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Anybody?

Update: BankMobile got hacked. Another CC also posted about it here

https://www.reddit.com/r/LosRios/comments/1ww319u/bankmobile\_being\_compromised/

So in high school, I basically avoided chemistry. I took it at one point but ended up dropping it, so I came into college with very little chemistry experience.

I’m taking CHEM 10 at SMC right now with Bautista (the guy, not the woman). He’s brand new, and in my opinion, this has been a really rough class to take when you’re starting with basically no chemistry background. I honestly should’ve dropped before the deadline, but now I’m past that point. I don’t really want a withdrawal on my transcript, so I’m considering just finishing the class, even if I fail, and retaking it in the spring or summer.

My main question is: if I’m terrible at math and struggling this badly with chemistry, is it still realistic for me to pursue something in med? I do think I can get better at math with enough practice because I’ve done it before, but right now I’m starting to doubt myself because of how badly chemistry is going.

Does anyone have advice from being in a similar situation? Did you struggle with math/chem at first and eventually get better?

Also, for anyone at SMC, what professors would you recommend for chemistry and math, especially for someone who needs a professor who actually explains things well? Or would you recommend taking these classes somewhere else? I’ve heard from some people that math might be better to take at another community college.

I stopped going to school because of it but could never really say anything. But having basically a school carnival and forcing mini horses to rear for hours and hours on concrete does not seem like the correct way to commemorate a life lost

Hey everyone I am trying to take some classes for a GPA boost and I would appreciate some help/insight - specifically for winter semesters but also in general

*Note: I am a pre-law student and the LSAC calculates based off letter grades, with A+'s giving me a 4.33, so that is mainly what I am trying to optimize for (98%+).

1. I need a 3a course for my CalGETC and was thinking about taking it online winter semester with Poirier, what is the class like and would getting an A be easy, I already checked the grading distribution and it looks easy enough to get an A but I want other info the distribution might not be telling me.

2. I was thinking about taking photography just as a fun class as well as GPA boost with Withers, the Grading distribution looked a bit bad but I assume that is likely because of washed out students not caring? Any insight for this?

3. Any other class recomendations (Scholars, Easy A's, genuinely fun classes, etc)?

P.S. I am not stressed I am just trying to minmax my GPA.

Appreciate your help, and I hope this also helps other students that may need more credits or a GPA boost as well!

i’m tired of smelling grown people odors it’s exhausting and nasty like does nobody own soap the school has free showers please utilize the locker room for its free shower privileges

A few months ago I was asking you guys how it was in the COOP, and after over month of living here I think I can say somethings. I’ll update periodically of course but I think overall. It’s okay. It’s not great, but it’s not bad either. It’s what you paid for.

To start, this maybe biased because I used to live in a third world where hot water and WiFi will turn off every other month and dealing with all sorts of bugs. I think a lot of the reviews I had seen before aren’t used to that sort of lifestyle (socal, LA born) so of course, they’ll have a harder time adjusting. I’m living in the more quieter parts of the coop, and it is quiet for the most part but the street the coop is called is nicknamed “500 Fratlane” for a reason. It can be loud. Like really loud especially if you are in Robinson.

The management is also okay, it’s the best you can do with students. I think that at times they can be immature, like in the GC there was a cooper who was worried about the security protocols and some people who were in the office were poking fun of it. Not super great! On that note, they can be quite vague about certain things. For example the PNGs, the fining, etc. Some departments are also not the best when it comes to responding, for me it was the bathroom crew and security. Those who are faster are the office and the Memcom. That’s why I think it’s very important to ask them all sorts of questions because otherwise, they will not know.

Another thing, the bathrooms. Fortunately I got a big room (albeit a triple, as most newbies come in get), UNFORTUNATELY, it’s infested with ants. Again I had contacted bathroom crew about this and they said they’ll do a deep clean, a month ago. I’m not sure if they did it or their version of deep clean is really loose but it’s a problem.

The food is really great, but don’t take my word for it my standards are low, and the people here are friendly. Kind of? The problem is that I’m one of the only black people here out of 10 I have seen, which makes me feel pretty isolated. On that note the diversity isn’t great which the coop can’t help but I know some people may feel iffy about.

Some final notes is that I recommend getting a big fan as it can be extremely hot in the rooms and be sure you keep tabs on everything going on. You don’t want to get yourself accidentally fined. And they will try and fine you on everything

so like TLDR; if you are used to a lavish lifestyle, this ain’t for you. But if you grew up poor and you think you’re responsible yep

Pleaseeee stop coming to class coughing sneezing and not even wearing a mask! It’s worse when the professor has a box of masks sitting at the front of the class and you aren’t even wearing one!

man i hate this fucking course so much like literally it’s a piece of shit class i hate it with a passion why the fuck must it be so challenging for WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Has anyone taken Lai for calc 2 before? And if you have is there any chance I can reach out for advice or resources to help pass the class with an A?

If in-person math classes are difficult to fit into your schedule, the online format is a pretty good option. It’s much more flexible, and the exams are all multiple choice. There can be a decent amount of work, but as long as you keep up with the assignments and don’t miss deadlines, getting an A is very manageable.

I’d especially recommend the online option if you already took calculus in high school and mainly need the course for credit. If you need a lot of live explanations or want to ask questions during class, in-person might still be better!!

The only downside is that only one section is usually offered each semester, so you’ll probably need to register as soon as enrollment opens.

Only the top 15% of students from ALL econ 2 sections will get an A.

Chances of being in the 15% from Prof Chan's class? Else Ill drop, thanks!

Why is the wifi in the library so bad? This is supposed to be the place where we do work and i can’t even open a website!! It’s been especially bad this semester. Extremely frustrating…

I have the cal grant and SSCG awarded but haven’t been updated
In also taking 3 units for this first 8 week but have 16 units altogether

Edit: nvmd I had to email Cesar