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Old 08-24-2008 at 09:32 PM   #31
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I wouldn't buy stuff like pens and highlighters. There is so much free stuff you get on Welcome Week and throughout the year that you don't really need to. I have a pen holder chock full of free pens and highlighters many of which are still unused and I will use this year.

Everytime you walk through the student centre you can pretty much get free stuff.
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Old 08-24-2008 at 09:40 PM   #32
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Well, it also depends. For me, I can't stand using normal pens. I prefer spending a few dollars to get some pens that I'm used to and are comfortable to me.
Old 08-24-2008 at 09:40 PM   #33
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Old 08-24-2008 at 11:39 PM   #34
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Should I buy a graphing calculator if I'm going into Math IK03 and then Math 1M03? I don't know if its nessecary and I dont want to spend the money if its not.
Old 08-24-2008 at 11:53 PM   #35
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I am pretty sure they only allow the casio fx991ms for math classes.
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Well, graphing calculators are useful for checking answers. But I'm pretty sure you're only allowed to use the Casio fx991 during tests and exams. So it's your choice. If you can find a program online to do your graphing, you're better off using that.
Old 08-25-2008 at 01:53 PM   #37
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Youre not allowed to use graphing calculators for tests but if you wanna check answers with it, thats not a bad idea. But they're pretty pricey, so I wouldn't bother
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Old 08-27-2008 at 03:26 PM   #38
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Is a casio model mandetory because I have a 10 month old texas instrument one.
Old 08-27-2008 at 03:53 PM   #39
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It's the only calculator allowed during tests and exams. So if you bring your TI to tests and exams they may confiscate if they find out.
Old 08-28-2008 at 07:41 AM   #40
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Les Prince washroom
I am wondering about the Les Prince washrooms. Are the following things found in the washroom:

- towel hanger
- toilet paper holder
- shower curtain hanger
- in-shower shelves
- toilet seat
- built-in soap holder
- storage room behind mirror or any storage space/shelves around sink area?

Thanks for answers
Old 08-28-2008 at 02:34 PM   #41
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regarding the calculators - what about for chemistry? does it have to be the casio one? and when does the university officially let us know about what kind of calculators we need to use - first day of class?
Old 08-28-2008 at 08:46 PM   #42
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The entire university only allows that Casio calculator.
Old 08-29-2008 at 04:32 PM   #43
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Quote:
I am wondering about the Les Prince washrooms. Are the following things found in the washroom:

- towel hanger

- toilet paper holder
- shower curtain hanger
- in-shower shelves
- toilet seat
- built-in soap holder
- storage room behind mirror or any storage space/shelves around sink area?
There is a towel hanger, a toilet paper holder, shower curtain hanger with shower curtain, 1 little in-shower shelf, of course a toilet seat , and some space around the sink to put your stuff.

There is no built-in soap holder.
Old 09-01-2008 at 01:48 PM   #44
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Quote:
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free wall calendar + the whole msu swag bag = for ALL students (for returning students, if you noticed, they slash part of your validation sticker lightly once you get it to make sure you don't secretly go to get another one)
Hello, does anyone know if MSU is still giving away the wall calendars? I'd like to get one Thanks!
Old 09-01-2008 at 02:57 PM   #45
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They always do. I get a new one every year! Don't know when though.

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