Hi! I'm a current UVA student trying to research sports betting behavior. Please fill this form out if you are interested. It's only a few questions :)

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i know networking with alumni over email/linkedin can be really important for landing a job/internship and such, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to do it in a way that doesn't make me feel icky. Like, I've written up some messages I could send and looked at templates, but I still feel as though if I were on the other end, it wouldn't feel good to receive such a message, and I likely wouldn't respond to it. Any tips or mindset shifts I could try for success?

I was just wondering if y’all had any recommendations on good places to camp outside of Charlottesville. I’ve heard good things about Shenandoah but I’d prefer somewhere that’s either free or doesn’t require a reservation. Any tips would be appreciated, thanks!

For those that have jobs on Grounds, how did you go about finding/applying for the job? Any recs for chill jobs(8-15 hrs a week)? I have prior experience working retail and food in high school for a few years.

I had a late enrollment time slot and ended up not getting PHYS 1425 with Professor Zheng. Instead, I got Professor Yoshida. Should I be worried? I've heard a lot of bad things about Physics professors (other than Zheng) and I really don't want to have a bad experience next semester.

I was one of the last first year groups to enroll in my classes, which is infuriating due to the fact the classes I needed are now on closed or there is a wait list. How long does it usually take to get off a wait list, I'm number 47, do I even have a chance? Also do first year writings usually open up?

Looking into taking STAT2120 in the Spring, could anyone who has taken it with Holt assess how he is?

After getting water there my whole undergrad, looks like this location decided to get rid of the free water cups permanently. They even put up a sign on their fountain drink machine that you can’t get water in your water bottle from their machine, and I actually saw people getting literally yelled at by employees for doing so… Are they seriously that greedy nowadays?

I requested to enroll in a class by writing justification on SIS and it says I'm pending. Usually how long does it take to get granted in? Is it okay to contact the professor or is it best to wait?

Looking to partner with student journalists to become ambassadors for a startup project around athlete recruitment and NIL. Comment if interested

Looking at classes to register for spring sem and came across this class that looks very interesting and GPA’s across the board look solid. Just confused as to how it’s a 4730 (course forum makes it sound too easy, almost like a 2000 level) and really skeptical taking it as a first year. I know I definitely shouldn’t be taking 4000 levels as a first year but any thoughts on this class?

So I’m a first year and I wanted to take Stat 1601 for the spring semester, but everything is already filled so I was wondering if it would be best to take STAT 1601 during j-term and if Ross or Roland was better for this term.

Hi, I'm planning on going to a VCCS and then transferring (hopefully) to UVA. I know I could potentially qualify for guaranteed admission, but I have no interest in actually doing two years at a VCCS. I'd much rather try transferring after a year with 24 credits. That way, I can transfer to a four-year college early and will have more time to choose a major.

If any of you did the same thing I'm planning on doing, would you say that transferring after a year was hard? Do you think it's better to just take courses with transferable credits for a year, or to choose a program and take those classes? I would also appreciate it if y'all could share your general thoughts on what I said.

I was wondering whether it is necessary to take PHYS 2415 (Intro to Physics II) with PHYS 2419 (Intro to Physics II Lab) concurrently. I know there’s no corequesite requirement but I’m not sure if taking physics lecture would help me out in terms of knowledge for the lab. I took AP Physics C in high school and have credit for Physics I and Physics II lectures but not their labs. For context, I am a first-year student looking to major in Mechanical Engineering. Thanks in advance

Took an Econ 2010 test today in chem auditorium, 300 kids prob in there, kind of had a feeling a random TA was eyeing me. The guy next to me and I stood up at the same time and handed the test in at the same time and sort of seemed like the TA grabbed our tests and separated them from the bunch of papers. How worried should I be. Any input helps 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

If there are any students who drink coffee on here, I would appreciate if you filled out a super short survey for a class!! I have to get at least 100 responses! Thank you so much!

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has anyone taken DRAM 3050 - Making Theatre Histories? Theres literally nothing on course hero so im curious if theres a lot of readings in the class and homework? is it enjoyable?

would it be bad if i took apma 3110 before apma 3140 as a first year mech major taking ode rn?

Hello,

I am a freshman at another VA university and I am interested in transferring to McIntire to help pursue a career in high finance.

I want to ask about extracurriculars in specific: what ECs do I need to be considered 'competitive'? Will it be considered the same as high school? What about GPA & credits.

Thanks

Hello! I’m Chris, and I’m currently in my second year at Reynolds Community College, planning to transfer to UVA through the VCCS Guaranteed Admission Agreement. (You can find the agreement here: https://www.vccs.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/UVA_VCCS_GAA_Final_Dec2013.pdf

Since day one, I’ve been planning for this transfer, and it’s been quite a difficult journey. I’ve met with numerous transfer counselors at both my school and UVA, through phone calls, emails, and even in person meetings at UVA. After all of this, it’s clear that no one exactly knows how it works, what specifically counts as a credit, and what specific steps I need to take.

So, I’m reaching out here to hear from students who have been in a similar position. I’d love to hear about your experiences and your thoughts, I’ve listed a few questions below that would be incredibly helpful to include in your response, but any information is appreciated.

Questions: 1. How strict is the admission process? If one of my courses doesn’t meet a specific credit requirement, will they throw out my application.

2. How did you find roommates and Housing? I’d really like to get into Bond House, so any tips on increasing my odds would be fantastic.

3. How is the social life? Was it challenging to make friends as a transfer student?

Thank you in advance to anyone who’s willing to share their insights.

I mistakenly signed up for Cloud not realizing the Professor was not who I thought it was, now I am trying to find a good replacement. Seems like my only options are network security, getting off DADA waitlist, or a special topic.

Surely 11 people will drop defense?

I’m a rising fourth year CS and Data Science student. Looking to live at one of the JPA Shamrock Apts. Rent range i’m looking for is $500-700. DM for more details

I go to w&m and literally just want to come up on a Thursday to get a new environment. Are there any moves on Thursdays for bars or anything?

Hi guys! I have my RA individual interview this Sunday and any tips would be greatly appreciated😊

I am currently a freshman student at Penn State looking to transfer into UVA as a second year for Kinesiology. I saw that the transfer admission for UVA specifically for Kinesiology is incredibly slim.

I am originally a Virginia resident with below average high school stats (3.7 GPA and a 1400 SAT). Good news is that I am currently doing well at Penn State with a 3.9 GPA midway thru the fall semester. I expect to finish with a 4.0 for both the fall and spring semester to strengthen my application. I’m not sure if course rigor has a big impact on transfer admissions but I am currently taking GenEd science classes like Biology and Chemistry as a well as a 200 level physics course. By the time I’ll apply I’ll have completed 21 credits and be in progress for 19 credits (39 credits total and most of which are transfer course requirements for kines)

I think I have a chance because I have lots of extracurriculars (Personal Training work experience/NASM CPT certification, strength and conditioning internship/work experience, athletic training internship, as well as kinesiology research internships here at PSU, youth sports league involvement, competitive pickleball). But seeing that they only accept one or two people for the program each is really nerve wracking and I’m not really sure if my application would be competitive.

If anyone has any advice or thoughts to share I would really appreciate it.

Hi! I’m looking to release a 2 Bed/2 Bath unit in the 4x4 renovated floor plan at Grandmarc at the Corner for the Spring 2025 semester. You’ll be sharing the apartment with two other male roommates. This is urgent, as my roommate and I are exchange students and will be leaving after the semester.

The apartment features a spacious kitchen, in-unit laundry, living room, balcony, and walk-in closets. The building also offers amenities like a pool and gym. The unit is fully furnished and conveniently located at the Corner, just a 10-minute walk from the center of Grounds. Rent is $1,165 per month, which is a discounted rate from Grandmarc’s advertised $1,375.

Let me know if you’re interested or have any questions!

Conflicted over if I should take genetics in the fall with Parichy or in the spring with Alan Bertrand and Sarah Siegrist. Both work with my schedule. Just need to figure out which is easier/better. Would really appreciate opinions.