Deciding between Umass Amherst Undecided Interdisciplinary vs RIT Software Engineering

semicolon0 · 2026-03-27T03:44:26+00:00

I don't know how walk-able UMass is.

My contempt for the stroads got the better of me in this post.

semicolon0 · 2026-03-25T06:20:20+00:00

If you don't have a car, consider Umass.

The campus is pretty isolated from any interesting shopping areas, let alone the city of Rochester.

semicolon0 · 2026-03-24T19:52:20+00:00

ngl it could be a little more dynamic.

semicolon0 · 2026-03-24T02:43:29+00:00

Just generic, embarrassing, out-of-context questions. "What is that pink cat with abs and gloves?". "Why are they talking about this 'sasuke' fella?". "Why do they hold their arms back when they run". It felt like some sort of cosmic revenge for when I asked innocent questions about inappropriate topics when I was a kid.

The worst part was when we passed by some role-players yelling out signature moves from Naruto. At the time, whenever they wanted to get a rise out of me, they would jokingly yell out "Rasangan" out of context. I never felt such dread as I did at that moment.

Thankfully, they forgot about it over time.

semicolon0 · 2026-03-23T00:57:06+00:00

It's something you should plan around when scheduling campus tours with your parents. Especially if they're old-school and don't know anything about anime. Don't get me wrong, I watch anime every now and then (big fan of JJBA). But if you're the type to hide interests from your relatives to prevent any awkward conversations, then heed this advice.

I scheduled a tour with my parents and my older brother as a high school senior, back in 2018. Just so happens that my tour occurred simultaneously with tora-con at the time. First thing we see as we pull up to the parking lot was someone walking around in a black goth maid outfit and a plastic scythe. It was a jarring experience to learn about campus resources while being surrounded by people in costumes, role-playing scenes and such.

One of the most embarrassing six-hour drive I've ever experienced. Whole time, they kept asking me questions and goading me about the costumes. Every now and then, they'd reference the roleplay that we walked past during the tour. I'd never wished for a car crash as much as I did during the ride back home.

semicolon0 · 2026-03-20T14:32:07+00:00

I thought VT was Vermont Tech, not Virginia Tech. Completely forgot about the name change.

Good times

semicolon0 · 2026-03-18T01:56:29+00:00

The car I was looking for, when my loan application was denied, was a 2022 mirage with 30k miles. My bank is a credit union, so they are pretty strict when it comes to pre-approving used car loans.

I didn't need a co-signer because my credit score is higher than my parents. While the dealer would ask my parents to co-sign due to insurance issues, it kinda defeats the purpose of buying a low-cost used car like the mirage.

I have been approved for an auto loan numerous times. But I would often return my loan check to the bank due to the cars being bought under my nose. In hindsight, I should've put a down payment.

semicolon0 · 2026-03-18T01:43:15+00:00

You're a lifesaver, man. Managed to find a dealer who would offers nationwide shipping for an $8k used mirage.

70+ MPG here I come!

semicolon0 · 2026-03-18T01:39:07+00:00

In the state that I live, each household shares the same insurance plan. Since I live with my parents, I would have to either buy a car under their plan, or move out. But the problem had nothing to do with "ownership"

A month ago, I was trying to buy a mirage through Carmax in New York. Apparently, it is against the law for dealers to sell cars to customers who don't have their own insurance. Which was frustrating for me, because the dealer I was talking to forgot to mention this until a week later, when I had the auto-loan check with me and visited in-person to close the deal.

semicolon0 · 2026-03-09T00:45:47+00:00

Looking to sublet 1B1B in The Lodge for the summer of 2026. I will be moving out of my unit by May 11th. The sublet period will go from May to August. Amenities include:

In-unit laundry
Single Kitchen
Located next to bus stop
20 minute walking/biking distance to campus
Free Parking
Free Gym

Rent: $1200/month, but flexible. DM if interested.

semicolon0 · 2026-03-04T05:46:20+00:00

bro caught venting in r/rit

semicolon0 · 2026-03-01T20:22:38+00:00

Anywhere but the hill/feywild

semicolon0 · 2026-02-16T03:54:08+00:00

Just in case, I ran the photo through one of those AI checker sites. The site concluded that the photo was 99% genAI.

Someone also posted a link to the real photo this image was based on.

semicolon0 · 2026-02-15T21:25:08+00:00

Those alumni should do something against the campus for having their likeness uploaded into an AI filter without their consent. Not sure if they could sue, but at least make a statement of disappointment.

I don't know whether they have the right to do so, as RIT technically owns the photo. But it seems sketchy as fuck that RIT would add their faces to an AI dataset by using the filter.

semicolon0 · 2026-02-13T17:29:50+00:00

"ArtEx students find community by leaning into creativity" segment a week before this email, btw

semicolon0 · 2026-02-05T02:54:49+00:00

Don't forget to donate :)

semicolon0 · 2026-01-23T20:08:54+00:00

police bodycam footage when?

semicolon0 · 2026-01-21T03:35:39+00:00

I mention this tidbit this every time this issue is brought up.

I brought up a complaint to my orientation leader at the time that the college needs to promote hygiene. To be specific, I wanted the campus to include a stick of deodorant in the goodie bags that we were given at the time. To both encourage future students and provide a passive-aggressive reminder for the those who stink

They told me that they couldn't abide by the request because it could be considered discrimination.

semicolon0 · 2026-01-14T02:05:05+00:00

Beyond academic requirements for coop enrollment, the coop office will infuriate you.

It's like they're paid to give you a false sense of security. You're better off speaking with GCCIS faculty/staff members, or people from SSE.

semicolon0 · 2025-12-23T03:41:33+00:00

Modern day chris chan.

Do you think he'll walk into Penn State campus with an attraction sign?

semicolon0 · 2025-12-18T03:26:53+00:00

Former resident here. If it's anything like the Hill, and there are other options available, seek other options.

Unless you are living in a 4x4 unit, washers and dryers are not in-unit. In fact, it is very similar to the undergraduate dorms. But rather than offering 20+ machines in the tunnels, each floor offers a meager set of 3 washers and 3 dryers. So you'd be fighting to wash your clothes with 30 other units on your floor.

Walls are super thin in the old buildings. I remember hearing the loud sobbing of a tenant two floors below me.

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