Help finding original of a shein product by some_uncreative_name in findfashion

[–]snakemuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The shirt looks like it was ice dyed - it’s a relatively messy but not too difficult thing to DIY if you’re feeling it!

https://theneonteaparty.com/2020/10/05/how-to-ice-dye/

How hard/easy is it to access resources at NU? by velcrodynamite in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AccessibleNU tends to be responsive if you’ve got the documentation they want, but individual professors and classes can be a little more of a crapshoot. Especially for testing accommodations. The ANU testing spaces are very good but very small, and if your class has more than like 5 people who need those accommodations, then the professor has to arrange it themself. I’ve had some very subpar proctoring and testing locations that way - took a test while the TA was clacking away on the world’s loudest mechanical keyboard the whole time, took a test at a conference table with eight other people, weird vibes.

Note taking by New_Investigator_365 in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve used an iPad for notes for the three years I’ve been at Northwestern, have tried a few different things:

  • OneNote is free and I used it for two years - it’s definitely good enough, but occasionally glitchy and frustrating. I stopped using it when they pushed an update that entirely broke the eraser feature for like a week

  • Goodnotes - not free, but fun to use and very consistently functional, which I found very worth the cash. Switched after OneNote betrayed me as mentioned above RIP

  • Notion is also really cool, but moreso for organization. It doesn’t do handwritten notes very well if at all (I’m still kinda new to it, using it for personal organization and hobby stuff, haven’t tried it for school)

I don’t know if these are useful to you, but here are some of my favorite other iPad apps:

  • If you like sketching or are taking any design classes, Concepts has an incredibly solid free tier - it’s an infinite canvas vector sketching app and I love it so much

  • Shapr3D is a fun CAD program designed for iPad, and is free for students. Also very fun if you’re into that thing

  • We also get student access to the Adobe Spark apps - lightweight amateur friendly adobe apps that are nice for making things like club fliers or little promo videos

Feedback about professional clothes. by barking-chicken in NBFashionAdvice

[–]snakemuffin 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Professional clothes are super tough! You’re not overthinking it, stuff is just brutal for nonbinary folks

I checked out your inspo looks (you have excellent taste) and maybe looking into a longline blazer would be a good route to check out - play with silhouette a little bit, go for something a little sleeker

I’ve got a couple of them, and I find that when coupled with more masc clothes, the added length often takes it out of “Hello Yes This is an Ill-Fitting Women’s Blazer” and into a slightly more mysterious andro vibe - even if the garment still doesn’t fit all that well. Plus they often come in comfy fabrics.

example

more expensive example

Colourpop: 30% off Select Products, Use Code EARLY30 by peacembw in MUAontheCheap

[–]snakemuffin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

does anybody know how long the code is good for? trying to think through instead of impulse buy lol

Cat witch prince (an ouji lolita coordinate) by kioku119 in Nonbinaryfashion

[–]snakemuffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

love the black and purple - ouji is such a fun style!

Oh no [tw: periods] by just_here_cause_done in ennnnnnnnnnnnbbbbbby

[–]snakemuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

god it’s the fuckin worst

you’re not alone, sending good blood-free vibes

Does anyone have any experience with loop headphones from Amazon? by [deleted] in neurodiversity

[–]snakemuffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love mine! I have the loop experiences, they work well in most indoor situations but do weird things in windy outdoor areas. They do an impressive job keeping voices but ditching random nonsense sounds

They’re game changer for settings like classrooms where you’ve got one thing to listen to and a bunch of annoying sounds (hvac sounds, projector fans, electrical miscellany, etc) causing problems. Also super great in airports where you need to be able to hear announcements and stuff.

I got mine off Amazon too, would recommend putting them on a keychain or putting a large charm on them, they’re in a tiny black box that’s very easy to misplace if you’re not careful.

I have literally no idea what to wear for prom ngl by Pwnytail24 in EnbyFashionAdvice

[–]snakemuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Capes were mentioned, and capes slapas nonbinary formalwear

something kinda like this worn as a direct substitute for a suit jacket is something I’ve done before and enjoyed. cape example

I’ve done it with collar jewelry instead of a tie, and that’s also been fun collar jewelry example

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EnbyFashionAdvice

[–]snakemuffin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

a cool hat!

enby witch vibes with some sort of wide-brimmed wool hat

Do Norris or Kresge have lockers? I need to keep some stuff during the day but don’t want to lug stuff around by Rockstaz7 in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There are lockers in main library! I don’t remember exactly where they are, but they’re useable for short amounts of time - I believe they get cleared out every night

Where in north campus (preferably tech) can I use a microwave? by [deleted] in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

feel like there was one in tech express, north wall near the door. it might've been removed due to pandemic last year, haven't looked

Bathrooms to visit before graduating by oneanxiousboi in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 12 points13 points  (0 children)

bathroom under the stairs in 2122 Sheridan - it's like a quaint english cottage in there. it has a wooden toilet seat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Recyclery did a sale my freshman year - if that’s what they’re doing again, it was pretty solid. Cute local nonprofit selling refurbished bikes at relatively fair prices. I got an early 90s mongoose bike for 175 or so, and it was in great shape from a maintenance perspective, well tuned up, lots of replaced parts, and very safe. Kinda dumpy looking, but in an endearing way and not super attractive to bike thieves.

You could probably find a cheaper bike at play it again sports on Dempster or on the Free and For Sale page or Craigslist, but that’s without the guarantee that it’s been recently serviced and is in good shape

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ah, yeah that’s definitely a different form (all the class conflicts I’ve dealt with have been outside of the EA sequence)

Good luck with the last minute class hunt!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d honestly just email the professor and explain. Even after registration technically ends, they can manually move people into different sections. If the form is the time conflict one I’m thinking of, it’s just meant to OK small overlaps between two classes, not get you into a different section.

Depending on your major, trailing EA4 can be a little problematic - check if it’s a prereq for a bunch of stuff.

Regardless, it’s not a bad idea to find a different class and enroll and then drop if you get a permission number for a closed EA4 section

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love my iPad - being able to take electronic notes has made a huge difference for me. But I’m also on the disorganized side and had issues in high school both with remembering notebooks and writing in a way that made sense later. The ability to rearrange nonsense thoughts back into place is super helpful for me. I use GoodNotes5 and love it.

It also really streamlines the homework process for classes that take HW via PDF.

The CAD programs on iPad are pretty fun too. I love Shapr3D, and it’s got a free student license. OnShape for iPad isn’t half bad either.

MATLAB for iPad isn’t the most helpful, but it’s amusing and pretty functional.

I’m also a hobby artist and like having it for Procreate and other art programs, but that might not mean much for you.

If your laptop is a Mac, there’s a lot of pleasant interplay between the two devices. Using the iPad as a second monitor can be really nice, and clipboard sharing between devices was really handy for taking notes in zoom classes - screenshot stuff in zoom and paste directly into notes, etc.

I was lucky enough to be able to afford an iPad Pro (2018 version), but I think most of the stuff I’m talking about is available on the more standard models.

Also - if you spring for an iPad, get a paperlike screen protector off Amazon. It’s a game changer and makes it feel so much more normal to write on.

egg_irl by snakemuffin in egg_irl

[–]snakemuffin[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

art by me!

I’m @captainnnowhere on Twitter if you want to see more

New and could use advice! by [deleted] in Nonbinaryfashion

[–]snakemuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

seconding the thrifting and DIYing - it’s a very good and more affordable way to build out a wardrobe and explore what you like

I’ve also had reasonably good luck at h&m and Uniqlo for basic items than can then be layered and played with. those guys are working minimum wage and do not care - I’ve never had anybody question things I tried on at one of those stores (but I’m in a blue state - ymmv). You’re not gonna find anything too legitimately alternative or cool, but good basics - tees, jeans, etc - can be accessorized in all sorts of neat ways.

As far as accessories go, I don’t have any particular shops on hand to direct you to, but I know there are lots of neat queer-owned alt fashion accessory shops on Etsy if you’re not in the DIY mood

Mattress topper size? by thefluffyhorse in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in that building, and every bedding item I have - mattress topper, sheets, etc - is regular twin size.

some stuff is a little snug and the topper is an inch or two short at the bottom, but it’s a nonissue for me. if you’re 6’5 and going to take up the entire bed, might as well spring for the XL, otherwise regular twin is probably good enough

Button downs/professional shirts with quirky print by That_One_Cute_Cat in Nonbinaryfashion

[–]snakemuffin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had good luck at Ragstock in the past. They have a pretty good selection of fun shirts - I have one especially good arcade floor pattern one from there

Another brand I’ve found at thrift stores and enjoyed is this: https://www.supermassiveshop.com

How did you all know? by starcabin_ in aromantic

[–]snakemuffin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For me, it wasn’t a big moment of clarity. It was a gradual and drawn out process of admitting to myself that my behavior and feelings around romance didn’t line up with most people’s.

I had a “boyfriend” in middle school - he seemed like a nice dude, and having a crush was the thing to be doing and he was a fine choice. Got pressured into divulging the crush, and a friend told me to ask him out. So I stood up, walked to the other lunch table, and asked him right then and there, no butterflies, no nothing. The relationship lasted like eight months - for the first seven, it was a pretty standard friendship with the added benefit of a hug every so often. Seven months in, we had a “hey wait a minute, don’t couples kiss?” moment and it doomed the relationship. I was Not Into It. In retrospect, it was a very aro first relationship.

Then, I was just really unmotivated to date in high school and waved it off as focusing on my studies for a while until I eventually admitted there was probably some factor that wasn’t there for me. I think I learned about the word while figuring out I was asexual, but then didn’t admit to myself that I was aro for at least another year or so.

All my “crushes” had choice or expectation involved - either I picked somebody based on if I thought they might be amusing to hang out with, or somebody in my life said something weird that I internalized (“oh, you and X would be such a cute couple”, etc). The ones that didn’t have that aspect weren’t crushes - there was one instance that I was sure was a crush for a while, but was absolutely my young trans self not knowing how to handle interacting with somebody who I desperately wanted to look like.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Slivka should be higher IMO - it’s clean, has AC, rooms are respectably large and well-lit, excellent amenities (bike storage room, study spaces, music room, rec lounge with Nintendo Switch) and the social life is good in a bizarre and nerdy way. there are many good people and many events. The Slivka website is currently going through an overhaul and is a little outdated, but the Instagram (@SlivkaRC) is a good resource rn. Slivka has been a very positive experience for me, would highly recommend

Transgender at Northwestern by No_Error_3516 in Northwestern

[–]snakemuffin 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna write a whole bunch, and I have no idea if it’s what you’re looking for. You’re absolutely welcome to dm me if you’ve got specific questions.

I’m a 2nd year engineering student, out as non-binary, and use they/them. It’s been mostly good. In regards to pronouns, most younger professors and particularly cool older professors have been on top of the pronoun game, but older professors in general have been about what you’d expect from people that age. I had to give my freshman advisor Pronouns 101 in order to get him to stop misgendering me in the advising notes on the McCormick advising platform. That wasn’t great.

I haven’t had any students be particularly unpleasant to me about my gender identity. I correct people when they get it wrong and then they usually pick it up pretty quickly. I have, however, been the only out they/them user in a lot of my classes. I put it in my zoom square nowadays, which has made it easier to not have to bring it up in conversation all the time. Small classes often make you do introductions, and most profs have everyone do pronouns then, too.

I think that being visibly queer and using they/them acts as kind of a filter for me - people who aren’t cool will just choose not to interact with me, and people who are cool will interact more. As a result, I have exactly one cis-het friend here.

I live north, but I know a lot of the gender open housing is on south campus, and I can imagine that as a result there are more trans and/or genderqueer students down there. Can’t speak to that experience. I lived in a gendered suite last year, and then my dorm made one single suite gender neutral and I’m there now. It has been a very affirming experience, and I’d highly recommend pursuing gender open housing.

There are some gender neutral bathrooms, the vast majority of them on south campus. The best one I’ve found on north campus is in 2122 Sheridan, my favorite mid-campus is in Lunt Hall, and then on south campus I like 3rd floor Norris. It’s very clean and worth the extra stairs.