How feasible is it for a student to major in physics and play a sport? Anyone succesfully done it? (assuming your school has more than intramural/club sports)

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I doubt anyone would take the time to look through performance programs. A simple resume would be more than enough; one that outlines her music education, awards, performances, repertoire, etc. Since she is a composer, maybe also bring along a selection of her best material (but not ALL of her compositions). College tours tend to be very superficial. Instead, try to schedule a private lesson with the professor she is most likely to study under, and they will tell you exactly what to bring (or you should ask if they don't). Most professors will do this ... it’s a great way for them to evaluate a potential student ... and it’s a great way for a student to evaluate the professor (some personalities just conflict each other).

According to the College Board, AP World History is the equivalent of TWO college semesters of world history. Most people count one semester of college as one year of highschool. So, it makes perfect sense to me to spread AP World History over two years and count it as 2 highschool credits.

I enjoy a clean/organized house, but I dislike doing the actual work. There are just a million other things I'd rather do. Here are some habbits I've developed that have helped me get things done and, more importantly, keep things from snowballing out of control ... 1. Dishes get cleaned every night before bed (we don't have a dishwasher). 2. Laundry gets folded and put away as soon as its taken out of the dryer. 3. Everyday, I set a timer for 20 mintues and clean/organize something. I don't plan ahead what it will be, "something" is better than nothing. Often times, I continue after the timer goes off, but knowing that I only have to do it for 20 mintues makes starting so much easier.

Apples to Apples is a still big hit with my family .. age 12 to 73. A favorite amongst the adults is Taboo, but I think there are young person versions as well. We also really enjoy a homemade version of pictionary ... we just bought a white board with markers and then wrote out a bunch of ideas on scraps of paper and threw them in a bag.

Actually, the ABET accreditation requirements for Civil Engineering does not specify how many semesters of physics are required (just that it be calculus-based). Civil Engineers don't really "need" E&M, and some colleges are starting to remove a second semester of physics from their programs to make room for some additional topics that are more applicable (i.e. project management, engineering economics, etc.). When my niece was asking for help in her high school physics class, I could answer her questions about mechanics without looking in the textbook, but when it came time for E&M, I didn't remember much of anything. I know I took E&M in college ... I remember my professor invited the top 10 students to his home for dinner at the end of the semester and I was one of them ... but since I never had to use that knowledge, I lost it. But yea, the required math in the OSUIT program is very weak when compared to an engineering program.

I’m always interested in learning about how engineering “works†in other parts of the county, so I spent time perusing the OK state regulations and the OSUIT program website. It does appear that this could be a viable path for becoming a Professional Civil Engineer, although it’s not “typical,†and does come with some disadvantages. The Bachelor of Technology (BT) program at OSUIT seams to cover most (but not all) of the same topics you would find in a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (BCE) program, but with less depth/theory. Some examples: Only one semester of physics is required, and its algebra-based not calculus; The program does not require classes in computer science or statistics; The 3-credit “Properties of Soils†class covers topics that would be covered in 3-credit Soil Mechanics course, a 3-credit Geotechnical Engineering course, and a 1-2 credit Soils Testing Laboratory in a BCE program. When speaking with the school, I would ask what their passing rate for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is, and if the students typically take the Civil or General version of the test. A person with a BT degree may find it more difficult to find their first engineering design job out of college, when compared to a person with a BCE degree. One way to help alleviate this is to get as much intern/co-op experience as possible. Find out from the school what resources they offer in finding internships. Maybe also ask what companies their recent graduates have gone on to work for and what their job roles are. In order to sit for the Professional Engineer (PE) exam, he would need to work for 6 years under the supervision of a licensed PE, doing actual engineering design work before applying to sit for the PE Exam. (i.e. He cannot work for 6 years as a CAD technician in an engineering firm and then take the test.) If finding a design job does prove difficult, the BT degree would probably make him a great candidate for a survey technician, construction inspector, environmental field technician, etc., type of position. These people primarily work in the field, collecting data and running tests, but don’t do actual design work. If he worked for a design firm that offers tuition reimbursement programs, he could use that to get a masters of engineering degree; at that point he would have the advantage over someone with a BCE degree. And once he gets the masters degree, he would only need to work for 3 years before he applies for the PE Exam. Have you considered starting at a more local community college and then transferring to a 4-year residential college that offers a BCE program? He could spend two years studying the fundamental science courses (i.e. calculus, physics, chemistry, computer science, statistics) and probably some of the breadth requirements (i.e. history, social science, etc.) and then it would probably take him another 2-3 years at the 4-year college to complete the degree. Even though this may add a year, it may actually end up saving money when you consider the difference in post-college job salaries and length of time required to work before PE Exam.

A studio and the accompanist is not necessary. There is a nice video on the CIM website on how to put together a recording. While it's geared to pre-screening for music majors, I think it still applies for your situation. https://www.cim.edu/admissions/apply/prescreening

Do the universities provide specific guidelines? How do you know the samples you’ve seen are not what they want? (Just asking so we have a better understanding of the dilemma.) Not an expert, but I suggest something organized with these headings: Music Education: list (with dates) his private instructors and mention if they are members of prominent ensembles or faculty at notable music schools. If he attended any notable music camps, you might want to also list those here (they are popular in the US, don’t know if you have them in NZ) Example: Jan 2015 – Present Small Ensemble Instruction with John Doe (NZ National Conservatory Faculty) Jan 2014 – Present Private Violin Instruction with Jane Doe (2nd chair NZ National Orchestra) Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 Private Violin Instruction with John Doe (NZ National Conservatory Faculty) Honors/Awards: list (with dates) any competitions he might have won; performance in master classes; and his ABRSM exams (in the US, the DipABRSM will be viewed more as an award than an actual “education diplomaâ€). Example: March 2014 Winner, Young Person’s Concerto Competition, NZ National Orchestra April 2015 ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory Exam, Passed with Merit May 2016 ABRSM Grade 8 Violin Performance Exam, Passed with Distinction Performance Experience: list (with dates) any ensembles he performed with, along with seating assignment. I would only list a specific performance if he was a guest soloist. Jan 2016 – Present NZ University String Ensemble, Violin, First Chair (4 concerts per year) March 2014 Beethoven’s Concerto in D Major Op. 61, with NZ National Orchestra Jan 2013 – Present Guest Performer at Lucky Retirement Home (3-4 recitals per year) Recent Repertoire: List the most impressive stuff he’s done over the past 3-4 years. Consider putting this on a separate page and group it with headings ... etude/method books (only list intermediate/advanced things), concertos, orchestral works, chamber music, etc.

Basement. I only pull something out of it once-a-day, at most. So I don't really feel the need to have it in a more "handy" location.

Chromebooks are great, if all you need it to do is surf the internet, write emails, and prepare basic word processing / spreadsheet documents. There are downsides to Chromebooks ... connecting them to a printer can be tricky (and may printers simply won't work), you cannot install any software (etc. Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, etc.), and there is minimal internal storage (pretty much everything has to be stored on google drive, so a strong, consistent internet connection is required.) I don't have any experience with the particular tablet you linked to, but I'm doubtful it would work with a Chromebook. Based on your current needs, and potential future needs, I would recommend going with an inexpensive windows laptop. I personally like Dell and Acer, but I don't think there really is that much of a difference between brands. Check out the adds at large big box stores and/or office supply stores ... they go on sale frequently. Just as an example, here's one currently on sale at Staples. Don't expect them to last forever ... I think 3 years is about the average life expectancy.

I rarely cry. I get painful headaches after crying, so I generally try to avoid it. My boyfriend is the complete opposite ... I've never known someone that cries so much ... it use to really annoy me, but now I see it as endearing. From my viewpoint, crying is a physical response to an emotion; just because I'm not crying does not mean I'm not feeling emotion. (Sorry for the triple negative, don't know how else to say it. Ha!)

You could reword the profile slightly ... say that he studied the equivalent of 9 university courses through his work with AOPS, Math Competition Prep, {whatever is relevant}.

Could you rent a truck to pick up supplies near the wedding site? A couple sheets of inexpensive plywood covered by the Polyester runners could make a nice walkway. Artificial flowers/vines interwoven into some cheap lattice board could make a nice background. You'd need a way to support the lattice ... maybe temp fence posts. Or you could skip the lattice and hang the flowers down from some string. For "cafe lights," could you string rope in the trees and then hang inexpensive votive candles inside "tin-can" holders. These could also be used for table decorations. Some pictures ...

In very general terms: A scientist observes, researches, and runs experiments to better understand how/why something happens. An engineer uses the knowledge gained from science to design a solution to a problem. For example, an environmental scientist observes the fish population in a river is decreasing and then after performing some research and experiments, determines it’s due to contaminants leaking from an adjacent coal ash storage pond. After being threatened with a fine from the EPA, the owner of the pond hires an environmental engineer to design a barrier system to be located between the existing pond and the river to prevent the contaminants from reaching the river. A scientist almost always needs advanced degrees to make a decent living wage. An engineer can usually get a good job with a bachelor’s degree (although a master’s degree is becoming more common). Typically, the need (i.e. the number of jobs) for engineers is greater than the need for scientists.

I was raised in a Catholic family and went to church and Sunday school every week. There were crosses over every doorway in our house and usually a picture of the pope hanging up somewhere. My mother continues to be very active in their parish, volunteering, etc. Nonetheless, I don't ever remember "believing" in God. When I was preparing for first communion, I told my teacher I didn't believe in God and she sent me out into the hall for misbehaving. When I was preparing for confirmation (sixth grade) and told my mom I didn't want to do it because I didn't believe and it would be a lie, she threw a conniption and I did it anyway. I prefer the term agnostic ... I don't "know" if there is a God(s) and I don't think it really matters if there is one ... I just try to live the best life possible and hurt the least amount of people as possible. I actually find the topic of religion very interesting and love reading / learning about all the varieties. In some ways, I do miss the "community" of the church, but there are so many options out there, and they all say they are the one-and-only, I don't see how I could ever pick one.

My parents use one of these in their bedroom and they love it! They have a cape cod style house and their bedroom is on the second floor. There is minimal insulation in the roof and their central air conditioner is not strong enough to keep the 2nd floor cool. My mom turns it on a hour or two before they go to bed and it brings the room temperature down from about 80 to 72 or so. (It could get cooler, but she doesn't like it that cool). They used to use one of those ac units that goes in the window, but it was getting too heavy for my dad to lift ... the portable one is on wheels and they just keep it in the closet when they don't use it. They vent it out the window. They only negative for them is there is a water pan that has to be emptied and its a bit heavy to lift and carry to the bathroom.

Geneva College is a small (<2,000 students) christian school with an ABET accreditation for Engineering and offers a Chemical Engineering major. Its located in Beaver Falls, PA, about 1 hour north of Pittsburgh. I did a phone interview with someone graduating from their Civil Engineering program a couple of years ago for an entry-level position. He seemed knowledgeable and capable ... although we ended up offering the job to someone else so I don't have any information beyond that .... the owner of the company I worked for wanted someone that was already local to our area (Philadelphia) as he believed they tend to stick around longer and therefore, a better investment.

I hardly ever cry at movies. I get terrible headaches after crying, so I avoid it as much as possible. This weekend we saw Manchester by the Sea and I pretty much had a constant stream of tears running down my face for the entire second half of the movie. My boyfriend (who cries at everything) was absolutely shocked ... he's never seen me cry like that. It is one of the best movie's I've ever seen, but absolutely gut-wrenching sad. Had to go straight to bed once we got home because my head hurt so much.

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Instead of "telling" someone something, I often find its better to ask a question that plants a seed ... "How much of the cliff bar do you give [toddler] for a snack? I know the package says a serving size for an adult is one bar, but I'm unsure how much to give to a toddler.

I've had a couple of fillings fall out. The last time, a large part of the tooth broke off, down to the root. There wasn't enough "tooth" left to repair and I had to have a root canal and a post/crown put in. Not only was it a lot of money, but the tooth broke over a weekend and it was horribly painful until I had the root canal performed several days latter. If the dentist thinks the fillings are beginning to fail, I'd have them replaced ASAP !!!

My boyfriend is self-employed and gets his insurance through the federal exchange (our state opted not to create their own). His insurance went up for next year, but so did his subsidy. I think he's paying about $10 a month more. Before the affordable care act, he could never afford health insurance and so went without. He is a big supporter of the ACA !! I work for a small (<10 people) engineering firm. The owner offers one basic plan and pays 50% of the cost. My deductible and co-pays went up this year, but the monthly rate went down. I rarely go to the doctor and only have one inexpensive monthly prescription so I'll probably end up saving a tiny about of money this year :) The total cost of my plan (including employer contribution) is less than by boyfriends (minus the gov't subsidy), but his plan is overall "better" (i.e. smaller co-pay and deductible, and his plan covers some non-western treatments) so I'm a bit jealous of his plan ;)

If he's interested in science but worried about math, I would encourage him to reach out to people working in the field he is interested in and see how much math they actually use on a daily basis. As an engineer, I had to take three semesters of calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and advanced probability and statistics for my bachelor's degree. HOWEVER, as a practicing engineering I mostly only use simple trigonometry (eg. finding the length of one side of a triangle), algebra (eg. rearranging an equation and solving for an unknown, solving a system of equations for two unknowns), and statistics (finding the mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation.) Over the course of my 15-year career I remember exactly one time when I had to use calculus ... and that's just because I was trying to be fancy in my analysis and it wasn't really required to finish my design. Sooooo ... its possible he may only need to muddle through a couple of difficult math courses in college and never actually have to "use" that math to work in his chosen field.