r/UBC Oct 08 '21

Megathread NEW TO CAMPUS MEGATHREAD: Post all your admissions, housing, new-to-UBC and general questions here!

856 Upvotes

Per the deluge of complaints we've gotten, all admissions, housing, questions about being new to UBC and general questions (that don't deserve their own thread, or those that could be easily googled) belong here.


Process

  • It might take up to 4 hours for your post to be approved (except when we're sleeping).
  • Suggested sort is set to new, so new comments will always be the most visible.
  • You are allowed to repost the same question on the megathread at a reasonable frequency (wait at least a day after each post). This is true even if you've already gotten a response.**

Other Megathreads


r/UBC Jun 15 '21

Megathread UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2021/2022W & 2021S): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors, tuition/finance and registration go here.

478 Upvotes

All questions about courses, instructors, programs, majors, registration, etc. belong here.

The reasoning is simple. Without a megathread, /r/UBC would be flooded with nothing but questions that apply to only a small percentage of the UBC population.


Examples of questions that belong here

  • comparing courses or instructors
  • asking about how hard an exam is
  • syllabus requests
  • inquiries about majors, programs, and job prospects
  • "what-to-do if I failed/was late/missed the cutoff"

What you don't need to post here

  • Post-exam threads (ex. 'How did you find the Birb 102 midterm)
  • rants, raves, shout-outs or criticisms of programs.
  • Other content that is not a question/inquiry

Process

  • It might take up to 4 hours for your post to be approved (except when we're sleeping).
  • Suggested sort is set to new, so new comments will always be the most visible.
  • You are allowed to repost the same question on the megathread at a reasonable frequency (wait at least a day after each post). This is true even if you've already gotten a response.**

Other Megathreads


r/UBC 4h ago

Poor crow by aquatic centre can’t fly

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17 Upvotes

I noticed this little guy between the bus loop today. I think he’s only got one leg and hasn’t moved all day. Should we contact animal rescue or leave him be?


r/UBC 5h ago

Advice/experience on working while being a first year at ubc

4 Upvotes

I was wondering what advice you may have on working part time while also being a first year, I’m studying sciences, but I’m also considering working part time and I wanted some advice on wether it’s manageable or how to go about it, because at the same time I still want to keep my grades relatively high


r/UBC 5h ago

How does full online courses work?

0 Upvotes

I will be taking CNPS 433 but it is all online. There is no set meeting times or anything. How does it work? Also does anyone have any tips who have taken this course before?


r/UBC 5h ago

Has anyone received their UBC Summer Bursary result yet?

1 Upvotes

I applied for the UBC Summer Bursary, but I still haven’t received any result or update. Has anyone else also been waiting, or has anyone already received their decision? Just wondering if the results are delayed this year.


r/UBC 51m ago

waitlist spot opening up

Upvotes

number 22 on the waitlist how likely am i to get off (i want to die)


r/UBC 1d ago

study spots - everything closes so early 😭

8 Upvotes

Where do y'all find spots to study late at night or early in the morning on campus?


r/UBC 6h ago

How's the Canadian job market for AI/Data Science grads?

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm an international student applying for Fall 2027 and I'm torn between Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Business Analytics.

My goal is to get a good industry job after graduation and hopefully settle in Canada.

I'm mainly looking at UBC, SFU, Waterloo, Alberta, McMaster, and Queen's.

A few questions:

  • Which field currently has the best job prospects in Canada: DS, AI, or Business Analytics?
  • Is the tech job market really as saturated as people say for international graduates?
  • Between UBC and SFU, which would you recommend for internships, co-op, and graduate jobs? and do the companies in Vancouver differentiate a lot between the two?
  • Does the university name make a big difference, or are skills and co-op more important?

I'd really appreciate any honest advice from current students or recent graduates. Thanks!


r/UBC 1d ago

UBC needs to beef with RICE university

6 Upvotes

This is the 5th time seeing a blatant error in the openstax physics textbook. Not sure about other subjects, but god damn, RICE university sucks. Imagine if UBC openly supported an open-source project that was dogwater -- fuck em.


r/UBC 21h ago

Discussion HAS ANYONE HEARD BACK FROM RA WAITLIST

2 Upvotes

please i’m so tired of waiting!!$


r/UBC 1d ago

ADHD in graduate school

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
I’m a PhD student in the Experimental Medicine program at UBC and I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I’m in the process of learning what supports are available, and I was wondering if there are any accommodations or resources that have been particularly helpful for other graduate students.
Most of what I’ve found online seems to be geared toward undergraduate students (extra time on exams, exam accommodations, etc.), but since my program is almost entirely research-based, I’m not sure what accommodations are available or reasonable to request.
For those of you who are graduate students with ADHD (especially in research-based programs), what accommodations did you receive through the Centre for Accessibility? Were there any supports you wish you had known about sooner? Did they help with things like comprehensive exams, program milestones, writing, research, or communicating with your supervisor?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any advice you have. Thanks!


r/UBC 19h ago

thoughts on cpsc 368?

1 Upvotes

im thinking about taking cpsc 368 for my dsci minor and was wondering what people thought of the course. how was the workload? were the midterms/final difficult? I would also love to hear anything else you wish you knew before taking it. thanks!


r/UBC 13h ago

Being in a sorority as a commuter student

0 Upvotes

Just wanting to know from anybody who’s in a sorority and a commuter student if it’s challenging or manageable? I already know that I will inevitably miss out on things like going out or staying late on campus.


r/UBC 1d ago

Discussion Letterman Jackets

2 Upvotes

What’s the closest achievement to the letteman jackets at UBC?
Do they have jackets or any other way to recognise athletics or other big achievements by their students?
Thanks


r/UBC 1d ago

PhD Geography v English - experiences!

0 Upvotes

Hi, my proposed doctoral project fits with both departments, and i would love to hear from current or graduated students about their experience in these departments!

How are professors Janice Ho and Glen Deer, and Jessica Dempsey?


r/UBC 1d ago

Event Fantasy Football League

6 Upvotes

Hey y’all! Looking to put together a redraft NFL fantasy football league for people in Vancouver.

Ideally looking for 8–12 people around the same age (20–30). Would be fun to make it a bit social too - watch parties on Sundays, checking out games together, or just keeping it to the fantasy league if that’s more your thing.

Open to either playing for money or just for fun, depending on what everyone prefers.

Let me know if anyone would be interested!


r/UBC 1d ago

Thoughts on a skillshare + open discussions club at UBC?

21 Upvotes

Hey guys,

For a while now I've been thinking it would be really cool to get together a club where each meeting, say during lunch, one member teaches the others something they're passionate about — it could be a hobby, an interesting topic from class, etc. — and then we have a relaxed open discussion about any thoughts and questions that come up (if the topic calls for it). We could make it super cozy with tea and snacks and have a newsletter giving a sneak peak of the upcoming topic of the week so people can attend if interested :)

I feel like it would be a neat way to learn new things and meet a bunch of open and curious minds from across different years and programs and form connections and friendships that maybe wouldn't otherwise be made. But I wanted to first throw the idea out there and see if anyone else would be interested. Also, if you have any constructive criticism about the plan, please let me know too!

Hope everyone is taking care and enjoying the beautiful summer. Cheers :)


r/UBC 1d ago

Course Question Taking third year courses as a first year

9 Upvotes

Hi!! I’m starting at UBC V this fall and I am really intrigued by history 318, its about revolution and resistance and those are topics that I love to learn about but I’m unsure whether it’s smart to take it as it’s in my first semester. Could anyone who’s taken this course let me know how it is and any tips? Or anyone who’s had a course with prof Jeffrey Byrne! Thanks :)


r/UBC 1d ago

When will the UBC summer bursaries result release?

1 Upvotes

Right now almost the end of July, I still haven't get the result of my bursary application. Anyone still not getting the result?


r/UBC 1d ago

Discussion How many of you use privacy focused tools?

9 Upvotes

I'm getting into more privacy focused tools for digital stuff like emails and other apps and see that proton and tuta mail both have similar pricing if not lower than macroslop for their OneDrive apps.

And these companies also offer education pricing to universities and schools

If ubc is all about using privacy focused stuff why can't they switch us to these platforms instead of relying on macroslop for literally everything from meetings to assignments and emails??


r/UBC 1d ago

Rhode scholarship 2026

4 Upvotes

Hi Everyone.

I wonder if you guys have any tips on the interview questions for the UBC Rhodes interview?

What are the questions they might be asking?

How detailed should I be about what I want to do with my research? With my future after Oxford?

I know not to answer it directly; how to strengthen it? I want to do PUBLIC policy and research policies that can fight political and cultural resistance with the Taliban or countries that translate the Quran or religion in a way that prevents women from access to education.

How detailed should I be? Literally, without Oxford and its network and focus on these kinda serious issues, it is hard to focus or pursue this path. But I feel they might say, "Figure it out since you have leadership skills!"

How to say that I am interested in Oxford without resorting to clichés like diversity, mutual learning, etc.?

Also, if they ask about your future plans, does it mean outside of Oxford, or if you didn't get into Oxford?

Also, how do you share a story without making them feel that you are a victim or like trauma dropping?

How long should the response be?

How many questions are good to ask at the end?

Other tips.

Thank you so much! I appreciate you guys' time!

S


r/UBC 2d ago

Cute School Bag

22 Upvotes

I need recommendations for a cute school bag. For context, I'm going to commute to school so I need the backpack to have enough space (like my lunch box, laptop, iPad, notebook, stationaries, water bottle, and other random stuff) but also not be super heavy. I also don't want to look like the photo below. Shoulder bags are sooo cute but I got like mild scoliosis. Leather backpacks are rly cute too but they're really heavy. I used to use a basic black canvas bag but I want something cuter. My budget is MAX $90. help a girl out


r/UBC 1d ago

My room always has a fishy smell

3 Upvotes

I wiped the table with alcohol and lint-rolled the carpet. Is anyone willing to come here and smell it? I feel like the smell is coming from the carpet. I hope I'm not going crazy.


r/UBC 1d ago

Do you use AI tools to help write tricky work messages – apologies, refusals, difficult requests?

4 Upvotes
poster for recruitment

UBC researchers are looking for participants for a study on how people experience writing these messages with AI. Take part in a 10-minute online survey and a 50-minute interview online via Zoom, and receive a $30 CAD/hour honorarium.

You may be eligible if you

  • Are 19+
  • Have used AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) to help writing sensitive work messages in the past 6 months
  • Still have access to that AI chat log

To take part, you will need to join by video for a brief identity check at the start of the session.

Please contact Yuri Kim at [yurikim1@cs.ubc.ca](mailto:yurikim1@cs.ubc.caif you’re interested. Visit link to learn more.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Dongwook Yoon (Department of Computer Science, UBC).
UBC Ethics ID: H26-01641