Everyone says I should save up alot of money for college, but Ik that there’s not much to do outside of campus so I’m honestly not sure what I’m gonna be spending my money on 😭
I'm going to be a junior soon and want to join new clubs because I quit all my clubs after I realized I didn't belong there and didn't want to waste my time any further.
I think I want to find a sports, cultural, or art-related club where everyone is friendly, welcoming, and throws hangouts/functions/parties frequently. However, I just never felt like it was for me at all the clubs I joined, and by the time you figure out a club isn't for you, it's too late to just quit and find another space bc everyone acts nice during the first week before problems arise. I am also not very extroverted, so finding time to vibe with people and an org takes a long time for me. If anyone has any good org recommendations, I'd love to hear them (except for traditional fraternities bc I'm a girl).
I’m transferring to JMU in the fall and am considering rushing, but I’m worried that sororities won’t want me because I don’t shave. I personally have never removed my body hair and I have no desire to do so. I know that most girls wear mini skirts/mini dresses and if I do so I’m worried that people will be mean or not want me in their sorority because of it. I love existing in my natural body but this process is making me feel a bit insecure.
I’m an incoming freshman. I know that the UREC offers free group whitewater rafting trips, and that sounds sick. I want to get my tuition’s worth of student resources while at JMU, so please tell me about any other trips sponsored by the UREC that I can do for free, or in general any fun things to do while on campus. Thanks!
Hi! I was approved for a single dorm with an attached bathroom for the upcoming school year. I was given the choice of either a single room in Paul Jennings without an attached bathroom (none were available), OR a single room in Shenandoah with an attached private bathroom. My only concern about Shenandoah is that it’s a freshman dorm. I was just wondering which dorm would be larger and just some general advice on what my best option would be? I’ve heard the Jennings singles are so small 😭
Long story short, I was a dumbass who didn't realize how quickly classes would fill up, and I am now trying to pick out my classes after the enrollment period opened up on June 29. I am an incoming Bio Major who didn't do too well on the ALEKS, and I now have to probably take MATH 150 or 105. The issue is that a lot of Math classes have already filled up, or are all online, or are with pretty shitty professors. I picked out BIO 140 + 140L, but the lab is not showing up on my schedule. I know it's recommended you take 15 credits per semester, but atp I don't even know if I can take 12. Does anyone know if classes open up before August?
Kinda nervous to start a new chapter of my life so far from home, if anyone has any tips on how to get by and deal with a new environment id love to hear them :)
I’m trying to decide if living on campus again for my senior year is worth it or not. Off‑campus has been comfortable. I cook my own meals, have privacy, keep my space clean, and have a bit more financial freedom and I’ve gotten used to the independence.
But I also feel more isolated. Getting to campus takes more effort, so I end up skipping clubs meets or social stuff because the commute feels like a whole task.
I’m trying to figure out whether the isolation is because of where I live or because I’m not pushing myself enough. I’m also anxious about moving again and giving up the comfort that I’ve built.
If you’ve lived off‑campus and then moved back on (or stayed off), how did it affect your social life and mental health? Was the tradeoff worth it?
TL;DR: Off‑campus gives me comfort, privacy, and more money. On‑campus might give me connection and easier socializing. I’m trying to decide if the social benefits outweigh the comfort I’d lose.
We are planning on getting married out near Harrisonburg and we had the idea of having one of the students at JMU play our wedding ceremony music, but we can't figure out how we would even get in contact with someone in the music program at JMU. We thought it might be a good way for a college student to make some money!
I’m not living on campus next semester, either. What do I do? Should I drive up there or is there a way to get it shipped to my house?
Which course is less demanding? COB 191 vs COB 204. I am an incoming freshman and town if I should take both first semester or choose one over the other. Or take both second semester. I will be an accounting major. I am coming in with calculus I (Math 235 credit). I am unsure if I want to join a frat or not. Just trying to set myself up for success and have a manageable semester.
Thanks!!!
Hi all. I'm waiting to hear back on my AP Calc score, which I won't get for a few more days. I know I need a 4 for credit, and honestly it's a toss up if I got a 3 or a 4 lol. I only need to take one calc class, which they recommend to do my first semester (I'm an accounting major, if it helps).
My advisor wasn't super clear on this but she said to wait and not enroll in any calc classes before I know my score, but I'm worried about spots filling up quickly if I wait to see whether I need to take the class or not (I would take Math 205). Would it be easy to withdraw if I wind up getting a 4 or 5? I was wondering if there was anyone here who was in the same situation and had any advice. Thank you!
So please help a parent understand, because JMU has not been helpful, and my daughter is devastated right now.
She entered this year as a freshman with six AP courses. She took four classes in the fall and four in the spring, earning a 3.75 GPA overall, including a 4.0 in HIST 150, a 4.0 in PSYCH 160, and a 3.7 in SOCOM 123. She is working two jobs this summer (putt-putt and a local deli) and volunteering 4–5 hours a week at a local adult day care—essentially every waking hour.
She is planning to take BIO 270 this spring, along with Art, Literature, and a course for the Chronic Illness minor.
She spoke with someone at JMU today and also with students, she says, who are currently in the nursing program.
They told her that the 3.7 in SOCOM means she will not be admitted, that the program is so competitive she should give up, and that she should transfer to Radford’s nursing program in the fall.
No one at JMU has been helpful. She has an advisor who, I am told, is rarely available and cannot answer direct questions. When asked point-blank whether the 3.7 means she has no chance, the only response was, “Well, she can retake it if she is not satisfied with her grade.”
At this point, it feels like JMU and JMU Nursing in particular do not care.
A 3.7 and you are out??!?!?
Hi guys, I was thinking about rushing this up semester. I don’t really know much about the frats. I just want to hang with nice people. What is your opinion on FUJI? And Delta Upsilon if you know them also. Thanks for your help.
Looking to transfer from VCU to JMU
I'm heading into sophomore year as a CIS major at JMU and I've become really uninterested in a lot of the business classes I have to take, such as economics and accounting. I've realized that I'm much more interested in the technical side of computing, which has me considering switching to the IT or CS major at JMU.
I'm wondering which major would be the better fit. I'd appreciate any information about the quality of both programs, professors, difficulty, career outcomes, and overall versatility in the job market.
For some background, I have minimal coding experience. I took AP Computer Science A and an Intro to Cybersecurity course in high school, but that's about it. Even though I don't have a strong programming background, I'm still really interested in computing and would like to study something that focuses more on the technical side of computers rather than the business-oriented coursework in CIS.
Any advice from current students, alumni, or anyone familiar with the programs would be greatly appreciated.
