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  0 0 True--and there are even schools whose non-resident tuition isn't that much higher than it is for residents. Texas at least used to be like that--it wasn't that much more to go to a university there as a non-resident, than to pay resident tuition in a few of the more expensive states. Of course, that's less true these days, with states cutting the budgets and universities having to make it up somewhere. One way they may be doing that some places is by being more hard-nosed about who qualifies for resident tuition. marymc commented 1 day ago

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  How long does Out of State tuition apply?

  2 0 Every state handles it a little differently, but in Washington, they generally want you to convince them that you've lived in the state for at least a year, and put down some roots--and that you came here for something other than to go to school. If they believe that that school was the primary reason you moved here, you may end up paying non-resident tuition for as long as you're here. Some of the things that people do to establish residency include: get a Washington driver's license or ID; register your car here; sign a rental lease; buy a house; get a job; open a bank account here; register to vote here. Things that signify long-term intentions to stay are better (so buying a house says more than signing a 6-month lease; a career-type job is more convincing than a one flipping burgers; etc.) Here's UW's policy: http://www.washington.edu/students/reg/residency/ (I'm not someone who decides these things, but I've been an academic advisor at UW and Evergreen, so I have some experience with this stuff.) marymc answered in College / Continuing Ed 1 day ago Answer and comment »

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  Who has the right of way at a roundabout / traffic circle?

  0 0 Interesting...we must be driving in different neighborhoods, Whenever I encounter a traffic circle, the other drivers don't just drive right on without slowing down--they stop dead and refuse to enter it, without regard to other traffic (or lack of). It's like they've never seen such a monstrosity before and they are totally flummoxed about how to proceed, and they're not going to just yield and merge--they're not budging until they've thoroughly figured this out. marymc answered in Cars & Motorcycles 11 days ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  Have you ever been on the Amtrak Empire Builder train when it splits at Spokane?

  0 0 They make it really clear, if you're up and out of your seat. They also direct people into cars according to their destinations when they board, so you won't have to move when the train splits--so if you're in your assigned seat, you'll end up where you should be. marymc answered in Regional Trips 18 days ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  What derogatory names do you have for your local newspapers?

  3 0 The newspaper in my hometown (Redding, CA) was the Record-Searchlight, but everybody called it the Wretched Flashlight. My husband went to U. of Oregon, and all I've ever heard him call the Eugene Register-Guard is the Registered Fraud. marymc answered in Whatever 19 days ago Answer, comment & read 9 more answers »

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  Why do dog owners disregard leash laws?

  5 0 Because dog owners are like parents: nobody thinks that *their* little darling could possibly be a bother to anyone. Other people's dogs (kids) cause problems and earn them all a bad rap--not THEIRS. marymc answered in Dogs about 1 month ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

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  0 0 Tastes definitely do differ. While I really enjoyed Doomsday Book, I had no use at all for Time Travelers Wife. I kept reading, thinking that with all the hype I'd heard about it, it had to get good sometime, right? It didn't, and in the end I was thoroughly let down and annoyed at the waste of my time. marymc commented about 1 month ago

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  0 0 Big second to Kindred--it's a classic, and another one a teenager would likely enjouy. marymc commented about 1 month ago

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  What are the best Time Travel stories/books?

  2 0 Connie Willis is a scifi author who has written several books with time travel plots. I've only read her _Doomsday Book_ but I really liked it, so her others are on my list. I'm pretty sure a smart teen (especially one who likes plucky young heroines) would enjoy that one. marymc answered in Book Recommendations about 1 month ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  0 0 You just can't go wrong with Warren! marymc commented about 1 month ago

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