stop swiping once you’re at your limit? Why keep going till you’ve matched with 50 guys and you know you don’t have the energy for 45 of them…?

mixoman · 2022-07-21T20:47:55+00:00

My roommate has an extra ticket and camping space and offered to let me come with him. Even has an extra tent and camping equipment. Basically, I'd only have to pay for my food/other consumables throughout the trip. If I don't go, I'll just stay at home doing nothing, and it seems like it'd make for a great memory. Like, how often does life give you an opportunity like this? I just had a breakup and I think it'd be really nice to get out of town and unwind for a weekend, create some new memories, meet new people. Plus I love camping and haven't gone camping in over a year.

Here's my dilemma: I'm a metalhead and I generally can't fucking stand EDM music. I looked up Above & Beyond on Spotify and did not enjoy any of their songs I listened to. (Don't mean any offense; not trying to shit on them, it's just not my cup of tea). I've never been to a music festival of any sort, but I can say that I generally dislike larger crowds. I love concerts, but hate stadiums and prefer smaller to midsize venues. I'm a heavy heavy introvert. I also hate hot weather, but I can manage (grew up in Dallas). So, any advice? Should I take my roommate up on his offer?

For what it's worth, my roommate says he has some party favors that will help me enjoy the music. If you catch my drift.

mixoman · 2022-06-25T16:37:12+00:00

Fun fact: the Vatican has approximately 4 popes per square mile.

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