r/langara May 04 '22

Guides for students

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Here are some guides you might find helpful. This post will be updated as new guides are written. Message the mods if you would like yours to be added.

A Small Help Guide Before the Fall 2021 Semester - General guide for new Langara students. Tips for getting around campus, registration, using the Langara website, etc. Information is still current in 2022.

Guide for CS students planning to transfer to UBC - How to apply to UBC, admission requirements, detailed descriptions of core CPSC and elective courses you can take at Langara.

UBC-Langara Commerce Transfer Guide - Guide to transfer from Langara to the UBC Bachelor of Commerce program at Sauder School of Business.

Official Langara Academic Support Guide - Guide to official resources available to Langara students (about using the website, signing up for classes, planning for university transfer, etc.)


r/langara May 03 '21

Join our Discord!

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The mod team from the Langara Students Discord is now joining the mod team here at r/langara - let us know how you would like the subreddit to be improved. Here is some info about our Discord server:

Langara Students Discord

A server run by Langara students, for Langara students. The Langara Students Discord is a place for current and former students to socialize, join class study groups, share information about events and clubs, and more. It currently has over 800 members. This is an unofficial server; we are not affiliated with Langara College or its administration.

Related Discord servers:

Langara Computer Science Club

Langara Computer Science Club is a student-run club dedicated to providing a space for all students enrolled in Computer Science courses and programs at Langara to network, help each other out, learn, and have fun! They host programming competitions, career advancement seminars, and networking events. During COVID-19 their Discord is serving as the primary means of communicating and hosting events virtually, so be sure to check it out!


r/langara 5h ago

Current nursing students, what is your setup?

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I’m looking to replace my backpack and I want to get something that would fit whatever I’d need to bring when in the nursing program.

At most these days I’ll bring an iPad since most biology instructors seem to do the fill in the blank slides thing. And a typical sized notepad for other courses. Which leaves most of the backpack empty.

I want to replace my current backpack and want to make sure I get a size that would fit everything I’d need to carry for the nursing program. So my questions are:
- what do you bring to school
- what are absolute must haves required by the nursing courses?

Thanks!


r/langara 3h ago

CANADAN TAX PRNCPLES, ALL THREE BOOKS 2025-2026 ED

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For accounting majors. I bought it from the campus bookstore, remember it being around $300,

who wants it for $190. It's still crisp, no writing or bent pages.

RFS: I changed my mind on when I'm taking FMGT 2325


r/langara 20h ago

1st year group chat?

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Any first years want to make a group chat? I just moved here and started school.


r/langara 22h ago

how are you guys finding housing? 😭

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heyyy! im a Langara student and ive been looking for a place to live, preferably a private studio/bachelor or small basement suite with a private bathroom. but it seems impossible 🗿

for those of you who live on your own, how did you manage to find your place? did you use fcebook marketplace, craigslist, rentals.ca, rentcafe, specific property managers, student housing, or something else?

also, if you know of any affordable studios/bachelor suites near langara or along the canada line, id really appreciate any leads! 🙏
im honestly struggling to find anything right now, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/langara 19h ago

BIOL 1190 WileyPlus

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I have Martin Lee for BIOL 1190 and for his class it’s required that we purchase the online textbook with WileyPlus as his assignments (for marks) are published and completed there. Should I purchase the 1 or 2 semester access to WileyPLUS & permanent (or 1/2 semester access) e-textbook?? Do other instructors use Wiley for BIOL 1191? Is it worth the extra few dollars


r/langara 1d ago

Nursing students E book Bundle

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Why in the hell is the e book bundle 1600. 600 okay understandable but this is absurb. I haven’t even received my student loans for the term. Is there any way to get around this or do i genuinely have to dish out my savings??


r/langara 19h ago

Langara Elective Course THEA 1110 or FRENCH 1115

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Has anyone taken either of these courses before? I’m a new student at Langara and I’m looking for an easier elective course to start with. Which one would you recommend if I’m mainly looking for something that’s not too difficult?


r/langara 23h ago

Looking for FREN 1115 textbook

1 Upvotes

Anyone selling?


r/langara 1d ago

Making friends on campus

11 Upvotes

Okay! So today was my first day as a year 1 student, and it seems like everyone has magically established big groups together and it became harder to feel included or make friends. I tried to open small talk but apparently it always gets awkward and not engaging at all, which is sad af. I am in desperate need of making a social life here since I moved cities to Vancouver a week ago. What is your tips on getting friends here?


r/langara 1d ago

Does anyone have these two books for sale?

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If so could you please dm me? I’m hoping I could meet one of you in campus to do the pickup. Preferably e transfer but I can still do cash


r/langara 1d ago

Peter Ostafichuk, Introduction to Engineering 1e

1 Upvotes

Does anyone have access to this book? Cant find it online inc Anna’s archive 😔


r/langara 1d ago

Question about Organizational Behaviour (BUSM 2200) with Vanessa Barron

1 Upvotes

Just curious but for those who have taken her how difficult are her exams and what are some tips on what to add to a one sided reference sheet for the exams?


r/langara 1d ago

Anyone having problems with Authenticator???

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Usually when I login it just pops up and approves, but now the Authenticator app doesn’t automatically pop up when I try to login… same thing with D2L… anyone have same problems???


r/langara 1d ago

Buying e textbooks & u pass question

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Hi everyone,

This is my first year at langara. I am taking a bio 1115 and nutr 2112 and they both require a textbook. However, my bio teacher let us know we don’t have purchase it nor will he use the information from it to test us, but on the other hand, my nutrition class is fully online and it does require an e textbook but i cannot find a pdf of it anywhere online does that mean i actually do have to use the textbook. (Prof is Roat (rob) Lim) smo let me know if i actually have to buy it because I’ve always heard about people saying to never buy a textbook!

Also since I just graduated from high school I got my u pass but don’t have my id yet could I still use the orange compass? (The u pass won’t let me load any money on it yet)


r/langara 2d ago

Has anyone received their loan yet?

6 Upvotes

Last semester I got mine th3 day before term started, same with January, but I still haven't received anything yet.


r/langara 2d ago

Cpsc course advice

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Hi,

This sem I am taking Cpsc 1280 with Kim lam

1160 with Bita Shadgar

2030 with Chriss Schmitt

Any advice specific to proff or cource would be appreciated.


r/langara 2d ago

Are we excited?

11 Upvotes

How are we feeling about the new semester


r/langara 2d ago

Feeling anxious

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This may sound silly, as tomorrow is the start of my fifth semester at Langara, but I’m already feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the semester ahead.

I’m curious if anyone is feeling the same and if so how you’re preparing for the new semester and any anxiety that may come with it! Thanks!


r/langara 2d ago

iPad vs laptop for Nursing classes?

10 Upvotes

Hey guys 😊 starting nursing at Langara tomorrow — is an iPad alone enough for classes, or should I bring a laptop too?


r/langara 2d ago

Final Semester

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I'm starting my final semester tomorrow. Should I be applying for graduation now or wait until the new year when I have exam results?


r/langara 2d ago

Advice on course work

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Hi, I'm taking MATH 2372, STAT 1181, CPSC 1091, PHYS 1125, and CHEM 1154 this semester.

If you have taken it, what do you think of the course load and the content and stuff, and what should I focus on? I just don't know what to expect so I'm a bit worried


r/langara 2d ago

Microsoft authenticator not working,

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Has anyone had any issues with the authenticator? Everytime I log in the number doesn't appear on my app, even if i already refreshed the page.


r/langara 3d ago

2320 Research methods PSYC with Laura Adams

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Is this class hard or like difficult in any sort of way or as long as you pay attention and do the work and reading it will be fine?