r/VirginiaTech

Hey everyone! I'm staying in the area this summer, and most of my friends aren't around, so figured I'd shoot my shot here.

Looking to meet some people to hang out with, whether that's going to some trails, trying out restaurants, or going for runs. Pretty easygoing, just don't want to spend the whole summer being a hermit lol

Does anyone know if this class is worth taking for a biodiversity major? Is it heavy work? One of the class times is from 12-4, Will the class be that long?

Hey everyone, I need some advice about summer tuition and financial aid because I’m kinda confused on how this usually works.

My summer tuition is around $4,000, but financial aid only covered about $500, so I’d have to pay roughly $3,500 out of pocket which feels really expensive. During fall semesters, my financial aid usually covers way more, almost most of the tuition.

I’m thinking about either:

1. Dropping the summer classes and taking them during fall instead since I heard fall aid is usually better
2. Taking equivalent classes at NOVA because it might be much cheaper

I don’t fully understand how summer financial aid works yet, so I was hoping people who’ve been through this could share their experience or advice. Did summer aid also cover way less for you guys? What would you do in this situation?

Thanks!

so i felt really good about one of my final exams and i think i probably got an A. i think it would bump my grade up a letter.

it’s been several days since grades were due and in canvas, it says my final is still ungraded. is it possible this is a glitch on my end? or can professors submit grades without putting them in canvas? i emailed the professor yesterday and haven’t gotten a response. i’m on academic warning right now with my posted final grades, so if this final would bump up my grade a letter i would really like to have it graded 😭

has anybody in state or out of state actually heard back from the virginia tech waitlist recently? i’ve been seeing a lot of mixed stuff online and was wondering if there’s been any actual movement yet, especially for in-state applicants. if you’ve gotten accepted off the waitlist, what major were you and when did you hear back?

so i failed out of a lab i had because i didn’t know there was an attendance requirement. i was already barely scraping by so that + my poor performance in other classes has made my gpa a 1.83. i just got the email today that i am no longer meeting SAP requirements and that i am not eligible for financial aid next year.

i’m kind of freaking out and my advisor is not available to meet until june… i’ll admit that i didn’t really have a good understanding of what would happen if my gpa dropped, i just thought that i would be put on probation, the credits i could take would be capped, and i knew i would lose the scholarship i got from tech since it required a 3+ gpa. i have not gotten any type of email that explicitly tells me i’m on probation so idk… is there a way to check on hokiespa? it’s embarrassing but it really never occurred to me that i could lose all of my aid

i would be grateful for any advice on what my next steps should be 🙏 am i able to take classes this summer and transfer them to boost my gpa? i am also considering getting evaluated for adhd (or other learning disability); i always suspected i had something and have struggled with focus and time management. it just didn’t seem to affect me much in highschool but now idk if it might be a factor in my lack of ability to do anything

Hey! Just reminding folks about the Stand Up Comedy Show on Saturday at McClain's. It's gonna be a really good time. Heather Joyce is coming down from Fredericksburg to headline. She is awesome. Her jokes are nerdy but accessible. She has been featured in countless comedy festivals. She is definitely one of our favorite up-and-comers. Come see her while I can still afford to host her!

See Lowe is a comic from Roanoke VA. He has been in the business for about a decade and it shows. He mixes wild insights with silly physical comedy and knows how to play with the crowd to get everyone howling. Even though is is local, this is a special treat. He is usually on the road hitting stages across VA, TN, and NC. Come see him on his home field.

Christinia Tynes is one of my favorite comics. She has not been at it long, but her dedication to writing and performing shines through. Come see what new jokes she has to share with us.

Also we will have a surprise guest from the Comedy Conglomerate at VT, the student club that is a hotbed of rising talent.

This is gonna be one of those shows where you look back and think - "holy sh!t I saw them before they were famous!"

T!cket linknin comments.

Also I am a real person so you can ask questions, discuss, and request shows if you want!

Hi! I just got accepted to vt a few days ago. I am pretty much sure about going here but I am contemplating between ohio state and here. My major for both is engineering. I know vt wins for stem but the only reason I'm thinking about it is cuz im a big city girl and I haven't got to live in cities my whole year and I don't want to do it again in college. I heard blacksburg is pretty much rural. Is there anything to do around there? like fun cafes or places to shop (I'm really not a nature girl). What's the weather like? Is college life overall fun? Please tell me everything and be honest!

Saw people on YikYak absolutely cooked after the Linear Algebra final, and I thought I could build something to make math less daunting. This includes the lower-level math classes everyone has to take, as well as slightly more advanced classes, including the harder stuff that math majors take.

It's called HokieMath (proofstutor.com). Built it specifically around VT's curriculum and how these classes are actually taught here. Covers 9 courses:

• MATH 1225 – Calculus of a Single Variable
• MATH 1226 – Calculus of a Single Variable
• MATH 2114 – Introduction to Linear Algebra
• MATH 2204 – Introduction to Multivariable Calculus
• MATH 2214 – Introduction to Differential Equations
• MATH 3034 – Introduction to Proofs
• MATH 3144 – Linear Algebra I
• MATH 3214 – Calculus of Several Variables
• MATH 3224 – Advanced Calculus

What it does: generates practice problems at different difficulty levels and grades your proofs with real feedback, quiz mode, spot-the-error exercises, and daily practice sessions you can tie to an upcoming exam date. Works whether you're a math major who actually enjoys this stuff or just trying to survive calc.

$7.99 per course or $54.99 for all 9. There's a contact button in the top right if something's broken. I'm a student here, so I'll actually read it. Free trial, too, so no need to commit anything upfront.

Planning to expand to CS, EE, Finance, and Accounting down the line, too. Also gonna release an app on the App Store. Let me know what you think!

I’m an international student ready to join MEng program 26 Fall. I’m currently looking for accommodation and would appreciate some advices. I specifically want to know:

1. Is it necessary to live near campus to have a more convenient campus life? From what I know, lots of MEng courses can be taken online (please correct me if I misunderstood.), so maybe housing near campus is not that important?

2. Do MEng students go to research center in Arlington often? Or do we mainly stick with the building in Alexandria?

3. Anywhere recommended to live at? I’m considering Washington D.C, Arlington, Alexandria but still cannot make decision cause I’m worrying that if it will take too much time to get to school by public transportation. (That’s why I’m asking the above questions.)

4. Anywhere considered dangerous and should definitely avoid living at?

Title, any cool spots to eat, sightsee, etc open around this time?

Hi! How’s the GI Bill certification and the veterans affairs center at VT. I’ll be coming in just as my contract ends and was wondering how the experience is for vets.

Also, I see that all freshman are required to live on campus freshman year unless they’re >21 or military. I would actually like to live on campus to lock in first year but really really dread the idea of having my bed next to someone else in the same room (I’ve had enough of that recently). Is there any on campus housing with at least a little privacy?

TBH I just want to be a normal ass student but was wondering if there’s any pitfalls I should be aware of. 

Thanks everyone!

I received an honor system violation once for a class during my freshmen year. It was a small violation and I was never allowed to speak with my professor about the issue and she never contacted me for anything besides my decision to accept a first time penalty or to take it to the council.

Now, I had to retake this class and some canvas stuff fudged up for the final. I believe due to the Shiny Hunters ransom situation, I was able to log into the final early and answer the questions. I was able to bypass the passcode and take the exam without actually being in the room. The problem is that I had absolutely no idea this was the exam. I was in a rush heading to class and I just guessed on the questions while skimming through them. However, when I sat down I was told I could no longer take the exam and that I had to face the honor code.

Now, I know that canvas has had issues with lockdown frequently throughout my time at VT. They even sent out a warning saying that canvas was having issues with lockdown the day I took the test. I have heard of instances where my friend was able to take a canvas lockdown exam outside of lockdown browser. Furthermore, I only received a 70 on the test so if I had been cheating like my professor implied shouldn't I have received a higher score?

My main concern is that I may not be able to graduate with my degree since I have already taken this class twice and a double honor code might kill my chance at graduation.

What can I do? What would the honor council decide? Any advice would be appreciated.