I miss walking out of a test I bombed and feeling joy return to my soul coming across a veo dangling in a tree.

This is just a warning to those planning to sign a lease at The Barracks Townhomes, specifically with The Arena Group. During move-in, I completed their inventory condition form, which was simply a sticky note. I noted that that the carpet was somewhat sticky but otherwise the apartment was in good condition. I also documented my own images and videos of the apartment.

During move-out, I complied with all of their cleaning protocols and requests and completed their lengthy condition documentation of the unit. After several months, I received less than $400 back frmo my $1,000 security deposit. Looking at their invoice, they had charged me $400 to replace the carpet in my room, and another $200 for paint-touch up and cleaning charges. Their condition form, however, did not note any issues with the carpet, and in fact marked the carpet as being in "good" condition. Their images also did not reveal any issues with the carpet or paint. In fact, before move-out, we went to the leasing office to confirm the exact paint color we should use to cover up any minor nail holes from paintings, etc. The condition form also did not specify why additional cleaning charges were required, as we had already deep-cleaned the unit ourselves and hired a professional cleaner too.

They released an option to file a dispute if you had any issues with these charges, which of course I did. I referenced various legal codes, including the fact that landlords cannot charge for minor/normal wear-and-tear, and also attached move-in photos, move-out photos, and referenced their own move-out report, explicitly stating that they had never even made the claim that the carpet was in need of being replaced.

They finally replied to the dispute multiple weeks after they claimed they would reply by, noting that the cleaning charges would be refunded (which amounted to less than $50), but that the rest of the charges would be upheld, with no additional reasoning other than several unrelated photos attached to the reply, some of which showed the carpet in good condition as usual.

Several weeks later, I have still not received any refund of the cleaning charge.

If I DID damage the carpet, or anything else, I would be happy to pay for it. But no, I made sure to keep the house in good condition and cleaned on a regular basis.

On another note, they also charge you $30 per month for a "resident benefits" package each month which in reality just gives you access to a pool that is only open a few months each year. They also threatened to evict me for not paying a duplicate water bill on time which I had already paid.

I would love to pursue legal action at this point, but I am a broke college student and I hardly have the time or money for that right now.

Hopefully this helps someone; I am sure others have had a positive experience at the barracks, but it seems like the consensus is more negative than positive at this point.

Howdy y’all! I’m currently living in a dorm for the first time and the amount of bugs I’ve been seeing is ridiculous. A few weeks ago there was a fire ant infestation and now i’ve been seeing random bugs appear in the bathroom and main room, few of which have been ants again. I submitted a second Aggieworks order at the start of this week (Last time i submitted one was for the infestation and they dealt with that in about 4-5 days). I eat in my dorm, but I keep the place clean regularly and store all food in sealed containers. I’ve also never seen any of these bugs appear/go close to food sources.

I’m just terribly afraid of bugs and this is genuinely affecting how I feel in my dorm. I feel unsafe and anxious almost all the time, especially when i’m alone in my dorm. It’s also been affecting my sleep. I understand that seeing bugs once in a while is normal but I feel like this is getting out of hand. I also live on the highest floor in my dorm so seeing this many bugs is still insane to me.

For people who have dealt with similar issues, do y’all have any advice? I’m genuinely fed up and just want to feel safe in my dorm again.

Im a freshman and I have been on a downward trend with the chem 107 quizzes (I got a 60% today). Idek what to do anymore. Im studying (though with distractions, but still, it shldnt be this bad). When I do practice questions I get most of them right I think, so I dont know why it gets so bad (I feel like I can/should get a 75-80 with the work I put in.) Obv Im doing something wrong, but does anyone have suggestions ? Im already locked into getting a B in engr102 cuz I bombed exam 1 and I still wanna try auto admitting (Aero dreams) so I wanna do the best I can (cuz I need a high ass gpa even if i want holistic anyway)

Any agriculture majors here?

Recommendation for professors and which classes not to take same semester. Thanks!

Considering dropping FINP 436.
I am a financial planning major with 20hr left in my degree.

My current TAMU GPA is a 3.857, and I'm looking at finishing with a B in FINP 436 (Insurance Planning). I've been considering Q-dropping it and retaking it online next summer, assuming it's offered.

I've mapped out my remaining classes, and assuming I make all A's from here on out, my projected graduation GPA would be:

• Keep the B: 3.903
• Q-drop and retake for an A: 3.952

Both would qualify for Summa Cum Laude, but obviously the 3.95 would give me a little more breathing room if I end up with another B before graduation.

I would like to keep my options open post grad. I plan on applying for airlines in 1-2 years so have no aspiration to be a financial planner. I might consider grad school or anything else that will put more notches on my belt. That is, if i can get some help with university scholarship...

For those who have graduated or been in a similar situation, would you take the B and move on, or Q-drop and retake it for a shot at a higher GPA?

So I lost my ID this weekend and wanted to go out on halloween. I have my old copy that expired when I was and I’m 20 now. Will it be accepted or should I bring a secondary form of ID?