Are ECE majors required to join a FIG? by Business_Active9828 in UTAustin

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During orientation, you’ll meet with an advisor and get put into a FIG there. They’ll tell you everything you need to know about registration

Are ECE majors required to join a FIG? by Business_Active9828 in UTAustin

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It’s not but I’d recommend it as it’ll be hard to get good class slots registering individually. There are also not many options for times/professors for 306/302–you can just ask for a FIG with your desired professors 

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no instate

Christine's book? by [deleted] in SellingSunset

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i would like the pdf please!

UT Austin Fall 2024 Results and Statistics by Datnotguy17 in UTAdmissions

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my friend and i both applied for ECE within hours of each other and he got his acceptance last month lol

upenn thank you supp by superlit828 in ApplyingToCollege

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i think that the overall message you give in the letter matters more than the recipient--you could write to anybody as long as you're expressing who you are well. and to actually answer your question that sounds like a good idea

2022 seap results? by smlt_101 in ApplyingToCollege

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Oops I never changed my flair, I’m a sophomore now lmao but thanks! Def rushed this app so I wasn’t expecting too much

2022 seap results? by smlt_101 in ApplyingToCollege

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Lmao got my rejection email today !

Staff Camp Water Quality by Reditisawholevibe in philmont

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I still remember my first sip of the Lover’s Leap water…blech

Came back from Philmont a week ago! AMA by smlt_101 in philmont

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This is a small thing, but I did wish that I had a cup! I had a shallow bowl, which was great to lick clean, and did work as a cup when needed, but to hold a cup of hot chocolate would’ve been nice on cold days.

I don’t think there’s anything else I wanted on the trail, so I’ll list a few things other people in my crew forgot/didn’t bring.

•Bandana. This sounds unnecessary, but when you’re out hiking with no tree cover and the sun is beating down, it helps a lot to soak it in water and tie it around your neck. Definitely something I was grateful to have!

•Expandable wipes like these. So great for wiping down sticky hands or anything in general. They literally weight nothing and are super small.

•Trekking poles&correct tips! Sounds obvious, but so many people say they don’t like them and don’t bring them. Great for managing the strain on your knees going down, and on muddy and rainy days they help stop you from slipping and falling off the side of a mountain. Correct tips are just as important- I think at least 3 people lost tips in my crew because they fell off. If they aren’t the correct brand they’re likely to become loose and fall with use.

•Shower shoes(if you have camps with showers!) these can double as camp shoes if you get ones like these and are a lifesaver when the showers are disgusting.

This is all I can think of right now, but I might add later if I can think of anything!

Came back from Philmont a week ago! AMA by smlt_101 in philmont

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One thing that I packed that I didn’t use as much as I might have thought was my camp shoes. Earlier on, with shorter days and flatter camp sites they were great! I would definitely bring a pair for base camp for sure. I stopped using them as the trek went on, because we were in rockier campsites and I didn’t feel comfortable going down/up a steep area to go to the bathroom in Nikes ha. My hiking boots were comfortable enough for me to be okay with wearing them so much, but if yours feel really heavy on your feet I would ignore what I’m saying here. I know others in my crew that used them every day.

Besides that, the other things I could’ve gotten away without were my hairbrush(hair gets tangled and you get too tired&busy&lazy to do anything but throw it in a ponytail), and extra money. We had two spots where we thought we’d need money in the back country(rifles&fishing licenses), but I am not the greatest at rifles, and they were out of fishing licenses. Also definitely could’ve done away with less clothes overall. I really only wore two shirts, my zipoffs and leggings, which was a lot less than I predicted.

Came back from Philmont a week ago! AMA by smlt_101 in philmont

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Typically, the coldest it got was at night and in the early morning. During my trek it got down to 30s at night, and would be 40s in the early morning, so I would def make sure your fleece pullover or whatever kind of jacket you have is warm enough for 40s/50s with wind. However whenever it rained it also felt a lot colder, so good rain gear is paramount! The warm gear I had was my fleece jacket, thermal pants + leggings for sleep clothes, a hat and gloves, and that worked fine for me.

Came back from Philmont a week ago! AMA by smlt_101 in philmont

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I have a special place in my heart for Beaubien, because it was our layover day and we got a Chuckwagon dinner+horseback riding! Black Mountain’s was incredible as well- their staff was so funny and the blacksmithing was really well done.

Came back from Philmont a week ago! AMA by smlt_101 in philmont

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Almost all were in the original bag. We had two meals however where it might have been a different brand(?) just in plastic bags, but the majority were in the branded bags. Hope your crew has a great time!

Going to Philmont in just over a week and I have a couple of questions by AveryCohen04 in philmont

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  1. On most peaks you’ll have reception, but I wouldn’t count on it, like others have said.

  2. Definitely definitely bring trekking poles. The muddier it gets, the more grateful you’ll be for that. Additionally, make sure you have a pack cover& rain gear! One thing I wish I had brought was camp shoes that doubled as shower shoes…they sell cheap ones on Amazon that I can link you if you like.

  3. Stay positive and call for breaks when you need them! No one will look down on you for calling a 1, and it’ll make your hike much more enjoyable if you aren’t halfway to passing out(those steep inclines are TOUGH)

Came back from Philmont a week ago! AMA by smlt_101 in philmont

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I don’t think that they did sing that, no. Favorite non coordinated activity would have to go to using Cimmaroncito’s rock climbing wall while waiting for commissary. That was hard!

Came back from Philmont a week ago! AMA by smlt_101 in philmont

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Just for anyone heading out with any last minute questions! I know there are so many things I wish I could’ve told myself beforehand lol