<p>Duke, I know I’ve probobly asked you this before, but I now REALLY hope the FTCAP has little-to no impact on much. I just took it, and on the english part was ok for the most part, knew about half of the math, and literally guessed on every chemistry question. I know NOTHING about chemistry, I did poorly when I took the class two years ago and remember absolutely nothing about it. I am planning on majoring in Business or Communications so Chemistry really has no impact on what I plan on doing right? I also have a college credit class that will supposedly be a chem credit when I apply it.</p>
<p>Duke26- In previous postings, I noticed that you were in the college of Earth and Mineral Sciences. I’m going to be in that college in the fall as a freshman, majoring in Geosciences. Now, I went to the EMEX thing and visited the Irvin dorms where they house the Earth and Mineral Sciences special living option, and it seemed pretty cool. I was just wondering if it really was a decent place to be. Also, Like most incoming freshman…I am pretty terrified for this chemistry FTCAP. It will be embarrassing if I have to be in remedial chemistry while I am geosci major Hahah, so like what are your experiences with that?</p>
<p>Ah an EMS student, exciting. </p>
<p>I don’t live in Irvin, but I’ve been there enough to realize that it was a mistake to not choose it. I love the whole sense of community among everyone, and you really get to know people better because not only do you live with them, but you’re in most of the same classes as well. I said this to someone else before, but I highly recommend going to TOTEMS. If you can’t find it on Google, they’ll tell you about it at your FTCAP day.</p>
<p>Regarding Chem, it’ll depend upon if you took it in high school (and how you did), as well as the adviser you meet with on your FTCAP day. I took in junior year and aced it, but failed (miserably) on the FTCAP test. However, I was able to explain to my adviser that it was just a matter of forgetting the material, which he completely understood, so I was able to go straight to Chem 110 and skip Chem 106 (or 108, or something along those lines). I know someone that was in a similar situation as me, though, as was forced to take remedial Chemistry here. It all depends, but I’m sure if you carefully explain you’ve taken it before (include a good grade if you got one), your adviser will let you slide by.</p>
<p>Do you know any easy Gen Eds and specifically GN. I heard Astro 001 was both extremely tough to some people and some people said it was extremely easy. I also already took Egee 102 last semester so I was wondering how easy the other Egees are compared to that class.</p>
<p>My friend is in Astro 006 and he says it’s a cakewalk. Look in the other “Ask me Anything” thread, that person posted an extensive list of “easy” Gen Eds.</p>
<p>Thanks! That definitely helped.</p>
<p>Do you know anything about the BE House option for housing?</p>
<p>Actually no. You can go here ([Housing:</a> Undergraduates](<a href=“Home Page | LiveOn”>Home Page | LiveOn)) if you haven’t already though.</p>
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<p>This is all adjustable at a later date and time if you don’t like the results of your FTCAP day advising session… nothing actually stops you from changing the course, hopefully in consultation with a real adviser from your department at a later date (when they aren’t doing things production-line style on FTCAP day) or your chemistry prof in the first few days of class. You don’t actually need either of these people’s approval to make the change, but not getting advising from one of them might be, well, inadvisable for obvious reasons.</p>
<p>where do I get on the “ratemyprofessor” to check out the professor for my courses?</p>
<p>I believe the site is ratemyprofessor.com</p>
<p>Yea that website is a godsend. It should win some sort of award.</p>
<p>Hi again, what do you think the living expenses at PSU is. Like how much per month?</p>
<p>Bump…I’d also like to know this as my d still is considering enrolling at PSU for fall, but has not yet made up her mind!</p>
<p>I believe this is what you’re looking for: [Housing:</a> Room and Board Rates: Fall 2011/ Spring 2012](<a href=“Home Page | LiveOn”>Home Page | LiveOn).</p>
<p>Just add food on top of that as well, which can vastly vary but is simplified by the dining points system.</p>
<p>Actually I thought we were talking about more like Personal expenses, entertainment, etc</p>
<p>I would say Personal expenses are personal. Depends on if the student likes to spend on entertainment, needs a daily Starbuck’s hit, buys expensive hair products. My S doesn’t spend much beyond food and rent. He doesn’t currently have GF (at least that I’ve heard about); most of his entertainment revolves around his PSU clubs and hanging out with friends. He and his 'mates occasionally go out to a bar or for dinner but not every weekend. The COL in State College is a little less than bigger cities. You could check the BJC website and see what concert tickets go for and gopsusports for other tickets. Imagine what your D is likely spend on, then work out a budget.</p>
<p>Yes I mean personal expenses. I like to go out for parties, to eat, and buy stuff. However, I’m not quite sure about the prices of things in State College so it would help if someone could tell me how much someone similar to me would spend per month, or simply the prices of the things near penn state?</p>
<p>sorry if my question is very vague, I’m not too sure what I’m looking for either…</p>
<p>Yea personal expenses will definitely vary by person. Unfortunately, that’s just something you’ll have to learn by trial and error. Yet another responsibility you’ll undertake once you get to college.</p>
<p>I would agree with Duke, but add a couple of things…</p>
<p>1: As far as paying for parties, don’t bother. If someone charges you for a party at the door, find another one. Traditionally, decent hosts at PSU won’t charge you for their party.</p>
<p>2: Be careful how often you go out to eat. I remember when I started doing this, even if its $10-$15 for a meal, or even $20, it adds up fast if you make it a habbit.</p>
<p>3: I would however recommend a rainy day fund, just incase…</p>