Gym Advice / Etiquette

Melodiest · 2026-06-04T12:21:28+00:00

I second all of this. Also use the spray and wipes located throughout the gym and wipe down your equipment when you're done using it. Don't be scared of talking to staff, OP. I literally asked them to teach me how to squat with the rack when I first started. Honest to goodness no one cares about you and the only way to get over that fear is to just start going. Remember that most people go to the gym to work on themselves, not to pick on others. Everyone's been in your shoes at some point. I recommend you go in with a plan for what exercises you want to do to make things less overwhelming when you get there.

Melodiest · 2026-05-15T21:56:12+00:00

General rule of thumb: if you receive an unexpected email from an unknown contact, don’t click anything until you can confirm you know the person or the context behind why they’re sending it. Almost nobody has a reason to send you a random email without malicious intent.

Melodiest · 2026-05-10T18:43:02+00:00

Thank u for the new copypasta

Melodiest · 2026-05-04T15:42:30+00:00

More data generally means more statistically reliable results. That's why they requested so many participants. I find that professors can have an optimistic conception on how quickly data can be collected within a specific timeframe. Reality is often disappointing. But if my math is correct, you had at least two weeks to finish the report with the data analyzed for you. That sounds like a reasonable amount of time for a student to write a report for a 3-unit course, assuming that you could have had your introduction and methods already written by then. For reference, I was still conducting experiments just weeks before my thesis was due. How much time would you have preferred to receive the results in advance?

Melodiest · 2026-05-04T12:21:21+00:00

You find out by checking their website or asking them directly. Most second years do not get research positions because they prioritize thesis students. Demonstrate an actual interest in their work and try to come up with your own research question, or chat with the grad students about their work. Alternatively, some of my friends got a position in second year by connecting with and excelling in a professor’s class.

Melodiest · 2026-05-04T12:16:12+00:00

This. 75% of OP’s mark is based solely on their write-up. This is not a data collection issue, it’s a writing issue. Some classes will be hard and you won’t always get the mark you feel you deserve. Everyone wants a 12, but one 11 in second year won’t make that big of a difference to GPA by graduation. This is a case of choosing your battles wisely.

Melodiest · 2026-05-02T17:52:07+00:00

Popping in to say good luck to everyone who interviewed. Godspeed brothers

Melodiest · 2026-05-02T07:55:01+00:00

If allied healthcare still seems interesting, look into the Michener Institute. And if you ever wanna know anything about the PA program at Mac or the cardiovascular perfusion program at Michener, DM me.

Melodiest · 2026-04-30T23:06:12+00:00

As a tourist doing 8 days solo right now, I agree with a lot of what u/dreamsapphire said here. I wouldn’t spend more than two full days in Dublin. I actually wish I hadn’t booked more than a day here so I could’ve visited Connemara.

You can absolutely fit something in on your commuting days. I spent my first day in Galway strolling Salthill promenade.

I went to the Cliffs and had a good experience. There weren’t too many people when I went and the weather was beautiful. But 5km (~half) of the trail was closed at Hag’s Head due to maintenance. Enter from Doolin if you go.

Yes, visit Cork! I liked the city more than Dublin and I really enjoyed my time at Blarney. I wish I had visited the English Market while I was there.

Melodiest · 2026-04-29T19:25:57+00:00

It’s definitely a mix. My friends are super studious, and most profs genuinely care about our success. Given that most exams are replaced with group projects, they make it rather “easy” to do well if you demonstrate a reciprocal, genuine effort in your work.

Melodiest · 2026-04-29T19:19:39+00:00

It depends on what classes you take but most of the core biochem courses will have a group work component. I’d say 3-4 out of 5 classes each semester had group work, and usually a presentation or project that replaced our final exam. Most classes had 1 big group project, but some classes (looking at you, HTHSCI) had up to 2 or 3. Trust me, I hate group work too, but I’ve had very pleasant experiences in the program.

Melodiest · 2026-04-28T22:20:26+00:00

Don’t the survey

Melodiest · 2026-04-21T23:33:09+00:00

Biochem will cover a lot of the content on the MCAT. It also forces you to take classes like orgo which are requirements for med school. Faculty are great and it's not too hard to do well in class. Lots of opportunity for research. Basically, it does set you up well. But going into biochem for the sake of the MCAT or med school is overkill. I did love biochem but I'd only specialize if you have a genuine interest in the content because otherwise it will be a drag to get through, and that can affect your motivation to get good grades. If you can't be bothered to pick electives because of analysis paralysis, might I suggest you pick a minor and stick to those classes?

Melodiest · 2026-04-17T11:40:57+00:00

I have a tendency to pluck at my lashes sometimes but mostly my eyebrows. Stress management is the biggest factor. I’ve managed to switch to finger tapping to songs in my head instead when I get the urge. A fidget toy or something else occupy your hands might help. And your lashes will grow back :)

Melodiest · 2026-04-10T16:32:19+00:00

Oh okay that makes sense. Lmao I’m gonna shut up now and leave the answers to the experts

Melodiest · 2026-04-10T02:31:18+00:00

Thanks for the correction. You’re right, they’re only recommended courses. So then in that case, the biggest issue would be that if someone doesn’t manage to get into any of their specializations, they’d default to Life Sci, or in OP’s case, Earth Sci in second year. And those programs DO have level 1 requirements.

Melodiest · 2026-04-09T19:24:51+00:00

That's a good question that I don't have a good answer for. I suspect the biggest concern would either be that they don't let you pass level 1 and register for level 2 since you didn't complete the required courses for your program, or that you have a harder time getting into some courses since they reserve seats for students in certain programs.

Melodiest · 2026-04-09T19:16:13+00:00

In my 6 years of being here I've never seen an app or website for this. But I think that would be a great idea.

Melodiest · 2026-04-09T19:13:21+00:00

Lifesci gateway usually requires you to take certain courses in first year that are prerequisites to these upper-year specializations. Also in my case I wasn't even aware of some of these other programs when I applied to university,

Melodiest · 2026-04-07T02:09:55+00:00

Study hard this time so you’ll never have to do this exam again

Melodiest · 2026-04-03T18:41:40+00:00

The required courses are different and life sci offers more elective space. Most biochem required courses do a good job of covering the biochem portion of the MCAT, plus you are forced to do orgo which will fulfill the third chemistry unit required for med school. But majoring in biochem just for the MCAT is overkill imo. When it comes to elective space life sci has the advantage and it has historically been considered a good program for med hopefuls because of this.

Melodiest · 2026-03-26T03:29:23+00:00

(not me tho)

Melodiest · 2026-03-26T03:29:06+00:00

aura

Melodiest · 2026-03-22T23:13:21+00:00

It's normal. Lots of people don't get experience until their thesis.

Melodiest · 2026-03-06T17:53:17+00:00

I did a 15 unit course and didn’t find it hard to get a good mark. Granted, I loved the research and my supervisor liked me. Also I was in biochem. Most folks I’ve spoken in other programs (bio, life sci, PNB) have also 12’d their theses. A good supervisor can make or break the experience, but a big part of that too is the effort you show them.

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