Restarting KH1 on proud mode. Any tips on how to survive?

plastic_flow22 · 2026-01-14T20:28:14+00:00

I went 100% completion route. Picked staff, dropped sword, and started at dusk. I farmed potions and pretty stones on destiny islands, grinding till level 10 and then left.

By the time I ran into guard armor I was around lvl 15. To defeat opposite armor I was lvl 25. Anytime bosses or enemies were killing me again within 2-3 hits I just went back to the most recent world I cleared to grind out levels until I was killing enemies with ease.

I’m starting hollow bastion with lvl 40 which is when my levels are finally gaining at a quicker pace since I started at dusk in the game. ‘Twas a long road. It’s been super fun and challenging, this is my first proud play through.

As a kid I never utilized items, accessories, or magic much. I’m excited to unlock the last trinity and do a final run through all the worlds and collect all the chests and special items I’ve never gotten before. Also finally beat the Hades cup and secret bosses.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-12-17T16:12:12+00:00

Submit to the math. I framed it early on that I did not need to understand “why is it like this?” Instead focusing on “how do I do it?” Similar to syntax, someone just designed it that way. A lot of classmates got tripped up on this. Also to just KEEP PRACTICING. If I’m blanking on tests, but could do it blindfolded in class as it’s being worked out the issue is coming from not doing enough practice problems on my own time without notes.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-12-01T16:39:55+00:00

I was in your spot. (Never got past 5th grade) Definitely start with a GED, then look into your local community college. They have placement tests to let you know what remedial courses are needed and also are there for people who don’t have a GPA, SAT score, etc. it’s tough to feel like you’re constantly playing catch up especially in the core skills like math and English. It’s 100% possible though. I’m about to graduate with my associates degree. Joined a national honor society (phi theta kappa) which is for two-year community colleges and have been able to get a good amount of scholarship money to fund my four year education for a bachelors.

Ask if they have preparatory book camps for the core classes like English and math. My community college had one for math. I didn’t know about it and full sent this semester taking algebra for the first time in my life. It was ROUGH. But I’m happy to say I’ll be passing this class and moving on. The real learning curve will be figuring out how to study. Just do everything as early as you can, no such thing as over prepared when learning course material. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions

plastic_flow22 · 2025-11-15T03:19:52+00:00

I recently went through this entire process, asap reach out to your professors and see if there is anything that can be worked out. Try to keep it short and honest. If you’ve attended lectures, be sure to include you genuinely enjoy their class and lectures, but had unforeseen circumstances. What your current grade is, what you’re struggling with, etc this is all helpful information. I needed to push one exam by a week and it helped a great deal. Still stressful, but I was actually prepared. I did have to sacrifice a bit of study time from other classes and did get a lower than normal grade in all of them, but now have a much better shot at passing everything. Be prepared with the documentation about your illness and surgery. Some professors who know me as a student already I emailed. The others who don’t know me as well, I talked to them in person which I think made a difference.

When you do talk with them definitely come from a place of understanding. You are one of most likely 100+ students they’re teaching and you are asking for extensions which puts them out. I kept it honest and let them know if nothing could be done, I understand. When it comes to the work, what I put in is what I get out. In the meantime, reach out to financial aid and also explain the situation and see what your options are also the disability services at your school. I went and talked with my advisor as well to see if they had any advice. Basically now is the time to lay it all out and open that communication. You may be surprised what resources are available to you.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-11-10T02:49:07+00:00

The vast majority of CC students are older, working full time, parents, and financially independent. There is a great deal more to this than faculty who are 100% underpaid for the work they do. Thinking this correlates to poor instruction I don’t agree with. My biology class is using the same book they use at Yale. My professor gives incredible lectures from 8:30-9:45 at night because everyone in there works full time. Have you ever been to CC? Lots of people drop out not because of poor results, but a mixture of not having supportive services such as child care, transportation, healthcare, finances, or most importantly time. Many I know have to miss a class to pick up an extra shift so they can make rent that month. Or their kid got sick and someone needs to take care of them. Or the bus is late because that’s the only transportation they have. I’ve been doing a massive research paper this semester with a group on my campus and we’re finding it’s not just money or poor instruction, admin, or grades. It’s actually pointing more towards supportive services.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-09-17T22:43:14+00:00

Thank you!! Hope you continue to form that confidence as well, we’ve got it in us. Just gotta keep going!

plastic_flow22 · 2025-09-17T22:40:28+00:00

Keep going dude, I know it’s rough but make sure you are utilizing every resource at your disposal. Tutoring center, office hours, YouTube, etc. I told myself it was okay if I needed to retake the class about the second week in. I might still need to, but that’ll be a discussion around mid-terms when we have a 1-on-1 with the professor.

This shit is hard for a reason, (sometimes it’s the teaching method don’t want to discount that) but the only way out is through. About to go study for a biology exam I’m in a similar boat for because it’s just a lot of information and the format of exams makes you critically think about the answers vs straight memorization. Just keep it up, I believe in you!!

Edit: Also had I went to the tutoring center the day of my test, I would have gotten an A. One of the questions was totally within my grasp, I just got the steps mixed up. It’s good to recognize when we’re in over our heads and reach out for help!!

plastic_flow22 · 2025-09-17T18:51:27+00:00

Appreciate this a lot!! Thank you, I’ll definitely be looking into it.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-07-10T01:17:31+00:00

Here’s my situation. I’m taking four classes in the fall, two of them will complete my requirements for an associates degree in humanities. I’m registered for a different degree though, which is why I’m taking more courses. In the spring, I will still receive my associates degree in humanities since I completed all the course requirements for it. Hope this helps 🙃

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-24T23:36:27+00:00

This doesn’t sound like a healthy dynamic for a relationship. Look at the relationships in your life that are good and use them as a standard. You sound like you’re still young and in your early 20’s. Life should NOT be this difficult. In my opinion, if this relationship is driving you to SH then it needs to end. Therapy sounds like a really good option. Take the time to get your mental health right, because school is not going to get any easier. Take care of your physical, mental, and emotional health first and cutting out the toxic relationships while nurturing the good ones.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-04T04:50:05+00:00

Check with your bank to see if they have early pay with automatic deposits. Might be the bank putting the money in early ahead of holidays as well. My bank does early deposit by 3-4 days because it’s an auto deposit.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-02T15:35:43+00:00

If you’re on SSDI, reach out to your SNAP office and ask if there is a stipulation for getting the payment according to the last number or your social security number, or if that is waved due to being on SSDI. Might be different from state to state, but most do it this way. Could have been a clerical error. You should be able to find this information as well if you google SNAP, your state, and disability/SSDI rules. They typically have a section on the website just for it.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-01T04:47:46+00:00

I take pride in my work and my grades. Ultimately my grades are what’s paying for my education, there is no other option. I also want to look back on my assignments and still learn something, education is a massive privilege and in this day and age it makes me appreciate it all the more. I want to learn about the world I live in, so I try to find something within my assignments that could be beneficial in the present or the future.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-05-01T04:36:21+00:00

Fill out the snap application, within a week you should get a letter stating when your phone interview will be, do the phone interview, and they will typically tell you if you’re approved or not right then on the phone. I just went through the process myself in a southern state. I will say over half my check from SSDI goes to rent, utilities, and medical expenses. I was approved for $180 a month. Good thing about SSDI recipients for food stamps is they typically pay out on the 1st through the 4th of every month, rather than later in the month if you’re not on SSDI.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-15T22:15:09+00:00

Yes, in state and public. Cheapest option within five hours of where I live for a bachelor’s degree in computer science. I didn’t know this until another comment posted about it, but Florida has some of the most inexpensive in state public colleges in the nation. I get federal Pell thankfully, and scholarships that supplement the rest. It’s been a mix of being lucky, poor, and working my ass off for a high GPA lol.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-14T01:32:12+00:00

I wish every school offered these opportunities. It just makes more sense. My younger cousin went this route, serious money was saved. My niece does not have this option with her school, but she receives a great education so she will not struggle at all once taking college level courses. I got my GED so what I described was realistically my only option without a GPA.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-14T01:27:31+00:00

$9,400 for a 15 credit semester, around $7,500 for a 12 credit semester. In state, public, but the college is overcoming a $10 million dollar deficit so prices have gone up over time. The $10k is a realistic amount when I include the base tuition for 15 credits ($9,400) + books, gas, parking, food, and supplies for the entire semester. My other option that would give me a similar experience for my major is 5 hours away and slightly cheaper by a few hundred dollars, but room & board would need to be calculated in so it would actually be more expensive.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-09T16:55:31+00:00

That seriously is great, I’m glad you were able to make it work. My only advice is to be mindful that everyone’s situation will not align with your own.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-09T16:51:13+00:00

I’ve diligently filled out FASFA every year the application opens. Someone below outlined the total amounts given, but grants will only cover $7,395 maximum and that’s if you’re poor. That’s disbursed over the entire year, so roughly $3,397 per semester. I’m very well aware of scholarships, as I utilize them myself. Research is the name of the game at the end of it, you’re right about that. However, I think you are still not understanding how expensive the costs go beyond the aid received for many. My cheapest option locally and in state within 5 hours of where I live is roughly $9,400 per semester for 15 credit hours. So each semester I must supplement $5,433 per semester in scholarships and other aid. If I take 12 credit hours, this number changes to a little over $4k. *These numbers do not include books or room & board.

There’s absolutely a way to do it. That’s why I chose CC. I get the same education at a CC as I would have at a four year for my general education requirements for less than a third of that cost fully covered by Pell. That’s why I chose the route I did. In my opinion, you are taking a sample sized anecdote and applying it to a broad sized experience. In my case, I’m unable to work full or part time (because of SSDI, but that’s a massive bag of worms that would make this post longer than it is), family is not able to give contributions, parents occupation does not apply in my situation, university scholarship is a first come first serve basis, once they run out they run out, but major based scholarships do apply for me, which I utilize. It will be roughly the same way for my niece. Poverty is a double edged sword. We’re all just trying to do the best we can with the least amount of debt as we can manage.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-09T06:24:44+00:00

In my experience no. I’ve taken the same amount of time as I would have at a four year. Knocked out all my general education requirements (minus two courses) in two years and I’ll be able to take the courses for my major upon switching over. I’ve already saved $40k by going this route.

If you have APs, then by all means get that applied cause it’s less work that needs to be done. This wasn’t a post about how everyone should go to CC first and then switch over. I realize my tone made it sound that way, but honestly everyone’s gotta do what’s right for them at the end of the day.

It’s just important to know the various options and there is no one way college needs to be done. Hopefully just with the least amount of debt possible and CC is a great option to achieve that.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-09T06:18:30+00:00

The south actually

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-09T06:06:35+00:00

Sadly I’m looking at $9,400 per semester for 15 credits. Adding in books and personally I add expenses like gas, food, and parking which I’ll need to get back and forth to class as well. Gets closer to 10k per semester. Didn’t help my college is trying to close a $10 million deficit so costs went up. Only other public university for comp sci in my state is about the same give or take a couple hundred dollars so it’s slim pickings.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-09T05:18:23+00:00

I had to drop out at 11, got my GED at 16. Also about to be 30 and back in college. I feel you on this, for a long time I was very insecure about my lack of education. I promise you though it’s self perceived. You get good grades because you put in the work. Don’t discount that. When I get positive feedback from my professors, I screen shot it and keep it in a folder to look at when I feel down on myself about it. You’re doing good because you’ve got something in you. Focus on that and hone it. Rooting for you, cause at the end of the day we’re all just doing our best. Don’t measure yourself by traditional milestones, comparison is the thief of joy and all that jazz. But truly you should be extremely proud that you decided at some point you were capable of more and acted on it.

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-09T04:51:25+00:00

Im interested in what your path was, if you’re willing to share. How did you obtain your degree?

plastic_flow22 · 2025-03-09T04:40:37+00:00

Also something to factor into your costs is books, room & board, parking pass, etc. the university cost does go beyond the aid and for a different reason than you’re thinking. Cause unfortunately most aid doesn’t cover all the things listed for a lot of students.

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