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For those who took engineering foundations, was the graphics test hard or will it be an easy A?

2 Comments
2024/11/02
20:54 UTC

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are there chalkboards anywhere

does anyone know of any building that has a chalkboard anywhere. lowkey been wanting to use one

3 Comments
2024/10/31
16:23 UTC

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ECE Course Recommendations

Hey Yall! I'm working on figuring out my schedule for the next couple years (current freshman) to see if I have room for a double minor. I'm an EE major with a Comp Sci minor right now and I came in with 22 credits that covered all my English, chem, and through Calc 2. I really hammered out a lot of Gen Eds this semester and same for next semester. For some background at least. I'm a pretty decent student and I'll finish out the semester with around a 3.5 depending on how my physics class goes.

What classes for EE should I schedule a light semester? What are the super hard classes vs. super easy classes? I have room to take a couple light semesters but I want to take at least 14 credits each semester and my SB electives are gonna be finance credits probably.

Or if anyone knows an ECE major I could get into contact with to ask that would be great too! Thanks!!

3 Comments
2024/10/29
19:39 UTC

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Question about furnishing an apartment

My son is looking for an apartment for next year, and I've seen some questionable reviews about some of the larger "all-inclusive" complexes. I was considering College Station properties, but it looks like most of those are unfurnished. Do you have any suggestions for how students typically furnish their off-campus apartments? We live in CA, and bringing furniture is not an option.

11 Comments
2024/10/28
21:21 UTC

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Question about application

The daughter of a friend is applying to Alabama for next fall. She’s in state. Her GPA, activities, leadership are exceptional but her ACT is a 23. Should she apply test optional? Would this improve her chances of getting a scholarship? I’ve had students get scholarships at UAB that are higher than their test scores according to criteria. I’m wondering if UA is similar.

3 Comments
2024/10/28
12:07 UTC

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I broke my laptop and it’s gonna take a few weeks to get repaired, is there any place on campus I can rent one?

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2024/10/28
02:09 UTC

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Nearby Open Tracks?

I am a current freshman here at UA, and I used to run cross country and track in high school. I've continued running normally on the river walk, but I'd like to get back to doing organized workouts and time trials soon. Are there any open, preferably spike-friendly tracks within walking distance of campus? I don't have a car here, so I can't really go far.

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2024/10/27
22:49 UTC

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Scholarships for current students

I am a current OOS freshman and only received $6,000 a year in scholarships. I currently have a 4.0, and although I know we still have a couple months left in the semester, I know I will be able to maintain it. I would really like to increase my scholarship, and am wondering what would be the best way to go about it. I know that many people who have scholarships lose them after first semester due to poor grades, so would it be worth a shot to stop by the financial aid office to ask if they have any additional scholarship money available? I’d also appreciate any recommendations on scholarships I can apply for as a current student. Thanks in advance.

Edit: I am also in the Honors College.

9 Comments
2024/10/27
22:25 UTC

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Organic chemistry tutoring

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  • You’ll be learning problem solving through organic chemistry, which you can apply to many other subjects.
  • Your learning will be customized to your specific needs

Before booking a lesson, let’s chat about your needs, my teaching style, and what you can expect, to see if we’d be a good fit together.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to working with you!

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2024/10/27
21:54 UTC

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4th quarter bonus

Does anyone else never get the fourth quarter bonus when they apeal from a non student section ticket they always only give me 100

3 Comments
2024/10/27
15:55 UTC

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360 Fan Photo

Did anybody ever receive the link to that 360 photo they took at the game yesterday? I've subscribed to it, but I never got a link.

2 Comments
2024/10/27
13:09 UTC

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where to park?

so i’m having a party this friday night at my apartment (i live in student housing so they tow) and i have some guests coming from out of town. any idea where they can park and not get towed?

4 Comments
2024/10/25
04:20 UTC

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Is it worth being an RA here? Is it a competitive spot to get?

I would be doing it just for the money, is it worth doing? Anyone here an RA?

5 Comments
2024/10/25
01:32 UTC

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Enrollment deposit

Hi everyone! I was just accepted to Bama a few days ago and it’s one of my top choices. I am interested in the honors college and dorms and would get in based off my SAT score. However, I’m still applying to a bunch of schools regular decision. Is it worth it to put down the enrollment and housing deposit now even if I’m not 100% committed to ensure I would get my preferred housing? I know the housing deposit is refundable but enrollment is not. I’ve heard it’s very competitive for housing at Bama. Thanks in advance.

5 Comments
2024/10/24
23:20 UTC

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1420 SAT and 4.0 GPA, 9 AP Classes. What can I expect, scholarship-wise?

I want to go to Alabama, and I know that they give great scholarship money. I'm just wondering if anyone could please weigh in and tell me what my chances are. I can give more info about my application if needed.

13 Comments
2024/10/24
14:04 UTC

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Mathematical Science class??

I'm a recently admitted freshman trying to understand degreeworks now that its changed a little for students entering Fall 2025.

It says I need 3 credits from mathematical science courses. It has a link I can click that says "Click for List" but it takes me to this website and it is not listed like it is for the other courses. I'm dual enrolled at my local community college and am trying to complete as many gen eds as possible before entering UA. Any idea of classes that would count as a mathematical science? I can't find anything online about it either. Just confused...

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2024/10/23
17:55 UTC

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Question for National Merit Finalists

If I become an RA as a National Merit finalist, does that mean my housing scholarship will go to waste? Or will it get refunded to me? Is it possible for any other scholarships or financial aid to be stacked on top of national merit? Could I be refunded a portion of my scholarship if I study abroad?

6 Comments
2024/10/23
16:34 UTC

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Anyone else kinda struggle with engineering foundations?Will I be okay later in engineering?

Im a computer engineering major and I hate this class. I think I understand everything but then the multiple choice questions trick me and I get a B or C on the tests. Im just curious if it’s just me because I feel like the content is easy but the questions just screw me over and I don’t know how to feel right now.

17 Comments
2024/10/23
04:07 UTC

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AKPsi

Im a first year student interested in rushing AKPsi in the spring. A business frat seems like the best choice for me, but I’m wondering what the difference is from rushing in the fall and spring. Is the spring not the true experience? Also do they have a pledge period where you have to do certain stuff (curious on if they haze)?

Also should I look into Delta Sigma Pi as well? Or is AKPsi better?

2 Comments
2024/10/23
03:27 UTC

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Counseling Center - adhd testing/diagnosis

I've been looking into scheduling an appointment at the counseling center. I think I have adhd for a variety of reasons and now that I'm in college there is no way to get around it.

Does anyone know if they offer testing, if so how much does it cost? I don't have insurance, nor do I have hundreds of dollars to spend, and I don't really know where else to go or what else to do and this is becoming a serious issue.

Any advice/answers?

2 Comments
2024/10/23
03:24 UTC

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Weighted GPA

My daughter is a Junior in HS in the Atlanta area. She wants to go to Bama because it seems like a good, fun school and it's only 3.5 hrs drive. And she could likely get in even though she's not a straight A student.

Her HS does 0-100 scale grades and adds 7 points for honors, AP, dual enrollment. Her current GPA using those weighted grades and translating to 1-4 comes to 3.4. I read somewhere that Bama adds more weight to honors and AP classes (+1) but I can't confirm if this is correct?

For example if she has an 81 in AP World, that would be an 88 weighted at her school, which are both = 3. If the 81 was translated to a 3 and then had a +1 added, that would be better for her.

From what I understand reading on here, she would probably get in either way, but I'm hoping for some sort of scholarship. We will get her a tutor for SAT and/or ACT and she hopefully will get a decent score. Do all scholarship require 3.5 GPA (weighted or unweighted, what weight?) and good test scores? She could maybe get her high school weighted GPA up to 3.5 but I'm not sure. Thanks!

25 Comments
2024/10/22
19:41 UTC

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UA Club Dodgeball

Hi! Interested in playing dodgeball for UA? This semester, I have formed a traveling Club Dodgeball team that plays under the National Club Dodgeball Association. We are having an interest meeting as well as our first practice on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Please DM me for more information if you are interested!

0 Comments
2024/10/22
18:50 UTC

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Student Health Center Cost for a Visit

My son goes to school at Bama and has health insurance, but we are from CA so it's mostly emergency type insurance for him. He has a sore throat and wants to get seen by someone at the student health center and get a prescription for some antibiotics. Any idea how much it costs out of pocket to be seen at the student health center for something like Strep Throat? Thanks.

8 Comments
2024/10/21
00:22 UTC

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Ski slopes?

Does anyone who likes to ski know some good slopes a drivable distance away in the apps?

5 Comments
2024/10/20
18:56 UTC

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Do Parking Services patrol on Sundays?

Looking to get some studying in and can’t really be bothered to park in the designated spots and wanna park closer to campus

2 Comments
2024/10/20
16:36 UTC

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Game Day Advice

I'm an online graduate student and long time fan. I'm coming into town next week originally for a scholarship banquet, but decided to extend my stay for the homecoming events (and I live in WNC, so this trip is happening at a great time mentally to step away from the devastation here).

I'm not going to the game, but I have signed up to join the graduate student's tailgate. Now I'm looking for a place to hang out to watch the game.

I've heard the usuals, Houndstooth, Wheelhouse, Rounders, etc. but I'm sure the cover will be steep and it'll be packed. Any good local places that's well known to students that the fans may not hang out at as much? Or just general recommendations?

4 Comments
2024/10/20
14:57 UTC

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Adobe Software

Is there anyone on campus who tutors for Adobe Software?

4 Comments
2024/10/19
14:35 UTC

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Hardcore show at druid city brewing company nov. 2nd.

Hardcore show at druid city brewing Nov. 2nd, with local bands eyezin and feel the wrath

0 Comments
2024/10/18
02:39 UTC

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