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hh4ie9l

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh4ie9l/

Den Den chicken. Lotus pepper (a food cart that stops near JWW). Chongqing House. East side pockets. Dave's coffee.

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hh41qd2

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh41qd2/

If you like desserts, check out Pastiche in the Federal Hill area. I miss the food in Providence SO much :(

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hh30pub

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh30pub/

I recommend walking around some of the east side. India Point Park, Prospect Park, maybe Blackstone. Walk down the hill to the mall,etc. Thayer is where most students grab off campus food out of convenience.

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hh2v3c9

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh2v3c9/

geoff's superlative sandwiches

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hh2jlik

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh2jlik/

Cap.

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hh2iim6

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q9f0qt/how_open_is_the_testing_site_to_walkins_when/hh2iim6/

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hh2d5ar

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh2d5ar/

ABU YARUB AL-SHAMI just opened up a 5 minute walk away, and if you haven't eaten there yet, as a big fan of East Side the past 4 years, ABU YARUB is wayyyy better!

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hh27d3z

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh27d3z/

Ganko Ramen for sure

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hh22nev

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh22nev/

Heng Thai is one we go to every time we visit off Thayer street. We went to Shaking Crab off Thayer near CVS. It’s pricey but it was not bad (the catfish was good, garlic noodles were good, as well as snow crab combo).

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hh1vhmu

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh1vhmu/

Thanks, I’ll check it out!

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hh1t1xg

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qaag31/places_to_visiteat/hh1t1xg/

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hh0wzz2

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/qa1v0v/lgbtq_life_at_brown/hh0wzz2/

I'd say that it's generally pretty good. There aren't a *lot* of LGBTQ groups anymore, but that's because its so ubiquitous. If you wanted to start something though it would not be hard at all because there are so many people here who identify as LGBTQ. Personally, I'm not big on participating in LGBTQ things, but I never feel different or separated because of my bisexuality. If you want to just fade into the crowd or do the exact opposite, Brown is good for either. Its really what you make of it will shape your experience.

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hgxwel6

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q9f0qt/how_open_is_the_testing_site_to_walkins_when/hgxwel6/

Yup, and it was the day before I would have been out of my testing cadence so I was unable to attend class the next day. I understand that they are relatively overwhelmed, but it’s annoying that they haven’t developed/invested sufficient testing infrastructure to allow for day-of testing.

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hgxsg87

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q9f0qt/how_open_is_the_testing_site_to_walkins_when/hgxsg87/

That's absurd

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hgxrj49

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q9f0qt/how_open_is_the_testing_site_to_walkins_when/hgxrj49/

They won't take you in unfortunately. Try for tomorrow early morning. Sites open at 6 am.

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hgw52qe

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q9f0qt/how_open_is_the_testing_site_to_walkins_when/hgw52qe/

Have you tried contacting health services? They may be able to do something expedited since you have an exposure risk

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hgvj70n

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q9f0qt/how_open_is_the_testing_site_to_walkins_when/hgvj70n/

They aren’t. I have been turned around twice at different sites trying to do this.

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hgp7k4q

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q5tvcx/help_with_clubsorganizations_for_admissions/hgp7k4q/

All of this can be googled

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hgkoupy

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q7rb41/grad_center_bar_status/hgkoupy/

It’s currently closed. I checked on Sunday. You can check out their [website](https://www.gcbpvd.org) for updates

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hgjkvcw

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q6xhyx/whats_the_naked_donut_run/hgjkvcw/

as far as I know and have experienced... the donuts are full sized none of that munchkin crap during finals! LOL

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hgigwm7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q6xhyx/whats_the_naked_donut_run/hgigwm7/

Lol. Thought you were going to call out the fact that they hand out donut *holes.* Not that I complained. Free donuts.

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hgi91jw

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q6xhyx/whats_the_naked_donut_run/hgi91jw/

It was real when I was there 15 years ago. Glad to see it’s still going :)

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hghkqam

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q6xhyx/whats_the_naked_donut_run/hghkqam/

yep. they keep it pretty under-the-radar, though, so people can’t gather at the libraries beforehand

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hghe381

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q7bk50/brownu_is_great/hghe381/

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hgfv7na

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q6xhyx/whats_the_naked_donut_run/hgfv7na/

Run around bare naked like the kind of naked everyone can see your whole world and pass out donuts!!!???

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hgfu0pv

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q6xhyx/whats_the_naked_donut_run/hgfu0pv/

oh very real

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hgezeq8

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q6xhyx/whats_the_naked_donut_run/hgezeq8/

well, it's a bit of a misnomer you see... no one runs. (college kids in birthday suits walk around the libraries during finals period and pass out donuts)

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hgexlco

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q6xhyx/whats_the_naked_donut_run/hgexlco/

Oh it's very real, but it ain't exactly the thing you can go around widely publicizing. Talk to someone in Greeklife or from the radio station about the how and when. There's still COVID concerns so I don't know if it'll happen this year, but it's definitely a real thing.

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hgexg2m

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q6xhyx/whats_the_naked_donut_run/hgexg2m/

oh it’s real basically close to exam time, a select few will run into the major libraries (rock and scili) butt-ass naked (sometimes wearing shoes tho, sometimes not) during the night and assail the poor souls studying inside with donuts. just accept a donut.

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hg6nxns

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q5dqzh/what_happened_to_buds/hg6nxns/

Pretty sure they are phasing out BUDS in response to some complaints from students. The complaints are legit, IMO, but not sure removing BUDS as a whole is the solution. Some reading on the matter: Herald article on unfair working environment: https://issuu.com/browndailyherald/docs/friday__october_12__2018_master Related student lawsuit: https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20190130/brown-university-students-sue-for-back-pay-from-dining-hall-jobs

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hg67j86

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q5dqzh/what_happened_to_buds/hg67j86/

There are still quite a few listings for BUDS on Workday? I know they've been short staffed and there are even paper fliers posted around.

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hg5fdea

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q5dqzh/what_happened_to_buds/hg5fdea/

Sorry, that was a mistake on my part. I meant they’re phasing out the student worker program within BUDS.

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hg5cj8z

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q5dqzh/what_happened_to_buds/hg5cj8z/

Are we talking about Brown University Dining Services? How do they intend to offer a residential college without dining halls?

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hg51gh6

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q5dqzh/what_happened_to_buds/hg51gh6/

A friend of mine told me they have been phasing out BUDS since last year. They weren’t sure why, but surmised it must have been due to COVID. But yeah, it looks like the University is phasing it out if it hasn’t been completely phased out already. Again, this is all from a friend, so that’s all I know.

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hfsvlrv

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brownu

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

Nope

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hfqu2y4

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q3b6cs/opinions_about_cs19_and_the_skills_it_built_for/hfqu2y4/

You can start with HtDP, and I think it's an excellent choice to learn basic data structures and algorithms. I wouldn't equate it with CS19. HtDP is definitely a core part of CS19, but so are the internal unit testing framework that the course staff developed and the projects with their starter code. You won't be able to 'take' CS19 if you're not a Brown undergrad with access to the network. While I would definitely recommend CS19 to incoming freshmen at Brown, you said you aren't a student at Brown. The best intro course to CS for you will be the one with the most resources to learn from. There are plenty of high-quality intro courses with video lectures and projects to learn with. I personally recommend Princeton's Algorithms class on Coursera.

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hfqrz1r

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q3a2zr/strange_smell/hfqrz1r/

Awesome - glad to hear!

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hfqrui0

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q3a2zr/strange_smell/hfqrui0/

I def would have if I thought it was gas but it wasn’t quite a typical gas smell and I found someone else who also smelled it and they didn’t think it was gas either so it may have been something electrical or just dust/stuff being burned cause the heat was turned on but the smell seems to be gone now!

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hfqp8wa

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q3a2zr/strange_smell/hfqp8wa/

Contact Facilities ASAP if you think it's gas... that's a major hazard and worth raising questions about even if you're wrong

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hfbd2m8

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/psyhzp/1_year_mpa_at_watson/hfbd2m8/

Also Watson has been approved te become a school with its own Dean, according to several faculty. If it works out, your degree should increase in prestige and stature. Its gonna be known as "The Watson School....at Brown University".

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hfb1j7m

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/psyhzp/1_year_mpa_at_watson/hfb1j7m/

Thanks for the update to my aging info 😉

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hfb0g2f

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/psyhzp/1_year_mpa_at_watson/hfb0g2f/

95% of this still stands to this day. One caveat, Watson seems to be increasing the size of the cohort to 100+ last year.

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hfarop9

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q0ay4v/can_i_visit_brown_without_scheduling_a_tour/hfarop9/

I haven't needed to swipe for Faunce or Friedman anytime recently

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hf9r6dl

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q0ay4v/can_i_visit_brown_without_scheduling_a_tour/hf9r6dl/

Walk around campus, downtown, Thayer st, etc. Slide through a building door that someone is walking through. Ask students. Most students would be more than excited to answer any questions or give you a tour.

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hf9ny7g

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q0ay4v/can_i_visit_brown_without_scheduling_a_tour/hf9ny7g/

It's an open campus. Feel free to come by.

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hf9jst8

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q0ay4v/can_i_visit_brown_without_scheduling_a_tour/hf9jst8/

The main green and quiet green are open daily. Walking up and down through Thayer and Brook streets is all good and you'll get to see the people and the vibe. Feel free to ask questions too. But all buildings will be ID-only.

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hf8v5ph

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q0ay4v/can_i_visit_brown_without_scheduling_a_tour/hf8v5ph/

You likely won’t be able to get into many buildings (if any) bc things are very card-access-only these days for covid reasons, but the campus is absolutely open to the public! Good luck with ED :)

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hf6v4e3

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/q0ay4v/can_i_visit_brown_without_scheduling_a_tour/hf6v4e3/

Yeah totally. Just go and ask people questions.

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hf4kqqi

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pzzydm/whats_happening_on_campus_today/hf4kqqi/

There is a food truck festival

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hf03bfa

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/psughx/what_was_your_second_choice_to_brown_and_why_did/hf03bfa/

no I meant i was torn about where to ED. Ended up EDing to brown, not nu

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hezvaay

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/psughx/what_was_your_second_choice_to_brown_and_why_did/hezvaay/

How did you apply ED to both schools?!

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hezcxa7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyzwpc/looking_for_someone_whos_graduated_or_is_in_their/hezcxa7/

Depends on your concentration, of course, but anecdotally, I graduated last spring and all of my friends are either employed or in grad school—which includes my literary arts friends!

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hey1tmm

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyzwpc/looking_for_someone_whos_graduated_or_is_in_their/hey1tmm/

Your counselor sounds like a dumb dumb. Fart.

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hexv0dh

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyzwpc/looking_for_someone_whos_graduated_or_is_in_their/hexv0dh/

Holy shit actually? currently a sophomore trying to land an internship with them rn

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hexrwup

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyzwpc/looking_for_someone_whos_graduated_or_is_in_their/hexrwup/

Nobody I know have any trouble finding employment. From my experience, employers care about what you can do relating to the position, not how well you do on something you are forced to do. The Open Curriculum instead gave me an advantage in finding internships/jobs because I was able to take the more applied courses earlier than people at other colleges who usually have to wait until junior/senior year.

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hexr92j

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyzwpc/looking_for_someone_whos_graduated_or_is_in_their/hexr92j/

I'm a SWE in tech. Most of Brown CS get offers in Bay Area/NYC with a six-figure compensation package.

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hexqebr

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyzwpc/looking_for_someone_whos_graduated_or_is_in_their/hexqebr/

It's top tier. All of the outcomes by concentration are on the CareerLAB site, but anecdotally I think we're sending 10-15 to McKinsey alone.

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hexpg6o

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hexpg6o/

Good luck, and I hope you find a rhythm with the course. Hopefully some Brown students in need of math tutoring will come across this at some point - if you have friends/acquaintances that might benefit from tutoring, feel free to send them my way.

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hexlmo7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hexlmo7/

I think so. Thanks for responding, and really nice of you to offer math tutoring - some really lucky people will find you I'm sure.

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hexl7x6

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hexl7x6/

It looks like the Blueno post did help connect me with one student who might be able to connect some other students who are looking for math help. Hopefully we'll find some students this way. I have thought about emailing some professors, and may do that next week. But for now I hope to see if some of these other methods will let me reach some students.

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hexkzgu

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hexkzgu/

Unfortunately not. I've touched some tangential material from physics, but never had much engineering background myself. Tough class?

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hexiyzb

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyju8d/can_a_student_without_a_dinning_plan_eat_in_the/hexiyzb/

Yes, but paying with a card is a terrible deal. A much better deal is to wait by the exit doors of the ratty until someone leaves and just walk in. I've done this dozens of times with no issue, but if someone confronts you you can just say you think you dropped your phone by a table in the back and need to go grab it.

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hexdxv2

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hexdxv2/

Do you know how to do engineering, like Engn 310?

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hexaapc

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyju8d/can_a_student_without_a_dinning_plan_eat_in_the/hexaapc/

You could also consider the "off campus" meal plan. I know a few Grad studebts who have it and price-wise it works for them.

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heuoj25

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyju8d/can_a_student_without_a_dinning_plan_eat_in_the/heuoj25/

Oh! And it's not a dining hall, but totally worth it to try to eat at the Faculty Club sometime. I've had some really great meals there - there's a salmon with fennel that I still think about, and I've never had a bad sandwich or salad there. You might be able to get an invitation from a professor or administrator and eat on their dime, or sometimes it's used as a meeting location. I'm pretty sure you can go on your own too.

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heunqlg

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pyju8d/can_a_student_without_a_dinning_plan_eat_in_the/heunqlg/

Unless COVID has changed something, you should be able to pay with a credit card. For the traditional dining halls - Vdub and Ratty - it'll probably be pretty steep. I remember it was over $20 for a "swipe" or entry to the dining hall. However, you can stay as long as you like, so it could be worth it if you set up camp for a two meals. The Ratty is the classic big dining hall, so if you have to choose just one, go there. Classic foods to try: Cajun chicken pasta (not my cup of tea, but it's well-loved), Chicken Finger Friday (at the Vdub), made-to-order eggs (I lived off of this my sophomore and junior year), plantains! (at the Ratty), coffee milk (a RI delicacy - mix in hot chocolate or with chocolate milk) The Blue Room, Andrew's Commons, Ivy Room, and Jo's are all a la carte, so you pay for the items individually. Prices should be listed by the item or on a placard. Classic foods to try: Blue Room muffins (I'm also partial to the lunch sandwiches when they have focaccia), Andrew's unique pizza flavors, breakfast burritos, and make-your-own pasta (really all the made-to-order food: curry, pho, fried rice, etc.), Ivy Room smoothies and avocado toast, and of course, Jo's spicy with (with mozz sticks if you dare, or just seasoned fries or tots) There are also some carts in the libraries and Engineering building. I never bothered with those but they are also a la carte, leaning heavier on packaged food.

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heu6vs4

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pbe7d4/seeking_british_brown_students_nothing_kinky/heu6vs4/

do you know where to put our AS Level grades on the common app?

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hetcsi7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pychyq/are_there_any_juniors_or_seniors_that_concentrate/hetcsi7/

Of course!

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hetcksg

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pychyq/are_there_any_juniors_or_seniors_that_concentrate/hetcksg/

even better!! Could I pm?

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hetc5jx

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pychyq/are_there_any_juniors_or_seniors_that_concentrate/hetc5jx/

I graduated in may but happy to talk about public policy with you!

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hes6niu

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/py6no9/risd_library_with_brown_id/hes6niu/

Sign in with the security guard at the front desk saying you're going to the library

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hepptin

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hepptin/

yes, Dear Blueno is released as a batch of posts. However I know many people dedicate time to go through all of them! It was our only entertainment during the pandemic haha Another option would be to post of the class Facebook pages, but it means you would need someone in each of the groups to post for you. My other thought would be to email the professors of classes you’re interested in tutoring directly and see if they’ll advertise to their classes.

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hep26rt

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hep26rt/

I gave the Dear Blueno page a shot, but didn't seem to result in any connections. Idk if it was always like this, but Dear Blueno appears to only update once per day, and it does a massive dump of all the messages. I think the free tutoring post got lost in the jumble. Any chance you know of any other facebook pages/groups that might be frequented by current students?

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hemx1rb

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/hemx1rb/

I'm a senior, so things are definitely different now than when I applied, but I know folks who didn't have an in-person interview (nobody was available in their area to conduct one) and didn't do a video portfolio either. Doesn't seem to have hurt them, for what it's worth.

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hej3esn

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/hej3esn/

So my whole theme was that I was a first-generation kid from the countryside who had way different experiences than those who grew up in cities. From their eyes, I had lots of academic potential but didn’t have the resources to do what most Ivy kids do such as take 12 AP classes and have internships and research. You have to show to the admissions that you are unique, will assimilate well with the Brown community, and have great academics in the context of your school. Out on a limb here, but I don’t think any hicks apply to Brown haha. But anything that is unique is good. Playing piano very well (*and doing something with that*), immigrating to the US as a child, cited research. And if you don’t have that, that’s fine. Your personality is your biggest asset. I did not end up going to Brown. I went to U of Iowa instead due to their bad financial aid for families with businesses.

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heirdfw

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/heirdfw/

i think it might be just because of covid

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heircfr

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/heircfr/

How were you different?

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heibjhh

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/heibjhh/

Something different: I submitted a quick interview-style video that showcased my interests. My application was significantly under-qualified compared to other Ivy students but I was accepted. If you're unique or unlike the average Brown student, it will be helpful to show how you're different.

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heib0nd

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/heib0nd/

I didn't make one. Did an alumni interview. I don't know anyone who did the video portfolio option, actually.

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hei89ky

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hei89ky/

Great, thanks for the advice - I did just that. I guess there's some secret person behind the curtains running the whole show, and hopefully they're open to the idea of connecting students with free tutoring

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hegp2zm

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hegp2zm/

Yes, the tinyurl form! Posts are supposed to be anonymous so you might wanna message the page directly and let them know what you’re posting about so they don’t censor your contact info or links

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hegdlyk

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hegdlyk/

Lol, there goes a legend

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heg8z6p

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/heg8z6p/

Nope, he graduated last year 🤧

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heg1d9r

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/heg1d9r/

I heard people talk about it on campus, but never actually used it myself. If I found the right page, it's that gossiping page people used. Do I use the tinyurl google form to submit a post? Sometimes I feel like a boomer stuck in the body of a zoomer/millenial - I never know how any of this stuff works

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hefyiiz

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hefyiiz/

Huh I barely used facebook at all (even when I was an undergrad), but I'll give it a try. On another note, is blueno even still around?

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hefuisk

2sbc1

brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/hefuisk/

I, too, did not do a video portfolio. Got to meet a cool guy at Starbucks instead.

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hefue5o

2sbc1

brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw25w3/research_opportunities_for_out_of_school_students/hefue5o/

Your best bet is going be whatever summer programs/ REU's we have. In general, I think it's going to be very hard for you to get out-of-school research assistant-ships, and I want to say that most Brown prof's will explicitly say they won't entertain working with undergrads from elsewhere during the year/ non-REU sort of project (because of a multitude of logistics issues + they tend to already have to deny a lot of Brown undergrads). Almost surely better and easier to find something at your uni in Boston towards this end?

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hefooq7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw86k0/free_math_tutoring_for_brown_students/hefooq7/

You could try posting on the Dear Blueno Facebook page!

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hefcq3o

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pvta66/class_cutoff/hefcq3o/

For STEM classes, not so sure about intro level stuff, but for intermediate/ upper level electives, class caps were never the limiting factor - professors would go over if need be at their discretion. This was sometimes an issue with too many students in certain CS classes, but not for other STEM's so far as I remember.

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hef8ngv

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw2pam/brown_premed/hef8ngv/

I’m not exactly “current” premed (that was 9+ years ago). BUT, I was non-PLME, and found the premed advising to be useful. Granted, there were points at which I was underwhelmed (for instance, they did not seem aware that Texas medical schools were on a separate application service from AMCAS). However, the advising program did give me great feedback on personal statements and helped me navigate a late college transition to premed.

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hef07v7

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/hef07v7/

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heet648

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/heet648/

I didn't make one.

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heeikxq

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/heeikxq/

i did not make a video portfolio

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heeh3j0

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw25w3/research_opportunities_for_out_of_school_students/heeh3j0/

Maybe you can look into the Leadership Alliance program at brown!

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hee8hwm

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw0vtb/whats_it_actually_like_at_brown/hee8hwm/

there's a lot to do in and around the Brown area. Downtown is easily walkable, College Hill has quite a bit to do, and you can always walk to Seven Stars if you really want fresh bread. The dorms on campus are pretty bland. Not having a bunch of roommates like you would as a freshman at a large public school is nice for sure, but there's nothing really extraordinary about the Brown dorms. Having been inside a fair few dorm rooms, I would classify Brown dorms as solidly 'average'. The food though is kinda shit. The big kicker is that it's super expensive to eat off the meal plan and I think you are still compelled to stay on meal plan for two full years which IMO is garbage. The food itself is a solid 'fine'. In the pre-Covid days before I graduated, the food in the blue room, ivy room, Jo's, or Andrews was always pretty solid but the two main dining halls - the Ratty and the V-Dub - can be super hit and miss. There were some days where my Ratty porkchop tasted closer to sawdust than meat. The V-Dub was generally even worse. Not sure how Covid has impacted the food and food service at the dining locales but I've heard from friends still at Brown that there were some changes? I dunno The weather is a bit hit or miss. I came from sunny, coastal Orange County, California so the weather was a pretty huge downgrade for me. It's nice during the spring and late summer/early fall but the snow, wind, and rain get old FAST. Bring boots and a solid winter coat. Would highly recommend a fleece or comfy sweater as well. As for going up to Boston... One of my close friends is from Boston but while we were at Brown, he rarely made the trip back home. It's generally not worth the hassle to take the 2-hour-long round trip to and from Boston every few weeks. I think I went to Boston with my Brown friends like 3 times in my 4 years at Brown...

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hee3d4l

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw0vtb/whats_it_actually_like_at_brown/hee3d4l/

Walking distances: not bad at all. Most things you’ll need, especially for the first few years, are very easily accessible. College hill has plenty of restaurants, and the campus isn’t dauntingly huge. The only things that are a bit of a pain are buying groceries or going to the train station — both doable, just long walks. Dorm quality: Fine. There’s a bit of a range, but nothing’s too bad. People complain about the dorms at Brown more than warranted. Just don’t expect anything too luxurious. Food quality: Decent! You have lots of options, and most of the food is good. I didn’t regret getting off the meal plan my junior year, though, once I didn’t rely on the dining halls to facilitate my social lice. Typical weather: Varies a lot — New England can be utterly beautiful in the warmer months, but gets pretty gray in the winter. Lots of rain and snow. Boston: Not that hard to get to, but not easy either. Definitely not a casual weekend decision for most people. It’s fairly cheap to take the train, but it’s just too time consuming to do too regularly. Honestly, though, the reason most people avoid Boston is because they’re plenty busy on campus!

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hedytp8

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw146f/has_anyone_gotten_into_brown_without_posting_a/hedytp8/

I didn’t send one, I was asked to but i didn’t

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hedxu07

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pw0vtb/whats_it_actually_like_at_brown/hedxu07/

As far as going to Boston, you could, but I've never met anyone who does. I used to go at least 2-3 times a semester because I had friends there, and that made me probably the outlier on the high end for amount I would go. It's definitely easy, you just buy a round trip ticket at the station, and take the commuter train. However, there's plenty in Providence to keep people busy in general, and once you add in taking RIPTA around the rest of RI, or taking the ferry down to Newport in season, I think going to boston is more trouble than its worth to a lot of students. There are definitely a lot of students very involved with the PVD community. RIPTA is free for Brown students. Someone once described the food at Brown to me as supremely mediocre, and I thought that was an apt description. Probably could go for the dorms as well. I didn't really have any complaints, but it wasn't super outstanding. Brown puts their money into other things. Weather is new england. Fall is beautiful. It rains a lot. Spring is sad.

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hedjdex

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brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pvildz/what_are_your_favorite_student_traditions_both/hedjdex/

finding roofs to climb

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hedbkf1

2sbc1

brownu

https://old.reddit.com/r/BrownU/comments/pvta66/class_cutoff/hedbkf1/

If there is a cap on a class, then students in that concentration tend to get some priority. Also, if you try to get into a class one year and don't make it in, professors will tend to accommodate you the next year or at least before you graduate.