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TridenT

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Dude sounds so easy, you must've never had to worry about not working out at the gym and all the girls that weren't talking to you there.

I wonder if you're a multi/sock. For someone who has only posted 223 times since 2003, you sure do love my thread.

I have these things called hormones, and what they want overrules all. I don't get any say in it. Fapping don't help either btw.
 

PieIsAwesome

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7, probably.

The only reason it has taken that long is for the past 2-ish years while I was in college I was going maybe part-time at best, because I didn't know what I wanted to do. I only have about 45 transferable credits as it stands right now at my quarter-term-school. I have 1 more year at this college then I transfer. (I would have made the transfer this upcoming fall term, but I have a failed course I have to retake(Long story; not entirely my fault))

This is what it takes to get a bachelor's at UW in Computer Science.
In order to even get into the program I need 2 computer science courses. Only 1 of them is offered at my current school.
In order to satisfy a math requirement in order to get into the program I have to take 3 math courses. I can't take the equivalent of Math 124(Calc I), 125(Calc II), and 126(Calc III) by the end of spring term 2011 because my current school has weird equivalency to the Calc III course. In order to get the equivalent of Math 126 at UW(Calc III), one has to take the Calc III course and the Calc IV course offered at my school. This ends up giving credit for some other math course as well, but Calc IV isn't always offered during summer terms here (If I was to start Calc I for fall then I would only get to Calc III by spring).
So, unless I transfer to a college up in Seattle in Winter or Spring of 2011(I can't do it for fall because I have a failed course I need to retake here) then I will be even further behind. This means I will be behind on the computer science class requirements, the math requirements, and possibly even the English Composition requirement. The writing classes at my school I took also don't apply for some reason that I don't fully understand.

So, it's all troublesome. That's why it's a 7 year program. I started in Fall/September 2008. I won't finish until at least Spring/June 2014, and looks closer to 2015 at this lame rate.

Try other CCs, plan things ahead. I am also a transfer student and I also had trouble getting the classes I needed because of availability, conflicting times, weird prerequisites, etc. I solved this problem by signing up for 5 CCs in the area and ended up going to 2 at the same time in order to take the classes I needed. It took a lot of planning and risk (low registration priority for new students, hence the 5 colleges, maximizes chances), but it worked. I got the classes I needed and I avoided having to take unnecessary classes because of a particular school's weird prerequisites for some classes or weird series transfer.

BTW Calc 1 is easy, if you can't manage that I would have a hard look at what you are doing.
 
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mfenn

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I wonder if you're a multi/sock. For someone who has only posted 223 times since 2003, you sure do love my thread.

I have these things called hormones, and what they want overrules all. I don't get any say in it. Fapping don't help either btw.

self-control, bootstraps, etc.
 

pakotlar

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I wonder if you're a multi/sock. For someone who has only posted 223 times since 2003, you sure do love my thread.

I have these things called hormones, and what they want overrules all. I don't get any say in it. Fapping don't help either btw.

I guess I was too busy doing all the things you weren't doing!

P.S: what's a multi sock?
 

alkemyst

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I wonder if you're a multi/sock. For someone who has only posted 223 times since 2003, you sure do love my thread.

I have these things called hormones, and what they want overrules all. I don't get any say in it. Fapping don't help either btw.

dude was defending you brah.

Calc I is for many the hardest of the 'first real maths' they encounter. I nearly failed it...retook later and aced that and the rest of the sequence under better instructors/professors. Sad part is Calc I is usually taught by a flunky that still does get it.

CV looks like Justin Timberlake in a way (based on his one pic I saw) so his mileage may vary.

I looked like a few celebs growing up enough to be scouted to work clubs and cruises. Not my thing...but I did meet a lot of girls and women because of it. Hollywood evens scouts new actors looking like old ones. If a human trait/addiction/whatever.
 

mfenn

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IMHO college should never be rushed, but rather enjoyed much like the T&A of nubile females you will encounter there. Probably the most concentrated dose you will ever get in your life outside of becoming a billionaire.

Along with all the other great things like research teams, racing, mountain biking, hiking, debate, etc etc etc.

Especially in our economy it doesn't make sense to leave college yet. Your first salary post-grad sets your life's stage sadly about 90% of the time. You come out now chances are in 4-5 years someone is going to START above your paygrade. They will always be above you and have much less time in at all levels. They may even have better benefits (although starting early usually gets the best minor perks).

Personally, if I ever win the lottery or fall into never worrying about my finances...I am going back to college part-time.

I agree with your points, but that doesn't mean that you should waste time. If you want to spend 6-7 years in college, :thumbsup:! Just don't come out with anything less that a Master's. I really agree with your point about research. Getting involved in undergraduate research basically guarantees you a paid-for Master's/PhD.
 

TridenT

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dude was defending you brah.

Calc I is for many the hardest of the 'first real maths' they encounter. I nearly failed it...retook later and aced that and the rest of the sequence under better instructors/professors. Sad part is Calc I is usually taught by a flunky that still does get it.

CV looks like Justin Timberlake in a way (based on his one pic I saw) so his mileage may vary.

I looked like a few celebs growing up enough to be scouted to work clubs and cruises. Not my thing...but I did meet a lot of girls and women because of it. Hollywood evens scouts new actors looking like old ones. If a human trait/addiction/whatever.

Mkay...

I don't look like any celebrities anyone wants to look like. Robin William's son in Hook, Bert from Sesame Street, some kid from Doogie Howser, M.D., an IT guy, a mobile phone kiosk seller, and plenty more you guys have said which is only re-iterated by everyone I meet.
 

ConstipatedVigilante

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I wonder if you're a multi/sock. For someone who has only posted 223 times since 2003, you sure do love my thread.

I have these things called hormones, and what they want overrules all. I don't get any say in it. Fapping don't help either btw.

Shut the hell up, get off ATOT and go do shit. Sitting around whining won't make you bigger, stronger, more attractive, or smarter.
 

pakotlar

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Aug 22, 2003
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Mkay...

I don't look like any celebrities anyone wants to look like. Robin William's son in Hook, Bert from Sesame Street, some kid from Doogie Howser, M.D., an IT guy, a mobile phone kiosk seller, and plenty more you guys have said which is only re-iterated by everyone I meet.

If you really want to work on your game, I'd look into some pua stuff from David DeAngelo or like 3-4 other guys. I don't remember all of them, but he's a good one to start with. You can pony up some money, but since it's you check out the torrents. Ebooks and also a DVD set called "On being a man" or something like that. Uses a lot of neuro-linguistic programming principles, combined with every day practice and affirmations. It helped me when I was just a skinny loser looking for love. I warn you though, in order for it to work you quite literally have to go out every day and try to pick up women. Start working a night club, or bar, both help. Being a bouncer is extra booty points, you'll obviously have to work out for that though. Like I said, a good MMA gym is probably your best bet. If you're any good a coach will take interest in you and get you into ridiculous shape.
 
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PieIsAwesome

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Mkay...

I don't look like any celebrities anyone wants to look like. Robin William's son in Hook, Bert from Sesame Street, some kid from Doogie Howser, M.D., an IT guy, a mobile phone kiosk seller, and plenty more you guys have said which is only re-iterated by everyone I meet.

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What? College algebra and trig? Shrug. No offense but if you're thinking of computer science, you better be strong in math, and if Calc I is pwning you in college... wait.... community college, you need to rethink your plan.

I took multivariable calculus (the whole triple integrals, stokes theorem crap) during my senior year summer before college. I fell asleep everyday because it was a 730am class. Yet I did fine. CC is a joke. Looking back, wow I wish my classes were that easy. When I took multivariable calc in my real university, it was like whoah.....
 

alkemyst

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I agree with your points, but that doesn't mean that you should waste time. If you want to spend 6-7 years in college, :thumbsup:! Just don't come out with anything less that a Master's. I really agree with your point about research. Getting involved in undergraduate research basically guarantees you a paid-for Master's/PhD.

No way.

Do it slow. Especially in this economy.

Maybe 5-7 years for your Bachelor...take another 2-3 for Master. If you play your cards right during your Ph.D (which sadly is so underlooked today); you will be the campus baller.

When you come out economy is improved and all those that rushed out of college pre-grad make the world your oyster.
 
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Trident the fact is that CompSci isn't going to be a cakewalk. You need to get used to working hard on material you don't fully understand. My first two years of a CompSci degree weren't too bad, but it's starting to get really tough and you need to be willing to put in the hours. I'm not saying you should quit, I'm saying you need to stop being a defeatist and get used to the idea that you're going to have to accomplish things you don't currently think you're capable of. You can do it. Just work hard and stay positive.
 

mfenn

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No way.

Do it slow. Especially in this economy.

Maybe 5-7 years for your Bachelor...take another 2-3 for Master. If you play your cards right during your Ph.D (which sadly is so underlooked today); you will be the campus baller.

When you come out economy is improved and all those that rushed out of college pre-grad make the world your oyster.

Yeah but in 10 years, the economy might have gone up and come back down again! :crystalball: