r/depaul

I have never made a reddit post or had an account before but felt compelled to create one to share my experiences. I struggle with an autoimmune disease and ADHD. I have found both the process of getting accommodations and receiving ongoing support at DePaul to be disheartening and problematic. It took a very long time to receive accommodations even after turning in paperwork from multiple medical professionals. I was then given accommodations without being notified. I apparently could have used my accommodations a quarter prior to my very delayed intro to accoms meeting, but was never given any alert or education on how to do this. I have been turned away at the disability office when I walked in to seek support with signing a document... I was told to "just send an email" when multiple staff members were there. I have someone from the office assigned to assist me with communicating with my professors and he often does not reply to email chains or has forwarded them to someone else in the office I am unfamiliar with. I find this behavior listed, among other instances, very concerning as, in the scheme of things, I would probably consider myself a low maintenance person on the disability caseload- I have received academic awards (when my support is adequate), can be good at self advocacy, etc. My sister has ADHD as well, but goes to another institution and the way her uni shows up for her could not be further from the way DePaul has shown up for me. I would think twice if your goal is to do more than the Cs get degrees plan at DePaul

I’m preparing a surprise for my girlfriend studying at DePaul. I’m in California and I want to send her some flowers via uber delivery. I know that her dorm’s address is 2311 North Racine Ave, should I include more delivery information such as a counter to leave the flowers on?

Ps. I would also appreciate some recommendations for flower shops.

I’m an upcoming freshman and love college basketball, I’ve been a UMD fan my whole life and just started watching DePaul this year when I committed. I’ve been doing research about rivalries we have and stuff like that and it seems like we don’t really have many other than Loyola. according to what I found, we’re kinda rivals with Marquette but there mainly rivals with Wisconsin and then no other big east teams really care about us 😭. To the fans who have watched DePaul for a while what teams that we play a lot would you say are the funnest environments to go to like rowdiness wise? I also know northwestern is a good rival too.

I honestly need advice from people who’ve been in a similar position. I’m currently an upcoming sophomore at DePaul University in the Fall and I’ve been commuting this year which financially has been amazing since my tuition situation is pretty good right now. I only spend around $200 a month on trains/Ubers compared to dorming or getting an apartment. But the commute is an hour and then a 20 min brown line ride that scares me everyday. The issue is time too because I wake up at 7 am for an 11:20 class just to make it in time. But I know the cost is so cheap because my tuition and aid is being covered I’m so tor on what to do.

The problem is socially and mentally I honestly feel disconnected a lot. I’m 21 and I haven’t really found my people yet at DePaul. I go downtown and genuinely love the city environment and feel more alive there but commuting sometimes makes me feel isolated from everything socially especially at night or during events.

Now I’m trying to decide if it’s actually worth dorming for one year in Lincoln Park or getting a studio apartment somewhere in Chicago. Dorming would probably end up around $15k-$18k total with housing and meal plans. Apartments seem cool in theory but realistically they’re like $1500-$1900 a month plus food utilities furniture and usually 12 month leases which honestly scares me because I’d be fully alone and don’t really have roommates or close friends lined up.

Part of me feels like if I’m paying that much anyway maybe I should just transfer out of state or somewhere else entirely. Another part of me feels like maybe I just need to immerse myself more in Chicago and DePaul life before making a huge decision.

For people who were in a similar situation was dorming actually worth it socially and mentally? Was getting a studio apartment lonely? Or should I just keep commuting and save the money? Honestly looking for real advice because I feel very stuck right now and I need to know for housing this fall to make the right choices.

Are there any parking spots around the Lincoln park campus people don’t need a permit for? I’m planning on driving to school but my family will need the car also, so I can’t drive every day, so I don’t want to spend extra money for a permit I’m not gonna use every day.

I am currently taking HON350, which is focusing on language. I would be very appreciative if you would take my (relatively) short survey!

Hey everyone I honestly don’t have many friends and I’m a freshman this year haven’t had the best year I wanted to know if it would be awkward going to DePaul Fest alone tomorrow if it’s even worth it or fun? Would love some advice

Hey, is anyone else finding it difficult to find a roommate. Im a transfer student admitted into DePaul upcoming Autumn quarter. I have literally reach out to all the suggested people on the portal thing and barely getting response. Is there another place to look for roommate or is this it? I mean I would rather not be placed with someone random but its wouldn't be the end of the world. Any tips are appreciated.

I have to fulfill my statistical reasoning credit...I'm an Art major. Should I take MAT242- Elements of Statistics, or IT223- Data Analysis? The IT223 class is async. I'm not the best with math, but I really apply myself and can for sure get through it. MAT242 is a 9:40 am in-person class that meets twice a week. If I take MAT242 I will have a 12 hour day on Wednesdays. Both professors have good reviews, but the IT223 class has glowing reviews with Yosef Mendelsohn. The MAT242 course is with Christopher Powell. Any thoughts?

Hi! Im deciding if I should minor in music business as music heavily interests me and I play electric and acoustic guitar and dabble in djing, mashups, etc. From what im seeing online MUS 107 is apparently very hard, but I'm curious as to what makes it hard, and what they expect you to do if this is your first music theory class.

So I am trying to go for the MSDS, CSC-412 is not being waived and is very frustrating to deal with. How is the class like? Especially for the GAE? I want to know if it is worth taking the GAE or just take the class, I wish I could at least take it for free.

I’m currently majoring in psychology @ ccc. Does anyone here majoring in psychology and enjoying it ? disliking it ? any exciting experiences? any lows ?

i’m currently a junior in highschool getting ready to be a senior and depaul is one of the colleges i wanted to go to. i currently live in georgia and i have a 2.74 gpa with a 1200 sat score. i wanted to know if i could still get accepted or is that too bad?

I’m a rising freshman this year and will have classes at the Lincoln park and loop campus, I’m wondering if there’s any places I should avoid. I know that basically everywhere directly above Lincoln park on the coast is safe areas, and I believe that extends to somewhat below loop campus but other than that I’m not sure what’s safe and unsafe, and is there even anything past soldier field that I would want to go to?

Also do you guys walk around late at night around campus or is it a little sketchy, I feel like I’m overthinking it but let me know.

Hi, I’m going to be transferring in the fall from a community college. Little about me is that I’m a male who will be 20 in July, currently living in the suburbs of IL. Im a HUGE sports fan and do enjoy my video games and movies but also prioritize school. I’m looking for someone who will be doing on-campus living and might be in the same situation of trying to find someone before the June 1st roommate request deadline. A question I also have is if I should just leave it to the school to find me someone? HMU if you may be in the same situation and share the same interests.