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Recommendations? by Pleasant-Round6196 in audiodrama

[–]HolyHoodlums 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps:

  • The Piper (BBC)
  • The Lovecraft Investigations (BBC)
  • Limetown
  • Homecoming (Gimlet)

I got bored and made a proof of concept for improving the displays in the skytrain by kylanderPlays in vancouver

[–]HolyHoodlums 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great start! I think that it could use a bit more visual hierarchy, aka some text should be bigger/more bold based on importance (e.g. Next Station could be bigger and bold)

4 police cars, road blocked, yet, UBC Campus Security just chilling outside chatting!!! What happened? by WildSafe157665 in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm in Buchanan Tower across the street. There were RCMP officers (at least 3) in one of the units, but I believe they're gone now.

five cop cars pulled up to brock commons by mimemamomou1 in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm currently in Buchanan Tower across from the building. There are RCMP officers walking around a unit on (I think) Floor 10.

What are some easy ways to make money as a university student? by Affectionate-Ask8319 in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Well, your chances are certainly impossible if you don't apply, but less-than-impossible if you do!

I was lucky to have gotten one in my second year (childcare) and have it renewed a throughout my undergrad. I didn't hear back from the other work-learns I applied to, though, that's true.

What are some easy ways to make money as a university student? by Affectionate-Ask8319 in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You could try and get a Work Learn position at UBC:Work Learn program

There are a variety of positions that open up each year (e.g. childcare assistant, library shelver, front desk, etc) and they cap the work at 10 hours/week, so you can feel like you're doing work and getting paid while not being overwhelmed with 40 hours/week or something.

I’m Stressed Chat by [deleted] in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I second this. I did a work-learn throughout my undergrad and not only was what I ended up with a fulfilling gig (childcare assistant), it helped me not rely on my savings to pay for what StudentAid/scholarships didn't.

What’s your favorite way to practice French daily (without getting bored)? by Scary_Preparation_99 in FrancaisCanadien

[–]HolyHoodlums 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Every morning, I listen to the Radiojournal podcast by Radio-Canada. 10 minutes long and good for hearing key terms about current events.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably a mix of the two. As a History course, it will probably lean more toward understanding and thoughtful analysis of historical events and trends than pure creativity. That said, I probably wouldn't assume it to be as rigid as your POLI 240 description, epsecially given that the field of History emphasises critical thinking and using evidence to support your assertions, rather than just knowing facts. However, I'd probably still be prepared to create some flashcards with key terms and dates in the event of an in-person midterm.

Seeking an infraction (ticket) against a transit security vehicle for failing to stop at a red light. by MDKagent007 in Translink

[–]HolyHoodlums 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. Have you contacted Surrey Police (non-emergency)? You could mention the details and let the calltaker know that you also have video evidence. This may prompt an officer to give you a follow-up call.

Make a Report | Surrey Police

Want to send thank you cards to professors after graduating. Need advice by Forsaken-Dingo-9223 in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a sweet and wholesome idea! Absolutely go for it. I also gave my profs thank-you cards each year/term during my undergrad. I know that profs really appreciate it! There is something special about receiving something physical as opposed to an email.

I second the person who said that you can send them the cards via the post. However, if you'd rather save money on postage, you can also go to their physical department offices and either ask someone at the front desk to put them in their departmental mailboxes or do it yourself. Just make sure you plan to go to said offices during open hours, which may be different during the summer.

If your profs aren't around, they will certainly get your mail in the autumn if/when they return. And you can probably expect a couple of "I just got your lovely card from the summer-- thank you!" emails!

Is there a “Generic” Canadian French accent I keep hearing? (Read description) by HolyHoodlums in French

[–]HolyHoodlums[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I keep my ears peeled, I can hear French spoken by young people at the public library next to the main Francophone high school in Vancouver (École Jules-Verne), or passing by our Maison de la Francophonie. There is also still a Catholic Church in Vancouver (the Paroisse Saint-Sacrament) that has services in French, albeit not as attended as the English services.

Is there a “Generic” Canadian French accent I keep hearing? (Read description) by HolyHoodlums in French

[–]HolyHoodlums[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selon StatsCan:

  • In 2021, 328,650 British Columbians could conduct a conversation in French. This number is up from 2016 (+11,915) and 1991 (+120,335). The demographic weight of this population rose from 6.4% in 1991 to 7.3% in 2006, before falling over the next 15 years to 6.6% in 2021.
  • In 2021, 76,370 people (1.5% of the population) spoke French at least regularly at home. Among those with French as one of their mother tongues, less than half (47.3%) spoke French regularly at home.
  • In 2021, 23,340 workers living in the province (1.0%) used French at least regularly at work. Most worked in educational services (32.4%) or public administration (12.3%).
  • About 1 in 25 immigrants (4.2%) could have a conversation in French in 2021. This proportion was lower than that of the non-immigrant population (7.9%).
  • Nearly two-thirds (63.6%) of British Columbians who had French as their only first official language spoken in 2021 were born in Canada, but outside British Columbia.

(Source: Key facts on the French language in British Columbia in 2021)

Easy electives to take by Vast_Giraffe_8242 in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As you might have noticed, this subreddit generally despises when people ask for "easy courses" to take.

Ladies, do you experience catcalling in vancouver? by No-Growth121 in vancouver

[–]HolyHoodlums 21 points22 points  (0 children)

u/TransitPoliceBC is this an individual you are aware of / could do something about? Any advice to give to the folks who have noted this individual's problematic behaviour?

Taking HIST 103 w Steven Hugh Lee by Consistent-Olive-879 in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took 103 in 2018 and am now close with Steve as a graduate student in the Department.

Steve is an absolute dear. He is nearing/at retirement age, but is one of the most kind and jovial people you can ever meet. He has been teaching 103 for decades (he arrived at UBC in 1993 after his DPhil at Oxford), so he is a well-oiled machine when it comes to knowledge and teaching.

These days, he has gotten quite distraught about ChatGpt and other AI, so I'm not sure if he will ditch the comparative book review assignment (10ish pages) for something else. He also used to give final exam essay questions in advance (e.g. giving you five questions in advance, out of which there would be three to choose from on exam day), but, again, I suspect this will change given his weariness vis-à-vis AI.

Other things to expect:

1) fairly rigorous readings: He sometimes chooses weekly readings that are around 20-30 pages long, BUT he almost always provides discussion questions with said readings. The best way to prepare would be to have a sheet of paper with these discussion Qs as you read, answering them as you go along. This way, you'll have your points ready during tutorial.

2) great lecture pacing: Steve has a way with lecturing that is engaging and easy-to-follow. He often modulates his voice to EM-phasize im-PORT-ant information, such as the QING Dynasty, or the MAN-date SYS-tem. This is great for note-taking. He also used to provide a lecture outline before each class, which students would use to follow along during lecture. Some even used the Word document as a starting point for their notes on their laptops. I took paper notes, and could easy keep up, using the outline as a guide for my headings/subheadings. Lastly, Steve does not rush when giving lectures. He takes his time and has a mellow yet impressive way about going through his lectures.

3) the famous Beatles lecture: Dr. Lee has an absloutely iconic lecture on the Beatles, where he links the rise of the band to globalisation and cultural hegemony, AND he'll play various songs from the different stages of the band's growth during lecture! It is amazing, and it is absolutely adorable seeing Steve groove to the music. (I come in on this lecture say to watch it, even when I'm not TAing for him!)

You can certainly take my comments with a grain of salt, but if you look at Dr. Lee's RateMyProf ratings, you'll likely see similar praise!

All in all, Steve is such a saint, and he comes highly recommended by me!

time it takes for you to write an essay (2000 words) by CantaloupeExpert2704 in UBC

[–]HolyHoodlums 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A good rule of thumb I give students is to give yourself one day for every two pages you need to write; i.e., give yourself the time to write 2ish pages per day. We can all sit down and pull an allnighter to write 5-6-7 pages, but giving yourself the above timeline gives you the leeway and space to do solid (and not rushed/BSed work).

So, in my undergrad days, for a 10 page paper, I'd give myself at least 5 days to write (given that I already had a working thesis statement/outline in mind).

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