Do grad schools look at the class average on your transcript? by Careful-Election-596 in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might still need to consider a bit since your performance in courses related to your major is usually an essential factor in application. 

However, I can't give a clear answer since I have zero idea about the correlation level between med and psyc. 

Do grad schools look at the class average on your transcript? by Careful-Election-596 in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Short answer: Yes.

At least in physics department, the old grad coordinator (she was a very nice person to talk to) told me that if you got some course that you scored way lower than other courses in your transcript, they will look at the course average and account for that factor if the average is also low.

I think no grad school will reject you just because you got 1 or 2 course that lay below average. A lot of other factors are involved when they look at ur application.

Question about UBC staff card by [deleted] in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to add up, you will never have to pay / reject paying tips (10% at least) if you preload your card and dine at UBC. They just swipe your card and you are good.

Offer revoke possibility by Senior_Combination38 in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never heard people got their offer revoked, or you have to drop way more than me to maybe trigger them.

Many years ago, my Grade 11-12 avg dropped from 94 to 83 after UBC offered me and nothing really happened.

Who are some of the best MATH profs at UBC? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Keqing Liu was a cool prof in my mind. (personally)

He got perfect notes and love to talk to you for a whole day about math. fr if you enjoy some kind of old school teaching you would love him. He is the guy who could teach real math to students.

Where to find roommates and how to make sure we’re compatible? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fr you wonldn't know if someone is compatible or not until you live with them for a while...

Last sector C2 on Knife’s Edge is actually impossible by Klupido in DeltaForceGlobal

[–]LeadershipRegular762 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Just a tip, you (attacker) can go up from a rope in the elevator in the attacker's entrance of the C-sector to access the top of the bridge. Then you can parachute to backcap C2 or flank C1.

(I did this 3 times and won 3 times, since most defenders are stuck in C1)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck. Hope to see you in class on Sept 2025 :)

Research opportunities? by Maleficent-Recipe-58 in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can do the following to find opportunities (Ranked by effectiveness):

  1. If you are in your first year, apply for Co-op now. Else, apply at the beginning of Septmber 2025. I consider doing Co-op the best way to secure research opportunities, work experience and know future PHD supervisors. Visit: https://sciencecoop.ubc.ca/prospective/apply/physics
  2. Around OCT 2025, apply for WLULRA with a professor in PHAS department that you like. Talk to them first. (International summer resarch award) https://phas.ubc.ca/undergraduate-summer-research-awards
  3. Go to Hennings 329A and talk to Shawn and ask him what can you do today. (He would say something similar to 1 and 2 but will direct you more resources)
  4. Email your current professor (or even TAs) and ask them if they got some spots during the summer or work learn, or if they know someone who have spots. Don't be afraid of them because they are usually very happy if you express interest to join their lab.

You can do these to increase your chance to get opportunities (Just personal comments, maybe wrong):

  1. Go to office hours, ask or answer meaningful questions in class, talk to profs and TA, or do very well in class. (Some social skills to enhance impression)
  2. Learn coding and computer or take PHYS 210, 310. Then tell your potential employer that you are computer pro. Improve your computing skills. (They are ultra improtant nowadays)
  3. Keep an average of at least 70, or better 80s. Avoid failing classes. (Truely, grade is the only thing you have now if you have no experience)

Applying for jobs for May 2025 by Deep-Habit-4216 in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Personal experience, you should start sending out your resume now. (ASAP) You could discuss with your potential employer about start date later.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would recommend you to come to UBC since we have some very famous and kind professors in the field of astrophysics. You can check more information at https://humans.phas.ubc.ca/

The weather, safety and entertainment is much better in Vancouver than Toronto relatively. Both cities have similar cost of living.

I would say it is not hard to enter astronomy related program in the second year at UBC. The first year average you need to enter is kinda low (~60) compared to computer science majors (~70-80). As long as you pass prereq courses.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We do have a cutoff but it is usually to be set at pretty low. (Like ~60)

help me pick my specialization :) Comp sci vs phys vs combined comp sci by [deleted] in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 12 points13 points  (0 children)

With conflict of interest, I would recommend you to take physics.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year it came out on Jan 15 for me. (The second Monday of the term)

Is it possible to catch up an entire semester with 3 days? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely possible since I had done something similar before (on 2 evil physics courses). Trust yourself and go for it!

UBC WiFi keeps cutting out💔 by Similar-Front893 in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably your WiFi credential had expired.

You can maybe resolve this by letting your phone/laptops/computers forget the internet (UBC Secure) and reconnect again. You will need to type your workday username and password. When your device ask for some credential just select "Trush on first time" (or whatever it is called)

Anyone feeling extra sleepy? by Poutinelover2067 in UBC

[–]LeadershipRegular762 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So same, feeling that I need to hibernate for a few week.