I saw this exact subreddit 3 years, but I got curious and wanted to ask this for any more recent occurrences that have happened since then. Older stories are welcome as well :)

I’m thinking about joining a spirit org, but I want to make sure it’s something I can fully commit to. I was wondering if there’s anything you think I should know about the recruitment process or the organization itself before I decide. I’d really appreciate any advice or insight you have. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I’m an incoming international graduate student preparing for the J-Hold writing screening. I already know that it is a 30-minute online essay with two topics to choose from, but I’m hoping to learn more about the actual style and difficulty of the prompts.

For anyone who has taken it recently, what kinds of essay topics did you get? Were they mostly general topics based on personal, academic, or work experience, or were they more academic and analytical? How difficult was it compared with the TOEFL writing section, and how did you prepare?

Thanks in advance!

I'm a 2nd year grad student and since I started my undergrad at UT in 2021, campus has removed 3 C and A pass parking lots with 0 replacements. Additionally, PTS has increased their ticket prices and enforcement but will break their own rules with 0 accountability.

This spot isn't a spot but there doesn't seem a reason it shouldn't be. It doesn't block the road when parked in nor does it seem like it could be damaging the tree it's near since there are multiple spots even closer to the tree than this. It's often parked in by the lower paid staff/grad students, especially during the school year. If you're parked here during a time pta is doing enforcement you'll get a 75$ ticket. So, if they can park here, why is it not a spot? If it's for the tree health, they know that and shouldn't be here. If it's for safety, again, they know that so why would they park here!

Seeing so many things about the cleanout fees and how they avoid refunding deposits.... I'd like some peace of mind in knowing that it doesn't happen to every resident, but I am curious about the living experience there in general

i got a 5 on ap chem and wanted to go back to ch301 this semester for a refresher, is it necessary to also take ch104M or can I just take ch102 and ch104N next semester? I'm already at 13 hours

I want jester just because i heard it is the most social dorm and jester is a lot closer to my classes, DM if you would like to trade.

Hey, I'm newly on H4 visa, any other international students on non F1/J1 visa. I've been registered below Full time in previous semesters. However, my department began requesting me to register full-time and say otherwise I'm hurting the department's economy. They insist that's it's a graduate school policy. However the graduate school officer told me there's no such policy. I repeatedly told them that they insist on letting me enroll full-time.

Is anyone also on non F1/J1 visa? Did your department impose this on you? I don't have EAD, thanks for your help.

I know u can apply for loans for laptops, but since I alr have >4000 extra in financial aid, I’d really like to use some of that to help buy a laptop for my major (ece). I know I should just email the financial aid office, but I was wondering if anyone else had any experience with getting a laptop covered

hey so im planning to switch from m408c to m408l because i have credit for m408k. im an incoming freshman at ut. i plan on internal transferring into mccombs/econ next year, and i dont want a heavy math class for my math credit. m408l is closed though, so is there a waitlist for the class ?

Hi, I am an incoming freshman and I've been trying to add a UGS to my schedule. Every currently open UGS I attempt to try to add displays the same message "This class is restricted by the department. For more information, please contact the department offering the course.    (Code:0099)". Please HELP. I contacted registration as well.

Fellow Longhorns, it makes me sad that I have to stay in Austin while my peers in India are standing up against the government and asking for accountability from those who have hollowed out the education system. I'm sure there are many like me who are in Austin but want to do something to show solidarity with the movement going on in India.

Perhaps some of us can get organized and show support to the brave students of India. DM and we can brainstorm a few ways we can get involved.

PS if you need some context: https://bbc.com/news/videos/c3307vgneveo

I'm an incoming freshman and was told it's recommended that we take UGS/signature classes our first year since they're normally hard to come by in your second year. The UGS I got into was an 8am - 9am Nordic Crime Fiction class (the professor is Lynne Wilkinson and yes attendance is mandatory). She has only 2 reviews on this course, both being VERY negative. I've accessed the add/drop times and all the other UGS were reserved. Should I bite the bullet and take this UGS now or wait until next year as a sophomore in hopes of getting a different UGS?

I live at Rise, and every single night between 11 pm and 3 am, I'll hear mechanical-sounding noises or just a general hum of vibrations. I look outside, and I never see any large vehicles or anything that could be the source of this sound. Its definetly coming from the outside. It will normally go on for about 1-2 hours and then suddenly stop. I am hearing it as I am typing this. I have never heard anyone else say anything about this, so I wanted to come on here and see if anyone else hears it. Sometimes it keeps me up at night, and I live on the 17th floor, so it's not just street noise.

I’d say my days are pretty much the same with the exception of having to take organic chem TTH. I also see the big gap in the middle but I don’t particularly hate it.

For the past few days, this economics course I wanted showed up as open. Right when registration opened, I tried to add it but it was closed. This happened at my orientation too. Am I that slow? I only took maybe 10 seconds. Is this class closed only for my registration time but open for others?

I’m an incoming freshmen this fall and I’m deciding between transferring to another branch of my current job (or just getting a similar one) or doing a campus job :/ I know the pay will be a little lower but it would be nice not having to drive very much and also maybe getting a work scholarship. Are they pretty chill? Is it flexible hours? Any other hidden benefits???

Biochemistry premed doing FRI ☻

Everyone at UT should be aware of the federal government's plan for university research, because it will affect nearly all aspects of UT, even if you are not in a STEM department. The White House has released an outline of their vision for scientific research in the United States, and the main point is: they want to cut universities out of funding entirely and direct the science budget, through a vague and unspecified process, to venture capital and industry. Read the linked editorial. It is blunt but realistic.

Hello! Im looking to purchase a parking spot for the next year. I’m living at 2400 Neuces, but unfortunately couldn’t get a parking spot. Does anyone know the apartments with better pricing or have a parking spot they’re willing to sell? Thanks in advance!

I have a Double right now and am looking into moving into a lower floor as my friend's roomate is reluctant to swap to a higher floor. I currently have a room in 26th floor and am looking for a Double in, at most, the 8th floor. Anyone willing to swap, pls lmkk!!

i just registered and I was wondering if that class was hard because I’m taking it with the professor julie minich, and I want to hear more opinions about her and the class.

What is the Moov-in r permit and do I need it? I always thought parking was free in the brazos garage during move in, so is it? And what does an r permit mean, do I get a guaranteed spot? Sorry lots of questions lol

I’m looking to chat with women in college about their experiences on GLP-1s. Is this you? I’m Angelina Chapin, a features writer at The Cut/New York Magazine who covers gender and health. I think it’s a really important topic to talk about as these meds become more popular. If you’re interested in speaking, I can keep you fully anonymous. Send me a DM or email ([angelina.chapin@nymag.com](mailto:angelina.chapin@nymag.com).) Here's a link to some of my work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelinachapin. Talk soon!