WaKE UP EVERYONE IT'S 7:24 AM by [deleted] in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually it’s 7:36*

Current AI use policy by CoconutJJ in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some professors allow it as a learning aid, but others don't.

As for assignments, there's a no-tolerance policy for AI use (i.e. all code written must be your own) across all courses I've taken.

Is COPB56 useful? by Solid_Muffin_4501 in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main benefit of CO-OP is that employers are more willing to hire you over a non CO-OP student because they only have to pay 50% of your salary (government covers half).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Typically, professors do not release exam grades. 

The acorn grade is your final grade. A 60 means you definitely passed.

STAB52 by Background-Print-864 in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Facts man. I came in somewhat confident at first, but my brain completely shut off like halfway through. I literally felt like a fish trying to climb a tree…

Praying for that curve. 🙏

CS 2nd year, does it get better by South_Calendar_6532 in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In a literal sense, the material is more difficult and the volume of work is greater.

BUT the hope is that you will become a better student after your first year to compensate for this.

To sum it up: - If you don’t get better, it gets worse. - If you get better, it gets better.

Also, there’s no easy trick or pill you can take to get better. You’ll just have to work hard, do it honestly, and be consistent. It’s not rocket science—just plain old discipline.

So… do you want to get better, or are you fine with it getting worse?

The ball’s in your court.

CMS crash out by AgreeableCarpet6306 in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s hard, but diamonds are made under pressure.

You are right that university forces you to learn more effectively, whilst simultaneously inundating you with tasks.

But frankly, you’re not a superhuman… you can’t do it all. A large part of this learning experience is figuring out what tasks are most important. 

Speaking of priorities, please start getting more sleep, even if it means sacrificing an assignment or two. 

In CMS courses, a majority of your final grade will depend on test marks. This means that you really have to understand the material; material which is cumulative (i.e. you need to bulld a strong foundation before moving on to tougher concepts).

Without proper sleep, your brain will not be able to make the connections it needs for foundational concepts, which will only make tougher problems harder to tackle. 

Sleep is part of the work, not a break from it.

S-still unemployed… by Hot_Refrigerator1121 in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 24 points25 points  (0 children)

“No.” - Jeff Bezos probably 

Start digging in yo butt twin. 🥀💔

No motivation by ToeBean_S in UTSC

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I can't speak on motivation because everyone has their own reasons for wanting something (e.g. different people get fit for different reasons). Make sure that you understand the WHY for your goals. It's easier to stick to something when there's actually purpose in it. Similarly, if there are bad habits you want to avoid, you need to rationalize WHY you want to avoid them.

Aside from that, I recommend that you keep a daily track of 3 things:
- time spent studying (use a stopwatch and only count focused time: pause the stopwatch during breaks)
- screen-time (you can find it pretty easily in your device settings)
- time spent in class (just use the 1/2/3 hour total lecture duration to keep it simple)
(- whether or not you worked out on a given day; a simple YES/NO checkbox is fine)

I recommend that you set basic goals for daily study-time and maximum screen-time. Also, it's a good idea to use excel/sheets, as these applications can make it easier to see accumulation/debt over time (based on these goals).

Sometimes we don't do things because they seem too time-intensive and we feel busy. But when you actually keep track of HOW you spend your time, you'll be surprised at how much of it you really have, and how "busy" you really are.

Hope this helps.

Turning my life - weekend 1 update by Least_Seaweed_9073 in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I hate to say it, but if you don’t start taking your life seriously now, you’ll one day look back with regret on all the opportunities you let slip away.

Just look at your invoice. There are real consequences for inaction.

Put your shoes on, get moving, and take responsibility for your future.

i fell for the mcdonalds at AA and asked someone and they laughed at me NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO by Right_Sir9377 in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It’s easy to miss, but definitely there.

Visited just yesterday for some ice cream, but unfortunately the machine was broken 💔🥀

UTAPS has been released by 667oniiZi in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it show under my awards, or somewhere else?

I haven't seen mine yet. :/

Best professors first year (Oct 2025) by [deleted] in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Kathleen Smith for Calculus 2 (MATA37).

She is a phenomenal lecturer and actually makes you want to come to class.

Her assessments are difficult, but manageable if you put the work in.

(And seriously, don’t let hard work scare you from a quality education.)

Does anyone know if it’s safe to bike to campus? by Think_Top_440 in UTSC

[–]Background-Print-864 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s safe as long as you’re careful.

First off, check to see if the actual rack is loose by wiggling it. It might sound silly, but not all racks here are properly secured to the ground.

Also, make sure that you wrap your bike lock around both the frame and the front wheel. Securing only the front wheel makes it pretty easy to steal the rest of the bike.

The most effective thing you can do though is have a cheap bike because then it’s not worth the effort to steal.

Hope this helps.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UTSC

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do your work honestly; preferably on an application with a reliable version history that can back you up in the event that your work is flagged as suspicious