r/ColoradoSchoolOfMines

Hi everyone

I’m currently dual enrolling at a Community College this summer semester. However, I quickly realized taking 14 point hours was a bad idea. If it helps I was admitted this year.

I have no choice but to fail a few classes because they are a time sink and are difficult.

How would failing a few classes affect me at Mines and should I be worried about anything?

Mines is well known as a strong engineering school, but how is it for CS? I'm currently undecided between engineering and CS. How is the CS program if interested in AI/ML? How are Mines CS grads doing in terms of recruiting / job placement? Is it possible to double major in an engineering field and CS? Thanks!

pretty sure everyone here has that one course that made them question every decision leading up to it. mine rearranged my whole sleep schedule and my personality. which one got you and did you make it out okay

Hey folks,

I (21M) recently graduated with my A.S. in MechE and am soon to start my first semester at Mines this fall.

It feels like a fairly big change given that I lived in NYC all my life ( and did my A.S. in the city). I am pretty hyped to start classes (major is MechE btw), but definitely still trying to cautions and prepared. I was wondering if there are any current or past students that could give me some basic dos and don'ts for new students at mines?

I've heard it is a hard school with a high academic ceiling, so perhaps some basic advice on navigating some of the academic nuances of mines would be helpful--especially regarding core physics and math concepts I should refresh myself on before classes officially start.

Also, I'm just looking for folks to shoot the shit and socialize with. I am a fairly introverted dude by nature and my community college didn't help because it was a commuter school, so I'm trying to make up for that and put myself out there.

A bit about me: I like playing PC games (right now a lot of street fighter 6 with my boi ken), messing around with 3D printing, designing in CAD (though I am still ass), reading (LOTR as of recent), doing personal engineering projects and want to get more into hiking and outdoor activities.

Thanks for taking a read. Drop a comment or feel free to DM me.

they are not helpful at all in the job search. they act like you are the idiot if you cant get a job and offer you no support when you ask them to put you in contact with someone who is hiring.

absolutely useless morons

My son will be living in Elm (hall baths). What do the boys wear in the hallways to and from the shower? Do the showers have a dressing room area where clothes will stay dry? Do they wear bathrobes? Towels wrapped around their waist?

Regarding a shower basket - is there a shelf in the showers to sit a plastic basket on or is it better to have something that hangs?

What about by the sink when they go to shave and brush their teeth? Shelf or a hook?

Thanks!

Hello y’all! I am in Engineering physics, and am gonna be taking PHGN300 for the fall semester. The issue is that I work my job at the same time as the only lecture section that semester.

My question is, for those who have taken the class, any advice? I also want to get started on studying this summer so the workload is smaller, are there any good websites that teach similar to the curriculum here/ways to access the textbooks? Thanks ❤️

Hi

In the Mines dorms are you able to store heavy or large items such as a fridge or large bikes?

The ceilings seem too vertical or narrow to store items.

What about cars are you allowed to go around campus?

Are fridge allowed in the dorms?

I have a few electrical questions about Mines dorms. I care most about Spruce, but I'm interested for others as well:

1. Does each regular dorm room have only one 15 or 20 Amp electrical circuit or more than one circuit? I'm wondering because if people have (for example) a mini-fridge, microwave, and gaming PC sharing one circuit, you could trip a breaker every time you make popcorn.

2. If you do trip a circuit breaker, are the panels in each room or accessible somewhere so you can reset the breaker so as not to be without electricity until someone can reset a circuit in a main breaker panel somewhere?

3. Are there a reasonable number of electrical outlets, or do you need a bunch of super-long extension cords to compensate for too few plugs?

1. I want to store food. Depending on degrees I need to be able to plan ahead.

2. I need a space to be able to study//getting work done.

3. Are their AC to keep temperature well regulated? Windows m?

Hello,

In the Mines dorms, are you able to use nails, screws, command strips, etc to hang things on walls?

Ceilings seem to be pretty high so using vertical space for storage makes sense, but I'm not sure if the best thing would be tall plastic drawers or if you can screw shelving into the walls or what?

For example, if you loft your bed it looks like you are sleeping about 5 feet up. Since 5 foot tall night stands are rare, can you screw a shelf to the wall for holding phone, etc.?

If not, what do people do for bedside storage when lofting a bed?

Thanks.

I’m confused on why everyone is taking online classes what is happening?!

I have a car that I would really like to have on/near campus for my first year at mines. I know mines tries to prevent students from bringing cars for the first year, and as an incoming freshman, I was wondering if any of you had figured out a way to have your car at mines. city permits, parking in nearby neighborhoods, anything, really. Thanks!

Looking for a Male Roommate in Golden, CO – $1,090/month All-In

I’m looking for a roommate for a 2-bedroom apartment in Golden. The location is hard to beat—walk or bike to Colorado School of Mines, downtown Golden, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and trailheads. Easy access to Denver, skiing, and the mountains.

The details:
• $940 rent + approximately $150 utilities
• About $1,090/month total
• 2-bedroom. 1 &1/2 bathrooms (we each have our own vanity, sink & toilet separately)
• Laundry, parking, and a well-maintained community with great amenities.
• Available now (or specify move-in date)

About me:
I’m a professional guy who enjoys skiing, hockey, hiking, good food, and the outdoors. I’m easygoing, respectful, and keep a clean, quiet home. Looking for someone who is similarly responsible, employed (or a graduate student), pays bills on time, and values a drama-free living situation.

If you’re interested, send me a message with a little about yourself :)

Happy to answer questions and share photos.