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• Arrange all of your classes to be a solid block schedule, with possibly a gap for lunch.
• Look at the grade distributions and ratemyprofessor review for each class as well.
• Get a consistent sleep schedule.
• Start eating healthy.
• Attend meetings for any club you may possibly be interested in, but only join if you like the club and have the time to spare.
• Move out of your comfort zone to make friends.

Let me explain why books are a waste of time.

Literary fiction is valuable but you don't want to be the guy who carries IJ everywhere, so it's best you avoid it.

Philosophy is also valuable but the vast majority is wrong and you'll sound like a neckbeard if you try to talk about it with anyone.

Poetry is at best shitty paintings and at worst shitty self help.

Genre fiction is fun but stupid and too many people base their identities around it, and you will be grouped in with these people. This includes comic books.

History is genre fiction.

True crime is history.

Current events books are propaganda.

Conspiracy writing combines the worst of history, genre fiction, true crime and current events.

Self-help is all bullshit, just join a religion which will not only provide a sense of security but also give you friends and free food.

Science writing is a waste of time b/c there is probably another scientist who can write a book about why the book you're reading is wrong, and even if there isn't it's PBS-tier shit for old people/your BIO 181 professor.

Business is for psychopaths who think that Elon Musk is a good person and tips have to be earned. It's also beloved by dipshits who think money defines success. These two are frequently the same person.

Cook books are comfy but do you really want to do dishes? No.

Religious books are a weird mixture. Sacred texts for primary world religions can either be believed or classified as literary fiction and valuable either way. Sacred texts for cults like Scientology or new age shit is bad genre fiction. Books about religion are propaganda.

You may think I've trashed every book imaginable, but I haven't. This book https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Encyclopedia-DK/dp/1465408444 is excellent. It has pictures of over 400 good boyes and girles and tells you which treats they like best. I cannot recommend it enough.

Use a template and fill it in with your original content.IEEE Templates

Alternatively to get a jump on the full-featured paper writing skillset, use an IEEE template in LaTeX on Overleaf (your ncsu email gets you a full service subscription) Overleaf IEEE

You can use LogMeIn Hamachi, my friends and I would use it in High School. It pretty much faked a LAN network over WiFi. The free version maxes out at 5 users at once I think. But we had one computer running the server, then 3 of us playing on it.

LogMeIn Hamachi website https://www.vpn.net/

For anyone wondering, this is a totally false article....that said it's pretty amusing that our school got tagged as being the one behind the study.

I haven't taken MA303, but I'm taking MA305 with Dr. Hong. He's a fantastic and pretty funny professor. He really emphasizes teaching the fundamentals, at least in 305. Check out his ratemyprofessor, it's pretty accurate.

Ah! Well welcome to the pack! Every spring all the colleges get together for a "Speed Dating" event where undergraduates are lured into working for free. It's a great opportunity to learn a little about a lot of great research State is doing. You should join the google group; they send out updates on events and opportunities maybe once or twice a month.

Here's the link: https://groups.google.com/a/ncsu.edu/forum/#!forum/group-ncsu_ur

So I took OChem 1 at duke so expect a lot of overlap but not everything might be necessary. My notes will also include OChem 2 but the OChem 2 section is unformatted because I didn't care as much. I'll probably format OChem 2 eventually for my own records but not sure when. All book references are to Loudon but you can find the relevant page numbers in the index.

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=8F5D3C06E2E1A2C1!24963&authkey=!AGGnih5BKeSPp_k&ithint=file%2cpdf

Thank you so much for giving me your perspective on things based on your experiences. You've definitely given me more to think about, especially in terms of things like side projects.

It'd be cool if there was some sort of highly integrated curriculum/separate major like EE + CS and/or CPE + CS like I've seen at some other schools.

A few questions for you: 1) How hard was switching to CSC in terms of talking to your advisors and whatnot? Did they encourage you to stay in CPE? Did you worry at all about the extra time required to get the CSC degree instead of CPE?

2) Had you enjoyed hardware as much as you thought you might, do you think you still could've learned a lot of software/algorithm stuff on the side through student clubs and local events (hackathons, etc.) so that you wouldn't be at as much of a disadvantage compared to CS students? I was thinking this is what I'd likely have to do if I truly want the best of both worlds. I'm probably being unrealistic but I'm not really sure; I'm pretty good at teaching myself certain things, especially from textbooks. I recently got Introduction to Algorithms by CLRS for this express purpose.

3) How much did your interest in research influence your decision to switch? Had you ever considered a BS CPE, then MS CS or something like that?

Yeah man. If you're new to LaTeX I would recommend starting with https://www.overleaf.com/ . It's much simpler than figuring out how to manage packages and compile on your own machine but can become slow to compile for larger documents (say 30+ pages) on their server. For bigger documents you probably need to figure out how to do it on your own PC. They have a great online intro https://www.overleaf.com/learn/latex/Free_online_introduction_to_LaTeX_(part_1) and the unlimited real time collaboration through link sharing even for free overleaf accounts is amazing for collaborative works. It's a shame to me that State doesn't require STEM undergrads to learn it, when some other schools do. I didn't learn it until my masters (some grad level math classes require it at State). Every professional I know under 40 in my field doing research uses LaTeX instead of Word.

Not sure exactly how powerful of a machine you need for that class, but seeing that it's a 100-level I'd hazard a guess that it won't be anything too hardware-intensive.

The Solidworks system requirements are listed online: https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html

The main one is having 8GB of RAM, and having done computer aided design myself before in AutoCAD I'd definitely recommend having a dedicated GPU (NVIDIA or AMD graphics card) to make things smoother. You could probably get away with integrated graphics (the somewhat common Intel HD 4000 is listed as "Certified") but a dedicated GPU will cut down on framerate "lag" significantly.

I took this class Spring 2018- I'm in CSC, but I'm not a gamer, and didn't take the class too seriously (used it as a interdisciplinary perspectives GEP). A bit of conceptual programming knowledge might help with one of the two projects, where you make a game in Stencyl. Otherwise, the assignments are pretty simple (little CSC knowledge required), and the tests are like high school (memorize the night before and you're golden). When I took it, attendance wasn't even required.

If you need a GEP, don't mind playing (and making) video games for homework, I'd take it.

Pretty much every building on campus seems to have has some sort of lounge area. You're not going to find anything ultra-special, but I find that it doesn't really matter once you get sucked into your studying anyway, you're not going to be aware of your surroundings.

If you want to be adventurous, and if you have a mobile hotspot and a good laptop battery, get a $15 hammock on amazon and find some trees to pitch up in for a while. There's plenty around.

There are a few engineering folks in there from time to time. It will be very heavy on research and behavioral methodology. Not much math at all (though you could vary that individually depending on your project). I think it would be valuable to an engineer and would certainly broaden your skillset in a meaningful way.

Here is a classic by Don Norman, The Design of Everyday Things. It's not strictly human factors, but gives a palatable insight into how HF researchers approach problems.

Some decent advice here thus far. It may be worth your time to check out tutorials online regarding C such as this one: https://www.learn-c.org/

You can also probably find some decent books on Amazon for reference when it comes to C. My personal recommendation is The C Programming Language by Kernighan and Ritchie. I believe Jim Carlson still heavily recommends that book at NC State for ECE 306 class (Embedded Systems) which heavily involves C and you are required to take as a CPE. 209 should continue using the Patt and Patel book (the blue cover one) while introducing Prata's C Primer Plus. It may be a good idea to see if you can pick those up early since they serve as good references for 209.

As for 200, I honestly wouldn't recommend doing much outside of learning really basic things such as Ohm's law, KVL, KCL, nodal analysis, basic filter knowledge, and things like that. I recommend taking a brief look at the Analog Devices Wiki Electronics I and II: https://wiki.analog.com/university/courses/electronics/text/electronics-toc

All the best!

Sorry to jump in here a little past your trip, but I do have this accessory kit. If you ever want to use anything from it just let me know. Or, heck, it's super cheap on its own too if you want to go that route.

Thank you for your response! I'm in a very similar spot you were in. https://gyazo.com/43276fafc752f677825109f55442e788

I know being a white male from Wake County who wants to major in Computer Science doesn't really help me get into the school, trying to focus on what I have that is positive.

Would it be better to get a letter from a NCSU alumni that donates lots of money to the school, or would it be better to go with the reference I mentioned above?

I'm not sure what your finances are like, but $30 will get you a bug tent on Amazon. You'd have to be careful not to bring any crawlies in with you, but it could provide you with a bug-free place to sleep. Just put it on top of your bed.

https://www.amazon.com/Nice-purchase-Portable-Mosquito-Freestand/dp/B00LFMIZC2/

Sorry you're dealing with this.

I don't know about the textbook for CSC316 (should be on the bookstore site) if you really want to get a deep understanding of algorithms I would suggest any edition of Introduction to Algorithms (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0262033844/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=0262033844&pd_rd_w=WZTEr&content-id=amzn1.sym.837c9c40-8722-4df3-9922-02a1f44f92b9&pf_rd_p=837c9c40-8722-4df3-9922-02a1f44f92b9&pf_rd_r=03944SBX3Z832G0V9BFH&pd_rd_wg=tDOVx&pd_rd_r=85c614a2-72cb-40c3-8376-154c474da70e)

This link is to the 3rd edition, (the 4th is available but much more expensive) but even the first or second edition will give you a lot of insight into the design and strategy of different families of algorithms. Combine that with a refresher on the Java code from 316 and you should be in great shape.

The 2020 512 SSD is actually cheaper on Amazon than through this NCSU deal. Albeit only by $20, but saved money is saved money.

2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD Storage) - Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N5LH3F7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_74G3EVRQDRQKVX6M641P?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[Free] tool for organizing ideas and facilitating study

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.studentsnotes.snotes

Thank you for your response. I wouldn't say I have "low" grades, i'm content with them because I take challenging classes. They are simply below average for accepted students at NCSU. Here is a breakdown: https://gyazo.com/43276fafc752f677825109f55442e788

About my reference, we are simply friends. He can judge my personality and student ethic, and he's known me since I was about 4. Not sure if it is worth asking him to do it, or just asking my HS Adv. Technical Studies teacher (NCSU Alumni) to write one, since he is much more involved in my extra-curriculars.

Another question, does having alumni family help? I thought it did, but at no point was I asked during the common-app. My Grandfather attended NCSU while serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam war.

>So you at least admit that you believe relatives shouldn't be able to have children for no good reason than because "you feel like that's the right way to do it?"

Seriously, I'm trying to be civil, and you've been an asshole through most of this conversation. Here's a study I was looking for before.

Here.

For me, that is enough reason right there to not allow it. It's not like I'm making this shit up. The chances of that happening between two random people is severely low. If it does happen, I've already stated that I'm against those parents continuing to try to have a child if they somehow know there is a a good likelihood of their next child being the same. But in almost every case I've seen, the odds of having another child with a severe defect is significantly lower than with incest. And it changes from case to case, so I don't know if I'll be able to find a study examining what I'm looking for like with incest.

These look like a decent option. It's under $20 for a 50 pack.

Thank you very much, I took your advise and went browsing for a while, and I landed on this Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2. I think the specs match up well with what you recommended and I believe it comes in at a pretty great price! I really appreciate your help, I’m super excited to start at State and now I’m prepared!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M3NN1W6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_D4H5FMGW71BCNCGGAXH0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

If you can get him, I would highly suggest Keith Weninger. I had him last semester in 205 and he was amazing. He was really chill and was able to explain stuff well. This link is his Rate My Professors page. Not sure if he is teaching this semester but if he is I would highly suggest him.

http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=2336814

pretty sure this is the worst ratemyprofessor page i've ever seen. and the most downvoting or upvoting on rmp i've ever seen as well. also heard online section is pretty bad with Dr. Lim.... I would take it at WT during the summer if you can :/

(also keep checking multiple times a day until the very last day to see whether a class opens up or not!!)

best of luck!

Just my opinion: Moore is a horrible person, unapproachable, unhelpful, etc. expect to teach yourself everything and if you work with anyone on her hw you will be reported for academic misconduct. I repeat, she is a horrible human being.

http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/ShowRatings.jsp?tid=1703863

How long ago did you take the course? If it was recent enough, this list of the learning objectives of the course should closely match what you did:

http://www.4shared.com/office/ZSJetXnaba/208_Full_Learning_Objectives__.html

I've been very happy with my apartment on the corner of Whitmore Drive and Lexington Drive.

It's walking distance to Food Lion, Cook Out (and a number of other fast food restaurants), and to the Jackson St Wolfline stop which is serviced by #4, #5 (both go to Hillsborough St) and #11 to Centennial Campus.

Downsides: Occasional parties at Sushi Nine are loud. Some traffic noise from Western Blvd. Barking dogs at vets office on Western Blvd.

Rent is $650. Apartment is managed by Barker Realty and I know they've got at least one available apartment here at the moment.

You can use that storage for backup with Duplicity. (See man page for Google Docs URL format.) Just make sure to sign into your account every once in a while after you graduate so you don't lose the account.

I believe they have a few of these though judging by the reviews they're not quite as good as the old reliable Echo's. Hopefully the tech improves eventually.

I got an ipad and then you can purchase a knockoff apple pencil and it works the same. This is the one I got and it works just like an apple pencil. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B086GBDPT5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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On top of that you could get a $500 laptop and then have a good laptop and good ipad instead of compromising between a 2 in 1.

No-kill mouse traps work well! Put a cracker with some peanut butter in there, then when you catch it you can put the trap in a box or something and take it to a natural area far away from some homes to release it.

I’m pretty sure they use Kens brand Boom Boom sauce. I saw them refilling the bottles with the Kens brand, but I don’t work in any of the dining halls so I’m not 100% sure. Idk if you can buy a smaller size, but they sell it by the gallon on amazon.

Ken's Boom Boom Sauce 1 gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MU2F8Y4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zOnlEbA7Q2KT7

Hope this helped lol

Not an ncsu student (wtf am I doing here).

What you need to do is be very very dedicated throughout the summer session and resolve yourself to study everyday. I dont know if you are a premed of some kind or if you are content with leaving with a C. Either way, you need to go through your textbook while in the class, and do EVERY problem in the chapter and the problems at the end of the chapter.

You may read this as over kill, but when I took the class I had already read the first 3-4 chapters before the class started. I left with an A in both I and II.

If you need extra study material, I suggest these:

Textbook (best organic textbook imo):

http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Chemistry-David-R-Klein/dp/0470917806

A second language book (DO NOT USE THIS AS A SHORTCUT TO LEARN WHY THINGS HAPPEN):

http://www.amazon.com/dp/111801040X/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0470917806&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1FXC7SNT8XJA6F816TAJ

reply if you need anything else. I dont know anything about feducia or the course itsself. I do know organic though

Family decided to make it easy on me and go ahead and buy a "Lenova Thinkpad T530"

http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T530-23594LU-Notebook/dp/B00BFFAY9Q/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_t

Think this will work well enough?

There are so many versions of the thinkpad that something like the Thinkpad T430 can be much cheaper. The SSD on the Air is nice but its so... small, can probably use the money saved to buy a larger SSD for your thinkpad but a 7200rpm hdd should suffice.

tbh I would spend $500 building a decent desktop and spending the rest of the money on a cheap notebook. But of course I wanted my own all in one laptop when I started too.

Might want to try here /r/SuggestALaptop

If you're interested, these are the ones I used on my keyboard. I think the Razer blue switches are a little different than the standard ones, but I don't see any reason they wouldn't work with how similar the two are.

The E101 "handbook" is made by NC State, so yeah, that's only going to be on the bookstore. That thing was useless though, and I'm pretty sure I just threw it away.

For EC 201, you might have been told to buy a custom book. I did and my friends who took it also did. When the teacher makes a "custom" book, you have to buy it through the bookstore. You also can just buy the standard version, but the organization of chapters may be different (and often, some chapters are taken out of from the standard version). But then again, since the professor usually removes stuff, it may actually end up cheaper to buy the custom one.

As for your Calc 3 book, is this the one who were told to buy: http://www.amazon.com/Calculus-Concepts-Contexts-Stewarts-Series/dp/0495557420/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376233469&sr=8-1&keywords=stewart+calculus+concepts+and+contexts. That's the one I used last year. Not sure why you couldn't find that.

But for future reference, don't buy your books before classes. I did freshmen year and it was a mistake. If you are reasonably smart, you will never open your EC 201 textbook. I only used my Calc 3 book a couple of times as well. I did great in both classes and could have done so without the books easily.

double that money and boom, the rate of technological advancement is amazing

http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-Canvio-Desktop-External-HDWC110XK3J1/dp/B008DW95NA/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1361128850&sr=1-5&keywords=external+hard+drive

It would be better if it had a numerical readout of watch and phone battery, but not too bad. So far my favorite is Futuristic. I have the inner faded ring set to a dark gray and the outer second ring and hands set to a dark red. I'm using a version 1 release old because I don't want interactive taps to change my colors - waiting on them to put a setting to toggle that off before I update.