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So let’s say theoretically somebody got super depressed, and failed the last class of their major in order to graduate twice in a row, and just never re-enrolled and it’s been over a year since.

Can that person just take that one class and still graduate? Asking for a friend obviously…

Hey everyone, F20 sophomore here. I’m just venting a bit as someone who is struggling here despite the fact that I am very liberal like the majority of campus. The super-progressive atmosphere on campus is great in a lot of ways, but it can also feel exhausting. I constantly feel like I have to watch what I say and prove that I’m a decent person, even when I’m just existing or making light comments tied to my own background.

It kinda feels like in this school, simply mentioning race or cultural background in any conversation is treated as inherently taboo or problematic by many. For example, I have no issue with race representation and think it’s genuinely important. What frustrates me is when studios like Disney race-swap characters in live-action remakes of old stories and act like it’s bold progressive activism, when it mostly feels like lazy recycling instead of creating fresh, original characters and stories that could stand on their own. (The same goes for remakes in general, race-swapped or not — I’d just rather see new movies like the upcoming Hexed.) We should be able to openly discuss race and different cultures without it automatically being labeled offensive, as long as it’s done without harmful stereotypes. I brought this up to a newer acquaintance of mine and they acted like it was racist just because I thought the race-swapping was problematic, as if I didn’t approve of people of color which is not at all the case.

Anyway, another example: I’m roughly half Japanese and strongly identify with that side of my family. I have full Japanese grandparents I spend a lot of time with, and I’ve been speaking basic Japanese with them since I was a kid. Recently I was watching anime in the living room and one of my roommates (who is fully white) walked in and said I watch it a lot. I joked back, “Yeah, guess people with some Japanese in their blood are just bound to love anime.” She actually got offended and told me I shouldn’t make “racist” generalizations like that. It was a self-deprecating joke about my own heritage and something I genuinely connect with… but apparently that crossed a line.

Another time, the same roommate (who is bisexual) was complaining to our other roommate (she’s a lesbian) about how much straight people annoy her (she knows I’m straight and have a boyfriend). She went on about hating when straight people post in support of LGBTQ rights because it feels performative to her, etc.

Another time, I casually and accidentally referred to a classmate as “she” in conversation without first asking her pronouns. Those turned out to be her correct pronouns, but she still got visibly offended and corrected me, saying I should have asked first. I wasn’t trying to assume anything, it just came out naturally based on how she presented but it reinforced that feeling that even normal, everyday language can be a minefield where I’m one wrong word away from being seen as insensitive.

These are small moments, but they add up. It feels like in this environment, certain identities get a free pass to make broad statements about groups, while others (like mine) have to be hyper-cautious not to accidentally offend the prevailing orthodoxy. I support people living their lives and having their communities, but the constant sense that I need to prove I’m “one of the good ones” just for being straight, mixed-race in the “wrong” way, or not 100% aligned with the dominant campus politics is draining.
Anyone else feel this way on campus, or am I overthinking it? Would love to hear similar experiences without it turning into a huge problem.

Hi fam if anyone is NOT using their bus code for summer q could I please use it 😸😸😸 thank you!!

I’m moving to bellingham in about 2 weeks and staying on campus since i’m part of westerns success scholars and im nervous about meeting people and making friends. I’m about to be 20 so i can’t go to bars or anything, and im only interested in platonic as i have a boyfriend. I have super bad anxiety and I fear that my freshman year is gonna be me going to classes and work and sitting in my dorm alone 😭. not trying to beg for friends on reddit but if you have dealt with this or something similar would love advice!

I’ve decided to take a “gap year” so i can focus on things I want to; I’ll still going to take a couple college classes through my community college but I really need to prioritize work and focus on other things like i might do this program abroad in winter which I wouldn’t be able to through western, but anyways am i making a huge mistake? I 100% intend to earn my bachelors degree (and hopefully beyond) I just don’t think western has the best program for my major and If I go to cc i’ll have a better chance at getting in to the program I want at uw + other schools, has anyone else done something similar, or gone to cc for a year then came back to western? I feel like im going backwards right now but for my specific situation, this is the solution that gives me the best chance + “quality of life”, its really only the social scene i’d miss + campus life, I just feel like a lowkey failure for not going back to western - also any advice on how to officially dropout/withdraw, ive withdrawn from my classes but how does dorming / general studentary work? Do i actually need to tell anyone im not coming back?

Hi mods,

I just started a small local business and launched a new TCG/Pokémon vending machine nearby.

I would love to make a post to introduce it, guarantee our 100% authenticity to local collectors, and ask students for feedback on what blind boxes or card sets they want us to stock next.

However, I want to respect the subreddit rules regarding advertising. Is it okay for me to share the details and ask for inventory feedback here?

Appreciate any guidance from the mods or community. Thanks!

I heard that I have to do a math placement before I being at Western, and I was wondering what I should expect and/or ways I should prepare. I am very bad at math so I want to do well enough to not have to take any extra math classes. Thanks!

I figure not, with most of the university not up and running, but it's nice to ask :) life in bt has been pretty socially... lacking, so it'd be cool if there was something going on!

my sister is looking for a videographer and/or photographer for her wedding, but her budget is tight :( this is for a wedding for spring of next year and will be near bellingham.

any college students who want experience and some $$? still willing to pay, but budget is probably closer to $1k and below. also open to recommendations if anyone has any!

Hey WWU

I am an incoming Freshman at WWU and I will be heading to linguistics department and major in it with Japanese

I need some guidance from some people in the department. (I am also open to chatting 1 on 1)

1. Which professor do you recommend?

2. What languages is everyone currently studying? I’m looking to connect with those doing Japanese or maybe Chinese.

3. Is there anything you recommend I do in there?

I’m looking into renting an apartment for winter quarter this year, what are people’s thoughts on lark, or university heights or any other option similar?

I just transferee in in the winter with an associates, a DTA, but when i check degree works it says a bunch of my GURs aren't done and none of my japanese credits are being counted. I double checked registration and NONE of the Japanese language courses are considered humanities. Spanish is, French is, even Latin is, but for some reason Japanese isnt and its going to delay my graduation even though im supposed to have a DIRECT transfer agreement. What should I do? Is this a mistake or do I have to fight this?