Anonymous asked: Why are cocaine and butts not tags?
Because I give you the tags Brandeis need, not the tags it deserves.
(But since you asked, I’ll tag #cocaine and #butts.)
This was meant to go up during finals week, oops.
I don’t believe in charity. I believe in solidarity. Charity is vertical, so it’s humiliating. It goes from the top to the bottom. Solidarity is horizontal. It respects the other and learns from the other. I have a lot to learn from other people.
—Eduardo Galeano (via disasporicdecay)
(Source: mexiroccan, via professorspork)
Anonymous asked: Forgetting that you're on drugs at Springfest. Especially cocaine derivatives.
Frontman of Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr: “How many of you aren’t on drugs right now?”
Anon: “Me! — Oh wait, yes I am; I forgot.”
Questions from a curious pre-frosh (ctkthegreat.tumblr.com)
Please be as honest as possible! Don’t sugarcoat anything for me!
And I guess keep in mind the answered should be geared towards incoming freshmen? Thank you all so much~
Housing
1) Do showers get crowded easily?
A: Not really. First semester, I never had to wait for a shower. This semester I had to wait once. It’s not really a problem. And most people shower at different times anyway.
2) Are there reliable heating/AC systems? (Or none at all?)
A: There is no AC in freshman dorms (bring a fan for the month of summer you have left!) The heating is okay, not the greatest, but it keeps the room warm and toasty.
3) Where do you get water? Is it just tap/water fountain water, or is there actually clean water?
A: I get water fountain water (and sometimes tap - i’m not really picky). You can always buy a purifier if this is a big concern for you.
4) What kind of appliances are available in the common kitchen? (Oven? Pots/pans?) Is the kitchen roomy or crowded?
A: There is an oven, microwave, fridge. You have to provide your own pots and pans. How big it is depends on the kitchen. Usually though, they are not crowded.
5) If anybody can provide me pictures of their rooms/bathroom, it’d be awesome. Cause I have no clue how big/spacious the rooms are.
A: There are floor plans online with pictures. (Google: brandeis double, brandeis dorms) If you want more detailed ones, just shoot me an ask and i’d be happy to take some for you!
6) Do you pay for laundry? Do you need to bring your own fabric softener, etc..?
A: Yes to all of the above. A dollar for washing, a dollar for drying.
7) Is there a store on campus that sells groceries? (Like fresh fruit, vegetables, etc.. If not, are those readily available off-campus?)
A: Yes. We have the C-Store (and the V-Store). They both sell a good deal of items. Unfortunately though, they are quite expensive. CVS and a grocery store are a nice walk away from campus. And in the winter time when you don’t feel like walking, you can take a BranVan there.
Personal Finance
8) Which bank do most students have accounts in/is close to campus and efficient?
A: I have Chase so i’m shit out of luck when it comes to doing anything on campus and in Boston. I know a lot of people who use Bank of America so I suggest going with that one.
9) Are there ATMs on campus?
A: Yes, there are a few. One of them is a bank that I think is only in New England? The other is Bank of America. If you don’t use these banks, you’ll just have to a pay a fee when you take out money (usually around 3 dollars).
10) Do you have to go to Boston to make deposit, cash checks, open accounts, etc?
A: No, my mom does that all for me I have no idea how to do all that.
Transportation
11) Is it easy to get to Boston? Let’s say, every weekend for job/internship, etc? Or is it a big hassle/expensive?
A: Yes, it’s pretty easy. It can get expensive though since our free shuttles run only during the weekend. If you want to get to Boston during the week, then you’ll have to take the commuter rail. Also, I recommend looking for jobs (if it’s for spending money) around the area or on campus, just so it’s easier for you. Especially during the year.
Computer/Electronics
12) Is WiFi available campus-wide? If not, which areas are covered?
A: Yes.13) Any policies about electronics during class? (phone, laptop, etc)
A: It all depends on the professor.14) Are there printers readily available? Is it free or charged?
A: You have a certain number of free prints (at the ICC, the intercultural center here) and there are printers at the library which cost 10 cents per page. You can also find a nice friend with a printer and bum some prints off of them! :)Fitness
15) How available is the athletics facility? (esp. the treadmills & any spacious area to stretch in and whatnot)
A: Can’t answer this question due to my lack of knowledge about anything athletic. Sorry!16) Are the P.E. classes like high school P.E.?
A: Depends on what your high school was like. The classes here aren’t difficult by any means though (except for like, fencing).
Really solid answers to a lot of questions I know incoming freshmen have. I’ll just add a few points under the cut:
(Source: backstage-ninja, via onceanislandfemme)
And if you somehow managed to hide from the enthusiastic divestment spokespeople, there’s an e-mail in your Brandeis inbox with a link to vote for both the second round of student union elections and the divestment petition.
