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A place to discuss all things Brown University, the Ivy League institution in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Brown University is one of the oldest universities in the United States, founded in 1764.

Let this be a place where we can discuss all things Brown University. Feel free to use this space to ask questions or promote an event. For one-off, simple questions we ask that you post in the weekly megathread instead of creating a new post.

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17

Where’s a good place to poop at brown?

Visiting today

4 Comments
2024/11/02
10:16 UTC

4

ECON 0710 Financial Accounting

Hi, has anyone taken ECON0710 Financial Accounting under Professor Correia?

Does he drop any tests or quizzes? Does he curve exams?

0 Comments
2024/11/01
22:58 UTC

15

Lyft and the NAACP are giving out FREE Election Day rides

“Use the code NAACPVOTE24 to claim up to $20 off of two rides ($40 total) — one to the polls and one back. This offer runs from now through Election Day, Nov 5 2024, while supplies last.

Your voice matters. The NAACP is committed to helping every eligible voter make it to the ballot box this year. Visit naacp.org/vote for more resources to help you stay informed and ready.”

source:

https://naacp.org/campaigns/power-your-vote

https://asalh.org/naacp-is-offering-free-rides-on-election-day/

also posted on their socials:

Twitter, Instagram

1 Comment
2024/11/01
17:22 UTC

0

Unlucky circumstance 😔

Hey guys. So I just submitted my Brown application this morning and I talk about wanting to become a doctor in my essays. My extracurriculars are not very related to this desire, but the fact that my school didn’t offer any medical-related clubs helped my case. However, the VERY NEXT day, HOSA (student medical club) announced a chapter in my school. I plan on joining and going for an officer position, but i already submitted my application. I’m afraid that Brown will see that HOSA is at my school and wonder why I didn’t include it in my application, although I had to submit ED right before I found out about it. Any advice on how I can best communicate that i’m joining this club to Brown before they review my application?

5 Comments
2024/11/01
14:48 UTC

5

Choosing courses for next semester.

I am concentrating in Applied Math-Econ on the finance track and wanted to know if anyone had any advice on what classes to take next semester. My classes this semester include (Math 100, Principles of Econ 0110, csci 2, and engn 90).

I would appreciate the course and professor's recommendations for next semester.

Thank you!

1 Comment
2024/10/31
19:08 UTC

1

APMA Econ Help

Does anyone have any advice on whether it is too much to take Microeconomics (ECON 1130) and Macroeconomics (ECON 1210) in the same semester?

1 Comment
2024/10/31
18:58 UTC

9

Student Athlete confused

So I'm an international student recruited to Brown I just submitted my ED application but I'm unsure if I should tell the coach I did or just leave it Also any other athletes who can tell me bout life at brown like balancing everything idk lol

7 Comments
2024/10/31
16:23 UTC

3

Ways to get free winter housing

I'm looking for ways to live in my dorm for free throughout the winter break because I'm taking a RISD winter course.

I was told by upperclass men that cross registration will cover the cost, but I don't know if it's still the case now. The res-life website says you need to be sponsored or have on-campus employment.

I looked for winter jobs on workday but can't find any. Most job postings do not specify if the job will continue on during the winter break...

2 Comments
2024/10/29
15:28 UTC

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Brown is charging me again for this semester?

Hi all, i could use all the help i can get. i am in a total state of panic. I am a senior, and studying abroad this semester. i am also on financial aid, not full, just needs based. I just got a flurry of emails telling me that i cannot sign up for classes next semester because i have an unpaid balance. for some reason, my school balance is at 28,000 which is more than what we pay per semester by a long shot. also, we already paid for this semester. i was on the phone with my dad when we paid for this semester, and as many financial aid kids can probably relate, i then panic checked the balance every couple days a few weeks after to make sure it was on zero and it was. apparently, my FAFSA wasn't submitted correctly (my dad didn't sign it correctly) and we are working to resubmit but that should have only cost us 7,000 right? why is my balance 28,000? and why now? it's been 2 months?? what is happening? I emailed several people who havent gotten back to me, aside from the bursar who sent me what could be an automatic email telling me to read their website. can anyone help or give advice? has this happened to anyone?

4 Comments
2024/10/29
11:01 UTC

9

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someone pooped on my bathroom floor

2 Comments
2024/10/29
04:06 UTC

3

Is SLUG still active?

Hello, looking to join a gardening related club and came upon slug, but not sure if still active. Would appreciate any info or related activity!!!

1 Comment
2024/10/28
21:45 UTC

1

Weekly Brown University Q&A Megathread

Please post your one-off questions in this thread

4 Comments
2024/10/28
20:00 UTC

5

Does Brown admit by major?

I know some universities that declare explicitly on their websites that they do not admit students based on their intended major; however, they clearly do. Brown says on their website that they don’t, but is that true?

3 Comments
2024/10/28
01:39 UTC

2

Student Organization

Hi, I’m in my second year studying computer engineering, and I’m looking for inspiration to start a student organization related to my field, something like aerospace or subsea but more directly tied to my studies. Have you done anything similar before, or do you have any tips?

2 Comments
2024/10/26
18:55 UTC

2

Grad Center Heating

Does anyone know how to turn off the heating/radiators in grad? I have found a knob but completely unable to turn it, not sure if i am able/looking in the right place.

1 Comment
2024/10/26
04:52 UTC

1

Anyone interested in startups?

I’m a CS student at brown interested in doing a AI startup (tryna target YC). Is anyone interested in being a co-founder/CTO? Send me a dm!

3 Comments
2024/10/25
18:31 UTC

6

DIS Copenhagen Senior Year: Worth it?

I am considering study abroad senior fall in Copenhagen. I love the idea of experiential learning, cultural immersion, and meeting new people, but am worried that I will miss out on my senior year with friends at Brown. I am also not a partier or a drinker, and am curious if that reputation is true in the DIS Copenhagen program. Did people find study abroad worth it?

2 Comments
2024/10/22
16:47 UTC

2

Weekly Brown University Q&A Megathread

Please post your one-off questions in this thread

15 Comments
2024/10/21
20:00 UTC

2

Would you recommend neuroscience at Brown? Entrepreneurship?

hi! i’m considering brown as my ED option for class of 29.

I’m planning on concentrating in Cognitive Neuroscience / Behavioral Decision Sciences / Cognitive Science and I have some questions to current students?

  1. how strong is neuroscience and PsyCo departments? what do you like/dislike about it?

  2. how is the course selection? looking at Brown Cab, I saw only like 12 NEUR or CLPS courses that were available for the Fall’24

  3. do you know anything about Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship? how are the classes there? I want to have a certificate in Entrepreneurship as well, but how good is that actually?

thank you all !!

4 Comments
2024/10/21
16:59 UTC

2

ID Order

Brown Junior here. I’m doing an order and need like 7-10 more people. PM if you are interested.

1 Comment
2024/10/21
16:04 UTC

3

Is financial aid really what you CAN pay?

Hi, I’m a 17 year old male international student, who plans on applying to Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth,Brown and Cornell, among others, next year. So I have done my research, and on every schools website I see, that financial aid is meant to cover what you acc CAN pay. My Dad is really worried about this not being true, and him and my mom having to stretch themselves to pay my fees. My parents can’t even come close to paying the schools fees of any of these schools to be honest. The css profile form asks for so much specific information, so I do think it should know that my parents really can’t afford to pay much. So I need to know that if I do get in, because I’m directing so many of my efforts towards applying to top schools in the US, will my parents actually be made to pay what they CAN pay without it being a heavy burden on them.

9 Comments
2024/10/21
15:44 UTC

5

Free lunch and nutrition lecture with former NASA nutrition advisor

Hope this is ok to post.

We are honored to have Dr. Klaper, a renowned physician and speaker, to come to Brown and give a lecture about the importance of diet and nutrition in preventing diseases.

Dr. Klaper will share his experience in practicing medicine for over 50 years with students, be it medical professionals or other undergraduate students and athletes.

He has previously given a talk at Brown's medical school and will do so this time as well.

In general, people go through 4 years of medical school, and nutrition is rarely brought up. There's a lot of misinformation around diets. As a cancer researcher and biomedical scientist, nutrition was never brought up in my education until I decided to study it myself.

There will be free food! Please bring friends and make sure you RSVP to get food 🙏

Location: Brown University, on Monday, Nov 4, 2024, at 12:00 pm, in MacMillan 115.

Here is a link to sign up for Dr. Klaper’s talk: tinyurl.com/klaper-brown-fall24

0 Comments
2024/10/20
23:08 UTC

0

Anyone knows screenprinters at Brown/PVD area?

I'm an artist trying to make some shirts and for the life of me can't fine ANY company anywhere in the US that can do all over print with full colors. Idk im a bit of a perfectionist and I also like supporting local artist so I kinda wanted to take a more hands on approach to producing instead of just sending emails to people i've never met. Anyone know screenprinters i could talk to or workshops in the PVD area? Much appreciated.

1 Comment
2024/10/20
22:34 UTC

4

Open curriculum, Concurrent Masters Program/Fifth-Year Master’s Program

Hey everyone! I am an international student applying for the fall of 2025 intake, as an international student. Sadly, I don't personally know any Brown University students and the information online can sometimes be vague and not personal to students' experiences. Would be great if some of you could take the time to answer some of my qs!

  1. What are some misconceptions about the open curriculum?
  2. How is Brown different from the other Ivy Leagues and, most importantly, other liberal arts colleges? (other than Open Curriculum)
  3. For anyone who is taking the Concurrent Masters Program or the Fifth-Year Master’s Program. I would love to know what the main differences a other than the time spent.
0 Comments
2024/10/20
16:52 UTC

2

What happened with the protests?

I wasn't on campus and just saw the email. Wanted to hear from people who were there.

1 Comment
2024/10/20
16:16 UTC

3

CS1710: Logic for Systems

Hi,

Has anyone taken cs1710 ? the class is so niche and I am interested in it. If you have taken it please comment. I’ll DM you with further questions. Thanks!

Edit: I am not a Brown student, I am CS student from Gaza, and want to self study the class on my own. I’d appreciate any help!

0 Comments
2024/10/19
10:59 UTC

15

Anyone know anything about Prof Semenov's APMA 1650 class and final grading?

Took the midterm and only 8 students ended up getting above an 80%, I tried to search for reviews or past info or anything about the class and there seems to be nothing. Is he a new professor?

3 Comments
2024/10/18
21:53 UTC

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