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Failed first calc exam

I took my first calc 1 exam and I for sure failed, honestly probably got below a 30

Its worth 20% of my grade and my professor doesnt drop any grades.

Am i cooked? Ive honestly lost all hope and really feel like theres no chance im able to stay above a 3.0 this year now

All my friends say calc is their easiest class but i really got cooked, i understand IEA and Chem more but theres still no shot im keeping a 3.0 now

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2024/10/05
05:12 UTC

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Does anyone have the emd textbook that is willing to sell it?

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2024/10/04
22:57 UTC

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Is it true exams have gotten harder over the years, or is it just me? Back exams from 5 years ago seem much easier

7 Comments
2024/10/04
20:56 UTC

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Lost charger on 4th floor library

200W HP laptop charger left on tables on 4th floor. I'm bringing it to the front desk lost and found!

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2024/10/04
17:29 UTC

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Important question about CDPHP biking

I recently got into the CDPHP cycling app. The bike racks I've seen so far have e-bikes, but I'm looking to start using an actual pedalbike. Might anyone here know which bikes racks have any? Thanks.

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2024/10/03
02:46 UTC

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Does anyone have an M2K board that they don’t use? I need one for Electric Circuits and am willing to buy it off of whoever has one

Title is self explanatory. I’m on campus so feel free to DM me if you are able to meet me somewhere so I can buy it off of you

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2024/10/02
18:53 UTC

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Exams

Freshman here taking my first exams and it’s not going well. How do I do better on exams and any tips? Physics was the worst, the multiple choice extremely unforgiving.

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2024/10/02
15:02 UTC

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Founders award of excellence reception email? Is it real?

I got an email that says I got the founders award of excellence. But I just don’t believe it. Like is that a scam or a real email? Anybody else get this email?

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2024/10/02
01:04 UTC

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SUBLETTERS NEEDED: off campus apartment 3 bed 1 bath. 10 min walk to campus

need 3 subletters for spring 2025 semester (jan-june). apartment is on hutton street 3 blocks from campus. pm with serious inquiries only. pictures on request

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2024/10/02
00:23 UTC

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Economics PhD and Co-term Master's

Please join us for an information session about our STEM-Designated PhD in Applied Economics and Policy program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. We will also provide information about our STEM-Designated MS in Economics program.

As a bonus, all attendees will receive an application fee waiver ($75).

During the session, you will learn about:

  • Program structure and focus areas
  • Who should apply and the application process
  • Funding opportunities

Virtual Info Sessions
Session 1
Date and Time: Oct 16th at 11 am (NY Time)

Session 2
Date and Time: November 20th at 10 am (NY Time)

Please contact Prof Billur Aksoy to receive the meeting link: aksoyb3 "at" rpi "dot" edu

 

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2024/10/01
13:54 UTC

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Econ Club

Hi all,

The Rensselaer Economics Club meets tomorrow at 5pm in SAGE 3205 for our first of three "pizza and the professor" meetings this semester.

Professor Rui Fan will be there to talk about her work with RPI students on financial forecasting.

Hope to see you there! Let me know if you have any questions!

Prof Lennon

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2024/10/01
13:38 UTC

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Programming Languages Exam

Does anyone have any notes, crib sheets, or back exams that may be helpful for exam 1?

2 Comments
2024/09/30
22:19 UTC

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Physics 1 and Cal 2

Hey, I’m struggling with cal 2 with Kucinski, does anyone want to work on the homework together or study together?

3 Comments
2024/09/30
03:23 UTC

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The Advanced cell Biology course exam

Anyone who aced this course have any tips? Exam is in two days and I dont feel like i am anywhere near finishing the course materials! Any tips or notes will be very handy! Tia

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2024/09/29
23:17 UTC

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booking puckman for a club event on campus

does anybody know how to get Puckman to come to an event that my club will be holding in late December? is there a booking system or somebody to email about it? it's not the most serious thing in the world but i genuinely think it would be a lot of fun. thank you!!

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2024/09/29
16:57 UTC

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Looking for a spring subleaser!

Hello, I'm looking for a subleaser for spring 2025!

The rent is $525. It is part of a house with three rooms where you will be subleasing some of the rooms. The house has a common kitchen, bathroom, dining room, living room, and storage room. It's a 1 minute walk to campus (by Big Apple) with a great and reliable landlord.

DM if interested!

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2024/09/28
15:33 UTC

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Inventor Studio Innovation Ideas

I’d like to preface that I’m not a very innovative or creative person at ALL.

That being said I am struggling with coming up with a current problem solvable with a futuristic innovation for the class project. If anyone has day to day problems they would like to voice or any creative ideas I could use as a starting point I’m all ears!

7 Comments
2024/09/27
18:41 UTC

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Blocking off North Lot

Why tf would they block off the parking lot I paid $130 to use? I was late to class today because of it.

7 Comments
2024/09/27
16:29 UTC

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Outdoor study area with outlets

It’s so nice out right now, are there any places on campus where you can study I usually need a table and an outlet to charge my laptop because the battery life is really bad.

6 Comments
2024/09/27
15:20 UTC

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Mental health struggles

Is the RPI counseling center helpful? I have a lot going on and I feel very alone and dk where to turn. School is hard and making friends is hard and I’m estranged from my parents so I can’t exactly ask them for any help with money to get a real therapist. Is the counseling center helpful at all?

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2024/09/24
22:30 UTC

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Dirt Biking?

I've been wanting to get into dirt biking and maybe buy a bike. Does anyone here dirt bike or know anyone who does? I'm mainly looking for someone I can go riding with and who knows some stuff about the sport. I don't believe there's a club for this, closest thing is mountain biking w/ the cycling club.

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2024/09/24
18:26 UTC

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