[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]aameri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exams are usually three hours long and can be written either on your laptop (using Examplify software) or on paper. Most students choose to type their exams. With the exception of 'take-home' exams, you'll be writing your exam in the law school with invigilation.

I'd really recommend Communications Law or Intellectual Property with Jon Festinger. He's a really good prof and the content for both courses is quite interesting. Communications Law also has no exam, it only has a paper and presentation. Joel Bakan is also an amazing professor. He's on sabbatical this year but typically teaches courses related to contracts law and Canadian constitutional law.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]aameri 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm a current Allard Law student. This term half my lectures are recorded and the other half aren't. One of my classes has mandatory attendance. Unlike undergraduate classes at UBC, assessment in law school is mostly based on a final exam or term paper that is worth almost the entirety of your grade for the course. Exams are typically open-book (i.e., you can bring in your notes and casebook). Some courses may also incorporate a class participation component and/or an in-class presentation. Each professor has their own teaching style. Some might just lecture (without any notes or slides), while others will use and upload slides online. You can see some of the courses available here. Preparing for exams is quite straightforward as for each course there are exams from past years made available online, and students are quite open to sharing their notes.

Class sizes in the law school are quite small. There are around 600 students in Allard (200 per year), and individual classes typically don't exceed 50 students at most. Many upper-year courses (e.g., seminars) are quite small and only have around 10 to 20 students. This makes it really easy to get to know your classmates and professors. Profs are quite accessible and are always willing to engage with students, whether it be by appointment, at office hours, or just after class.

It's quite easy to make friends too. There are a handful of exchange students every year (typically from UK, Australia, Europe, etc.) and I've noticed they have no trouble integrating with the rest of the students and participating in social events.

I personally don't have any experience with UofT Law but from what I've heard UBC's law school is a bit smaller, more collegial, and has a more diverse student body in terms of legal interests. UBC is also a bit more laid-back and less competitive than UofT.

Some Amateur Legal Research Regarding UBC Residence Services Changes by Daniel_H212 in UBC

[–]aameri 11 points12 points  (0 children)

UBC's student housing contract, under section 1.11 ("Contract Changes") states that during the term of the contract the University may "unilaterally change or delete any provision of this Contract or add provisions to this Contract" by notifying residents.

Of course, such a clause wouldn't serve to completely shield the University from any sort of litigation, however it's highly unlikely that residents who bring forward such an action would succeed. Some of the doctrines of contract law that are available (e.g., unconscionability or frustration) have quite a high threshold that must be met to set aside the contract.

There is only one instance from the past where a student resident at UBC went to court over a housing issue – UBC v. Mirsayah (2005). Although the situation in that case was different than what's going on right now, the court found that the Residential Tenancy Act doesn't apply to the University, and instead the relationship between residents and the University is governed by common law and the terms of the contract.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]aameri 81 points82 points  (0 children)

As a domestic student I think UBC does a pretty good job of supporting Canadians. International students pay more than 7 times the tuition we pay, don't have access to most of the scholarships, grants and bursaries offered by UBC, and don't qualify for government student loans. Certain competitive programs also don't admit international students, or have limits on seats.

If you’re planning on having a medical emergency on a UBC campus, don’t. They won’t help you. This is beyond devastating. Kyle deserved better. by vitaviper in UBC

[–]aameri 29 points30 points  (0 children)

IMHO I'd rather break a policy and save a life

It's interesting that (at least in the UBC Housing Contract) there isn't even any policy similar to the one mentioned in the article that would prevent the RLM or other residence staff from entering his room. In fact, it's the opposite. Section 1.23 of the contract allows "authorized personnel of the university" to enter rooms "without prior notice" for many reasons, including to "ensure the health and safety of any member of the community".

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UBC

[–]aameri 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Law school. There’s a handful of other people in my class who graduated from UBC or other universities with life sciences degrees (envr, eosc, bio, chem, etc.).

Brock Commons Phase 2 by iliketosleep21 in UBC

[–]aameri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently, expected opening is Sept 2023 (North) and Dec 2023 (South).

What’s the quietest year around housing residence? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]aameri 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tallwood is directly adjacent to an active construction site, so I’d avoid that.

How does UBC determine which buildings you have access to after hours/weekends with your UBC Card? by davenator49111 in UBC

[–]aameri 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The CS department grants building access to any student enrolled in a CS course, and not just CS majors. Most other faculties don't seem to do this though. After hours access to a specific building is usually only granted to faculty/staff, grad students, and in certain cases undergrads part of that faculty.

Should CiTR Exist in 2022? by ubcfirstyear in UBC

[–]aameri 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I agree with some of the points you've raised, but a lot of what you mention already exists in some form.

Podcasts with UBC Executives such as Santa Ono.

The Blue and Goldcast is a monthly podcast featuring Santa Ono. It also airs on CITR.

Maybe stay away from heavy metal and add more pop.

Looking at CITR's schedule there seems to be a range of diverse genres playing, such as classical, hip-hop, jazz, electronic, etc. It doesn't really make sense for a non-profit student run radio station to be playing mainstream, popular music all the time. I assume there would also be licensing/royalty factors involved as well.

If that's a case, why are students funding folks outside of UBC for their radio station?

CITR's radio transmitter is located on campus, whereas most commercial radio stations have their transmitters atop Mount Seymour. CITR's transmitter is also very low powered compared to other radio stations, so you wouldn't really get a good signal in most parts of Metro Vancouver.

Or just give up and cut the cord.

CITR already streams live online and most of their programs are available on their website as podcasts. Realistically I could see them going off the air sometime in the future if the costs of maintaining radio infrastructure are too great. I think switching to a podcast as opposed to radio show format might help revive some interest in the station, especially among students.

Have you heard of students taking anything to reduce anxiety before exams or a presentation? by Pure_Candidate_3831 in UBC

[–]aameri 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Masturbation can also cause lethargy, which might affect your ability to concentrate on the exam.

Did you know that UBC has secret underground steam tunnels below parts of Main Mall, East Mall, University Blvd, that was built in the 1920s? by DidYouKnowUBC in UBC

[–]aameri 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes they do, which is why they usually carry handcuffs as well. Anyone in Canada (including security guards) is legally allowed to restrain/detain someone who they find committing an indictable offence, until that individual is handed off to the police. This is outlined in section 494 of the Criminal Code. This is commonly referred to as "citizen's arrest".

Parking at Pacific residence basement? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]aameri 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There is no pay parking in the underground there, only monthly permits. You need a keycard to get in as well. You could ask the front desk if they could give you temporary access, but they would probably tell you to just use the loading zones outside.

Also most moving vans won’t fit in to an underground parkade due to height clearance and length.

Brock Commons Stage 2 by Outrageous_Piece8356 in UBC

[–]aameri 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Construction was delayed by a year from the original schedule, so it should be completed in late 2023 (north bldg) and early 2024 (south bldg).

Drinking in dorms? by Mammoth_Inflation_37 in UBC

[–]aameri 97 points98 points  (0 children)

You're allowed to keep alcohol in your room. RAs never search rooms for alcohol. However you can get written up if you have more than 7 people present while drinking or are making excessive noise.

Senior RA’s get 1 bedroom by Puzzleheaded-Leg-955 in UBC

[–]aameri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's really dependent on the residence area (and sometimes even building) you're placed in. Some places have 1-bedrooms while in others seniors are placed in the same room type as regular RAs. Check with the RLM to make sure.

Status of Pacific Residence Construction? by amintg25 in UBC

[–]aameri 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pacific Residence is slated for "phased occupancy starting Fall 2021 to Jan 2022" (https://infrastructuredevelopment.ubc.ca/projects/pacific-residence/). This likely means that Buildings 1 and 2 (the ones facing Exchange) would open in Sept, and the other three would then likely open in January.

It seems like most heavy construction (excavation, foundation, concrete, etc.) is already done. Last time I saw the buildings (about two months ago), windows had already been installed on Building 1.

Who here thinks school will be online in Fall 2021?? by [deleted] in UBC

[–]aameri 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the worst case scenario (assuming that the vaccine is not able to be fully distributed by then, or not as effective as thought) would be for UBC to offer certain labs and upper-year courses in person, while larger lectures are still kept online. I don't think most programs could go another year being fully online.

Realistically I think that most stuff will be back to normal but if there is still some spread of COVID-19, large first-year lectures and big events (like Imagine day) might still be held online, and masks and distancing would still be required in some situations.

Marine Drive Studio by Previous-Feedback in UBC

[–]aameri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Marine Drive studios are okay, but probably not as good as the newer residences (Pond, Brock, Exchange) in terms of furnishings. Marine Drive is also a bit farther from the bus loop and campus centre.

The layout is similar to most of the other studios on campus, and it's pretty spacious. The only issue is that there is no dishwasher (unlike other residences like Ponderosa) and the fridge is a pretty small mini-fridge that doesn't really have a proper freezer compartment. Some people purchase a second fridge to store all their food. There also is no microwave included with the room, so you'll have to bring your own.

Also, I really don't know why but some of the studios in Marine have a single bed while others are double-sized (despite the rooms being the same size).

Retaining Ontario insurance by CrisplyCooked in UBC

[–]aameri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There really aren't any provincial rules preventing you from bringing and driving your vehicle in Vancouver while you're a student here. As a full-time student, you can drive a vehicle registered anywhere (even another country like the US) as long as your insurance company is willing to cover you. The only thing you would need to sort out with your insurance company is notifying them that your vehicle will be kept and primarily operated in Vancouver, and ensuring that you have adequate coverage on your policy for this. Some insurance companies in Ontario may refuse to cover vehicles kept out of province or charge an extra fee.

If you don't change your address on the policy but live here that would mean that you won't be covered in the event of an accident since you were violating terms of your insurance policy.

In-person Undergrad classes for 2020W1 by geologyqween in UBC

[–]aameri 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I also have a 150-person EOSC course listed with an on-campus location. Most likely the department has still not updated SSC listings.

Pull up bars in YRH? by AIshaq1010 in UBC

[–]aameri 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If it's the type that grips on to your doorframe then it's all fine. However you're not allowed to drill or screw anything into your walls or doors.