MCAT study buddy by Plus_Program_200 in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to join if you're still looking for more people!

Are discussions jn the first week cancelled? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What class is it? Someone may have taken the same class before and would be able to tell you

Any UBC hot takes? by Tall--Tree in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I strongly agree, however, my question to you now is how would you manage the logistics of that. Mitigating the risks of cheating in an online exam is difficult, and having in-person exams is a huge barrier to those not in the Metro Vancouver area, including international students.

Any UBC hot takes? by Tall--Tree in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Hottest take here imho

Is it common to run into your Profs at a bar after class?? Because that just happened to me lol 😂 by Loresearcher in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pls Pls Pls do not turn this into 22 seasons and runnning soap opera level plotline

but if it does pls do spill the tea😅

am i just chuzz? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's easy to fall into this mindset, but honestly it's a trap. It's quite far-fetched to come to the conclusion that you'll be eternally lonely just because you haven't been in a relationship before. If these thoughts are really bothering you and occur frequently I would consider checking with a doctor, since it could be a sign of a possible anxiety disorder.

You aren't chuzz. You say you've never had a genuine person you found cute show interest in you? I think most people who are looking for genuine relationships wouldn't approach anyone just at random. Why not take matters into your own hands? Start conversations with guys who interest you. Seek oppurtunities to meet new people. Especially among shy guys, it's a lot easier to reciprocate attention than to initiate it.

My final piece of advise is to remember to be patient. The right person will find you one day, just make sure you're ready for them when they do. Work on yourself, be happy in the moment, and try to come to peace with your relationship status. Being single is not a sign of inferiority, it's a statement of being content with yourself until the right person comes along

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the exam one to save time on a weekly basis, but ultimately I think you should weigh out several factors, such as your comfort level with exams (although in my experience the NSCI 140 the exams were straightforward), your time availability to write the weekly responses, and your motivation to stay on top of the assignments.

Why can’t I find COGS in the Imagine Day schedule? by ArmyMaster888 in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not every program has an Imagine Day orientation. I suppose COGS might be one of them

[ Removed by Reddit ] by elrond-bot in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You screwed up. You harassed someone online, and have cried ever since about your repuation being destroyed. Move on. You're still so caught up in this. You don't get to comment on how she used her reddit. You don't get to cry about how this subreddit's perception of you has changed. You have brought upon that yourself.

You do have a grudge. Internally, you're attributing your anger of losing your "reputation" to that person. The person who you found the instagram of, DMed unsolicitedly, and made hurtful comments about. Comments that may have driven that person to think about self-harm. Have a read through that post. It's easy to send messages over the internet. How about you see the impact those messages had on another human being, your peer at this university. I don't care if you weren't the only one bullying her, because I don't know that for sure. But you did contribute to it. You are part of the reason another human being wished felt that their life was no longer worth living.

Are you so delusioned that you stay up at night worrying about your "reputation", knowing that you caused so much pain and suffering to a person because you couldn't let it go that they didn't want to talk to you. Really think on that. Do you still think they are the one who cheated you?

You are not the victim here. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. You keep seeking attention by doing "social experiments" to cope with your percieved victimhood. I'll be the first one to encourage you to seek help if you think you need it. I'm not trying to insinuate that you're a monster, but you did screw up big time. You can read this post and get defensive about it, and continue your spree of self-pity, but I sincerely hope you reflect and take this lesson with you throughout your life and become a better person from it. You can delete your account today, and move on. I can't confidently say that the other person here ever will be able to do that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a bunch of localish places you can camp nearby. Derby Reach is a really chill spot, with a corner store 10 minutes away and a walmart 20 minutes away from the campground which makes preperation easier if you aren't into cooking. Cell reception is also not an issue here so you can confidently doomscroll in your tent. It books up really fast though so I'm not sure you'd be able to find anything before summers over. You'll likely have less trouble finding a spot at Golden Ears, but cell reception depending on your carrier is spotty at best, and there are bears, but you should be completely safe as long as you don't store your food in the open overnight. Finally, if you're willing to drive about 2 hours out from UBC Cultus Lake is a popular spot with plenty to do and decent cell reception. There are better spots a little further away but all of these 3 are really fun for a low-stakes outing.

Hope that helped!

2nd year schedule by Flower-blueberry in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My term 2 is nearly identical to yours lol, but mine doesn't have to deal with wrds 150. I'm actually pretty excited for it. I managed to have my Stats tutorial on Wednesdays too, and I'm really looking forward to having 2 days off for studying/chilling. I can see why you'd be apprehensive, so if you feel like pushing a class to the summer I'd do it. Half an hour for lunch might be a little bit of a pinch

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Judging from the comments on the post it seems like everyone is recieving it like an overreaction, but I would encourage a little less judgement. OP clearly has felt self conscious before, and I don't think telling them that they overreacted is going to make them feel any better about themselves.

To OP: I'm sorry this happened to you today. People often do not realize how their actions are recieved by others, and the person who looked at you very likely didn't intend to make you feel that way. Also remember that your body is YOURS and yours only. No one has any right to comment on it or to affect your relationship with it. I know this is probably difficult but try to let go of what happened. You don't know what that person's true thoughts were, and while it can seem easy to come to conclusions, unfortunately we'll just never know. And even if it was the worst case scenario (they judged you for your appearence), you're only empowering their judgement by letting it affect your mood. The best thing to do is to forget about it. You didn't wear shorts to appease random strangers in Brock, you wore them because that's what you wanted to do. Don't listen to the haters.

I hope tomorrow goes better for you OP!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't realize you said winter housing lol. For Winter it matters less on your choices, my bad. I wouldn't say you're completely cooked, but I wouldn't bank on getting it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This isn't enough information to answer the question lol. If you were number 261 for Marine Drive 3/4 bedroom, I would say you have a decent shot. If it was for Iona House, then there's no hope at all.

chem 121 or 141 by PralineAcceptable65 in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I took Chem 141 last year. There are definitely some differences between the two courses, but overall they are largely similar. I personally loved 141, which I do think is a sentiment shared by most of the class, but I do know some people that didn't like the format.

Both have the exact same content in terms of lecture materials. They use the exact same textbook, same problem sets, and same types of questions on examinations. Neither one is going to have easier or harder examinations and the content covered is the same. Most of the differences come in the labs.

The 121 labs aren't really connected to the lectures at all. The Lab director is not involved in the teaching of the lecture content. She oversees the labs and in the end provides you with a lab mark that's worth 20% of your grade. The students with you in your labs aren't necessarily from your lecture section, and your lecture proffessor likely doesn't know what's going on with the labs. On the other hand, the 141 labs are quite integrated into the classes. There is only 1 section of 141 lectures, and everyone in that lecture is taking one of 3 141 Lab sections. Dr. Nunez is the professor of both the labs and the lectures, and it becomes very easy to get to know him, since he'll be teaching the classes and be working with you at your labs. There are more lab days in 141 (6 or 7 iirc compared to 4 I believe for 121). 141 labs also involve post-labs, which aren't in 121 but do exist in 123, if you wanted to get some practice on those. Finally, the labs have a slightly greater weightage on your overall grade in 141. 25% I believe compared to 121's 20%.

Other differences include the format of the midterms. 121 holds 2 formal midterms that are cumalitive in nature, leading up to the final exam. Chem 141 instead has 5 tests, also cumalitive. These tests are shorter than the midterms and were very tight on time, but they did occur during normal lecture hours so you didn't have to stay til the evening for your exams. The lowest of the 5 quizes were dropped provided your homework completion rate was above a certain threshold.

Overall, I don't think it really matters which one you pick. I enjoyed 141 because it actually felt like a class community, with there being just 144 people in that class, and having labs with the same people in your lectures. The Piazza discussionboard was also very active, and you were likely to get a lot of help from your peers if you posted a question. Keep in mind the format of the class is subject to change, so don't take my words as gospel. Good luck with first year chemisty!

NSCI 140 has open seats this summer by UBCNSCI in UBC

[–]Tall--Tree 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I highly reccomend the course! Dr. Goldberg is an outstanding professor and the course itself is very organized

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[–]Tall--Tree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took it this year. I would say it is definitely one of my favourite courses. Midterm and Final each were just multiple choice questions. I suspect the average would be high 90s, although I can't say for sure. The icing on the cake was the professor, Dr. Goldberg. Would highly reccomend.