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    Announcing my etymology contest winners! (self.etymologynerd)
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    [–] Greenland is supperior to iceland etymologynerd 15 points ago in MapPorn

    No no don't worry I'm not upset

    [–] Greenland is supperior to iceland etymologynerd 32 points ago in MapPorn

    Oh dang I'm the guy who made that map

    [–] The real ivy league etymologynerd 1 points ago in A2C_circlejerk

    I've talked to some people. Clearly delusional liars

    [–] Cops of reddit, what’s the most bullshit sounding excuse you got that actually turned out to be true? etymologynerd 21 points ago in AskReddit

    We've got some good news and some bad news...

    [–] Petition to Start Referring to MIT as “MassTech” etymologynerd 1 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    Pronounced with a hard g

    [–] OFFICIAL 2019 Columbia University Megathread etymologynerd 1 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    https://www.reddit.com/r/collegeresults/comments/b8ind2/how_i_got_into_four_ivies/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app

    [–] What are some T30 colleges that have easy/few supplements? etymologynerd 2 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    Cornell only had one essay

    [–] Do I have to take the language verification exam? etymologynerd 2 points ago in Harvard

    I have the same question but for Spanish.

    !RemindMe 1 day

    [–] Do I have to take the language verification exam? etymologynerd 1 points ago in Harvard

    I think OP and I both want to take the exam so we can continue to learn the language for fun with the knowledge that we fulfilled the requirement and don't have to take the classes if we don't want to

    [–] AP Spanish or orchestra? etymologynerd 1 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    Fun etymology fact: the word orchestra comes from Ancient Greek orkheisthai, meaning "to dance".

    Choose orchestra and ask your guidance counselor to mention the issue in their letter of recommendation.

    [–] Should I Mention This in My App? etymologynerd 3 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    If it's eigth grade, don't list NYSSMA in the extracurriculars section, but you can put it in the "awards" or "other information" parts. Definitely put piano in the ECs though

    [–] Harvard rejected my acceptance etymologynerd 1 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    Bruh

    [–] Old People and College etymologynerd 16 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    Yes, that's how I feel, thank you for clarifying

    [–] Can I use the word "vlogs" in my common app essay? etymologynerd 7 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    AOs are mostly younger people, they'll probably know what it means

    [–] Old People and College etymologynerd 180 points ago * (lasted edited 3 days ago) in ApplyingToCollege

    It's really hypocritical and annoying when parents create high expectations for us to go places they couldn't

    Edit: Yes, it is nice that they have high hopes for their children, but it can really be nasty for kids when their parents act like nothing but top colleges are acceptable

    [–] 14551 etymologynerd 2 points ago in CountOnceADay

    Traders and Barbarians is ok too

    [–] Announcing my etymology contest winners! etymologynerd 1 points ago in u_etymologynerd

    I wasn't trying to ping but thank you

    [–] What would someone have to write on the side of the white van in order to kidnap you ? etymologynerd 1 points ago in AskReddit

    Free etymology textbooks

    [–] What's the best response to "Why don't you have a boyfriend?" etymologynerd 2 points ago in AskReddit

    I'm a heterosexual cisgender male

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    submitted ago by etymologynerd to CountOnceADay

    [–] Remember to see what the minimum wage is in an area before deciding to attend a school etymologynerd 2 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    This is excellent advice. Here is a list of minimum wages by state.

    [–] I’m starting my essay now etymologynerd 1 points ago in ApplyingToCollege

    I believe in you! Power through

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    Wat Samphran Dragon temple, Thailand (i.redd.it)
    submitted ago by etymologynerd to evilbuildings

    [–] But, you look like a base... etymologynerd 130 points ago in APStudents

    This is simultaneously terrible and excellent