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An unofficial place for people to discuss the University of Colorado Boulder, ask questions about the university, meet other Buffalo, and stay informed about relevant campus issues.

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Instructor barely grades anything

In one of my upper division classes (~25 person class), the instructor takes an average of 2 months to grade a single assignment. Our assignments aren’t long; most are just Canvas discussion posts. He hasn’t graded like the last 6 we’ve had (earliest ungraded one being mid September). We also have a project worth 40% of our grade that consists of certain milestone assignments, and he’s only graded 1 out of the 5 we have atm. It’s really frustrating as a student because we are less than 2 weeks until the end of the semester, and no one has any idea what grade they have currently. Especially with the project where we have more milestones due this and next week, it’s unfair how we don’t know where we stand.

Has anyone had a similar experience? Isn’t this seriously untimely grading not allowed?

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2024/12/05
07:05 UTC

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Help understand transfer requirements

Hello, I got accepted as a transfer for spring 2025, and online it states that (for engineering) you must get a b or higher on all math and science based courses to be admitted for transfer. Talking to the advisor to select classes, she stated that all i had to now was simply pass my current courses. Is the B or above policy still in effect? Im still doing well in my required classes but i want to see what kind of cushion i have for finals

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2024/12/05
03:55 UTC

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Environmental protest @ the capitol on 1/4/25 @ 3pm !!! As of today only 11 countries of the world recognize ecocide as a crime. Changing this could be an urgently needed giant leap towards climate justice.

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2024/12/04
21:36 UTC

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Update: thank you for trialing our business!

Some of you may have seen our post a couple of months ago where we were looking for people to trial our business, for those who didn't here's a quick rundown. A friend and I thought it would be cool if you could turn any photo you want into a paint by numbers kit. That way you can paint your dog, cat, partner, the whole family or whatever you want without having to be an artist.

We looked up the idea and found that the current stores in the market were ridiculously expensive or only offered kits without a frame or with a DIY frame (who wants to put together their own frame? Don't you just want to open the box and start painting). So we looked around and talked to a bunch of suppliers and eventually we were able to produce custom paint by number kits cheaper then anywhere else and already framed.

We reached out to you here on Reddit asking you to test them out at cost price and we've received some amazing feedback as a result. Thank you if you were one of our OG customers! We want to continue to grow and get more feedback and reviews though so we're re-opening the offer in case you missed it the first time around or you want to order some more kits.

You can use the code "COSTPRICEREDDIT" to get our kits for cost price (our margins are pretty slim right now, we want to be as affordable as possible). You can get up to 4 kits at that price so feel free to buy a few and plan a date night, family activity or just get your Christmas shopping done early. If you've already ordered with that code it has no been reset so you can get the deal again!

We look forward to getting more feedback and hopefully you'll love our kits enough to spread the word to your family and friends!

Link - https://passionpaints.com/products/custom-paint-by-numbers-kit

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2024/12/05
03:08 UTC

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How selective is Leeds?

I'm a junior in highschool right now and go to a pretty big school, and usually a lot of ppl apply to Boulder. I've heard that it's a little harder to get into Boulder for business because it's competitive, and I'm just wondering what my chances would be, and if anyone who's at boulder and is in business could give me some tips to help better my chances. I've done 2 business classes at my school, in DECA for my first year, have a 3.7 GPA. Would service or more extracurriculars help me out? I haven't done the SAT or ACT yet but I'm aiming for like a 1250+ on the SAT. Any tips?

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2024/12/05
02:49 UTC

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CU student found deceased in Chautauqua Meadow?

I am trying to find more information on the identity of the deceased 18-year-old man found this morning in Chautauqua Meadow.

Has anyone heard if it may have been a CU student?

https://bouldercounty.gov/news/deceased-male-located-in-chautauqua-meadow/

https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/deceased-man-found-in-chautauqua-meadow-in-boulder-on-wednesday-morning

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2024/12/05
01:46 UTC

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Stats for getting in/scholarships?

Hi all, I applied to cu boulder for early action back in November, and I was wondering what you guys think my odds are of getting in/maybe getting scholarships? Here are my stats and extra curriculars (also I am out of state): 4.3 GPA (weighted), 3.97 GPA (unweighted), 4 years of varsity school swimming + School record, approx 8 years of club swimming, job for 2 years, about 8 AP's and 3/4's for four of the tests I have taken. Edit: For more info, I applied to major in integrative physiology (so arts and sciences department)

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2024/12/04
23:51 UTC

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Is ECE good at CU Boulder ???? Transfer student

Hi everyone wanted to ask if CU boulder is a good school in ECE im currently a transfer student looking for places to consider and want to consider this school. I also wanted to know how does to school compare to for example Iowa state, UIUC, Purdue. Also hows the price after financial aid for this school. And how the employment rate?

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2024/12/04
20:48 UTC

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CSCI 1300 Tutoring/help

Does anybody tutor or provide help with c++, I desperately need help doing my final project, which according to most is somewhat simple but even trying to understand everything I need to code is hard for me to grasp. Obviously I’m willing to pay, I just need help understanding and knowing what to actually do

2 Comments
2024/12/04
20:07 UTC

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CourseDesignSeries 19 - AI Detection: A Literature Review

Hi Everyone!

I just finished giving a talk for the Learning Design Group about AI Detection. I figured this might be helpful/interesting to some faculty/staff/students that I know frequent here! Here's the link: https://vimeo.com/1035821046

Be well and let me know if you have any questions!

-Chris

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2024/12/04
19:09 UTC

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Fun experiences/activities to do staying in Boulder this Summer?

Hi! I'll be interning in the area and hope to be staying in Boulder or nearby from June to August. I was wondering if CU Boulder is active at all in terms of clubs during the summer or if there are any popular activities to do during my stay. I particularly like the arts (dance, theatre, etc.) or thrifting but am open to basically anything (as long as it's reasonably priced). Thanks!

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2024/12/04
05:32 UTC

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Thoughts on CSCI 4809 - Computer Animation

Hi, I was wondering about the difficulty level of this class and whether you think it's worth taking.

1 Comment
2024/12/04
04:41 UTC

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U.S. Perspective / Global Perspective Courses?

Trying to sign up for classes but I am not sure what courses to take for this requirement. Any suggestions?

1 Comment
2024/12/04
02:17 UTC

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Bear Creek Apartments

I’m currently a freshman and am looking at living in bear creek next year. Does anyone know how hard it is to get in? I assume not too difficult as most people try to live off campus?

3 Comments
2024/12/04
01:38 UTC

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Boulder High gave me a “parking violation” for the gravel lot.

Like the title says, I parked in the dirt lot on 17th street by boulder high and got a violation, which I didn’t even know they gave out. I was late for work and I’d never had any problem parking there before. It was a piece of paper that just had my plate written on it, time and date, the boulder high logo, etc and stated the violation was $25. Doesn’t say anywhere how/where to pay it though. And there’s no clear signage in that lot stating it’s private property or “No Parking,” so can they actually make me pay this? Realistically what are they going to do if I don’t and simply never park there again? Seems stupid.

7 Comments
2024/12/04
01:17 UTC

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ISO Summer 2025 Housing

Hi! I have an internship in Colorado this summer, and am looking for a place in Boulder. If anyone is subleasing (max $2K / month), I would appreciate the help! I've looked on the subleasing CU Boulder Facebook but didn't find much. I'd be subleasing from beginning of June to middle of August.

2 Comments
2024/12/03
14:53 UTC

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Incoming Exchange Student

For a bit of context, I am an incoming exchange student from Asia for Spring 2025. Being my first time in the states, i am quite excited about what university life in US has to offer. I dont plan to study too hard and wanna enjoy my time there. Would love to hear advice on how I can make my exchange enjoyable. Any pro tips/Hacks are much appreciated

Any online group or people looking to make a group for incoming exchange students in Spring 2025 Semester?

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2024/12/03
07:34 UTC

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Adobe Creative Cloud

Anyone in CMCI or CINE know if taking film/production classes will get you a free creative cloud account? I got a free one in high school for the year bc i was in a photoshop class and wondering if any courses offer the same at CU.

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2024/12/02
19:02 UTC

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Should I take PSYC 2111 over the summer?

I'm transferring from a CC to a CU in the spring and need to take psych stats before fall 2025. It seems like it's universally one of the hardest classes for psych undergrads so I'm trying to optimize my experience. If I take it this spring I'll have a full semester to learn the material but I'll have to divide my focus between other classes and the inevitable learning curve of being in a new environment. I know it will be fast paced if I take it in the summer but I wouldn't have any other classes. Is there an obvious better option? Thank you!

2 Comments
2024/12/02
18:26 UTC

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Need advice! Transfer student at CU Boulder registering for classes

Hi, I'm a transfer student trying to register for courses. One of them has a co-requisite so I added that one to my cart alongside the other. But, when I try to continue to enrollment, it says that I do not meet the co-requisite even though I am trying to add it as well. I would really appreciate some help if anyone knows what to do! Thank you so much!

https://preview.redd.it/0k3qpc047h4e1.png?width=690&format=png&auto=webp&s=90675bbc4b12ee80af25aeeab233af3958c65ca6

9 Comments
2024/12/02
18:06 UTC

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Application fee

I paid 70$ when finishing my application on common app but at the application status page there is a red cross next to the application fee and I can’t find where I can pay anything on the website, is there an extra fee I need to pay?

4 Comments
2024/12/02
17:35 UTC

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Community

Which dorm would y’all recommend for the best community? Like friendship in the halls, most open, that type of thing

6 Comments
2024/12/01
18:33 UTC

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3.1 applying decided out of ca i’m I cooked

applied to arts and sciences and have more than 15 family member that have went here but i’m just wondering if my gpa will hold me back from getting accepted so please lmk

5 Comments
2024/12/01
04:26 UTC

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Alumni at CU games

This post is meant very sincerely: if you’re an alumni or someone over 30 going to a CU game on your own, with no current relation to the school, please try to make sure you’re not being weird to young students. We’re just trying to watch our team play and it’s deeply uncomfortable to see grown adults act juvenile because they drank a few too many beers. You can also always watch it on a TV if you know you get too drunk.

3 Comments
2024/11/30
21:43 UTC

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Personal Statement/Research Statement for Anthropology Graduate Program

Does anyone have any tips on how to craft the personal statemenet/research statement?

I am having a hard time grappling how a personal statement can also be a research statement or what the expectations are.

1 Comment
2024/11/30
17:57 UTC

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Recording Artist

Blessings I am a Colorado Native with autism and I will be having a show out in Boulder at Roots Music Project in February 2025.. I was wondering if there is someone I can talk to about possibly finding a student from Boulder who can open up for me..? This will be a payed gig!

4 Comments
2024/11/29
22:37 UTC

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MUEL 2782 World Music: Africa, Europe, and the Americas is it a manageable/easy class?

Hi I was wondering if anyone has taken World Music: Africa, Europe, and the Americas and if so if they could give me a little insight on how the class is and if it’s considered a easier class as I need to take a global perspectives class to meet gen Ed requirements and this class would help me do that. Thanks for any help.

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2024/11/29
17:39 UTC

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PES Program

Hello, I applied for spring 2025 to the engineering college, they said the couldn't offer me a direct entry as an International student, for the program and I have to do PES. What is PES, how long is it? And if I passed would I get in engineering school?

4 Comments
2024/11/29
08:22 UTC

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physics study help

i’m in physics 1 and need more study resources and materials. the tests are so confusing i can’t find exam archives anywhere or any kind of problems with solutions worked out. they don’t really give any kind of study guide or anything. what are some online resources that’ll help me?

6 Comments
2024/11/29
04:58 UTC

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