I’m not sure if this is a canon event at all because from what I’ve seen online, CPSC103 is supposed to be easy…. I got a 75 on the first examlet. What are some effective ways to study for this class for a near 100? For this examlet, I went through all the screencasts and wrote notes on them, did the tutorials, worksheets, and extra practice until I could complete them without a thought. I also solved the practice examlet just as so... I feel so lost…

You will only feel the pain of ass

not to say that im so cool but as an outwardly alt presenting person with dyed hair and piercings (albeit i must admit ive gotten lazier now that im in 3rd year), everyone I've met at my time here at ubc have been pretty mid. I've made no friends, not that im making a huge effort on that either, but is it because im sciences and also not in any clubs??? I see a few of you dyed hair people in my classes but everyone seems so wrapped up in their own lives, and the alt presenting ppl i have met have been weird af 😮‍💨

Is anyone else (particularly in pond) getting lukewarm showers in the morning 😭 I’m going insane

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I always feel like I am being stared at/judged at this university and I can't tell if it's in my head. Do I look weird 😭

Hi all, just had a quick question. For arts students I'm aware if you go over the credit limit, you're not allowed to have academic concessions (at least, that's what I've learned, I might be misinformed). My question is if I'm still allowed concessions even though I'm technically over the credit limit but not actually?

To be specific, I overrode my next semester to be able to hold 16 credits worth of class, but that was on the grounds that I only have 14 credits this semester, meaning I wouldn't go over the OVERALL year limit of 30 credits. So technically I am over the limit for one semester but not for the year.

Also is it true that the first academic concession is no questions asked? I'm still waiting to get on MSP as someone from out of province and going to see the doctor is least to say expensive and something I'm trying to avoid. Unfortunately I've been starting to get sick on and off (i was feverish last week but most of the days just sneezing and coughing) and I'm afraid that my absences from classes will actually start impacting my grade. I've already missed two labs (those classes drop the lowest grades though, so they wouldn't be held against me, but going forward they will be).

I am suffering from a bad flare up of Achilles tendonitis and I am having extreme difficulty walking. Given the gargantuan Godzilla's ass sized campus we are on, this has made it impossible to both recover properly and get to class without mobility aids. I cannot afford the absurd price for a brand new wheelchair, so I was hoping someone could please lend me one (it'd be like a month to recover at most)

my best friend got one and now she completely neglects me and spends all her time with her boyfriend. Please don’t be one of these people it’s heartbreaking seeing someone do this to you

edit: there’s nothing wrong with having a s/o you guys. However removing every person in your life for one singular person is selfish, especially if it is people who have been there for you even before your s/o. Never forget what others have done for you. I’m grateful for having this phase when i was 16 as i know how to balance connections now, and i know how quickly relationships can turn! And trust me when that happens you will definitely need your friends again

Hi everyone,

I’m looking into After-Degree / Accelerated Nursing programs in BC and Alberta (specifically eyeing UBC, U of A, U of C, and BCIT).

I’m finishing my degree through Trinity Western University in a non-science major, Biblical Studies.

For anyone who applied to Canadian after-degree nursing programs with a non-science or religious studies degree:

Did admissions evaluate your degree as long as it came from an accredited/chartered university?

Just why would you apply to this program? Was there any specific reason? And how do you feel about the Sauder community?

What are the logistics of extending hours of a library/multiple libraries to be 24hrs?

I think many other Canadian universities have this and I don't know why we don't, so I feel like I must be missing something

I know ikb is open for a very long time but it's not ALL the time and many students would like to continue working later

Also, I know you can technically be in faculty buildings as long as you want but an open library would be a much better option

Is it better to go through all the webWorks and study that way or to do multiple practice exams? I don’t have the most time so I don’t know if I’ll be able to do both fully. Thanks.

Bro, this is so annoying. Where are the UBC photography posts? None of those are up anymore. No one’s posting those anymore. All I see is this like dating stuff over and over and over and over again. It’s getting a bit annoying. If you need someone to date at this point, man, they should just start a club called UBC Dating Club or something. But the whole point is asking or making these stories on Reddit is not going to lead to you finding your love. The only way you’re going to find it is I don’t know because I don’t have any love in my life either, but it’s definitely not on UBC Reddit, and that is clear.

where it's not busy and where there won't be a lot of people usually!

My companion of 19 years has deteriorated significantly and upon visiting the vet today, they recommended euthanizing her to preserve her quality of life and prevent suffering. As such, my family has decided to put her to sleep soon (of course, after planning to pamper her for the foreseeable future).

Even the prospect of this news has impacted me significantly, but especially after the fact, I just know I’m going to be in a terrible mental state. I’ve already cried for a few hours.

I don’t have any major assignments of exams coming up, a few essays here and there, but I’m not sure if I would even be able to attend class in my state of grief.

Do you think this would be reason enough for academic concession on compassionate grounds?

According to https://flockcameralocations.com/map the UBC Campus has a large number of Flock style cameras across the campus. It seems the UBC campus has more than the rest of the province combined. Do people know this or care about it? UBC has always been a bit authoritarian but this surprised even me.

EDIT: I noted 'Flock Style', and there is no parking lot on all four corners of University Boulevard and Westbrook Mall facing into the intersection! They are CLEARLY not for parking.

I understand there’s midterms and whatnot, but the amount of people who come to school (whilst coughing up a lung) is insane. Some of us have health issues and can’t afford to get sick. And some of y’all don’t even wear a mask, like, are you intentionally trying to spread your germs?

Hi everyone, I am very sorry to say this here, but rather just venting at night, I also wanna seek for some advice. I’ve been studying for the whole past week, and I check the answer key today and I approximately get a 40%-50% (Well, if lucky I will get above 50). I don’t know how to recover from this. I did all the practice, come to class regularly and take notes, review it once a week. Two practice midterms I both score above 80s/90s and finish in time. I also had an exam from another class which I finish the practice test with 95 and 100, but turns out I only got 58%. Since first year, every single class I study it’s been like this. I originally thought there’s something wrong with my methods, but I tried a multiple time it just doesn’t work. I don’t know how to get good grades on exam anymore. I’ve been crying since midterm finish and don’t know how to become good at test anymore, maybe never. Any advice is appreciated, thank you very much.

I LOVE THEM. but why is there a single turkey slice in a $13 sandwich… like pleaseee im not even exaggerating there was a single turkey slice in my whole sandwich. i feel like they never used to be like that??

you were wearing this cute red plaid coat and headphones on the 99, and we kept sharing glances with each other. looking at me when i wasnt looking at you. when you turned away towards the exit i saw you looking at me through the mirror!! i wanted to say hi or give you a compliment, but my friends were getting off at the next stop so i couldnt get off at the same time as you... if you remember me i think you were really cute and i'm sad that i didnt say anything in time :c maybe we can run into each other again, and next time i'd do things right

We're hosting a non-partisan debate to let you hear from your candidates before voting in the provincial election! This is for the Vancouver-Point Grey riding, which includes the UBC campus, the UEL, West Point Grey, and the western part of Kitsilano.

This event is co-hosted by the UBC Greens and the UBC NDP, with some support from other political clubs on campus. We're also partnering with the Ubyssey to be the moderator and livestream service for this event! More details/RSVP can be found here.

WHEN: October 20th, 6-7:30 PM

WHERE: The Pit @ AMS Nest (Livestream available on the Ubyssey website)

HOW MUCH?: Free for students, pay-what-you-can for the public (suggested $10!)

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You can vote for the Oct 24 provincial election if you are:

• a Canadian citizen,
• 18 or older on October 24, 2026 and
• a resident of BC since April 23, 2026

Before the Oct 24 Provincial Election day, advance voting will be open October 16-21. There will be a polling station in the UBC Alumni Centre Oct 16 and Oct 19-21.

Also, remember to vote for the municipal election happening October 17th!

I'm freaking out because I'm a transfer student, and so by habit I may have accidentally put down my old institution's student id on my first two midterms this year. I've already emailed the professor and the TAs. Will I be getting a zero? This is so brutal I hope that isn't the case.

Went to the opening and why was it set like its for 6'5 string beans ?? Im not doing the splits for a v2 damn

Not gonna lie, the problem sets did not reflect some of the questions on the midterm. Poor exam.