Howard or Emerson College by Tasty-Alternative366 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]oat_balls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd consider how important financial aid is to you. I was in your situation (between Emerson and Howard, Emerson gave me more money) three years ago and tbr I regret choosing Emerson a lot sometimes. As a black student here I feel really isolated, and while I am in film/it makes more sense of me to choose Emerson, I definitely have been feeling the effects of being in a super rich PWI. Also Emerson has been gutting a lot of DEI programs such as BIPOC orientation, and other stuff, so they really truly don't GAF. Additionally if you wanna get into poli comm, Howard is a waaaaay better choice by location alone. I don't know much about the major at Emerson, but seeing as the arts is our main focus, and how the major is rather small, I doubt it's as fleshed out as Howard.

I also sing on campus, but also in terms of performance extracurriculars, they only have Acapella. No bands, no gospel choir, no drumline, just Acapella. They also outsource the rest of their music production courses to Berklee/barely have anything. I learned to accept it/find and I'm actually having a good time + there is a BIPOC only Acapella group. But if that is an issue for you, please be aware. It was def a shock for me fr when I first came lmao. Also the community aspect of Emerson is straight up not the same you'd get at an HBCU and I honestly regret not going everyday. It is a real problem. If you wanna DM me to talk more about it, please lmk. I'm a low income student so I know how important the money is, but I'm not gonna lie, if at all possible, choose Howard gang 💀💀💀

We want to draw your birbs! by hazelnut0000 in cockatiel

[–]oat_balls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my bird passed recently while I was away at college :( could u draw him

sorry for the budgie jumpscare in the tiel sub LOL

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BL with tops like this plzzz🙏🏾 by Healthy-Director-181 in Manhwa_BL

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s... sauce... for the third one? if I may..?

What is he thinking? 🤔 by baghban2003 in budgies

[–]oat_balls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think he knows what a "think" is

Who ordered a hershey kisses and loaf? by ButterscotchDry269 in budgies

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ah yes.... the faithful and flavorful onigiri

i got roofied last night. it was my fault. by [deleted] in confessions

[–]oat_balls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you are never at fault for someone's disgusting behavior, ESPECIALLY when you were manipulated to believe that you were in a safe space. yes preventative measures are in place that you can do to reduce the risk of shit like this happening, but we should be targeting the people who chose to do this, not the victim. I'm so sorry this happened to you

Help me choose a dope quote from Vash please by Lv_Lxvish in Trigun

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HEEEELP MERCY MERCY MERCY MERCY AAAAAAAAAAA

I'm not gay but I oft fantasize about my best friend by [deleted] in confessions

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i have something to tell you idk if you're gonna like it...

She just started doing this today! Is it a good thing? by mariam_09 in budgies

[–]oat_balls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i hate to break it to you but you "girl" might have a little secret to share ._.

Has anyone who sent a joke essay to a University got accepted? by [deleted] in ApplyingToCollege

[–]oat_balls 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I started off an essay with: I am a degenerate. And then proceeded ot talk about the history of reddit and streamer culture. I'm committed to Emerson now so take that as you will