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Seeking Summer 2025 Sublease!

I’m looking for a summer sublease from anyone staying in an apartment close to Union College campus.

If you have a year-long lease and plan on going home or leaving for the summer, I’d be able to pick up some of those summer months while you’re out of town.

DM me if you’re interested, thanks in advance!

4 Comments
2024/12/01
06:06 UTC

5

Suggestions for winter boots

Need some suggestions for snow boots as someone who has never experienced snow before.

1 Comment
2024/11/28
10:03 UTC

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Missed pre-approval deadline.

I know I am super late but, does anyone know if it is still possible to get pre approval for csc 233 the data analysis class?

Thanks 👍

1 Comment
2024/10/25
15:47 UTC

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Need jacket recs

Hi, so I am an international freshman here. With temperatures going down to 25 degrees Fahrenheit and snowfall in the winter, I wanted some good jacket recommendations from people who've experienced Schenectady winter before. It would be helpful if you could include links as well. If not, that works too. Thanks in advance!! (P.S. My budget is approx under $150, but ofc the cheaper, the better)

2 Comments
2024/10/11
01:31 UTC

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Can anyone find the full video of the guy who slams a whole bottle of everclear?(union college sticker in background)

2 Comments
2024/10/09
02:18 UTC

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2024 Capital Region's Funniest Comic Competition Night 3

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2024/10/08
23:53 UTC

2

Career fair

Will there be another career fair this school year?

1 Comment
2024/09/24
21:34 UTC

1

will a humidifier set off the smoke detector??

my allergies are getting so bad rn and i used to have one at home but i don’t wanna set off the alarm!!!

1 Comment
2024/09/22
23:25 UTC

2

Tips for San Francisco Program

Hello, I am freshman CS major with relatively avg first yr courses.

I heard the San Francisco program is competitive. What steps should I take throughout freshman yr to get a decent chance applying this yr.

Any perspective/advice is welcomed 🙏🙏🙏

Thanks :)

0 Comments
2024/09/05
02:35 UTC

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Does anyone know if the practice rooms are open to everybody?

I play an instrument but I'm not in any of the musical ensembles. Does anyone know if I could still use the practice rooms?

I can't find it on the website. I'm not sure if I'm just not looking in the right place or what, but yeah.

Thanks in advance!

2 Comments
2024/09/04
02:10 UTC

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Is there a dress code for convocation?

I didn’t go to convocation last year but this year since I made Deans list I thought I should go.

1 Comment
2024/09/03
13:53 UTC

3

Where are the Steinway pianos

I know there is but I can’t find them

1 Comment
2024/09/02
16:40 UTC

3

How can I steal milk from Reemer??

Basically the title lol. I need a good strat

4 Comments
2024/09/02
03:54 UTC

2

Elevators in dorms, does the Richmond house have a elevator?

2 Comments
2024/08/27
03:24 UTC

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Union College Ghosts

When I went to Union there was a little known story about a student who passed away in the 1980s in the attic of Gamma Phi. When I lived in Hickok House you would randomly hear running down the hallway and no one would be there and doors would slam shut. We all always joked about it. Supposedly his name was Brian and all of his belongings were still in the attic because his parents hadn’t picked them up (one of my sisters claimed to have seen it). At my reunion we were all talking about it and I am wondering if anyone knows if this story is true?

5 Comments
2024/08/27
01:20 UTC

3

CpE and Cs majors, what are you guys doing this summer?

Interning ? Leetcoding ? Projects ?

1 Comment
2024/08/22
05:17 UTC

2

vector training not working

im getting a 504 everytime i try to open is and it was due like 2 days ago bro

1 Comment
2024/08/21
20:21 UTC

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A few questions about life at Union College

Hi! I am a student who has looked into union college and id like some opinions from others. I recently have visited the campus and I fell in love to say the least. I have a few questions on how other students feel about certain things!

  1. are the academics absolutely overwhelming?
  2. do you feel like you’re truly valued there?
  3. how is night life/ party scenes? do I have to drink/smoke in order to have fun and make friends?
  4. how is the town surrounding?
  5. is there any like music scene/concerts? (I ask this because I know other colleges do this)
  6. how is campus food? (I ask this because I have dietary issues)

I apologize if these questions seem silly, Id just like to know students perspective before I ED! Thank you!!

2 Comments
2024/08/19
21:17 UTC

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Nephew is an incoming freshman

Hello! I am trying to assist my nephew as he get ready to transition to college. Have you guys gotten your fall semester bill and schedule yet?

1 Comment
2024/08/16
16:16 UTC

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Is this normal?

So, I'm an incoming freshman pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Managerial Economics and a minor in Data Analytics. I just received my course schedule for the Fall 2024 term, and I have only three classes—MTH-113, FYI-100, and ECO-134. Is it normal not to have any CS classes in my first term, especially since I'm a CS major?

3 Comments
2024/08/15
10:40 UTC

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Friends?

Are there any upcoming first years who also don’t drink or do drugs? I just wanna be friends with some people who don’t 😭

6 Comments
2024/08/14
18:40 UTC

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Central ac/heating in dorms

On Union's website, it states that we aren't allowed to bring and install air conditioners in the dorms. However, there is central air conditioning and heating in the dorms/ residences, right?

2 Comments
2024/08/13
00:39 UTC

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Quiet Dorms?

Can anyone tell me what this means in actual practice? I was just informed that the floor of the dorm I was assigned is now designated as "quiet" . I am not necessarily against this but don't want to be in a position where I can't play music or have friends over.

3 Comments
2024/08/12
23:10 UTC

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Question about dorm rooms

Is it impossible to remove the built in desk element attached to the dorm bed? I imagine most people don't actually use them. They look terrible. (At least the ones in Richmond.) I'd like to either use a lap desk or literally anything else in order to reclaim the space it occupies. Any other clever room-arranging tips? If one bed is, say against the window wall, and the other bed is along one of the room walls, and neither had their desks, it opens up a lot of options in the room. Especially if you loft the bed and tuck in the dresser and end table underneath. Thanks!

3 Comments
2024/08/06
04:02 UTC

1

Kitchens?

Are there any kitchens on the dorm floors or buildings that students can use?

6 Comments
2024/08/02
00:09 UTC

5

which work-study jobs are the least energy consuming?

im an incoming freshman at Union and was offered work study. can someone tell me which jobs require the least amount of work? i need a job which may allow me to do homework while im at it.

2 Comments
2024/07/06
04:07 UTC

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Waiver for pre-orientation

I registered for pre-orientation but there wasn't an option for a waiver anymore so I was wondering if I'd still be able to get that waiver? I don't have the money to pay for pre-orientation.

EDIT: wasn’t able to get a waiver but they told me they’ll look out for scholarships or gift fundings for me.

5 Comments
2024/07/02
03:04 UTC

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Can a student have friends at Union

If they don’t drink or get high? Is there a social scene that could worn for her?

If someone majors in civil engineering g, can they still minor in Psych? What about majoring in psych and minoring in engineering?

Whats it like for Asian girls there? Seemed very white.

6 Comments
2024/07/01
06:36 UTC

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No certification pre-med jobs in the area

Hi! I’m an incoming freshman on the pre med track hoping to get a job at a nearby hospital as a medical scribe or PCT, that requires little to no experience or certification as I have none. Any recommendations for good hospitals in the town or nearby towns? Any advice?

4 Comments
2024/06/30
20:10 UTC

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