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    A full week's 8am honors chem is a disaster unless you have always been an early person

    parent root

    yo we have neurosc 1100h, bio 1113h, and artssci 1100h together. also ur schedule is hell… 8 am everyday why did u do that to urself.

    parent root

    No my schedule changed. My chem class is different now it’s 1610 and it starts 9:30. Still hell but it’s alright because I have a parking pass that’s pretty good.

    parent root

    are u commuting???

    parent root

    I’m coming from Upper Arlington like 2-3 minutes away at best

    parent root

    oh that’s not bad for 9:30

    parent root

    Yeah I know. Are you commuting or what dorm did you get assigned? I’ll pray for you if you got Morill.

    parent root

    Nah i’m in a double in Houston god bless.

    parent root

    Random roommate or someone u know? Also congrats; the OSU dorm algorithm shone mercy on you.

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  • I'm applying to OSU for this fall 2026 as a junior and am feeling worried about what my odds are of transferring in from a different college. I have a 3.35 gpa and have taken 47 credit hours, but I haven't taken any business classes for finance yet towards my major, so it's mainly just GE classes. OSU mentions thats its competitive for students who have taken strong classes towards their majors, but is this true? Has anyone else transferred in with only taken GE classes and a decently low GPA like mine?

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  • Looking for someone to take over my lease for FA25 to SP26 at Buckeye Village Apartments at OSU Mansfield. It’s a 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, you get your own personal bathroom. Rent is $599 per month, all utilities included. Aug 25 to Jul 26. Serious inquiries only! Message me here and then we can call/text.

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    parent root

    Unfortunately too late. I had to pay the 2 months rent and cancel it

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  • Guys fir engineering: What is the best mathematics class you'll be added to.

    parent

    what do you mean by "best"? do you mean most advanced?

    parent root

    ye

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    Probably differential equations—you’d have to have calc bc credit and take calc 3 and linear algebra through dual enrollment

    parent root

    bruh i learnt that in A levels itself...

    parent root

    if you already know it, then email your counselor

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  • is there a megathread for roommate stuff for this semester?

    parent

    yes it should be pinned at the top of the sub

    parent root

  • When do roommate assignments come out?

    parent

    i think like 1-2 weeks

    parent root

  • How difficult is partial differential equations (math 4512)? I cheated through my ODE and Linear algebra class bc I didn’t think I had to take this. Is it different enough to where I can act like I just forgot how to do everything?

    parent

    I would make an actual post on this subreddit rather than a comment on a mod thread, as more people will see it and potentially answer.

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    parent

    change that lab asap

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  • My grad programs application cycle ends July 31st - I applied June 17the but my last rec letter was in on 6/30. I haven’t heard back yet so I’m getting kinda anxious

    parent

  • Hello people, I’m an international student from Egypt and I have a few questions. I hold a bachelor’s degree in mass communication with a GPA of 3.2, and I’m planning to apply for the MA in Communication at The Ohio State University.
    I know the program is competitive and the acceptance rate is very low, and while my GPA isn’t among the top, I do have a very strong CV that highlights my experience and achievements

    Is there anyone currently in the program who might be willing to share their experience or advice with me?

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  • Looking for a girl to takeover the lease from one of my roommates as soon as possible.

    Location: West Oakland Ave (North Campus)

    Rent: $320/month + utilities (per person)

    Property: 2 floored Townhouse with 4 rooms, 2 Bathrooms and kitchen

    Owner/landlord: Pettit properties (was 4pointsproperties earlier in 2025)

    Property Website: https://www.4ptsproperties.com/properties/propEs1568395268076

    Lease: Original lease from 1st August 2025 to July 31st 2026 (we intend to renew the lease)

    Amenities: Parking available to be bought from the landlord, 2 mins away from Tuttle park and Olentangy trail, COTA bus no. #2 and #31 stops at 5 min walking distance. 6 mins away from Cazuelas restaurant and Matcha Me cafe.

    YOUR room: has a beautiful sunset view with 2 south and west facing windows

    Current roommates: 2 Males on the 1st floor and 2 Females on the 2nd floor (you will be replacing one of the females). Some are OSU students and some are working. We are all friendly with each other and interact on a daily basis. We cook food at home on a daily basis and you can join us if interested.

    DM if interested and if you have any questions!

    parent