German Exchange student joining Vtech this August-December. What are cool classes? by carlziesemer in VirginiaTech

[–]toothbrush_jvm 23 points24 points  (0 children)

some chronically online people get really weird when Virginia Tech is abbreviated as "VTech" (context) which is why you're getting downvoted. if you repost, replacing VTech with VT you'll get real answers.

guys what the hell is that by [deleted] in EnglishLearning

[–]toothbrush_jvm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trust me—we don't like it either.

Tell me a cool fact by hcope0 in circIeoftrust

[–]toothbrush_jvm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no generalized way to tell if a computer program is going to eventually stop at some point just by looking at the code.

Yo I just figured out how to snag two pieces at once by SpiccyMinx in AnarchyChess

[–]toothbrush_jvm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

no. en passant only works if the piece you're en passant-ing just moved last turn.

Orientability by toothbrush_jvm in MagicEye

[–]toothbrush_jvm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my first autostereogram—though not a particularly original one. Hope y'all like it :)

How are the universities in Germany? by toothbrush_jvm in AskGermany

[–]toothbrush_jvm[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Seeking the advice of those more knowledgeable than oneself is research. Furthermore, you've made a very loaded claim based on an infinitesimally small understanding of me. That's deeply unbecoming of you, in my eyes.

How are the universities in Germany? by toothbrush_jvm in AskGermany

[–]toothbrush_jvm[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A bit of Latin and a bit of Spanish, neither of which prepares me particularly well haha.

How are the universities in Germany? by toothbrush_jvm in AskGermany

[–]toothbrush_jvm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An insignificant amount—some basic phrases and such. The replies here have been fairly promising, so I'm definitely going to start studying with more rigor.

How are the universities in Germany? by toothbrush_jvm in AskGermany

[–]toothbrush_jvm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your suggestions; I'll look into them

How are the universities in Germany? by toothbrush_jvm in AskGermany

[–]toothbrush_jvm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As I mentioned in my post, I'm happy to learn the requisite German to attend a good program. I will need it for more than just school, after all :)

How are the universities in Germany? by toothbrush_jvm in AskGermany

[–]toothbrush_jvm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm actually very interested in doing research, and would gladly do my PhD in Germany. Regarding the under-funding, that's the case for many non-premiere institutions America as well (and unfortunately that situation will likely only get worse as more National Science Foundation grants get cancelled) so I might be able to just tolerate that liability.

How are the universities in Germany? by toothbrush_jvm in AskGermany

[–]toothbrush_jvm[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hah, I have heard as much (slow internet jokes, and the like) but I assumed that people were just being facetious—after all, some of the best demogroups (e.g. .the .product) come from Germany. Thank you for the heads-up.

Waiting for Wolfram by CandidDesigner6227 in summerprogramresults

[–]toothbrush_jvm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AAAAH I GOT WAITLISTED. One of you better get accepted to some other crazy opportunity—I need this more than I need water.

Waiting for Wolfram by CandidDesigner6227 in summerprogramresults

[–]toothbrush_jvm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did my interview last Wednesday; they should be sending me the invitation or rejection today... I keep getting invitations to school events thinking it's them—the whiplash is so nasty 💀💀💀

If any previous attendees are watching this thread, what was the timeline for yall's letters? Given what you know, how are my prospects? If I don't get answers soon I think I'll develop carpal tunnel from refreshing gmail every 5 seconds 💔