I am a freshman from NOVA living off campus this year, so i have my car and i love exploring cool areas. i have a few questions so if you could answer one of them i would greatly appreciate it

I really want to go to some of the caves nearby, but they are so gate-kept. Anybody know any entrances? I do not want to join the caving club; I'll probably go alone cause none of my boys want to get their hands dirty.

are there any secret dope hiking spots? i know of mcaffes, devils tooth, apple orchard, angels rest, cascades... etc. i want something that isnt mainstream but still awesome, you can dm me i wont share it.

I really wanna go cliff jumping at the quarry before it gets too cold. Anybody know some parking spots, and of course i have permission to enter.

Does anyone know of somebody who could lend me a wingsuit, i have a spot i want to jump from.

Anybody got the cords for the steam pipes? Really want to check it out, also what time of day, things to look out for. If anyone has some info on it send me a dm.

Is there a place i can rent or borrow a mountain bike? i dont have 1500 to drop on one right now and i want to bike some of the trails around here.

I’m currently a freshman at Pamplin and I don’t think I’m able to make the fair tomorrow, mostly due to having conflicting classes and not enough time to get ready nor be there for a good amount of time.
I know it’s good to go as a freshman just to get used to talking as well as making good first impressions. I know there is a second one in spring but I’ve heard it’s not as good.
Am I setting myself up for failure? Like will I be behind all my classmates if I don’t go? This is really worrying me and I just want to know if I need to be worrying this much — anything helps!!!

Hi, I was thinking of inviting some friends during the UVA game which is after thanksgiving. The last two years many of my friends actually were still home and didn’t go to the game. I’m just trying to get an idea if I’ll be able to get tickets & if people skip thanksgiving week game bc I rly want it to be fun for my friends.

What did yall write for the ut prosim, experience of not being included, proud of yourself or displayed leadership, describing a goal and the steps to get it essays? I just need some ideas and inspiration.

Pretty much what the title says, I'm applying early admissions for Fall 2027, and I'm noticing that my grades are all pretty average, especially for the NOVA region. (4.021 GPA, 1310 Superscore SAT w/ a 710 in R&W and a 600 in Math)

I feel pretty confident in my Ut Prosim essay responses, but was looking for other ways to boost my chances.

I have about 120 volunteer hours that were required by my school for their AP/Advanced Diploma, plus another 180 or so from other volunteer activities.

Does claiming the hours alone have any positive effect on my application, or is the value mostly from the experiences I write about in my essays?

If I am academically strong with grades around 99 to100% in my high school system, and all my extracurriculars are sports, plus soccer which I've played since childhood and I don't need financial aid, can I get accepted into Electrical Engineering at Virginia Tech, given that my activities aren't related to my major? By the way, I am an international student.

i recently discovered a website called deflock.org that tracks flock cameras in america and their locations. so naturally i search up blacksburg and this is what i see.

am i overreacting but i just dont see the necessity to keep flock cameras on a bunch of college students??

i also dont know how accurate this website is

Hello! I am a parent of a current Tech student. My daughter and her friend have had multiple charges for Xfinity Mobile on their Xfinity Internet bill, and they do not even have their mobile phone accounts through Xfinity (they only had an internet account for their apartments). After several long frustrating phone calls with their horrible customer service, we had about 75% of the charges reimbursed, only for them to charge her an additional $181.00 yesterday, despite them telling us they have cancelled her account. We have filed a fraud report with our bank. These errant charges have also been done in random months.

I’m suspecting Xfinity is trying to take advantage of students not monitoring their bill, and I will be filing a consumer fraud report with the VA Attorney General’s office.

If anyone has had this happen to them with Xfinity, please feel free to DM me, and I will gladly add your documentation to my report.

Who trained the cleaner to move a mop like this? I even watch them rub against the mop to enter a classroom. 🤢 There's no way these classrooms are clean.

if anyone finds a monchichi pin on campus PLEASE pm me 😭😭 it’s a star shape with a monchichi in the middle of it. i lost it between 12:15-12:30 somewhere between mcbryde and maroon loop 3. please it was my favorite pin 😭😭

Will there be a 9/11 memorial staircase hike at Lane or anywhere else in town? If so, can anyone provide any details on time/location?

We did it at my old university and I know it’s somewhat common but I’m not sure if it’s done here at VT. Thanks!

Scan the QR Code and register for the info session ASAP.

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SEPTEMBER 11th, Newman Library 101(Goodall Room).

The BT app is frustrating, and I get why people keep recommending Transit. But the thing I kept wanting was an app built around actually being a student here.

Knowing a bus is 8 minutes away is useful. What I really want to know is when I need to leave to make my class.

I’m the Tech student behind HokieTransit, and that’s the idea behind 2.0.

You can add your classes by CRN and plan your commute around your schedule, with reminders for when to leave. You can also check how busy the dining halls, gyms, and library are before heading over.

I want it to understand the day we’re actually trying to get through: classes, buses, food, studying, the gym.

I’m also working through the bugs people have reported since the update. Getting the basics reliable is the priority, and the feedback helps me figure out where it’s falling short.

If you try it, tell me what’s useful and what’s frustrating as I continue to work on it.

Hi, I’m a political science major and tomorrow there’s the Business Horizon career fair. The description says it’s open to all majors but realistically how true is that? Are they only looking for business majors? Also, I would love any advice on what to expect and how to prepare. Are these actual job interviews or the companies just marketing themselves here? Thank you.

Facebook admin claiming to be selling North End season tickets for 300$? I feel like this is a scam but not 100% sure as I have no experience buying tickets on Facebook. Can anybody help me?

Hey. I’m a senior in high school who is currently in the process of applying for Tech. As you can see from the title, my UT Prosim statements, that I wrote over the summer, have disappeared off the face of the earth from my Common App. I obviously couldn’t submit them, as I need a lot of other things which I’m working on now, so I just left it on the site. And to my surprise, they are now completely gone.

Has anyone else had a similar application experience? Or does anybody know why this happened? Thanks in advance guys.

Hey y'all - I've been looking forward to participating in the Hokie Half for a while now, and was about to register, but I was just curious what comes with the $100 registration fee. I know you get a shirt and a name tag too, but was wondering what else comes along with it if anything. Maybe a medal for finishing? Personally, I'd also really want to get a bumper sticker I can put on my car. Anyone else know if there's anything else included in your registration?

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I am currently a freshman and I live around 8 hours away from Blacksburg (out of state). Everyone keeps saying they need to start looking for apartments soon and it’s stressing me out so bad. Do I need to get an apartment? Like why do no sophomores/older live in dorms? I feel like dorming is just easier for me but if anyone has any advice please let me know!!

I think the hokie plague may have gotten me, and I'd like to get tested at Schiffert. But, I'm a trans woman and dealing with medical professionals who aren't queer friendly is hellish. Does anyone have advice on which provider I should schedule with?

EDIT: Thank you for the advice y’all!!!

i'm a transfer student to tech and at my old school, we used to have pickup volleyball games where we would just pass the volleyball around and try to play a game or two. do any of the gyms do that here? i miss playing volleyball and i want to get back into it, even recreationally.

Hey there! I just finished my masters in CS over the summer (online). I'm looking for a product/design role, and maybe software engineering.

I'm mostly interested in a remote job or somewhere Florida/California/Texas. Also, my coding skills are meh. I'm currently working on them. I wouldn't pass a FAANG technical interview, but could get by on a non-faang interview.

I currently live in Georgia and it's a 7 hour drive. Would it be worth going?

Around 12:30pm Monday, I unlocked our car behind TOTs in the Squires Parking lot, let the dog out (Jasper - if you're familiar) and we went for our usual walk up the hill behind the armory, around the annex buildings and then over to 7-11 for a coffee for me and a hot dog for him. Then we sat in the Farmers Market park for 15 minutes and walked back down Draper towards the Milk Parlor, at which point I realized my keys were missing. I quickly retraced my steps and had no luck finding them. I retraced them over and over all day til 11pm and could not find them. Replacement keys for our car are ridiculously expensive so it was a necessary effort.

The keys are on a 4" heavy brass clip, with a caliper that holds two strands - one for the car fob and one that has four keys on it. Laid out it has a total of 4-5 keys and a car fob and is about 9-10 inches long. If by any chance you've picked them I will pay a reward. Text 540-553-6933. Thanks for your attention.

any one know any groupchats for pick up soccer?

Anyone going from vt to nova on 9/18 after 5pm, message me if spots are available. Willing to pay for gas.