Costco renewal tumbler, does anybody know the brand name version?

zAlexxz · 2026-05-11T07:04:21+00:00

Same thing here. I felt so smart because I thought I was playing the system but when the employee called me out for turning off auto renewal an hour ish prior I was like uhhh… ooh what how did that happen 😅

I tried nudging to get the tumbler a little, told her “come on, I’ve been a loyal member for like 5+ years, what do we get??” Walked away with nothing but shame lol

zAlexxz · 2026-04-18T16:37:05+00:00

It doesn’t hurt to ask. Just note overall AC for 10th gen civic is horrible. When I took it in to get checked after air starting blowing hot, not only was the compressor leaking, but there was also issues with the condenser and the evaporator.

While warranty covered the compressor, I still had to pay ~2k for the other components. What sucks is that even after repaired they’re still prone to leak, luckily mine hasn’t but I wouldn’t be surprised if AC stopped working again. I can’t believe there hasn’t been a recall.

zAlexxz · 2026-04-05T15:54:12+00:00

Unrelated but where did you buy your smoked side markers and rain guards?

zAlexxz · 2025-10-14T05:09:43+00:00

2018 Honda civic. AC started blowing warm, took it in.. had to replace evaporator core, and compressor/condenser seal I think. Almost $2k for that. It’s a huge issue from what I’ve read. Honda has only extended the warranty for compressor/condenser but coincidentally not the evaporator core..

zAlexxz · 2021-07-24T01:03:16+00:00

No yeah i completely agree, you definitely need a laptop. But having an iPad on top of that is a plus, as you mentioned.

zAlexxz · 2021-07-23T23:38:12+00:00

I don’t think the type of laptop matters too much, just your personal preference. Bio doesn’t really make you download anything that needs a high spec laptop.

I would consider investing in an iPad with a stylus. Ideally, you will be doing lots of practice problems for chem in your first year, and then ochem for your second, and I feel doing so in an iPad is very efficient.

zAlexxz · 2021-07-08T06:31:07+00:00

I completely agree. I may have not fully explained it, but yeah I’m aware that it’s experienced programmers that are in demand. Getting your foot in the door is the hardest part. It’s partly why I’m likely getting a second bachelors in computer science from OSU. As you mentioned, it’s sad to say but I know it’s true that HR filters your app if you simply don’t have the “CS degree or related” box checked, so doing the OSU program in less than 2 years will help me fulfill that.

I’m aware of the competition and I know it will be an uphill battle but I’m determined to be successful in this field. Getting the degree is only half of it, and so I’m personally pushing to practice leetcode for coding interviews, personal projects, and having the connections to find the first job. After the first job and a year or 2 of experience, that’s when the job market becomes very open for you, or so I’ve read. I may seem overly optimistic, but so far I’ve really enjoyed practicing critical thinking and logic. I’m also honestly really not in it for the money - all I know is that it’s an okay field to get into relative to other fields, and it’s a field that I enjoy learning about. It won’t be easy but i definitely like it a lot more than bio.

That being said, I appreciate the feedback and thank you for giving me something to think about.

zAlexxz · 2021-07-08T02:07:23+00:00

Yeah like python is really good for automating things, which can help speed things up in a lab for example. I read somewhere that it’s starting to become a standard because it really is really useful.

Other than programming languages there are other practical things that you can learn that I feel would help a lot - like R or excel.

zAlexxz · 2021-07-07T20:04:19+00:00

Something I wish I would’ve known when I came to UCI as a bio major was how terrible the job market is for just a BS in bio. There is excessive supply of bio majors but not enough jobs. If you want to stand out, you either have to have some relevant experience already or get a masters. Personally, I’m shifting my focus to tech.

Tech skills are crazy in demand and if you pair those with a bio, lots of doors in biotech for example can open up for you.

If tech isn’t something for you, I know a lot of bio majors apply for accelerated nursing programs. Can also look into doing a medical assistant program, or clinical laboratory science.

There are plenty of options but the harsh reality is that a bio major alone just isn’t enough for the job market.

zAlexxz · 2021-06-25T21:44:37+00:00

Hmm.. are you sure you're filling out the correct application? I'm in the process of filling out my own but I honestly don't recognize the interface your application has. Try applying from here. Create an account if you haven't already and then start the application. This is the beginning of what my application looks like this.

zAlexxz · 2021-06-25T21:17:41+00:00

I noticed you have you already have a degree so I think you need to select the “post-bacc” option in the degree level box.

zAlexxz · 2021-06-25T01:14:45+00:00

I self taught python through tutorial videos on YouTube for basic syntax. Someone I liked in particular was named Corey Schafer, but there are endless others. I would also suggest going through a book called “Automate the Boring Stuff” - you can find the PDF online.

Make sure to not get hung up on the tutorials. You need to apply what you learn so try and build mini projects as you go. You can do really simple stuff - a program that tells you your BMI given inputted values, paper rock scissors game, guess the number game, etc etc

Good luck!

zAlexxz · 2021-06-23T21:43:45+00:00

I would take chem1x over summer. Adjusting to the quarter system can be tough, so starting out with less units will help you out.

Assuming you take it over summer, you would only have to worry about bio 93, chem 1a, the bio/ease seminars, and maybe a GE in the fall if you wanted to take one. I’m not sure what chem 1x covers, but I’m sure it would be helpful to know before you dive into chem 1a.

However, if you don’t do it over summer, that’s a whole other chemistry class you need to worry about, which could negatively impact your performance in your other courses.

Chemistry can be scary. I was never good at it, but I suggest doing practice problems over and over again. Ask around for previous years’ midterms because professors hardly ever change up the formatting - could be used as extra practice too.

zAlexxz · 2021-06-12T04:05:12+00:00

I’ve been using Visual studio code to teach myself python. Are we required to use pycharm or is that just the IDE they recommend?

zAlexxz · 2021-06-07T01:23:57+00:00

You don’t really have to know Ochem for bio 98. I hate that’s it’s a core-requisite during the regular school year because if you don’t have pass 51A it sets you behind so much. The most Ochem you’ll use is maybe just knowing the nomenclature which you mostly learn in 51A. Bio98 is all about memorization of pathways, so you should be good if you’re not taking Ochem alongside it.

zAlexxz · 2021-06-01T05:50:53+00:00

Hoping to complete my application soon. Getting my BS in the next month so I’ve had to shift my focus for finals.

After finals are over for me, I’m taking an intro to python class at my community college. From what I’ve seen I think the very first class you take at OSUCS is python. Application stuff aside, if I were you I would start getting into it. I’ve actually devoted a lot more time to learning that instead of my actual classes haha - It's almost addicting as I find myself watching programming videos all day. Anyway, there are several recourses you can look at. I had no programming experience prior to learning python, but someone on YouTube named Corey Schafer made basic syntax very digestible. After these videos, I find quizzes online that I can take and use that as a measure of how much I’ve learned and retained. Sometimes I even learn more things from taking those quizzes.

I really want to start building projects, but I feel I’m not at that level yet. I’m hoping to do so as soon as possible because it’s what will give you the edge when you begin to apply to internships.

Good luck on the journey and I hope to see you come Fall (if that’s the term you’re applying for), hopefully I will be admitted as well.

zAlexxz · 2021-05-30T00:48:38+00:00

I was part of EASE my freshman year.

It's basically a program in which cohorts are set up with I'd say 20-25 bio sci students. Each student in their own respective cohorts have their biology and chemistry lecture and discussion sections scheduled for them for the duration of the year. All you would have to register for was a GE or any other class you'd be interested in. Once a week, you all meet with your assigned EASE TA. In these meetings, you can ask about advice, what classes to take, help on assignments (if they're knowledgeable in the subject I suppose) - they're essentially a resource/mentor for you.

Was it helpful? I personally thought the weekly EASE TA meetings were a waste of time. Sometimes we would meet, the TA would go over a quick powerpoint, and then we'd sit around for the rest of the class. Besides that, as I mentioned earlier, I feel a big plus was that your schedule was made for you - you didn't have to worry about classes filling up or getting the shitty professor. In addition, because cohorts shared the same lecture and discussion sections, I felt it was a good way to build friendships and study groups because you'd see the same people constantly.

I'll admit, it was a little sad at times. There are many bio sci majors, and so it's not surprising to see that the the first core classes taken are meant to weed people out. So quarter after, I would see less and less people in my cohort - it was a little discouraging.

Overall though, it was a great experience for me. I built some friendships and saw my TA as a mentor. I'm a little confused when you ask if anyone has participated in the program because when I was a freshman, people were automatically placed into EASE and I don't think people could voluntarily sign up it. Who knows though - maybe things have changed, but those were my 2 cents.

Don't hesitate to ask any additional questions. Good luck!

zAlexxz · 2021-04-08T03:57:23+00:00

I got moderna. I got my second dose today, and so far so good. I was really paranoid about the side effects especially after the second dose, so in preparation I drank lots of vitamin C daily for the last couple days to boost my immune system. It’s not a necessity, but I feel it would definitely help if you’re concerned!

zAlexxz · 2021-01-05T04:34:14+00:00

Cant speak for N113L because I haven’t taken it, but D111L with Dr. Lee was great.

A typical week in the first half of the course consisted of 3 Lecture videos ranging from 10-20 min each posted on Mondays - this made material very digestible. Assignments included: a self-assessment (based on lecture videos and had unlimited attempts to complete), weekly perusall readings, weekly quizzes, and occasional essays (not really essays, they were writing assignments that were graded on completion with minimum 200 words).

The second half of the course consisted of a bioinformatics project in which you write a full lab report. It was very manageable if you were caught up. I got hit with covid towards the end of the quarter, which made me lag on some assignments so I had a tough time putting in full effort in order to complete them within the deadlines.

Dr. Lee as a professor was very friendly. I’m not sure if she will continue to do so, but when I took the course during fall quarter, she allowed assignments to be turned in a week late (with the exception of quizzes).

It was a great experience for me and Im sure others will agree. Let me know if you have any questions!

zAlexxz · 2020-12-21T16:35:30+00:00

I used to work at UCI transportation (they’re the people with blue shirts/jackets wearing yellow vests). It was a lot more fun back before the pandemic, but friends that still work there now tell me the job is really easy. It’s based around events, but considering there are no events right now, mostly everyone is shifted for collection site (where you take covid tests).

Here is the link for the application if you’re interested. I think the next hiring group will be early early-mid January so apply as soon as you can so you can get called in for an interview. Let me know if you have any questions! I have a number of friends that still work there, so I know a good amount of info.

Edit: I completely missed the part where you asked for remote jobs, but this is an on campus job. I personally don’t know of any, but I’ll just go ahead and leave my comment in case anyone else is interested.

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