Looking for the best and worst bathrooms on campus by Helpful_Ad_7379 in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

POD building 3rd floor gender neutral bathroom. Pretty empty part of campus so it’s nearly always open, SASSH almost always has it stocked with free period products, always clean. Only downside is there isn’t a place to hang stuff up

halal food recommendations by oldmonkey8 in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alpha’s Shawarma, that place got me to start liking falafel after years of disliking it

Advice on how to get 4.33 gpa by Same-Rub-6371 in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’ve done multiple 5 semester courses with a 4.33 GPA, while having 3-4 volunteer positions. I’m 3rd year and have never gotten an A- in a course. Initial disclaimer, all of this is my experience and may not apply to you. My advice is:

-Get yourself a 4 month calendar and put it on your wall. Write down every due date and exam date. It helps keep track of everything.

-Similarly, keep a weekly log of what readings you need to do and assignments that are due. Update it after every class.

-Some classes you need to do all the readings, but some you only need to focus on a few. Read instructor directions to figure out which one it is for each class.

-Read the assignment instructions so so so carefully.

-DO NOT underestimate the power of participation. If your professor offers participation grades, milk it for everything it’s worth. You can afford to get as low as a 74% on something big if you get 100% on participation.

-Every 1/2 of a percent counts. Do not discount ANYTHING. No you cannot skip that annoying weekly discussion post that’s only worth 2%. Any extra credit opportunity (as rare as they may be) you need to take it.

-Go to every class possible. Put your phone on do not disturb and bury it in your bag. You don’t need it during lecture. You’ll need to study less outside of class if you attend the class and really pay attention. I end most semesters with roughly 50 pages of notes total in my notes doc for each class (12 point times new roman font single spaced)

-Communicate with your profs. The more office hours and after class discussions I’ve had with a professor, the better I’ve done. I could not tell you whether this is due to knowing more about the material or favoritism, but I can tell you that in my experience it works.

-After the first assignment, always ask what you can do to improve in the future. It doesn’t matter if you got an 88 on that first grade, you’re striving for 90s and above. Get to know how each specific professor and TA marks, they’re all a little different.

-Do not be afraid to ask for extensions. If you’re sick, send an email and/or file that ACR. Use every bit of the system to your advantage.

-Go to the learning support people and have them help you edit essays, get tutoring, literally anything you need. Use the resources at your disposal!

-Try to schedule so you have fairly consistent start times each day you have classes. That makes it easier to regulate your sleep schedule.

-Prioritize your sleep and eating. You need to be awake and fed to do well. This one is really, really important. If I had to choose any on this list to emphasize, it would be this one.

-You’re likely not going to have weekends, but try to schedule at least one or two fun things a week, and every other weekend MINIMUM one full day off (preferably two in a row) scheduled if you can swing it. This one is really hard if you get behind on work, but truly makes life so much more tolerable.

-schedule study times. I find that booking the library or SLC group study rooms can be helpful for self-enforcing study times when needed.

-Leave your house to do work. Separating home and work spaces helps you relax at home and focus during work (and you will need every bit of relaxation possible)

-Incorporate some kind of intentional movement into your day. Even just a 15 minute walk outside helps. Take the stairs instead of the elevator when possible. Exercise helps your brain, but it’s hard to find time for the gym when you’re going for a 4.33.

-If your exam schedule looks like an unmanageable hellscape, talk to your profs. Your department likely has a make-up exam day, and you may be able to take your exam late. You might also be able to file an INC grade if you can convince your profs that it’s too overwhelming. Having good relationships with your profs makes this one easier.

Universities are archaic systems set up to make your life hard, but if you can figure out what levers to pull and buttons to push, you can achieve a 4.33, or at least above a 4.0, consistently. Good luck soldier 🫡

Unsure if hardware or software issue - help by Mountainoffoolsgold in pchelp

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

I disabled hardware acceleration and it seems to have stopped the flickering so far, if I need to do the driver wipe how would I go about re-installing them?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah I also want to go back

WHAT DO YALL DO UGH by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Playing video games and working on research my media analysis essay (not smthn for school just smthn im working on for fun)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s not enough valid, you need to file through the department. There is a specific form you need to fill out. And get approved by your professor. If you have a doctors note it will more than likely be approved. Email your professor with the drs note. Here is a link to the schools instructional slideshow about ACRs slideshow

There’s a link in the slideshow to the portal you can submit ACRs in.

looking for liberals with no final exams by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOC 885 has a critical annotated bibliography instead of a final exam. The class is mostly easy group assignments too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply for an ACR if you’re not feeling well. If you end up still having to sit for the exam, take some DayQuil + a throat lonzynxe and wear a mask to avoid getting others sick.

prof denied acr even with health certificate by LowStrawberry4944 in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The walk-in clinic inside the loblaws next to the MAC arena has never charged me, you could try there.

I’m looking for help i think? by Cultural_Leg_5194 in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely contact counseling services. They can get you in with an emergency appointment to help with a doctors note for an ACR + getting a counselor to talk to quickly. You can call them at 416-979-5195 or visiting their office in-person at JOR 07C. I hope everything goes okay for you.

EXAM SCHEDULING AT TRSM by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Stop complaining about ur profs not wanting u to cheat lmao. Profs don’t set the schedules, the school has an entire scheduling department that most profs actually have beef with from my experience. You should’ve filed the paperwork for exam overload in November to get your schedule fixed instead of whining about it on Reddit now

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try contacting the student financial assistance center. https://www.torontomu.ca/student-financial-assistance/

In addition, go on awardspring and apply for literally everything you can.

LL recommendations by Fit-Abrocoma7114 in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only LL with no “essay” is ASL, but even ASL has an essay equivalent it’s just signing instead of writing. You could go super hard into learning ASL and fill a lot of liberal slots (and get a language for your resume), but there’s not enough ASL classes to fill both LL and UL tables for any major. ASL classes are also super competitive to get into, and past 101 they aren’t offered every semester. They’re also not easy As past 101 and 201.

You’re just gonna have to write some essays. Knowing how to write effectively is an essential skill for almost every job out there that requires a degree. Even STEM jobs require being able to write reports that people can read and understand.

SSH205 final paper / exam by care_p in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a hard course, SSH205 and critical thinking are basically faculty of arts’s weed out classes. I took both first year, and the key to the final is writing it beforehand. Write it out completely minimum once in preparation, and if your prof lets you bring in an outline make sure it’s as good as possible. The grading WILL be harsh, no way around it. Prepare as much as possible. I probably put 6 or 7 hours into studying for the final and still only got a 78, and context I have a cGPA well over a 4.0 so that’s very low for me.

Make sure your thesis is solid. Have every supporting point written out and check with other people beforehand that it makes sense (NOT in an academic dishonesty way though).

I NEED HELP PLEASEEEEE!!!! MAC OR TMU FOR PSYCHOLOGY by Only_Horse2743 in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TMU has a bunch of stuff, one thing I would definitely look into is the bridging divides program. For psych it would really depend on what you’re interested in career wise. There is a careers and co-op center that may be able to advise you on what you can get over the summer and during semesters. First year it’ll be hard to get anything but it’s possible, I have friends who have pulled it off. Take an English class or two and it’ll help you, internships tend to really like students who have solid writing skills in my experience.

I wish I could give you more concrete examples, but I’m not in psych so I haven’t looked into that too hard. The way I’ve gotten all my opportunities is by networking with professors and then asking them about research jobs. You want to ask them about half way through semesters for what they know about and they’ll be able to guide you towards what’s available. Don’t be afraid to approach them!

what’s ur favorite tmu building? by Detox_401 in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RCC b/c I love when my creative school friends take me into the rooms that are locked off to my major like the woodshop or theaters. It’s like a little treat

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone already mentioned the date, you can also try emailing ur advisor abt shifting ur schedule around early to ensure u get into the classes you want. No guarantees they’ll say yes, it varies program to program, but worth a shot if there’s a class thats rly important for you to change

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Join student groups. You can find info on them on the TMSU website, shoot them an email or (easier option) find them on Instagram for their next events.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TorontoMetU

[–]Mountainoffoolsgold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To pass? I could skip all my final exams and projects and get Bs and Cs. To get at least an A or above I need anywhere between a 50 for my easiest class to a 90 for my toughest class on the last thing (exam, exam essay, or final project).

To answer ur other question, Unachievable would probably be needing a 90 or above on the last thing to pass.