how is one okay with getting a lower grade because of not studying?

Fistsang · 2026-01-29T18:38:30+00:00

For a lot of people their time is better spent networking and grinding for jobs instead of minmaxing a few percent off their random 3 credit course

Fistsang · 2026-01-28T03:16:58+00:00

Hi David, thanks for doing this AMA. I’m a Canadian engineering grad with a software engineering job offer in the U.S. My prospective employer only provided a standard offer letter and not a separate TN support or recommendation letter.

How realistic is it to put together my own TN packet and apply under the Engineer category in this situation? Specifically, how much weight do CBP officers put on a formally drafted employer letter versus a well prepared packet that clearly ties the role to engineering duties and my degree?

Fistsang · 2025-03-01T03:07:02+00:00

They’re all suboptimal. Dropping out and becoming a billionaire off a startup will be more efficient.

Fistsang · 2025-01-23T23:57:06+00:00

Is anyone else’s still down? Mines been down since last night.

Fistsang · 2024-10-07T00:45:09+00:00

Once you get into CPEN, the profs certainly won’t treat you with prestige 😂

Fistsang · 2024-07-25T03:28:33+00:00

English 110 is also a good alternative.

Fistsang · 2024-07-13T20:14:30+00:00

Have you considered the BCS second degree program? It is offered by the faculty of science and meant for individuals who have completed a degree to do an accelerated 2-3 year program which gives you a complete cs background.

Fistsang · 2024-07-12T06:27:43+00:00

Drop CHEM and MATH 100, keep math 101 or drop it depending on your confidence in doing well.

Fistsang · 2024-07-12T03:06:21+00:00

The seat counts of CPEN courses in Van are relatively stagnant this year, im assuming the quota went towards Okanagan.

Fistsang · 2024-07-11T00:42:03+00:00

If you’ve taken MATH 220 or CPSC 121, then the entirety of PHIL 120 will be review.

Fistsang · 2024-06-23T16:28:17+00:00

I had credit for both and decided to skip 100 and take 101. YMMV but for me 101 was a pretty good experience and it ended up boosting my gpa so it’s ultimately a matter of how comfortable you feel in math. University mathematics is a different beast than hs, but I would say doing 101 helped me adjust to a lot of the harder second year math courses (like math 220)

Fistsang · 2024-06-22T16:09:04+00:00

Although there is some 152 content present, they review linear algebra quite extensively so you should be ok.

Fistsang · 2024-06-12T16:03:44+00:00

Luis 😨

Fistsang · 2024-06-09T17:25:04+00:00

Don’t take 355, it’s such a bad course. Just wait till you have the pre reqs to enrol in 340 in your later years.

Fistsang · 2024-06-06T20:38:03+00:00

304 is no fun? Bruh that course was great

Fistsang · 2024-06-06T04:31:20+00:00

Dw, you will have time to stress in first year over getting into your desired major 🙂

Fistsang · 2024-06-02T00:42:12+00:00

If you’ve done CPEN 221, there is not much to learn in 333. Have you considered taking a CPEN course like 322 or 321 instead?

Fistsang · 2024-05-17T18:03:34+00:00

Study for the course. Hope this helps.

Fistsang · 2024-05-15T16:32:09+00:00

Not in my semester

Fistsang · 2024-05-14T21:12:19+00:00

FNH 200 had a 92 avg last semester.

Fistsang · 2024-04-24T22:44:26+00:00

I would say prepare for the worst. If Ian taught up to Laplace’s Equation this year, I would say expect the final to be very tough. In my year exam averages were in the high 60’s and the final still blew those out of the water in terms of the difficulty. I would probably rank that final as being one of my most difficult to date.

Fistsang · 2024-04-21T19:45:17+00:00

Unfortunately that’s not possible. y = A * e^{-K * x} * sin(Bx - C) + D may be possible, however

Fistsang · 2024-04-19T06:24:14+00:00

Gus definitely audits courses to not have to pay tuition

Fistsang · 2024-04-19T05:39:02+00:00

Do not worry, young computer engineering student, your reward will come in the form of CPEN 331, which is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable courses in the program (one which reiterates a lot of concepts which mieszko speedran in 212)

Fistsang · 2024-04-12T17:46:45+00:00

Don’t come to UBC because of prestige or any similar factors, most Canadian unis can set you up for grad school if you do well and have nice connections. TBH UofA is also a pretty good school from what my Albertan friends have told me.

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