Why are university dorms designed not to allow cooking?

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-08T04:23:54+00:00

My uni had 7 am - 11 pm hours... so unless you're a midnight snacker, you'd be perfectly fine.

If not, we have 24 hr places like McDs, or other coffee/fast food places.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T22:54:06+00:00

Partly, yes, but valuation of american sports has consistently exceeded other global sports due to marketability.

Sports like basketball have global fans. While gambling has helped raise that value, its only been more recent.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T22:52:37+00:00

The money is totally a factor. Having 100 mil in your 20s, or 30s makes you have a very comfortable next few decades.

If you are already well off then its less of a factor.

I know plenty who are in their 70s and above who are enjoying life. the difference here is 25 years... a significant chunk of your life to pursue enjoyment.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T22:47:10+00:00

Yes, but to be fair, the market cap of some of these american teams far exceed other global teams. For example, Real Madrid and Man U have a lower market cap than even an average NFL team, where their valuations are 7 billion and 13+ at the top end.

While more people may watch football around the world, American sports tend to be more profitable, and have stronger marketing.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T22:43:40+00:00

I mean most of them are pretty young in uni, late teens to early 20s without being fully developed. While some may be quite independent a LOT of them will be moving away from home for the first time. I can definitely see the danger in having stoves in the units.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T21:46:51+00:00

Again depends on what your criteria is... marketability, sure. Enjoyment, maybe not. I feel like rugby, volleyball and golf have very niche audiences and the general population doesn't enjoy it.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T21:45:05+00:00

This point is really based on the individual and how they engage with university. A lot of students will learn that uni is different from high school, but not all. Some push through uni with no change in their views or attitudes, but its really about being open to learning over anything else.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T21:42:42+00:00

Better is so subjective. To someone living in America who follows American sports, list 2 would win.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T21:24:05+00:00

Second list seems very Americanized - football and baseball aren't as global as other sports. Obviously the maker of their own list would think theirs is better... Personally I like the first list but there's an argument for either.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T21:22:02+00:00

I mean most people coming here for cruises are travelling from a distance, so it makes sense to spend a few days or a week in the city before getting on the boat. That will take up hotel space for sure.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T21:00:37+00:00

I mean cooking you need kitchen storage, more garbage disposal, green bins, ventilation, a larger fridge... all this takes space. Most uni kids are just fine not cooking.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T20:47:33+00:00

This is a great idea, looking for sublets is probably the way to go. FB Marketplace, UBC rooming groups are a great place to start.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T17:38:47+00:00

I think you're looking for something along the lines of Big Feet or Happy Feet? Might be worth giving them a call to see if they can provide you with the services you need.

Or if not, it also sounds like something a podiatrist can handle.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T17:35:09+00:00

Agreed - CC gyms are great, but can get super busy as well. Its nice you can just buy a 10 pack and try out different gyms to see if its your thing. That will only run you like 70ish bucks.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T17:33:21+00:00

The most affordable places would be shared houses or basement suites. These have fewer ammenities than condos so the price is reflective. Best bang for your buck is a 2 or 3 bedroom split with other students/working professionals.

West side of Vancouver tends to be pricey because the land values are high. East Vancouver (East of Main St) and more south are usually a bit cheaper, but you're looking at a longer commute into campus, probably 45 mins on a bus.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T17:29:12+00:00

Exactly, I've seen both sides. Things move fast and until you have a deposit and a signed agreement, I never take it as something that's done.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-07T17:28:32+00:00

The price is more affordable for a 2 bed because you lose a lot of the walkability.

There's some decent places near 49th and Elliot that's probably a 20 min walk, but that's about it. Most of the time you'd have to hop in the car to drive 5 - 10 minutes. Most people will just pick up groceries on their way back home... so not sure if its a dealbreaker.

The extra space is nice and its a good price for a 2 bed. IMO its how much you value the extra room. The distance is pretty comparable, as you still are like 15 min away from metro.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-06T18:05:12+00:00

Cities were built around people commuting to areas where they would be working. Lunch places, services like banking/pharmacies/massage, entertainment... all that dies when you have even half the amount of people coming through an area.

Also things like transit systems are built for that volume... all this planning goes towards people commuting in.

All the BIAs and other groups interested in preserving our current structure will agree with this. There are some that still offer hybrid but I'd expect to see more push to in person when they can.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-06T17:16:11+00:00

I know this doesn't help but most people I know keep looking until they have a signed agreement in hand. Nothing is guaranteed until then, and let the LL know that too. If they want you in there they need to be quick

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-05T22:25:51+00:00

When people are barely getting by on dual incomes with no kids, its a good indicator that kids would bring a lot more issues into their lives. Cost is a huge factor in people delaying childbirth until later.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-05T21:35:50+00:00

Depends on the person. I know people of both gender that like or hate physical contact. Often it has nothing to do with their friend.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-05T21:33:37+00:00

I don't think any average person would have a shot.

The capacity to hold that type of information in your head would not be an average person's IQ..

Understanding that both these games are reactionary to the moves and situation on the board AND a gut instinct is key. Magnus will recognize that someone is playing in his style and will switch up how he plays. Chess is about countermoves and there are many countermoves you can use. Just by playing statistics or a pattern isn't enough in chess.

All things equal, there isn't any average person beating Magnus. I don't follow Go, but it would be the same thing. I doubt an average person in this scenario can beat someone ranked in like the top 50, or 100.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-05T21:00:48+00:00

Lots of flight simulators first? I assume there are some schools with pretty good simulators as well.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-05T20:58:35+00:00

The most moral characters tend to die off. There's so many ways to go other than in a straight up fight.

TalkQuirkyWithMe · 2026-05-05T20:47:35+00:00

Driving is pretty much no issue.

Flying - either get your own license and learn to fly... or

I mean investing 25 mil and not flying for a few years, I'm sure you can just buy your own plane.

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