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Gym crowds at 8 pm?

How crowded is the src gym at around 8 pm?

0 Comments
2024/11/02
22:32 UTC

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Psych 307 review

Just a swing in the dark, wondering if there’s anyone that want to study together and help each other out, maybe just testing each other on knowledge or see how deep we understand the content

0 Comments
2024/11/02
20:41 UTC

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I just applied for a new student ID, when should I expect it to be ready ?

Title

2 Comments
2024/11/02
19:50 UTC

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Random Things That Make Me Happy

  1. Finding a large empty table at a study spot
  2. Watching the R4 make its way to bay 4 (just the sight of a big green bus makes me happy now)
  3. Canvas Notifications
  4. A clean toilet seat
  5. The aisle seat
  6. When Rodolfo says "Happy International Bubble Tea Day" on Fridays (my Fridays are not complete without it)

Wbu?

8 Comments
2024/11/02
19:16 UTC

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Looking for Gladiator team for afternoon time

I am looking to join a team for gladiator for the afternoon slot.

Anyone has any free spots or down to form a team?

I signed up for it but they didn't get enough people to form a team so couldn't register :(

0 Comments
2024/11/02
18:55 UTC

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Help Make a Difference! 🌍 Vote for My Mangrove Conservation Map in the RCMRD Competition 🌿

🌿 Vote for "Mangroves: A Vital Resource Under Threat" 🌿

Hello! I’d be honored to have your support for my project, Mangroves: A Vital Resource Under Threat, in the 2024 RCMRD Map Competition. This project highlights the crucial role of mangroves in Lamu County, the challenges they face, and the importance of conservation.

Vote Here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/3b4f4cc7585649f8b71656a46d27f07a

🗳️ Voting closes on 4th November—thank you so much for your support! 🌍

0 Comments
2024/11/02
18:41 UTC

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Who’s counting my degree requirements for graduation?

I’m wondering who’s responsible for this. I have visited the advising office a few times and I found that they don’t count my credits very well and often informed me that I needed to take more courses than I need.

I have measured my credits myself and I think the advice they gave me was wrong. I think they did not count the extra classes I took previously into meeting my requirement this year, and told me to take more classes than I need this year.

Do they do the same thing while evaluating if I can graduate too? I just feel they did not look at my history. Should I listen to them? Or just trust my measurement?

18 Comments
2024/11/02
17:11 UTC

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Accidentally marked student’s paper upside down.

I overheard some kids talking about how my neighbour was giving out full size Coffee Crisps for Halloween, so I wanted to get marking done with and go trick or treating to my neighbour’s. I didn’t want it to look like I didn’t read the student’s work so I threw in some 0.5s and scattered some checkmarks, but I just realized that the paper was upside down. I already handed it back to him, am I going to get in trouble for this?

13 Comments
2024/11/02
11:25 UTC

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Dumb question when applying for financial aid: what do they mean by "pension"

Do they mean the money saved via pensions, or the amount paid for pensions?

5 Comments
2024/11/02
11:09 UTC

10

Setting Off Fireworks at 2am

Quick Rant: I get it, its Friday night and people want to party. But seriously, setting off fireworks at 2am? Its so loud it sounded like gunshots cuz I live near it. If you're reading this please have some decency, wasn't Halloween and Diwali like Oct 31 and not Nov 1? and by law don't you need a permit to use fireworks here in van? My bad if I'm misunderstanding something but ppl r trying to sleep at this time.

9 Comments
2024/11/02
09:04 UTC

5

Did anyone find a student ID near place Vanier/ ams nest?

I think it just slipped out of my pocket. Also, I’m a first year student living on residence with a meal plan. How can I access my meal plan in the mean time?

4 Comments
2024/11/02
08:52 UTC

12

student fees for only 1 online course?

Next year winter I won't be in Vancouver and only 1 online course to graduate. Do I still need to pay all these fees?

https://preview.redd.it/nuew0u312gyd1.png?width=760&format=png&auto=webp&s=3ddf2468cda9b44986e4b3cbbafec55de54f44a4

I think upass and insurance can opt-out, but what about others, any reference will be appreciated about how part time term pay the student fees.

Thank you!!

6 Comments
2024/11/02
07:54 UTC

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I haven't done very well on one of my courses midterms, and I'm worried I may not get a good grade on this course. I really need to maintain my average this year. Can I somehow prevent this course from affecting my average?

4 Comments
2024/11/02
07:30 UTC

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Are UBC aquatic short term lockers all paid by coins?

As title. Maybe I need to get some coins if that's the case

1 Comment
2024/11/02
07:25 UTC

62

Why I always do this bs to myself?

1.5 months worth of lecture recordings in 3 classes (cal3, chem, cs) while doing leetcode on the side. Been “I’ll start tmr” for the past 4 weeks. Tests and 2 tech interviews next week. Hopefully I’ll survive. Hurrayyyy

8 Comments
2024/11/02
07:16 UTC

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Marine drive fire?

What is going on? I’m in Building 5 and our fire alarms went off and now a fire truck is pulling in. I don’t see or sense any fire, so did someone pull the alarm as a joke or something?

6 Comments
2024/11/02
07:07 UTC

3

Burrowing books

Can I borrow books from the library as a non-student? Thank you

1 Comment
2024/11/02
06:41 UTC

0

Snapchat College options

In snapchat you can add your college but for ubc there are two options:

University of British Columbia and The University of British Columbia

Does anyone know which one is the main one???

1 Comment
2024/11/02
04:58 UTC

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1 Comment
2024/11/02
04:25 UTC

16

I'm Broke and Losing it- Moving Help

Hello all,

I'm moving (weird circumstances have lead to this timing) and I'm losing my mind. I literally cannot afford to buy new furniture. I turned to FB marketplace, reddit and craigslist but I also don't have access to a large car to transport things. And DAMN Vancouver mover prices are insane. My roommates keep telling me to "just get things delivered" which is kind of frustrating because they know I'm living paycheck to paycheck right now. I'm kind of reaching my wits end here. What would you guys do in this situation? I'm trying to find service-for-service type things (I'm pretty good at cooking and strong enough to lift shit) but it's been tough. I'm starting to come to terms with the fact I probably just wont have furniture and making peace with that. What do yall think though

19 Comments
2024/11/02
04:01 UTC

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Why is it so hard for people at UBC to line up properly for R4

Honestly, i totally don't understand why is lining up so hard. Is people at ubc rexxxxed to a point that they can't line up properly? Specially in rainly days where people will kind of line up a bit more messy, there is always some jerks jumping queues. 🤡🤡🤡

Clarify based on comment: i am commenting on the action that people not lining up for the rear door just standing around and then just squeeze in when the bus arrive. Its completely valid and make more sense to go to front and middle door cause there is less people

Plus: F u translink. No R4 for about 40 mins, there were about 3 49s, 5 99s, 2/3 25s, 1 68, 1 84. There were all buses but no R4. They even used the usual bus type for R4 as 99 while there were already lots of 99 and no R4. What a joke. 🤡🤡🤡

26 Comments
2024/11/02
03:31 UTC

2

For those who took Poli100

How did you study? I am used to taking science courses (bio, chem, etc….) but am not that familiar with political science classes. Did the textbook really help at all?

5 Comments
2024/11/02
02:41 UTC

16

Late night cubby desks?

I love cubby desks (like the ones in Koerner basement) but the ones I know of are all in buildings that kick you out at a certain time. Does anyone know where I can find some cubby desks (preferably with outlets) on campus in a building that doesnt kick you out at night? I have overnight card access to some engineering buildings if that helps.

0 Comments
2024/11/02
01:57 UTC

278

Shoutout to the hungover students that showed up to class today👹

It’s commendable. You are academic weapons.

10 Comments
2024/11/02
00:39 UTC

13

How to study material heavy courses?

Any tips or advice for how to study for bio/micb courses (Micb 211 and Biol 200 in particular)? Istg even when I try the hardest I can never get above 75 in exams for these courses, compared to chem or math where I can easily get a much better grade. I am not even sure what Im doing wrong? Any advice/help is appreciated!

4 Comments
2024/11/01
23:41 UTC

0

Bioc 202 anki cards

Does anyone have anki card decks for bioc 202? Midterm 2 is coming up and I’d like to keep my marks where they are….

2 Comments
2024/11/01
23:28 UTC

0

Hackcamp 2024 group

Does anyone want to form a group for hackcamp next week? I got in ^-^ but I don't know anyone going so I'm a little nervous.

6 Comments
2024/11/01
23:15 UTC

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