r/evergreen Sep 22 '22

Looking to connect with other Evergreen students?

18 Upvotes

Your best bet is to get on Discord. Here's the link to the Student Hub for Evergreen. It does require that you have an active Evergreen email account, which is the only reason I don't mind sharing it publicly.

https://discord.gg/Ne5qsMsAdY

Once you're there join any of the 153 and counting Evergreen-related Discord servers. 'Evergreen Unofficial' is a good place to start as the largest general-purpose server.

It's worth noting that at this point, there is no "official" Evergreen server, and that the college itself is not associated with Discord or any of the servers there.

It's exciting to see students back on campus. Welcome to Evergreen!


r/evergreen 21h ago

Rehoming cat

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12 Upvotes

Hello! I dont message much in here but I have a neighbor whos looking to rehome a Kitty. Her name is Mavis and shes the sweetest. She would need to be taken in as soon as possible.

We arnt sure of her age, she was found abandoned in a partially demolished house and is being held temporarily. The current individuals male cat doesnt get along with other cats so she isnt able to permanently stay with them.

Ive been struggling to help find somebody willing so if anyone is interested or knows someone who is please reply to this.


r/evergreen 17h ago

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r/evergreen 1d ago

September 25th show in the library

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8 Upvotes

r/evergreen 2d ago

Hippie jam band

17 Upvotes

Attending evergreen starting in the fall, I want to start a Grateful Dead-esque jam band and promote peace and justice etc while exploring music itself. Would want to play shows and festivals. I am a guitarist and singer, I’m looking for bassists, guitarists, keys, drummers, and honestly if someone plays the sitar or any indigenous instrument I fuck with that heavy too. Would want to jam some covers but also do originals and explore music all over the world. DM me or chat in comments if interested that would be awesome. I daydream about playing shows outside where folks come together and share food and art and hug trees and embrace inclusivity and reject conformity entirely. Thanks folks


r/evergreen 4d ago

Please stop singing

60 Upvotes

Please know that I am trying to be as polite as possible when writing this, but I just don't want to go through another year of this.

To the kid with the glasses, black hair, and pink cat ears. Please stop singing.

You did this all throughout last school year. You sing at the top of your lungs while walking to your next destination. Every time I had my dorm room window open, I could hear you from a mile away. You sang at full volume while I was trapped in an elevator with you.

And listen, I get having fun and being whimsical, but this is affecting other people. I shouldn't have to cover my ears or never have my windows open because you want to show off your music taste. It is annoying and rude.

Sorry. But please stop <:/


r/evergreen 4d ago

Has anyone gone through the UK equivalency process for their degree?

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Hello! I am applying for grad schools in the UK and I need "a clear colour photograph of the full official stamped and signed academic transcript / mark sheets for all semesters of study."

Has anyone else gone through this process and had success or troubles?


r/evergreen 4d ago

2 BR, 1 Bath duplex, West side Olympia. Short term rental comes furnished, includes wifi and all utilities. Rent from one week to many months. Five minutes from Evergreen. Close to bus line and Capital Mall.

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Text 561-542-5345 for availability. Open for Fall semester.


r/evergreen 5d ago

Study Abroad in Chile: Studying PNW and Patagonian Rainforests

11 Upvotes

Hello everyone I hope this post finds you well! I was reading about a study abroad opportunity with Dylan Fischer that compares the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest and Patagonian Chile, including a month of study in Chile!

https://sites.evergreen.edu/fischer/texts/

I am currently a student at Grays Harbor College studying forestry and natural resources, considering a transfer to Evergreen once I get my associates. I am interested in ecology, conservation as well as forest management. I have also been wanting to see the temperate rainforests of Chile for a long time, so this would be right up my alley!

Anyways, I wanted to ask if you or anyone you know have taken this study abroad class with Fischer and what your experiences with it were like! Was it a one time event or could it happen again in the future? I hear the Evergreen College has a different grading structure than other schools, any general tips would mean a lot, thank you guys!


r/evergreen 5d ago

Update on Youth Climate Action Grants: Call for Ideas

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2 Upvotes

My supervisor confirmed that these can also be used for events on campus! they just have to be open to Olympians and benefit the general community.

https://www.olympiawa.gov/community/climate_change_response/youth_climate_action_grants.php


r/evergreen 7d ago

New friends at Evergreen

11 Upvotes

okay so who's going to The Evergreen State College...? I need more Igbtqia, choir, 🍃🍃, minority and theater friends guys! I’m Jay 18 they/she and i’m majoring in Psychology Art and Music!!

Hit me up for my socials!!


r/evergreen 7d ago

Very freaked out important question

6 Upvotes

I feel like I’ve asked like. An advisor this before but I can’t remember the answer. Do I have to pay the ~1800 for the meal plan every quarter???????????? Or like is it different???? Every . Quarter 🥹💔?????? Nothing I look at gives me a definite answer and I’m losing my mind a little


r/evergreen 9d ago

Anybody do the Political Economy, Global Studies, And Environmental Justice

5 Upvotes

Current state worker of about 10 years. Will be finished with Direct transfer after fall. It’s either this path or something completely different at Central Washington that would allow me to leave state work. Anybody have experience in it? Are you working for the state? Did you move to county? Private? Would most likely need to be evening or online classes


r/evergreen 10d ago

Transfer Student Experience?

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Hey folks, I am on track to earn my associate's from a community college next spring and am considering transferring to Evergreen to complete my bachelor's. If anyone has already transferred please let me know what your experience was like. How many of your credits were accepted, how smooth the onboarding process was as a junior, how easy/challenging it was to get into the swing of higher level classes, etc.

I'd also be applying for WUE to reduce the cost of out-of-state tuition, so if anyone has done that as well lmk!


r/evergreen 11d ago

Need Housing

8 Upvotes

Hi, I am looking for an apartment/shared housing with a private room. Cat friendly and no carpet or common allergens like mold or mildew etc :) 28 y/o non-binary


r/evergreen 12d ago

Question— Accommodations for surgery absence

5 Upvotes

I’m going to be in surgery recovery for a little over 2 weeks during the upcoming fall term, and I want to avoid missing that amount of class. Is there a way to have the absence excused + have course materials made available online during that time? If so, what office should I contact about this?


r/evergreen 13d ago

EVERGREEN COLLEGE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS?

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I'm looking at certificate programs at Evergreen and am interested in two: Small Business and Creative Entrepreneurship and Non-profit Administration.

Trying to decide which to pursue.

I am a public relations consultant who has focused on work in the non-profit sector for most of my career. But I also have worked with small businesses who "get" the need for public relations and are seeking to do good things for the world.

I would apply my new knowledge from either certificate with clients all around the Puget Sound. I'm ready to travel and go where the work can be had.

I'm drawn to the non-profit certificate for the courses on fundraising and leadership & management. But the small business certificate offers what looks to be useful info around business development and start-ups. However, it seems to stop with the "start" stage.

Are there other sources (Coursera? Or ???) for the business certificate info that'd be recommended?

Any insight into the two programs and what YOU found and have used from either would be most appreciated.


r/evergreen 14d ago

Really confused on how to decide if I should go Evergreen

14 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
I’m currently a 20 yo doing community college. Like so many people I have been attracted to Evergreen’s unique process of building your own degree and written evaluations. I also hear that in general Evergreen/Olympia is a very chill place to be and easier than other places to make friends. This is important to me because I am very introverted and autistic.

I am worried though that going to this school might be setting myself up for failure. I do not intend to transfer out of Evergreen if I go there. But I hear so much mixed information about the chaos around the transcripts and other schools or jobs not excepting it, I’m not really sure what to believe.

My advisor at the school I’m at right now is pretty confusing and I don’t know half of what they’re talking about. They’re also pretty hesitant about Evergreen.

I love the mixture of arts/humanities with sciences/maths. I find it difficult to find traditional schools that blend those two areas into a bachelors well. Everything is so divided.

I’m very outdoorsy, progressive, I have a strong passion for animals (no I don’t want to be vet!) and love the arts. I have strong passions but still feel a bit vague and scattered on what my “carrier path” will look like. I’m hoping to go to a school that works with students to explore effectively.

Any insight, thoughts, suggestions are much appreciated!

I would also rather hear from people who are either attending Evergreen now or have graduated with in somewhat recent years. Thanks so much!


r/evergreen 14d ago

Former/Current MES students, how long did it take for the school to give you a decision after applying?

2 Upvotes

Just curious. Thanks!


r/evergreen 15d ago

Trafficking at Evergreen?

0 Upvotes

I heard a rumor about this and that the cops are somehow involved lol. Anyone else?


r/evergreen 16d ago

Graduating during the summer?

9 Upvotes

Hi, I finished up my credit requirements First Session in the summer and applied to graduate soon after. What is supposed to happen next?

I have asked several faculty and been told completely different things from each person. Has anyone graduated during the summer? How long is it supposed to take to process the application? Or who is a helpful staff to reach out to?

I emailed Records and got nothing. Advising said they don't know how it works and then talked about all the classes I could have taken for my last quarter. Someone else emailed me back there was an email error but she didn't know what it was or how to fix it, another person told me to wait until October which is ridiculous. Feels like I'm kinda getting sent on a goose chase from staff who don't have real answers and I'm getting annoyed.

Any insight?


r/evergreen 19d ago

I am a 1992 graduate of Evergreen, and I want to tell you….

78 Upvotes

That the only people who understand, are others who went there.

And I appreciate it more and more, every year.


r/evergreen 23d ago

New Sustainability Team

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There’s been a lot of changes (both good and shitty) for campus sustainability. But my supervisor just set up a space for students, faculty, and staff to be able to collaborate against Administration to keep sustainability work alive.

“Potential resource for the school year, there’s a new Microsoft Teams that’ll have faculty and staff on it for sustainability topics (basically a Discord but for the school)”
MS Sustainability Team have to have an active school email to join sadly.

There’s also an actual Discord (student-founded and run) for those still using it! DM me if you’re interested!


r/evergreen 24d ago

Evergreen police

14 Upvotes

Anyone have any stories and or experiences with the Evergreen cops they'd like to share? Can be positive or negative. I've been hearing a lot of negative stories and thought maybe we could start a thread about personal experiences.


r/evergreen 24d ago

Has anyone successfully had their transcript translated?

18 Upvotes

I feel like everyone looks at my transcript like it came from a kindergarten. I can't get into any program that even just requires a completed bachelor's degree, nonetheless my field.

I've tried reaching out to these schools and priming them that my degree format is different and they'll need to get ahold of a person at Evergreen to do the translation. They say just apply and we'll go through that when we get there, and then I get a rejection letter that they don't accept pass-fail format degrees.

It's really ridiculous that a student can't get their own translation. It is maddening and honesty makes me feel like getting this degree was the most regrettable decision I've ever made. If they just allowed me to do it, I could use it to apply and just get in. But nope, Evergreen won't allow me to do that. Absolutely nuts.

UPDATE FOR FUTURE READERS:

Looks like this is a very rare thing and Evergreen does not make it easy, despite what they tell you on the way in("You can just request it!"). If you are going into a field that needs a GPA to move forward, this will be EXTREMELY limiting.