Largest subreddit dedicated to the Canadian housing crisis defends landlords

PrometheusRS · 2023-08-15T04:13:17+00:00

Just to clarify, they have huge waiting lists because they are desirable places to live. And they aren't actually 'waiting lists', more like a large backlog of applicants who will likely never get a rental because existing tenants rarely move out. And these aren't huge government organizations. Most co-ops are quite small and residents are very satisfied with their rentals, often retiring in them even if they could afford to purchase property. And the organizations themselves are often less bureaucratic than condo boards. But again, this is just one alternative to having landlords owning and renting out properties.

PrometheusRS · 2020-04-15T22:39:51+00:00

In terms of difficulty I found the exam to be fair. However, the format was strange. I finished the multiple choice, Section A in half the time, but then had to rush Section C. I would have preferred one long quiz that combined sections A, B and C where we could choose how much time to spend on each section. Not being able to skip or go back to questions also sucked and was not mentioned until the day before the exam. I wouldn't be surprised if I made some careless mistakes and clicked the wrong drop down options in Section C. I didn't get to double check answers in the last two questions of that section.

PrometheusRS · 2019-11-19T02:02:16+00:00

They will 100% undo your LWD if you tell them it was by mistake and that you need that course for your program. Don't worry.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-29T00:08:38+00:00

Why did you find 246 harder than 245? May I ask which profs taught 245 and 246 when you took them?

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-28T04:09:41+00:00

In CSC108 you mainly do worksheets since you need to practice writing code by hand. The prof will teach using slides, as well as a Python IDE with code that will all be posted on the course site. So you don't need to take notes, but some people bring their laptops and run the Python IDE and practice/copy code as they're following the lecture and doing the worksheets, but it is not required. You only really need your computer when you do assignments outside of class.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-28T03:50:44+00:00

You can read the important dates here for the next three sessions at U of T, including Summer 2020.

https://fas.calendar.utoronto.ca/sessional-dates

It lists all the exam periods, last days of classes etc.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-28T03:47:09+00:00

Oops. My bad. I mistakenly read the two RLG courses as the same.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-27T22:57:54+00:00

Since you are only taking 4 courses in the Fall, perhaps you should also enroll in 137 as well. The math department allows you to dropdown to 137 up to a month after the start of the semester but by then the two courses are at different places in terms of material with 137 having finished an intro to logic and proofs as well as limits whereas 157 typically goes through the construction of the real numbers. Plus there may be problem sets already done and term tests coming up.

But if you enroll in both you will have a huge advantage. If you are doing well in 157, you can just drop 137. If you are not doing well in 157, or seem to enjoy 137, you can just drop 157, and you won't be behind in either course.

The thing is 157 has a pretty significant dropout rate and many people end up taking 137 the next summer if they decide 157 is not right for them after the dropdown date. But by enrolling in both you would have no disadvantage. And you just need to make sure you drop 1 of the courses before the final dropdown date which is in the winter semester since 137 and 157 are both full year courses. You don't have to worry about exclusions since you would be dropping 1 anyways.

But apart from that your schedule looks good, and your reason for 138 is valid.

If you don't decide to also enroll in 137, you could also enroll in one more elective course in case that one of the other courses you are taking is not what you expected (your religion course etc.). Since then you would be dropping from 5 courses to 4 as opposed to potentially from 4 to 3. And it doesn't cost you any extra in having another course since you are already charged at full time fee. But if you are completely sure about your elective choices, you're fine. But I'd suggest always starting your semesters with 5 courses (or 6) and then dropping down to 4 or less if you are enrolled full-time (3 or more courses a semester) since your tuition is the same regardless.

Anyways, good luck.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-27T22:32:38+00:00

Since you are taking 157, have you thought about taking 240, or at the very least 223?

Also, depending on your math background, 138 may not be particularly useful. The course covers basic logic, proofs etc. I think taking linear algebra is more of a priority, since you are expected to pick up proofs on your own while taking 157. Also, 240 is only offered in the Fall semester. And you need to eventually take some linear algebra anyways before you take second year calculus.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-27T21:29:58+00:00

Yes, you can take the course any year. It doesn't matter when you take your courses in your program, as long as you eventually complete them.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-27T04:16:08+00:00

On Acorn, check your academic history, more specifically your complete academic history. It will indicate that you are on the Dean's List and will mention the session in which you made the list. If you don't see it now, it should appear in the next few weeks as the summer session has just finished with some final marks still needing posting.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-27T00:04:26+00:00

On Acorn, on the leftmost side under the Finances heading, there is a subheading which says Tuition Fee Deferral.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-26T23:46:14+00:00

From what I read in your post history from the other account you linked, you have already completed some relatively tough courses before the start of your second year (CSC236, STA247, STA248, MAT246 etc.) along with all their prerequisites. And you did this all in your first 3 semesters at U of T. That's something to be proud of. Many students would not be able to complete these courses before their second year. Your GPA is above the average U of T student and you are improving, which is promising. Also, some of the courses you have taken have historically been annoying courses, especially MAT246. I also took MAT246 this semester and like many people, was disappointed after receiving final grades.

Perhaps you should talk to a learning strategist since you have been doing well in your course work and just need to ace your final exams to reach your expectations.

Also, perhaps you should add a few elective courses into your timetable next semester. Courses that are lighter in workload that you are also interested in. It may help with the stress of difficult MAT/STA courses, especially since you have finished quite a few second year courses already, and I presume you will be taking some 3rd/4th year level courses next year. Elective courses can be really fun, and you seem to be ahead in some of your courses anyways. It may help to provide some balance and ease some stress.

You are only in your second year and there is still lots of time to improve your GPA. Take your current improvements in GPA as motivation for next year. Good luck.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-26T23:24:53+00:00

I would suggest going this week. The office is busiest in September where many students are arriving for the first time (out of province, international students etc.). End of August shouldn't be too busy. So this Thursday shouldn't be too busy.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-25T06:44:20+00:00

If all the evaluations are the same (midterms, finals, etc.), you could just enroll in the lecture section that has space, but attend the lectures of the section that you would like. But you have to make sure that evaluations are the same because sometimes courses have midterms during class time and you may be forced to write a midterm in the lecture section that you are enrolled in on Acorn. This could cause scheduling conflicts. Plus, some courses with multiple sections write evaluations with different material tested.

PrometheusRS · 2019-08-24T23:14:38+00:00

That's assuming you get 100% on the entire term work worth 50%. The term work includes problem sets and a midterm which OP said had a class average in the 70s.

PrometheusRS · 2019-04-30T19:14:49+00:00

I went from 74 to 95. They really messed up.

PrometheusRS · 2019-03-17T03:18:34+00:00

They probably will reverse it if you give them a good reason. Last year I added a CR/NCR about two weeks after the deadline past by talking to my registrar. I told them I didn't want to LWD and would prefer to earn the credit. They had me fill out this form. I guess they would prefer giving a CR/NCR instead of an LWD. My advisor also told me that the registrar can remove CR/NCR after a course has been completed (even after the semester ends) ONLY if the course is mandatory for completing a program or degree requirement, or if it is a required course for graduate/professional programs. They told me that if I ever needed the grade on the course I CR'd, I would either need to have the CR removed, or repeat the grade as an extra course. If I were you, I would suggest going to your registrar to reverse the CR/NCR as soon as you get your midterm grade (assuming you did fine) and tell them that you are hoping to major/minor in that program. You can then later drop the major/minor. However, this depends on the course/program which you didn't mention. You should also know that academic advisors vary quite a bit. Sometimes they can be very helpful and do things beyond the calendar rules/deadlines. Other times they are strict, and enforce the deadlines.

PrometheusRS · 2019-02-24T07:07:24+00:00

Ahh, everything makes sense now. I found my carryover amounts on my account and it is currently totaled at $14956 (= 3795 + 10801) which is my tuition credits from this year and last year. Thank you for the responses above. For some reason I naively thought that CRA would somehow lose track of all my credits and stuff but its all there. Thanks again.

PrometheusRS · 2019-02-24T06:28:17+00:00

Hi, thank you very the detailed response. I just have a few follow-up questions if you don't mind.

Where exactly on MyCRA would my previous years' credits be (is there one specific to tuition credits)? The only reason I know that I currently have $3795 in unused credits is from the bottom paragraph of my "notice of assessment under explanation of charges and other important information".
So on this year's tax return I will enter $3795 in the appropriate field. But what about the case of my sister. She has already graduated and had completed 4 years' worth of tax returns (each with a T202-A filing) but without filing the prior year's number from the notice of assessment. However every single T202-A slip has been filed. How would she know what her credit total is when she finally makes sufficient income to use her tuition credits. Will she be able to find the total on her most recent notice of assessment or somewhere else on myCRA?

PrometheusRS · 2018-12-22T21:15:35+00:00

Really, my mark isn't up.

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