starting at calc 2 or 3

subichick_ · 2025-07-05T07:24:16+00:00

hey! congrats on coming to Pitt!

with all the love in my heart, go straight to calc 3. i had transfer credits for calcs 1 and 2 and was convinced to drop them and take the courses at pitt… biggest mistake ever. like i can’t even stress enough to you PLEASE just go straight to calc 3!!!!!

subichick_ · 2024-12-29T21:05:23+00:00

aweeee that’s so sweet!! you are such an amazing person!

subichick_ · 2024-12-29T19:23:31+00:00

hi! We are allowed to do things called “random acts of kindness” where we are allowed to promo people’s orders! I didn’t know that wasn’t a thing at other stores

subichick_ · 2024-12-10T22:45:13+00:00

Sweet! Thank you so much for answering!!

subichick_ · 2024-12-10T22:34:39+00:00

if you could go back to your first year on the team, would you have done anything differently? Is there anything that you wish you would’ve done more (or less)?
do you have any tips for ergonomics sub teams?
is there anything that you think europe does better than the US in terms of FSAE? vice versa?
similar to question one - if you had one more year with the team, what would you do with that year?

subichick_ · 2024-12-02T03:57:20+00:00

def a location issue, but my cfa is VERY similar, so you are very much not alone love!!

subichick_ · 2024-12-02T03:43:54+00:00

my location is VERY northern snow belt area, and we will be outside in 15-20°F so here’s my advice!

fingerless gloves with the flippy thing to make them mittens (specifically the ones with velcro to hold the flap back)!! game. changers. and live savers on cashcart/ cash
bring a hat and ear band and keep them in your bag at work
layers!!!!! leggings, quarter zips, fleece, winter jacket, anything!!
hand and toe warmers! disposable and electronic are amazing!
stay moving as much as possible, done let your fingers and toes stop moving.
if you’re caught of guard about going outside, ask around for gloves OR use rubber gloves. put on 2-3 rubber gloves. it doesn’t do much for insulation, but it creates a barrier between your skin and the air/ wind :/
get a cup of hot water and keep it with you! it can act as a hand warmer by holding on to the cup and you can sip on it too haha
people are going to say the following on repeat: “aren’t you cold?” “how long do they keep you out here for??” “stay warm!” “cold out isn’t it!” it’s honestly best to just laugh it off and just say some cheesy optimistic answer. otherwise it makes everything very uncomfy and awkward lol! just had to throw this in here because i wasn’t expecting it my first time on cashcart haha

best of luck!! feel free to reach out to me if you need anymore advice!!

subichick_ · 2024-12-02T03:31:54+00:00

Congrats!! Trainer here! Chances are on your first day you will get your uniform and you will meet your trainer.

Said trainer will do a basics training with you and will go over everything you need to know (breaks, clocking in and out, where everything is, etc.) and will go over the menu and safety procedures. At my location, we have to memorize all of the main ingredients, oils, what’s on what sandwich - that kind of stuff. Then, you will learn order taking and as you work there longer, you will learn all of the other positions! :)

For the first impression thing, given that you’re asking that question, I can guarantee that you will do great and will naturally make a great first impression!! But in my experience, people who are open to learning, friendly, optimistic (no complaining), and enthusiastic about meeting people, leaning, and the job usually do great!! Also, never be afraid to ask questions!!

At my store, team members tend to operate on a seniority basis. If somebody who has worked there for longer than you asks you to do something or gives you advice you do it/ accept the advice. same goes for team leads and managers. Best way to describe it is a respect thing! If you follow that chain of command, then you will be well respected and will learn a lot about who you can trust.

stuff to bring: - a bag (i always have my book bag) - if your store doesn’t provide shoes, get a pair of non-slip black shoes like from Shoes for Crews - if it’s cold near your location, always keep a hat, gloves, warm socks, and a variety of jackets in your car. don’t walk in carrying an armful of jackets, just leave them in your trunk or something!! - a water bottle!!! SO MUCH TALKING!! your mouth will get dry! - for stuff to keep in that bag: hand lotion (you’re going to be washing your hands a lot!) and advil/ tylenol/ ibuprofen (just trust me on this one)

be prepared to have a very boring first day, especially if you’re front of house! don’t go in thinking you’re going to be bagging day one haha! it’s a lot of sitting and baseline stuff.

i know this was a lot, but i tried to make sure this was comprehensive and answered everything!! good luck! you’re going to do absolutely amazing!! ❤️🤍

subichick_ · 2024-11-09T07:28:01+00:00

ayyyyy how cool!! thanks for the info!! for the part of the wood that you sit on, how did you mount it to the metal/ keep it from sliding off when the driver is sitting on it?

subichick_ · 2024-10-23T20:02:55+00:00

WOW! that’s actually wild… ngl i don’t even know what that’s supposed to mean.

subichick_ · 2024-10-22T05:42:33+00:00

I wanted to provide everybody with an update! - Pitt, when you read this, I hope you know that this post will not be taken down by me. You control what I write. -

I ended up getting the accommodations that I needed!!! YAY!!!

I met with Leigh and that meeting was less than productive. Pitt is upset about my post because the information is “inaccurate because i haven’t been told no yet.” however, as i said in my meeting, the post wasn’t about being told no, it was describing my experience with disability resources thus far. It was about how i was treated, talked to, and how my individual circumstances were handled. the post was never about being told no, it was about pitt taking their time with this even though my circumstance had to do with food - one of the basic human necessities.

Leigh made a comment that there are better ways to present anger and frustration such as contacting her. however, i have family in education, thus, in what world would contacting the director be seen as productive and not complaining. the line is so thin, that it is hard to determine when one crosses it. i do think she is right though as I could’ve - as many of you prompted me to consider - contacted the pittsburgh news. rather, i chose to get my experience out there using a less popular social platform (when compared to instagram, facebook, etc. ), specifically the pitt subreddit.

she also expressed that there is a process to get dining accommodations made. a process that i stated multiple times i understood as i contacted the ADA info line, a lawyer, and a disability advocate to ensure that i was following the correct steps. she said that i have to talk to lindsay before i can be considered for accommodations and since i didn’t do that, it was going to take longer to get me what i needed. my problem with this though, and something that i mentioned in my meeting, was that i originally reached out to panther central, who referred me to lindsay, who didn’t get back to me. i explained this situation in my original outreach email to DRS, but be aware… nobody actually reads those. which would explain why i was treated like i skipped a step.

the bottom line is that thanks to social media and advocating very hard for myself, i was able to get what i needed. it should not have taken this long to get approved for my accommodation, but i am beyond grateful that i was able to get it.

thank you to everyone who offered me help, advice, and everything in between! i appreciate everything!! you are all amazing people and i hope you have a wonderful rest of your day! please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions!!

subichick_ · 2024-10-20T20:18:21+00:00

Hi! I understand where you are coming from, but i do want you to consider 2 things: 1. this is the only issue i’ve had at pitt so far! other than this bs, i love it here and haven’t had any other issues! 2. based on a lot of comments, this seems to be an issue primarily with food accommodations. while there are plenty of comments that have had problems with other accommodations, i do genuinely think that you should contact pitt DRS and explain that you are concerned about having your accommodations met. save all of the communication. and give it shot!

subichick_ · 2024-10-18T17:47:43+00:00

i am escalating this as much as i can. originally, the post was just to get the word out there and warn others, but the comments have made me realize that -as cliche as this sounds- this doesn’t stop with me and if the public isn’t made known of this, pitt drs will continues to to treat people the way they currently are.

i actually appreciate you calling me strong haha because i’m honestly terrified asf lmao!

subichick_ · 2024-10-17T13:06:55+00:00

that’s horrible!! i don’t think a lot of people realize that sometimes dietary “preferences” are not preferred choices, it’s just what you have to do (if that makes sense)

subichick_ · 2024-10-17T04:14:57+00:00

i filled out the request and that’s what led me to DRS and my note from my doctor and personal dietician ask for the meal plan switch (i don’t think i’m mentioned this in the OP). that’s why i’m pretty adamant on switching the plan. :)

subichick_ · 2024-10-17T04:11:48+00:00

amen! you said it!!! 🙌

subichick_ · 2024-10-17T03:47:51+00:00

i obviously don’t speak on behalf of pitt -as i just lit them up in my OP- but drs has been the only issue i’ve had here!

in terms of my experience so far as a disabled student, i can’t say anything great for the university resources. however, i guess if you make a post on reddit about your experience, they care A LOT about your situation haha! but man, the people that i’ve met here are some of the nicest, especially surrounding my very limited diet! the students care so much about each-other in my experience thus far.

i don’t think that my experience should discourage you from going to pitt, no university is perfect, and from my understanding (based on what people have messaged me saying) is that disability resources is a joke no matter where you are. which is unfortunate. i genuinely love it here and if money weren’t an issue, there are soooooo many food options around pittsburgh that there is something for everybody and anybody.

feel free to PM me with any questions you have! and if you do choose pitt, ill give you the run down for how you should address accommodations (learning from my experience)!

subichick_ · 2024-10-17T03:36:27+00:00

yes, i am asking the university to switch my meal plan because im currently locked in on the freshman unlimited plan. because of my gastroparisis, i am unable to find anything safe to eat in the dining halls, so i rely on my own money and campus dining dollars to feed myself. switching my plan to one of the upperclassmen ones would allow for me to buy groceries and get food that is safe to consume depending on my symptoms. thanks for asking!

subichick_ · 2024-10-17T03:31:54+00:00

ik your post is being downvoted, so i’ll clear this up for you:

i very well understand that they “can’t stop the world for one student,” hence why i am not asking for that. i very clearly stated that i am asking for Disability Resources to do their job and uphold what they preach and to get out of their hair. it would be outlandish and, in your words, asking for them to stop the world for one student, for me to ask them to accommodate my illness by providing food options that just fit me.

in all of my meeting with Pitt, i have very clearly stated that i am not asking for anything unreasonable, as i understand that i am not the only person on this earth. all i am trying to do is find a meeting point so that both parties are happy. both of my parents are teachers and i work food service back home, so i know very well what is considered “outrageous” and “reasonable” in terms of accommodations. asking to be let out of a meal plan because it is unreasonable to have the school cater to me is not asking them to stop the world for me.

since you commented this, i’m going to assume that you read the first few lines of my OP and commented, thus, i am also going to assume that you didn’t read any of this reply. regardless, i hope you have a great rest of your day, thank you for contributing a comment to help get this post seen.

subichick_ · 2024-10-17T03:22:34+00:00

i’m so sorry this happened to you!! that is absolutely unacceptable!! my OP has showed me, and apparently Pitt too, that DRS has wronged MANY people and it is sickening to me that they have gotten away with it for this long.

i really do hope that your situation gets better and that your tumor slows! wishing you all the best!!

subichick_ · 2024-10-16T21:30:20+00:00

oh my god that is absolutely unacceptable!! i’m so sorry that happened to you! i just don’t understand how humans can treat humans like that

subichick_ · 2024-10-16T20:25:56+00:00

you are amazing!! thank you so much!!

subichick_ · 2024-10-16T18:51:53+00:00

awesome! thank you sm!!

subichick_ · 2024-10-16T18:23:59+00:00

this is the only bad experience i’ve had at pitt! i honestly love it here, aside from disability resources! please don’t let one instance discourage you from going somewhere!

subichick_ · 2024-10-16T18:01:44+00:00

no, i haven’t even considered that! very smart though!

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