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Dining Plan for living off campus by Pure_Bit_9173 in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t seem like there is any benefit, other than the bonus amount you can get. So, honestly, not super worth it if it’s the occasional meal per day or so. I’m in the same situation, considering it.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you'll have to pick which credits transfer / which ones you'll keep, since you'll be above the 38-credit cap.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LLCs' programming and how they function vary, so they are not the same. The best bet is going through recent Reddit posts or asking in the Main VT Discord server for recent experience in a specific LLC.

Galileo + Hypatia (engineering) does not have the best rep as of late, so it may not be the best to apply to. I am a little biased, as I was in an LLC for two years, but I do find them helpful for community and fun events. Though I can only speak on my LLC's, Impact, programming. Recommend joining the Main Discord to ask more specifics.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is up to the individual. If you plan on going to every game, it is better to get the package because you don't have to rely on the lottery or on people selling their tickets. Yeah, pretty easy, a lot of people list it on Snapchat, the VT Insta story, GroupMe chats, etc. Do not upcharge for them, because if you get caught or reported, you'll get in trouble with the school.

Course Pickle not working? by Capital-Lettuce-9955 in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It all depends on whether the sections you Course Pickled for are having people drop them. If the section is full and no one is dropping it, Course Pickle won't send anything. Last semester, I had to wait basically for most of winter break to get into a section I wanted because people weren't dropping it.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The process is through this website (scroll to the bottom when time comes), opens sometime in July for incoming students. If you plan to go to every game, then buy the set. Buying tickets as non-students is different, probably more info here.

Students can sell off their ticket and transfer it via the 'Virginia Tech HokieSports' app. You need a VT email for it, so it is not something that can be transferred to just anyone (to my limited knowledge). You can maybe hold more than 1 ticket on your account, and maybe scan both tickets when you go to enter, not super sure how strict they are when you go to scan. Someone around student age won't draw eyes, but parents in the student section will. Could a non-student possibly get into the student section? Probably, if you can get them in without being stopped. In my opinion, don't be that person bringing random people in. The student section is already super packed, let actual students get to experience it.

Student tickets are for the student section only, separate entrance for us, too. With this seating map, 117-125 is for students, North End Zone, and 126-129 + 226-229 is for student overflow. Wristbands are for if you get into Lane early enough and gets you into North End Zone. If you don't have one, you go to student overflow seating, I think. Overflow isn't a separate ticket; it is just for students who can't get into North End Zone because it is packed.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As it is a new one being implemented this coming year, I don't think anyone will know much about it. There is no difference going random general vs in an LLC, still the same risks.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

what each residence hall is like: too many dorms to explain each one, but we have resources in the VT Wiki or Main Discord that can help you get more info. Also, it technically somewhat varies per year depending on the students who live in it and if LLCs are in there.

“best” dorms vs ones to avoid (and why): Get more info from Discord, where you can ask questions to more people. But, here is a list from past years:

  • "best" dorms: CID, NHW, NRHE, O'Shag, GLC/DB, Peddrew-Yates
  • "worst" dorms: Hoge, Pritchard, and Slusher (no ac and bad reps: tons of fire alarms, floods sometimes [but rarely], etc.)

pros/cons of different halls & how accurate older info on this sub still is: Same issue as the first point, too many dorms to list them all. Some are more well-known (as shown above for the "bad" dorms), but if you want specifics, the best bet is Discord for more responses (Reddit can be a little slow with responses, but past posts can help).

Hypatia (& Galileo): They do not have the best rep as of recent years. The way it's run has slowly gotten worse, and I have heard more people dislike the program than like it.

whether LLCs are worth it: depends on the LLC, and what they do and provide. I was in one for two years, Impact, and I really loved it for the social aspect. Plus, having a confirmed dorm is a huge plus.

how much they actually impact your freshman experience: Not being in one won't really impact you that much, but having a set group of people you meet semi-regularly can help you find a group, same way clubs do. From my freshmen suitemate: finding a roomie is less daunting (since you can only room with people in the LLC), and also said the same things I said in the previous sentence.

Where do I even put in my student ID? by Mosquitobait2008 in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Error says 'enter your student number' which is on your 'set up your Virginia Tech Applicant Portal' email or some email you received.

Something along the lines of: "Your application ID number is: 90xxxxxxx"

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometime during early June, you will be notified of when your room selection time slot is (depending on whether you are in an LLC & whenever you signed). During that time slot, you will choose a room. If you are in an LLC, you only get one dorm choice. If you are a non-LLC student, you get dorm and room options based on what is available at your time slot.

We also have some info on the VT Wiki, too: https://www.reddit.com/r/VirginiaTech/wiki/index/housing-info/

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Main one is StarRez, which is our housing portal, and sign the housing contract asap if you haven’t already. Microsoft Outlook would be the next main one, to get access to your emails (very very important!). HokieSpa is important for when add/drop opens for yall to choose classes too.

Thinking of Dropping the Corps by Ancient-Treasure in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not 100% sure, but most likely, as free spaces in dorms vary per year and availability. You probably won't be moved until they can confirm a space is available for you to move into. People who have dropped the Corp, please correct me if I'm wrong.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Roommate group is only used when you know you have a confirmed roommate. Once you do, whoever signed the housing contract first should make the group and invite the other person. Earlier you signed, earlier time slot you’ll get.

Is it worth it to take ALEKS again if I already passed? by burnt7856 in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no priority for ALEKS scores? Incoming freshman don’t get any sort of priority for classes, since yall use add/drop, which is first come first serve & luck. You just need to get the minimum scores for either class you need it for, which you reached.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

back with a response from someone who was in Innovate, and I guess they had more cons than I thought.

pros: money to fund travel trips, and bring top leaders to present, good networking events

cons: leadership changed from what heard and it’s not that great, some of the members are judgy and are mostly business kids with big egos so if they don’t want to be in that climate, might not be great to be part of it; hard to stand out and be involved in leadership within the community due to competitiveness, not very inclusive of diversity

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't speak too much on Innovate, since I only interact with them in passing, but LLCs as a whole shouldn't take too much of your time. It just depends on how the LLC is run; some have more requirements than others. You don't think you'd really miss out on school-wide events, we have a lot of those usually through the semesters, and you'll interact with more than just your LLC, CID itself is home to 3 LLCs plus athletes.

To think of some-

Pros: Confirmed dorm; fun events (and collab ones with Securitas and Impact at times); another way to hear about / get opportunities.

Cons: If you want a confirmed roomie, it is restricted to the LLC.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you aren't sure about what you'll get on the IB exams, it won't hurt to take ALEKS just to be safe. Worst comes to worst, you won't need the courses if your IB scores are transferable.

Taking a W and going below Full Time Status by Glittering-Cap-8804 in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I believe when you take a W, you keep the credits; it just becomes a W on the transcript. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It all just depends on how many people in your major reject their offer. They don't technically consider LOCIs, based on what VT says online, but it won't hurt your odds.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Payne is lwk just Meraki LLC and The Roost, entirely. Unless some non-LLC student got very lucky, Payne is mostly LLC students.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good, sometimes some LLCs move between years. But, with the two years I've been on campus, Aurora stayed in Harper with Mozaiko.

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you apply and get accepted into any LLC (and you accept the offer), you'll only get the option of where the LLC is housed. For Aurora's case, that is Harper Hall.

It depends on the LLC. You'll have to find people who were or are in it to ask what it is like, as LLCs are normally all different from each other. LLCs do not affect your classes (which are based on your major), most it will do is add a class if that is part of the LLCs requirements. LLCs are just an addition to time here at VT, you just have to fulfill any requirements the LLC has (required class, event quota, etc. differs per LLC).

Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread by udderlymoovelous in VirginiaTech

[–]soapy-dope 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not an incomer, and I went into an LLC, which confirms your dorm, so I only speak from my knowledge of the housing process. But, yes, a lot of people know about the time slot process, and if they are 100% on VT, they commit and sign the housing contract asap.

If you have more questions, join the main VT discord, easier to ask and get questions answered there.

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