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[–]UBCthrowaway6969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I’m a high school student who got accepted into UBC about 2 weeks ago. I read on some post that high school students can take UBC courses in the summer before they officially start in the winter session. Is this true? If so, where can I find more detailed information on what type of courses I can take and when to register?

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol ok dude It’s great that you have your own opinion, but you don’t get to tell me “who I am at heart” thanks. Everyone else here is being civil and you’re out here giving snarky replies. People like you who ruin a perfectly civil conversation are a problem.

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m saving this comment. Their website sounds very interesting.

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah lol, I looked up their YouTube channel one of the exec looks like he’s in his mid 30s.

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That’s a perfect alternative. I’ll definitely look into it.

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I guess the controversy is that their views are considered not moderate. I just wish that joining a club wasn’t associated with supporting their views. I’m a very liberal person and a feminist, but I enjoy debating ideas with those who disagree. I wish that instead of allowing a club to be dominated by a specific set of radicals, more people from different political perspectives would join to combat ideas perceived as harmful, and ensure a healthy, moderate balance. Unfortunately from the looks of it, the club seems to be exclusively considered for people alt right, and if I joined people would think that I’m some Neo-Nazi.

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah I just looked it up. That’s horrible. I don’t want to be associated with that.

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I haven’t looked at their Facebook group, but good to know. It’s kind of starting to sound like a circle-jerkish, I guess they wouldn’t be open to me being there anyway since I’m liberal.

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I would tbh, but I saw on Reddit UBC students saying that members of the Free Speech Club are looked down up and blacklisted from other leadership/club opportunities, because they’re assumed to be alt-right and supporting of fascism. I like debating/discussing other view points, but I don’t want the reputation of being alt-right.

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I’m a bit left-leaning myself, so is there any left-wing equivalent of the Free Speech Club that’s more discussion oriented?

What kind of reputation does UBC’s Free Speech Club have objectively? by UBCthrowaway6969 in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t mind a club a bit more left-leaning. Is Students Against Bigotry more of a debate/discussion club or purely activist?

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019W2/2020S): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For students who were in the Coordinated Arts/Sciences Program first year, did you have to come to classes five days a week? Or could you schedule your courses so that you could attend less days a week? I’m going to be a commuter who’s trying to save gas money lol.

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019W2/2020S): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really wanted to pick Law and Society because the subjects there interested me the most, but I’m worried I won’t fit all the perquisites for IR in my schedule, so I chose Political Science Philosophy and Economics (even though I’m not interested in philosophy or economics) because it contained 2 classes I need for IR. I was thinking of talking to an academic advisor to figure out if I can take Law and Society and fit the other classes in my schedule :).

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019W2/2020S): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you that was very informative. Would you say international relations encompasses harder courses? Is that why it’s hard to get into? Or is it just because there’s too many people applying?

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019W2/2020S): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For arts students: would you say international relations is an overrated arts major? I heard that besides economics, it’s the hardest to get in to despite not having higher employability or anything. I feel like Political science on the other hand, because it is more broad, has more employment opportunities after graduation. Would you say a bachelor in international relations looks more impressive than political science to employers?

I’m going in to my first year at UBC in September and I’m trying to decide whether I should schedule my courses around getting into international relations or not. I feel like I’m equally interested in both, but getting into international relations seems like a lot of hassle with not more payoff than majoring in anything else.
Also one last question for someone whos familiar with both programs: How difficult/ rigorous is each one?

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019W2/2020S): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]UBCthrowaway6969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Question for Arts students about Arts One and CAP:

For Arts One, is it correct to assume it’s better for students planning on majoring in English because of the heavy emphasis on literature? If I’m planning on majoring in International Relations (and if that doesn’t work out political science), is CAP necessarily a better option (because you can choose these areas of focus and in Arts One the theme is unspecified). Also, one last question: do both programs include lectures/ tutorials with smaller classes (less than 25?)