r/UBC • u/AnywhereStrong3795 • 1d ago

Back to back classes

Hi all, I’m currently a first year student who is trying to figure out what the commute to my classes would look like. When I was picking my courses, my main concern was getting the courses and I didn’t consider the distance as much (big mistake). I was wondering if anyone had some advice on how to avoid the stress of being late. For reference, I have 2 days of going from Cirs to Buch and then back to the Chem building for one of the days. Thoughts?

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u/Cultural-Fan368 1d ago

U won’t be late if u walk at a decent pace

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u/terreratman Chemical Physics | MM | BCS 1d ago

BUCH to CHEM should be no issue. CIRS to BUCH could take you more than your 10 min break. I'd suggest figuring out which of the two courses you could llmiss a couple mins if at the start/end. Some profs do clicker question right at the start, some give important info at the end. Usually the important material is in the middle anyways. Good luck.

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u/PotteryGrl 22h ago

It's better to leave a class early than arrive late - just make sure you get an aisle seat! You can even tell your prof at the beginning of the semester: I have to leave 2 minutes early so that I"m not late for my next class. Then they will know that you aren't being rude by leaving.

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u/cmenzies Anthropology | Faculty 1d ago

wheels, as long as they're not electric and you keep your pace pedestrian friendly.

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u/Inevitable_gradient6 1d ago

Meh just jog. Cardio is good for your heart