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hc6gcv8

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc6gcv8/

How do I access it? Will a personal trainer help me design a lifting regimen targeting specific muscle groups?

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hc67k4s

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc67k4s/

100% agreed. Especially with masks required, I’m sure many people are choosing to do cardio outside rather than suffer on a machine in a hot loft while wearing a mask. Reducing the number of cardio machines by half or so and replacing them with racks and benches would probably have minimal impact for those who do want to do cardio in the Nelson while providing a huge benefit for those who want to lift, which obviously can’t be done outside.

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hc67b8c

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc67b8c/

We should start a petition to make it 24-hour carded access. I personally wouldn’t go in the middle of the night but I know many people who like to, and it would alleviate the rush during some of the busier hours during the day. Given how small the gym is relative to the size of our community (like you said, 3 benches and 3 squat racks for a community of 15,000+… it’s ridiculous), carded access is a no-brainer. What we really need is simply a bigger space and more equipment, but I don’t see that happening. Right now the best we can do is go during the least busy hours (*very* early morning and late night) and wait for the start-of-year rush to die down.

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hc66zrn

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc66zrn/

Yeah out off all the universities I been to Brown has been the least equipped. 3 squat racks is pitiful. They have a flight of cardio machines, get out a few of those and add some racks. It's insane. Brown has the money they just don't know how to build a good facility. Sad.

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hc66rdi

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc66rdi/

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hc66lm7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc66lm7/

I got there at 5:55am today, 5 minutes before opening. By 6:10 all the racks, benches (flat press, incline press and stand-alone benches), and the leg press were being used. The gym simply isn’t big enough— now more than ever, people are focusing on their fitness, not to mention the University is admitting more students every year. Having to mill around waiting for a machine in a crowded gym while wearing a mask is miserable. The fact that it’s not 24-hour carded access is ridiculous imo. If corporate gyms can do it, there’s no reason a smaller community gym like the Nelson can’t. One positive is that the crowdedness that we are seeing is likely to decrease in the coming weeks; there is always a surge at the beginning of the year.

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hc5tstu

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pk6395/financial_aid_for_international_students/hc5tstu/

Cunt.

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hc5sksy

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pis7vp/about_the_cs_department_at_brown/hc5sksy/

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hc4z8ff

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkedw3/do_i_sumbit_the_brown_video_portfolio_through/hc4z8ff/

Once you apply, you’ll get an email from Brown (portal access). There should be an email that tells you how to upload the video coming from Brown, not the Common App.

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hc4yd5o

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc4yd5o/

does anyone know if personal training is back?

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hc4x2gi

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc4x2gi/

I'm excited they finally opened it back up to staff, now i just gotta figure out if I'll ever actually make it over there to lift at like 7am, lol

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hc4v58w

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc4v58w/

Gym is open until 10:30 now. They expanded them yesterday I believe. It gets a bit less crowded late. I’d recommend going during hours people have class such as 11-12 or 1-2. Also earlier works if you can wake up.

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hc47psy

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc47psy/

The only time that it’s reasonably populated is like 6am LOL. Something needs to change... it can’t serve everyone trying to hit the gainz

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hc43hta

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc43hta/

Yeah I legit did this. Not even worth it

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hc410ew

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkk6me/expanding_nelson_gym_hours/hc410ew/

Literally happened to me today, walked in, immediately left.

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hc35rn5

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pkdykb/searching_for_lost_room_key/hc35rn5/

Given that we have a relatively small community here on Reddit, I would recommend posting on your class FB page as well as calling the OMAC and Vdub to see if anyone has turned it in.

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hc2ado6

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjxsev/download_course_schedule_to_apple_calendar/hc2ado6/

This used to be an option thru banner but they “upgraded” CAB so it no longer exists :)

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hc1xum2

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjpyes/please_please_please_wear_your_masks_in_the/hc1xum2/

Isn't there little/no additional benefit for others to wear masks if you are wearing an N100 mask? These are readily available.

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hc1pmbe

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjnk5u/open_curriculum_confusion/hc1pmbe/

You would certainly have open spots each, or at least most, semesters. Could get tricky if a bunch of required courses are offered in the fall but not the spring, which might force you into a semester of just concentration classes, but you'd be able to plan ahead for that. Also looking ahead, it does appear that Animal Locomotion in HHB is a WRIT class, so that's one down right there if you choose to take it. I'm guessing you could get another WRIT class approved as part of your 'theme' too; that's where the most flexibility will be in that concentration. I wouldn't necessarily assume you need to go in the order of the sections HHB has presented. Roughly, but if there's a class offered and you've met the prerequisites, take it while it's offered. I took a 'background/core' class in my concentration my senior spring because I missed it when it was offered while I was a first year and hadn't chosen my concentration yet, and it wasn't offered again until my senior year.

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hc0uure

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pk04rb/quick_question/hc0uure/

I did something like 50 hrs/week freshman year. I ended up at like 8-10 hrs/week, upwards 15-20 hrs when busy senior year. This might've been bc of covid, but I just got super lazy and a bit more efficient with time. I was a CS major. Like the other comment said, depends on your classes.

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hc0kd2m

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/phlf50/who_came_up_with_this_policy/hc0kd2m/

Get the ratty to plug in a bunch of box fans with MERV-13 filters all around. Have them face the wall so they aren't blowing directly on anyone. That'll basically prevent any spread in the dining hall.

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hc0k2zz

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjpyes/please_please_please_wear_your_masks_in_the/hc0k2zz/

Buy a box fan and a Merv-13 filter. Put it in your dorm room and run it full blast. Get others on your floor to do the same. This will mitigate almost any chance of getting COVID from others in the dorms.

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hc0asbr

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pj0qlg/best_bathrooms_on_campus/hc0asbr/

Smitty B

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hc09oh2

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pk04rb/quick_question/hc09oh2/

hey, this totally depends on your specific classes, the way you learn/approach coursework, if you have other commitments, etc. You can use Courses@Brown (cab.brown.edu) and the Critical Review to determine on average how much work a particular course/professor entails

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hbyg850

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjeejg/water_fountains/hbyg850/

Noted. Thanks.

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hbycht1

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjrb2o/how_long_do_covid_tests_take_to_come_back/hbycht1/

Usually next day.

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hby5vm0

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjeejg/water_fountains/hby5vm0/

Andrews has water filling stations and fountains. I know of the filling station in the commons (dining hall) and I think there are fountains on each side of the first floor near the stairs. There might be more too.

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hby4z05

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjnk5u/open_curriculum_confusion/hby4z05/

That makes much more sense. Just to confirm, let's say I chose the Health & Human Biology concentration, which contains 14 courses (I'm assuming the parts they section the courses into represent each year in my undergrad). Following your example of 4 classes per semester, that would mean I have some open spots per semester to fill with whatever I want. And then once I finish my Bachelor's, I'm headed straight to med school at Brown, if I got that all correctly.

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hbxyqhi

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/phlf50/who_came_up_with_this_policy/hbxyqhi/

I agree completely, a\_sugar\_cube. And the problem is that the CDC has been strategizing to encourage people to get vaccinated. But in a vaccinated community like Brown, we should be following science directly.

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hbxww45

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjnk5u/open_curriculum_confusion/hbxww45/

It's really just a math problem. With standard assumptions, you have eight semesters taking four classes apiece, for a total of 32 classes in your undergraduate education (Note: you need to pass 30 classes to graduate). It is possible to graduate quicker, but the fee to skip the last semester is basically equivalent to another semester of tuition. You can do 1-2 classes in the winter and summer if you pay an extra fee. It's also possible to take only 3 classes or up to 5 classes in a semester, but most people don't. For PLME, you can do any concentration you like. A BA will be something like 10-14 classes (most are 12-13, I think), while a BS will be anywhere from 15-22 classes (20+ is really only for engineering). The remainder of your classes are essentially electives for you to choose. For pre-med, you might want some of those electives to prepare for med school too. The only other hangup is you need to take two WRIT-designated classes (one in your first four semesters, one in your last four semesters). There are hundreds of WRIT courses, so you should be able to complete it within your concentration, or you may need/want to use electives to knock it out. So, 32 minus 12 (for a BA) minus 2 (worst-case scenario WRIT) equals 18 classes for you to take Kitchen Chemistry, Sex, Power, God, Persuasive Communication, that C.S. Lewis class, Abnormal Psychology, Studio Foundation, CS15, and whatever else tickles your fancy. Don't get carried away by double (or triple!) concentrating and you'll be all set.

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hbxmz5w

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjnk5u/open_curriculum_confusion/hbxmz5w/

😃 I am indian (muslim).

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hbxmm2j

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjnk5u/open_curriculum_confusion/hbxmm2j/

Saudi actually.

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hbxmel7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjnk5u/open_curriculum_confusion/hbxmel7/

Yeah 😅. Palestinian? Syrian? Iraqi?

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hbxlsby

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjnk5u/open_curriculum_confusion/hbxlsby/

does middle eastern count?

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hbxjzif

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjnk5u/open_curriculum_confusion/hbxjzif/

Are you Asian?

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hbxhup1

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pjeejg/water_fountains/hbxhup1/

doesn’t andrews have a refill station?

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hbvx566

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pj0qlg/best_bathrooms_on_campus/hbvx566/

My goodness there are so many bathroom connoisseurs here

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hbvehd1

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pj0qlg/best_bathrooms_on_campus/hbvehd1/

Oh no…you gave away the Watson bathrooms!

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hbvbrdl

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pj0qlg/best_bathrooms_on_campus/hbvbrdl/

The Watson; new building, private bathrooms on second/third floors

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hbuf79r

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pj0qlg/best_bathrooms_on_campus/hbuf79r/

The single bathrooms in the ERC basement are god tier. Even comes with a shower.

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hbucv1r

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pj0qlg/best_bathrooms_on_campus/hbucv1r/

The top floor of the philosophy department, and it’s not close. There’s a view, and even a bathtub, if you’re into the sort of thing.

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hbu27uw

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pj0qlg/best_bathrooms_on_campus/hbu27uw/

in my experience: bathrooms below the Ratty in off-peak times bathrooms in the Rock library (not the lower floor with the absolute quiet room, but on the floors with stacks) bathrooms in different small departments (190 hope, RI hall/Joukowsky Institute, Marston Hall etc.) bathrooms in Health Services (not sure if the're open b/c of Covid, though) bathrooms in Orwig (music department) or Steinhart (rehearsal space) bathrooms top floor of the Granoff building in off-peak hours

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hbrxyme

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pis7vp/about_the_cs_department_at_brown/hbrxyme/

The CS classes and faculty are wonderful. We have a huge range of classes and all of them are excellent. While some are much more difficult than others, I have not taken a low quality course in CS in my four years here. The community is... less great, but definitely not awful. With 1/5 of the student body, we have our fair share of codebros. Some people are also very competitive, which feels really out of place here at Brown. For the most part though, Ive had positive experiences, especially as the classes become smaller and more specialized. Research is also very easy to get into here at Brown. Its happening constantly and many professors will take on any interested students. I can’t speak to the internship experiences personally, but I’ve heard positive things. Providence is a nice city. It has a decent music and bar scene, and some cute shops and activities. There is also a ton of good food. Plus, other big cities are just 1-2 hours away by train. I hope you apply here! Its been an incredible experience, and the open curriculum means you only learn about things you care about.

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hbplcoa

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pigyct/brownrisd_list_serve/hbplcoa/

Thanks! I just signed up for several!

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hbpio6x

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pigyct/brownrisd_list_serve/hbpio6x/

https://listserv.brown.edu/cgi-bin/wa?HOME Pick the ones you like. The Graduate one is very popular with what you described (GSBB)

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hblngql

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pgsgvq/how_to_use_bathrooms_in_wayland/hblngql/

I did this yesterday lmao

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hbkyj4g

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/phu0kv/mail_center_during_movein_weekend/hbkyj4g/

I think I saw somewhere it’s open Sunday. Not sure about the hours.

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hbkw8zr

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/phlf50/who_came_up_with_this_policy/hbkw8zr/

We had this exact policy last year and they got rid of it over the summer because there were so few positive tests.

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hbkw31n

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peuu1i/is_there_a_campus_radio_station_that_broadcasts/hbkw31n/

Great! Was looking to get involved in playcalling or commentary as a sports analyst on campus. Was wondering if maybe there was a sports broadcasting club or campus radio station?

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hbkvblr

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/phlf50/who_came_up_with_this_policy/hbkvblr/

So y’all can take your keyboards and see if the ratty tables are far enough apart!

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hbkv5ns

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/phlf50/who_came_up_with_this_policy/hbkv5ns/

3 feet is the same as 1.83 'Logitech Wireless Keyboard K350s' laid widthwise by each other.

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hbkv4jh

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/phlf50/who_came_up_with_this_policy/hbkv4jh/

Yep! From [RIDOH policy](https://reopeningri.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Protect-Your-Household-Guidance.pdf), “Outdoor dining is allowed and encouraged at up to 100% of the restaurant’s seating capacity. Indoor dining is allowed at up to 80% of the restaurant’s regular seating capacity. All members of each party must wear masks when not actively eating or drinking. Establishments must follow other public health protocols including table spacing. Tables must be at least 3 feet apart. Customers are encouraged to limit the number of non-household members they dine with.”

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hbkub5q

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peuu1i/is_there_a_campus_radio_station_that_broadcasts/hbkub5q/

The majority of sports at Brown are broadcast on ESPN+. Also all home events are free for students with your BrownID!

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hbkm4of

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/phlf50/who_came_up_with_this_policy/hbkm4of/

Yes, Brown's policy is based on a combo of CDC and RIDOH guidance (I don't know what RI Dept of Health says about this specific issue, but maybe they are also just using CDC info/guidance).

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hbjjkgi

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/phlf50/who_came_up_with_this_policy/hbjjkgi/

i agree! but if you’re looking for an answer, it’s the CDC. As per [the CDC guidelines for restaurants and bars](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/business-employers/bars-restaurants.html): >Masks are currently recommended for employees and for customers as much as possible when not eating or drinking and when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. im assuming that this informed Brown’s policy, which can be found on [the Healthy Brown website](https://healthy.brown.edu/campus-activity-status) which states: >All individuals – regardless of vaccination status – must wear masks indoors, unless in a private, non-shared space (e.g., office or dorm room) or when actively eating. this doesn’t answer why the CDC thinks it’s ok, but hopefully, it answers your (admittedly probably rhetorical) question here.

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hbis1b5

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peuu1i/is_there_a_campus_radio_station_that_broadcasts/hbis1b5/

I do think occasionally Brown Sports of televised on ESPN+

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hbg5g4o

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pgnvz4/brown_bytes_is_back_free_food_for_all/hbg5g4o/

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hbg54p7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pgnvz4/brown_bytes_is_back_free_food_for_all/hbg54p7/

Yes! Previously we had a feature where you could export an event to gcal or apple calendar. We'll add that back in soon, but long term we would love to be able to integrate with peoples calendars automatically. Although this might require asking for calendar permissions.

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hbg3nio

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peuu1i/is_there_a_campus_radio_station_that_broadcasts/hbg3nio/

Is there really no campus radio station? Are the Brown football and/or hockey games televised or live-streamed online? Who does the play calling/commentary for those?

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hbferzy

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pgnvz4/brown_bytes_is_back_free_food_for_all/hbferzy/

Loll if you can go to them plz have genuine interest in the actual event

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hbf09n7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pgnvz4/brown_bytes_is_back_free_food_for_all/hbf09n7/

Is there a way we can integrate the events into our own Google calendar, I.e., so that they show up on our Gcal?

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hbeqvxr

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pgnvz4/brown_bytes_is_back_free_food_for_all/hbeqvxr/

Sure! We like to think of every event being accessible and open, but if the creators of the events would like to designate that information we can definitely add a field. 😃

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hbeko1q

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peuu1i/is_there_a_campus_radio_station_that_broadcasts/hbeko1q/

Campus Radio should totally be a thing. Really surprised we don't already have this.

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hbdlyof

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pgsgvq/how_to_use_bathrooms_in_wayland/hbdlyof/

Nevermind the door literally just pushes open... I’m an idiot

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hbdd6no

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pgnvz4/brown_bytes_is_back_free_food_for_all/hbdd6no/

Thoughts: Can the audience for the event be added? I.e. if it's for freshman, for students only, students/staff/faculty, specific to a school or major. Very cool project, seems like a useful thing to have!

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hbbjlsd

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pez5ws/what_are_the_coolest_classes_at_brown/hbbjlsd/

Czech with Fidler

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hb83pcx

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pc80yv/questions_about_applying_environment_curriculum/hb83pcx/

thanks a lot! ill def think about it as some might be a bit personal but v.v

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hb6s5sy

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pfiqd0/brown_on_the_national_stage/hb6s5sy/

I would guess it’s bc of a couple of things. It’s extremely hard to keep track of this type of spending in the moment. For example you could say the Dept of Defence’s budget for the years of the war was cost of the war or just the very narrow cost of equipment and personnel who went to Afghanistan. In between those two are people worked on the war but it maybe wasn’t their full time job, like support personnel who stayed in the states side. Not to mention things like CIA operations in and around the area Secondly, it shifts responsibility off of the administration for coming up with the number. It’s hard to criticize them either inflating or deflating the cost in their favour. A university is some what impartial and as non partisan as you could get. The credibility of the Cost of War project is as good as it gets these days. Everyone from NYT, WSJ, Fox to MSNBC use the information in their reporting. Lastly is just effort, why would you have a team in the White House spend months calculating the cost of war when someone else has already done it for you.

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hb6ljp8

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pfiqd0/brown_on_the_national_stage/hb6ljp8/

It's a bit strange though; shouldn't the government know how much they've spent already? Maybe they're so large it's hard for them to keep track or something? Like it just feels weird to me for someone else to tell youbhow much you've spent on something.

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hb6fjfl

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd2ta0/brown_university_desks/hb6fjfl/

Thank you!

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hb525xl

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pfiqd0/brown_on_the_national_stage/hb525xl/

neat

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hb2tz8a

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pez5ws/what_are_the_coolest_classes_at_brown/hb2tz8a/

locked up (HIST150c) with prof. remensnyder

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hb25mlb

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pez5ws/what_are_the_coolest_classes_at_brown/hb25mlb/

Math1530 with silverman, any class taught my bjorn

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hb1ycpq

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pez5ws/what_are_the_coolest_classes_at_brown/hb1ycpq/

probably intro to quantitative glaciology

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hb0qjjy

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd2ta0/brown_university_desks/hb0qjjy/

I measured back when I lived in Keeney and I think the desks are around 40 inches long. Possibly a little less but definitely around 40

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hb091da

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peq8v7/keeping_bicycle_in_dorm/hb091da/

Sounds good. I'll probably leave it in my room. Thanks!!

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hb05ebf

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peuu1i/is_there_a_campus_radio_station_that_broadcasts/hb05ebf/

Brown has sports?

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hazxf1d

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peq8v7/keeping_bicycle_in_dorm/hazxf1d/

I had friends who kept their bikes in their dorms without issue. If it ever becomes a problem just lock it outside whatever week dps ends up doing inspections, they warn you in advance.

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hazqgbv

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/paooff/photoshop/hazqgbv/

Thanks

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haz7g4k

2sbc1

brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peq8v7/keeping_bicycle_in_dorm/haz7g4k/

Very informative. Thank you!

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haz3sqn

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/peq8v7/keeping_bicycle_in_dorm/haz3sqn/

I doubt they care (as long as there's no motor or making a huge mess). I know Andrews has an indoor bike room and its just a small room with a metal bike rack that you lock it to. Felt plenty secure to me as you need card access to get into the building (or sneaking in through andrews commons) and was definitely 100x better than leaving it outside. If you're not in a dorm with an indoor bike rack then you could probably ask someone you know in a dorm with an indoor one for access to keep it there. Also if you don't already do this, I'd recommend these especially if leaving a bike outside at all: Make sure that wheels and seat are not quick releases (its annoying but worth) as wheels and seats will be stolen from locked up bikes. Also use a strong U-lock (dps will give you one if you don't have I think) that goes around the main frame, and I also recommend a secondary cable to secure the wheels. Also I'd recommend registering your bike with DPS \*incase\* something happens to it

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havzi5f

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/havzi5f/

Your experience studying pure math at any uni is pretty much entirely determined by the prof. Its pretty hit or miss but over the years theres less misses and more hits. This goes for any uni. What makes brown unique is how easy it is to expand from pure math, how easy it is to take graduate courses (you register the same way you would for an undergrad course and any math major will tell you undergrad courses only scratch the surface of math so taking graduate courses is especially worthwhile considering your background) and how great of an option apma is. Basically every university has 1-2 of the 3, but i havent seen any uni do all 3 perks as well as brown has. There are downsides though, research opportunities at brown aren’t as great for example, but they’re much more open to undergrads. This makes it pretty easy to get an reu as a brown student so its not too bad

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hasz2lw

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/hasz2lw/

Yeah I visited Brown and loved the campus. I really like the open curriculum and Brown’s culture (at least based on what I’ve been told). So I was pretty confident in EDing but randomly hearing that my concentration of choice was “not great” was a little jarring. I’ll try to find some pure math concentrators to reach out to, but the replies to this post have made me feel good about potentially EDing again.

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has69u5

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/has69u5/

ED'ing anywhere is a big decision. It might be highly advisable to do a visit (if at all possible). In your case, if you are almost certain you want to concentrate in Pure Math, at least reach out to 1 current math concentrator (2 if possible), with a list of questions you want to get answered. (a) You seem really well prepared, and you'd do well anywhere, (b) Brown is an excellent choice for almost any concentration on offer, but do the ED fully informed (this is true anywhere).

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har1r0v

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/har1r0v/

Well first of all you’re halfway through the math concentration requirements already. This means that you’ll definitely be skipping the intro classes that contribute to part of the issues with the math department (small department required to teach really big classes to lots of non concentrators). The size of the department means that you can develop really strong relationships with faculty and peers. There are research opportunities, teaching assistant spots, and events that you will have a lot of access to. You also may take grad classes at some point, those seem accessible to undergrads and the size of the department and other events seems to contribute to a lot of interaction between undergrads and grad students. Let me know if you have other questions.

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hapkda4

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd2ta0/brown_university_desks/hapkda4/

CS nerd chiming in — scili basement is neat, but the PCs down there don’t run Linux (nor do they have anything relevant on them for doing work), so if you need a department machine (e.g., no laptop), CS nerds grind in the CIT exclusively. I’d head to the scili basement if I had work that could be done locally though (or had math stuff, cuz the whiteboards in the side rooms are dope).

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hap8g5m

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/hap8g5m/

haha understandable. anyway, to answer your question instead of being continuing to be unhelpful, I definitely would not call the pure math department at brown subpar. I’m not a math major but I did take one class with a prof who teaches pure math and I thought he was really great. Also, friends in that major seem to enjoy their classes and find them very challenging. Departments vary at Brown in terms of quality but all are more than adequate for job placement and grad school acceptance. Most professors will let you into their classes even if you don’t have pre reqs—a simple email works.

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hap0wuh

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/hap0wuh/

Yeah that post was a bit more deranged than usual bc it was 2 am and I was having a crisis but it’s fiiine

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hap0q51

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/hap0q51/

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hap009x

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/hap009x/

The way high schoolers type now. I feel old.

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haoqm0l

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd2ta0/brown_university_desks/haoqm0l/

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hanqts6

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/hanqts6/

Definitely agree; most concentrations will look not-so-great compared to the applied math program, but that's because applied math is one of Brown's best concentrations (at least imo)

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haniglm

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd4cnq/pure_math_at_brown/haniglm/

The criticisms of the pure math department are overblown; there are good professors and there are bad professors like any other uni. While it’s true that applied math is better on the whole at brown, the pure math dept is by no means bad. You don’t need to place out of pure math reqs tho, most profs will just let you take the advanced classes you want (flip side is if you fail the class, it’s on you, can’t blame the class)

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hanhc4j

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd2ta0/brown_university_desks/hanhc4j/

What size monitors were you using? And what is the standard size?

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hanh6pw

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd2ta0/brown_university_desks/hanh6pw/

Should be standard size. If you move the bookshelf off of it, you can fit a comfortable amount of stuff. I was running a dual monitor setup with my PC and it didn't feel too cramped.

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hanb1sl

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd2ta0/brown_university_desks/hanb1sl/

Desk sizes are standard across all dorms. They have one medium sized drawer and space under for a garbage can (that is provided), and desk size was sufficient for me to put a laptop, lamp, and scatter my various notebooks. Had to switch between notebooks though when looking through stuff. I would just study in the libraries. John Hay is the one that has a Harry Potter feel; most of my humanities friends worked there. All the CS/math/engineering nerds go to Scili basement/3rd floor and B&H engineering center

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han8flr

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pd2ta0/brown_university_desks/han8flr/

That would be "Keeney Quad." Don't know the desk size though, sorry.

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hak6duu

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pckqj2/do_mail_boxes_change_year_to_year/hak6duu/

oh perfect i already ordered stuff and was worried

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hak4r73

2sbc1

brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pckqj2/do_mail_boxes_change_year_to_year/hak4r73/

Like the 4 digit box number students have? - Nope, you keep the same number for all of undergrad

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hajtagr

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pbn8nh/is_anyone_at_brown_into_hannibal_or_gillian/hajtagr/

thank you, i’ll try that :)