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The subreddit for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts – where you imagine anything, and innovate everything.

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The subreddit for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts – where you imagine anything and innovate everything.

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Guidelines

  • Ask anything and everything about WPI. All topics, from academics to on- and off-campus life, to events is welcome. There are no wrong or inappropriate questions.
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2611 stats tutor???

Anyone on campus willing to tutor once a week? Haven't found a study group and falling behind already. Thanks.

1 Comment
2024/09/06
22:09 UTC

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Study Group

ECE major. Currently taking calc 2, physics 1 and ECE. On campus all day, everyday. Looking to make a study group.

0 Comments
2024/09/05
20:04 UTC

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Tutoring?

I was wondering if anyone would be willing to tutor me in calc 2? Or even if some people want to make a study group? I don’t know if I’m allowed to post this here, if not I’m sorry. Just really need help

5 Comments
2024/09/05
17:22 UTC

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Data Science majors: leave a comment about linear algebra for my project?

Hello everyone. I'm currently a sophomore DS major. My linear algebra professor gave us a little assignment to do that requires asking a student that is further along than you in your major about linear algebra.

Data science majors: Have you ever had to use it for another class? Did you find it useful in any projects? Etc.

Thank you so much to anyone who responds!

4 Comments
2024/09/03
23:08 UTC

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Writing classes?

Hi! I’m looking at WPI as a potential college option, hoping to major in Comp Sci and maybe minor in writing/English… Is that a possibility or a good option at WPI? I’m mostly into creative writing, but really just want to keep up my writing while I’m studying computer science, so clubs would be fine too :) I’d appreciate any and all input!

7 Comments
2024/09/03
16:16 UTC

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Job Searching

Hi, I am currently a sophomore at WPI and I’m looking for any sort of chill part-time job that’s hiring. Does anyone have any good recommendations? And if it’s chill enough where I could get away with doing some homework during that would be great too. Thanks!

5 Comments
2024/09/02
15:54 UTC

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Found iPhone today on campus. Turned it over to WPI Police

In case someone is looking for a lost iPhone, you may want to check with WPI campus police. Cheers!

2 Comments
2024/09/01
19:09 UTC

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How's the AI program

I got admitted to the MS in AI program for the spring intake, I understand that it's a very new program, but it would be really helpful if someone could tell me how's the program in general, what's the student-faculty ratio and how are the facilities for this program.

2 Comments
2024/09/01
09:54 UTC

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Dating?

How does one go about dating at wpi im assuming the dating apps but what else?

11 Comments
2024/08/31
22:49 UTC

3

Free 56wh laptop battery

Got a bigger one and don't have a use for this, I think it has like 95% capacity left, not sure. DM me if you want to take it off my hands

0 Comments
2024/08/31
20:12 UTC

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Anyone here interested in philosophy? Is there a philosophy club?

I'm extremely interested in philosophy of science / metaphysics / philosophy of maths.

Curious if anyone else here is into philosophy, and if there's a philosophy club or if anyone wants to start one. None of the classes here focus on analytic philosophy.

0 Comments
2024/08/30
21:45 UTC

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Food Delivery Robots

Can we start a fan club for the food delivery robots? I am obsessed with them. I think they are so cute and working so hard! I want shirts made with them on it, the whole 9 yards.

13 Comments
2024/08/28
15:15 UTC

4

Yo-Kai

How good is the Yo-Kai machine in the bottom floor of Campus Center?

1 Comment
2024/08/28
04:24 UTC

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Looking for used textbook (Ethics For The Information Age, 9th edition) for CS 3043, Implications of Computer Processing

I am taking CS 3043, Implications of Computer Processing this term. For this course, I need Ethics For The Information Age (9th edition). I was wondering if anyone has taken this class in the past and has an old textbook that they are willing to sell. I would take either a hard copy (soft or hard cover is irrelevant) or a digital/pdf, it really doesn't matter. I think textbook companies are a bunch of evil greedy capitalists that take advantage of college students knowing they have no other options, by price gouging materials. This and being poor means I would love to avoid buying from Person/the bookstore. If someone has already has the book and is no longer using it, please let me know! I am willing to pay up to $25, and can use cash or Venmo.

8 Comments
2024/08/27
15:39 UTC

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Goat bucks vs. bonus points

I get $200 in bonus points with my meal plan, are they the same as goat bucks? I'm wondering if I can use them at the various off-campus restaurants that are listed on the goat bucks website.

5 Comments
2024/08/27
12:23 UTC

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Question about Dropped Courses with prior AP credit

Lets say I had credit for a course coming into WPI through something like AP, but chose to retake the course anyway because of a percieved lack of understanding of the topic. I already know doing this causes the AP credit to not count, but would I get it back if I dropped the course or is that credit eternally gone?

5 Comments
2024/08/27
01:36 UTC

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WPI YouTube

I am looking for honest and insightful feedback as to what type of content would make you want to watch the WPI YouTube page, subscribe to it, and share the channel with friends and family.

A few ideas I have considered are student hosted club and organization videos highlighting their clubs journey throughout the year, as well as classroom recap videos which would be a 10-15 minute highlight recap of interesting classes throughout various majors and minors.

Overall, my goal is to provide more entertainment and educational / informative value on our YouTube page but I want additional feedback and ideas if anyone can spare a few sentences I greatly appreciate it!

4 Comments
2024/08/26
20:17 UTC

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about secret societies

So I saw some cloaked figures walking around silently at night around 2 days ago, which kinda creeped me out, but it was cool so I googled it and found out they're a secret society called the Skull. This led me down a whole rabbit hole of reading threads about secret societies, and now I want to squeeze more information out of you all on reddit.

According to the Wiki, there are three other societies at WPI: Gilded Horn, Black Gavels, and Phoenix
Those I can't seem to find much information on, so if anyone knows anything about those or the Skull, do you mind sharing?

8 Comments
2024/08/26
04:48 UTC

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Looking for a local phone repair place

Hey my port on my iPhone is loose and not working reliably. Is there a local place to take it for port replacement that won't take too long ? Thanks.

3 Comments
2024/08/26
00:38 UTC

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Daniels 3 Shawmussy Tradition

Hey corale, its ur boy P_Drizzle here and uhm, yeah guys on Daniels floor 3 we got a spectscularlistically amazeballs microwave called shawmussy and uhm, he's actually a replacement for our fallen brethren shawmut who was unrightfully robbed by a group of thieves not yet known. Gompei should be proud of our work towards such a spectacular instrument that we found on the road. I am so excited to use this, if something happens just know, it was Andre's fault.

2 Comments
2024/08/25
02:49 UTC

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Place for practicing music instrument?

Hello, does anyone know if there's spots on campus for students to practice musical instruments? I'm not a music major, but want to find a place where I can play songs without disturbing others. I was thinking of reserving phone booths but I thought that may not be appropriate.

I appreciate any advice/suggestions. Thanks!

2 Comments
2024/08/24
17:48 UTC

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DND spaces

We're trying to run a d&d campaign with some other students and we cant run it out of our dorm. does annybody know where a good space to do it would be?

4 Comments
2024/08/24
14:52 UTC

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Women at WPI

What do women think of WPI?

8 Comments
2024/08/24
00:47 UTC

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Best Professor

Who is the nicest professor?

11 Comments
2024/08/24
00:19 UTC

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Random Questions that have been bugging me

Take your pick:

What is the current gender ratio? Google seems off.

Is movie night still happening on the Quad or only in Fuller?

Are there any fraternities that have parties accept people without connections? I feel like I miss out on a lot if I don't know anyone from a fraternity or aren't in one.

What's the best fraternity?

Are there any bars, clubs, or concerts that happen in Worcester which alot of other college students go to?

Are there any video game tournaments?

What's the best hiking trail near by?

Is the open bar with professors coming back?

What are the best wpi sporting events to watch?

What is the best purely recreational club?

32 Comments
2024/08/23
23:44 UTC

2

Fun Stuff

What's the best campus activity that doesn't involve being apart of a club or frat?

1 Comment
2024/08/23
23:30 UTC

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Grace Hopper

People who went to Grace Hopper Celebration last year or the year before, what was your experience like? Is it worth it to go?

I’m a senior applying for jobs so I heard it’s a good opportunity, but people online seem to be really dissatisfied with it from last year. Would appreciate some insight!

Slight edit: I’m a woman so I’ll be eligible for this conference

1 Comment
2024/08/23
17:58 UTC

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Why is the chicken here ALWAYS raw

Is this normal?????

18 Comments
2024/08/23
17:13 UTC

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Free coffee

Where can I get free coffee in WPI ?? 🥲🥲😅😅😅

5 Comments
2024/08/23
00:03 UTC

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