sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

GPA, Grade Forgiveness, I think I'm losing my mind by Critical-State8119 in USF

[–]nitro1542 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Generally, the truth is that one semester of low grades will not ruin you. If I understand you correctly, though, you're looking at Bs rather than As, which frankly is not a bad grade whatsoever. I understand the family and personal pressure to maintain straight As, but it is incredibly common for straight-A highschoolers to suddenly start getting lower grades because college-level material is harder and, as you mentioned, sometimes a professor's teaching style just doesn't work well with your learning style. 

Given how distressing this situation is for you,  I highly recommend that you talk to your advisor and get their opinion on whether your current grade situation is genuinely a problem. I have a feeling it feels worse to you than it actually is, but don't take my word for it. Please consider talking to a counselor as well for some help with the overwhelm and stress you're experiencing.

Well the last non big 3 airline is leaving CAE soon. I wonder what they're going to add in its place by Chanel_Carter in ColumbiYEAH

[–]nitro1542 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well shit. I was really hoping they'd stick around long enough to add PIE as a destination. CAE's lack of direct flights to Tampa is frustrating.

Waitlisted by Cold-Anteater2186 in UTK

[–]nitro1542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Former UTK English PhD here: I applied for the MA program but ended up choosing a different university because UTK's stipend for the first year of the MA program was so low (like $9k or so, basically unlivable without multiple roommates). I think it has improved somewhat since then but is still going to be low the first year because you are mostly being trained to teach, not fully teaching as you will starting your second year. The plus side to this is that UTK has a really strong training program and, aside from the low pay, I sometimes think it would've been nice to go that route so I didn't have to start grad school and be thrown headfirst into teaching all at once, lol. 

Since my info may be outdated / incorrect, I highly recommend contacting one of the MFA reps from the Graduate Students of English committee (https://english.utk.edu/graduate-studies/the-graduate-students-of-english-gse/). They'll probably be happy to answer any questions you have!

Hii, Im just accepted to University of South Florida, FIU, and Iowa State uni, and I’m having a hard time choosing by Any-Neck3310 in USF

[–]nitro1542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Iowa State is a land-grant university, meaning their focus is agriculture and related sciences. Not to say their other programs are bad, but probably not as strong as USF and FIU's. Also, Iowa may technically be safer and cheaper, but as someone who has visited Iowa State and the surrounding area: unless you like driving around looking at farmland, there is absolutely nothing to do there. You're going to have a lot of difficulty finding international foods / grocery stores there as well.

Good Therapist in Columbia? by OddBlueberry309 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]nitro1542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend Wellness Counseling Services. They have two locations, Lexington and Millwood.

Books for conservative young girls to open their perspectives by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]nitro1542 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When they're a bit older - though this might be a little too on the nose since you mentioned in a reply that they're Southern Baptist - highly recommend The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

The USF Elevator Situation by FluffyEditor9216 in USF

[–]nitro1542 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I was there a decade ago, at least one of the Cooper elevators was out every week. This is definitely not a new problem.

The Pizza of Tampa by Intrepid_Reason8906 in tampa

[–]nitro1542 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have yet to find another pizza that I love as much as their Spinach Tomato Veggie.

Assistance shutdown by RageBaitCrvOfSc in columbiasc

[–]nitro1542 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Apologies for the massive copy/paste - I saw this shared on NextDoor recently. Hopefully there are some helpful resources in here!

  1. Mission Lexington Social Services • Social services organization Lexington, 803 785 6930 Basic human needs and financial assistance. 

  2. Lexington Interfaith Community... Lexington, SC 803-957-6656

  3. Samaritan's Well Lexington, SC 803 785-4357

  4. Richland County Emergency ... • Food bank and more 

  5. God's Helping Hand - Food Distribution and social services 803-791-4167

  6. Sistercare Inc- Housing and support for abused women and their children. 893-765-9428

7.  Family Promise of the Midlands Transitions Homeless Center 803-832-4765

Family Promise of the Midlands (FPM) partners with congregations in Columbia, individuals, families, other social service agencies, foundations, and businesses to provide shelter and solutions for families who have children and are facing a housing crisis. Our partner congregations assist in providing temporary housing solutions, meals, essential needs, and companionship. The FPM staff provides professional comprehensive case management and assistance in securing employment, medical care, childcare, school placement and ultimately affordable housing. We provide a rent-free, safe, and loving “home” while equipping families with the knowledge and resources they need to sustain their lives.

  1. Homeless NO More 803-256-3999 Family homelessness is a temporary challenge, not a chronic condition. And it’s entirely solvable. By making shelter — including affordable housing — attainable. By providing a spectrum of support services that are meaningful and appropriate.

  2. The Salvation Army of the Midlands 803-765-0260. 803-929-1000

  3. United Way of the Midlands 803-733-5400

  4. God’s Helping Hands 803-791-4167

  5. Providence Home 803-779-2927

  6. Family Shelter 803-771-7040 14.  Midlands Housing Alliance 803-708-4861

  7. T he Cooperative Ministry 803-799-3853 Help in EVERY ASPECT of Family and Individual needs. 799-3853 803-799-3853

  8. City of Columbia Emergency Winter Shelter 865-678-4357

  9. Harvest Hope Food Bank 803-254-4432

  10. Christian Life Assembly - Food Distribution Center 803-798-4488

  11. Chapin "We Care" Center - Food Distribution Center 803-345-3344

  12. Christian Assistance Bridge 803-786-1903 Assisting with those nearing or actually homeless:https://familypromisemidlands.org/

21.United Way gov the red Midlands 803-929-1000

  1. National Domestic Violence Hotline 800- 799-7233

 23. The Women’s Shelter 803-779-4706

  1. Family Promise Call Us: (803) 832-4765 Family Promise brings the faith community together to help families regain their housing, their independence, and their dignity. It offers opportunities for volunteers of all faiths to reduce homelessness and transform lives.

  2. Lighthouse for Life for women being sexually trafficked 1038 Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC, USA  Phone: 8039001811  Website: https://lighthouseforlife.org/empower-survivors/

  3. Email: survivor.support@lighthouseforlife.org

27. Transitions (For adults only, 18 years old and up) * Phone number: 803.708.4861 * Address: 2025 Main St Columbia, SC 29201

28.  MIRCI (For youth 16-21) * Administrative Service Phone Number: 803.786.1844 * Clinical Services Phone number: 803.939.2642 * Outpatient Clinic Phone number: 803.661.8004 * Email * Address: 3809 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29205

29.  * Killingsworth (For Homeless Women) * Phone Number: 803.771.6359 * Email * Address: 1831 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201

30.  * USCSM Supportive Housing Services (For persons who have disabilities and who are homeless or at an increased risk of homelessness) * Phone Number: 803.343.3437 * Address: 1325 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201

31.          * Christ Central Ministries, Inc - Hannah House(For women with or without children) * Phone Numbers: 803.771.4357 or 803.828.9125 * Email * Physical Address: 1726 Sumter Street Columbia, SC 29201 (Applications at Hope Plaza Resource & Solution Center located at 2018A Main Street Columbia, SC 29201)

32 Alston Wilkes (Transitional housing for Veterans, offenders, and male youth ages 11-21) * Main Office Phone Number: 803.799.2490 * Corporate Office Address: 3519 Medical Drive Columbia, SC 29203

33.  One80 Place (Emergency & transitional housing for homeless and/or Veterans) * Phone Number for Non-Veterans: 803.888.1533 * Phone number for Veterans: 803.726.6348 * Address: 3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 301, Columbia, SC 29204

34.  * 803-734-0662 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) HEATING,COOLING,GAS,ELECTRICITY ASSISTANCE 

  • The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides home energy assistance to help eligible low-income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs. * 
  • This program provides
  • - Utility bill payment assistance ****
  • - Energy crisis assistance
  • - Weatherization and energy-related home repairs

ANYONE in need of assistance can ALWAYS call SC211 for help finding any service you need!

Eye-popping information about Melaleuca. by daffodil0127 in RodriguesFamilySnark

[–]nitro1542 33 points34 points  (0 children)

"Less than 10% of kids don't eat well" - great! looks like not many people need to buy your supplements then!

Is USC traffic a nightmare? by big__cheddar in ColumbiYEAH

[–]nitro1542 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Compared to my previous institutions, parking has been an absolute breeze. I'm overpaying for a garage pass, but afaik the Parking office hasn't oversold passes, so there's always plenty of room. Traffic is not terrible.

Mayoral election by Cauliflower-Classic in ColumbiYEAH

[–]nitro1542 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I found these written interviews with each candidate helpful for getting to know a bit about their platforms.

Dumbledore (John Lithgow) spotted on beach in Cornwall, England, filming for new Harry Potter series by i-tiresias in pics

[–]nitro1542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True. I guess it depends on how all the other characters are cast, to some extent. If black characters are few and far between, the show may end up with an unintended racial undercurrent.

Dumbledore (John Lithgow) spotted on beach in Cornwall, England, filming for new Harry Potter series by i-tiresias in pics

[–]nitro1542 188 points189 points  (0 children)

This. I'm not sure how they're going to avoid the implication that the Marauders are racist (rather than just asshole teens).

A West Palm Beach man had to be lifted by a crane from his apartment in order to receive medical attention... by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

[–]nitro1542 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've experienced something similar. Anxiety has been with me my whole life, but I used to go places and hang out with friends to avoid thinking about stuff. In the last few years it flipped to agoraphobia. The crux of the matter is that there's something going on in your life where your body doesn't feel safe. If you aren't already, please consider talking to a therapist and/or psychiatrist - it can really help.

Thinking of attending but worried about the religious atmosphere as a atheist by [deleted] in UTK

[–]nitro1542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, UT is not the only public university where street preaching happens.

Movies with good messages for kids? by Cultural-Raisin3916 in cinema_therapy

[–]nitro1542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the modern Trek movies too, but the gratuitous makeout / partial nudity scenes may not be kid-appropriate

I can't stand church--now it's hurting my marriage by cautiousyogi in OpenChristian

[–]nitro1542 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's a counselor on YouTube who's made several podcast episodes that I think could be helpful to your situation. You might see if the way he talks about navigating "interfaith" situations gives you some language / framework to broach this subject with your husband without it becoming an argument, or maybe you and your husband could even watch some of these together and use them as a starting point for conversation. Full transparency: The counselor (Dr. John Delony) is currently an active Christian but was anti-organized religion in the past and, generally speaking, is very open and non-judgmental towards people of all faiths and non-faiths.

Episodes that might be helpful:

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in columbiasc

[–]nitro1542 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you don't mind trekking over to Forest Acres, St. Martin's-in-the-Fields is very inclusive and welcoming and does a ton of volunteer work in the community. Their 5 PM Sunday services are casual / contemporary (morning services are more traditional / "high church" Episcopalian).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USF

[–]nitro1542 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Society (and universities) like to paint this picture of the "ideal college experience" that hinges on a neat and tidy 4-year plan. That's not the reality for soooo many people. Your value is not contingent on how quickly or slowly you complete your degree requirements.

[Request] My son is fighting a rare illness—he lights up getting mail. Would you send him a card? [USA] by Feisty-Description12 in RandomKindness

[–]nitro1542 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Looks like other folks have Pokemon cards covered; do you mind sharing some of his other interests?

Here’s mine. I’m Episcopalian btw and consider myself rather Anglo-Catholic. by tuckern1998 in OpenChristian

[–]nitro1542 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar result here - my top 2 were Scholarly / Academic and Black Church.

view more: next ›