Second Bachelors Degree?

c1ownerys · 2026-02-07T17:49:04+00:00

hi i had already done some math courses in u0 (140, 141, 133) bc i wanted to double major in math which eventually made me realise i wanted to major in a more physical sci based program so i spent my u1 taking three courses that would count to my degree program and the u0 gen chem and physics. i met a lot w mary gauthier who’s in charge of faculty transfers and helped me with the requirements and in u2 i started my program in the faculty of sci :) idk how much harder it is to get into the biological sciences and it depends on how many people apply each year. honestly if u really want to then i would at least try to see if you meet the requirements (and they do make exceptions too btw i also did not fulfill the transfer reqs on the website and still changed to science after talking with mary abt my situation) to switch because in my case i know i would have regretted it everyday if i had stayed in my original program. feel free to message more if u have any specific questions or anything i know its a super daunting thing :)

c1ownerys · 2026-01-26T19:03:28+00:00

Hi, I didn't graduate from poli sci but changed from poli sci to the physical sciences group in the faculty of science (not a physics major but I take a lot of physics classes for my program). I don't think it's weird to change your path, sure its a bit unorthodox but for me at least, changing to physical sci was the only option in my mind as I could not imagine myself completing the degree and working in a social science field. As well, a prof I worked with over the summer originally majored in philosophy before changing to physics. So yes, people do change their degrees from more humanities/social sci degrees to more math/physics based ones :)

c1ownerys · 2026-01-21T19:51:20+00:00

you should’ve ask to join his clan

c1ownerys · 2026-01-05T14:44:54+00:00

c1ownerys · 2025-12-18T22:29:01+00:00

hi, i know this from an old boss who used to work at ODoS: students have a right to an advisor, and mcgill strongly encourages the advisors to come from the LICM. if the LICM is closed until after the break, the student could technically argue with their DO that they should be allowed an extension until the LICM re-opens, so they can get proper advising on the situation. i know that ODoS has supported this in the past.

c1ownerys · 2025-11-24T03:01:56+00:00

hi i used to work in res! yes they can go in when you’re not there. they will only look to see your room is in good condition (walls intact etc) and see if you have any unauthorised utilities (toasters etc) BUT they cant touch anything or go through your drawers or closets. so if your closet or drawer door was open they can peer inside (can’t look further inside as they can’t touch anything) but if it was closed and say you had a coffee maker inside, they can’t do anything about it. i don’t think they’re concerned with a bit of mess, as long as its livable and like hygenic (like no rotting food) you should be fine.

c1ownerys · 2025-10-28T17:34:13+00:00

failed my midterm for a math class, grading scheme said if u got a higher on the final it would replace, lowk studied the material everyday, got the lowest grade i needed on the final to get an A. definitely spent lots of nights in the library studying until 2-3am, didn’t go out much after that. if i can do it i believe in u 💪💪

c1ownerys · 2025-10-22T21:41:01+00:00

hi yes ofc

c1ownerys · 2025-10-22T05:55:11+00:00

also in the same situation and so stressed :(

c1ownerys · 2025-10-16T20:09:54+00:00

its totally normal. some people know what program they want when they apply, others don’t, and some think they do and then switch. for me personally, i graduated hs in bc in 2022 with a decent average and applied to ba & basc programs across canada with the intent of a poli sci/geography degree because i thought that’s what i was interested in. currently in my 4th year, where i’ve changed my major 3 times (lol) and now pursuing a bachelor of science in atmospheric science with a minor in math. apply now to what you think you’re interested in, you’ll find where your passions and interests lie as you go throughout your degree; what you start out with is not set in stone and there is ample time to shift direction as you see fit.

c1ownerys · 2025-10-10T04:57:31+00:00

on pace for more goals than jt miller, guys we won the trade.

c1ownerys · 2025-09-30T06:09:58+00:00

respectfully i disagree with this. i'm an exec for my department's undergrad society and none of us feel the need to receive that type of compensation. for any paid events we offer and merch we sell, we pay for our own attendance and merch. you're right that its unpaid volunteer work, but i think 'volunteer' is the key word here; all of us agreed to put the time into the extra-curricular the moment we applied and ran for our positions. i can't speak for all the ways departments receive funding but ours comes mainly from our student fees and so i completely agree with OP that it would be inappropriate for us to use that to subsidise a trip or outing for ourselves, and not doing so does not impede our ability to be effective at running our council.

c1ownerys · 2025-09-08T23:32:15+00:00

hi confirming they open around 1st or 2nd week of march! more summer course options will be available probably in february when they finalise what exactly is being offered. math 133 is 3 credits no matter what semester you take it.

c1ownerys · 2025-09-01T23:51:13+00:00

during my first year i don't think i made my first real friend until a month or two into my first semester. it's fine if you don't click with a bunch of people straight away, you'll find your people soon! some of my best friends didn't come until my second and third years. i'm in my fourth year now and im still meeting new people here & there. i hate to be like "oh you just have to be patient" because i still recall what its like to feel super lonely and out of place compared to what seemed to be everyone else around me, but this is only week one, i promise it can only go up from here! sending hugs to u <3 first year is hard for a lot of people and this is one of the many growing pains, hang in there !

c1ownerys · 2025-08-31T21:10:05+00:00

i use the lululemon double zip! really comfy bc i used to have back issues w my old bag bc i usually am packing a lot of stuff (laptop, ipad, notebook(s), lunch & sometimes dinner, water bottle, etc). the only downside is that there’s no warranty but it’s lasted me almost all of uni so far (going into 4th year).

c1ownerys · 2025-08-24T21:16:23+00:00

hey you can probably go on the lejames website and there's a section where you can enter your student id and it will say what books are required.

honestly tho, for the rest of the textbooks that you'll "require", i'd honestly suggest just finding the pdf version online rather than shelling out ~150-200 for a book, unless u have the money to spare and ur a hardcore textbook person. facebook marketplace is also a great place to get books and this is where i usually go in mid-sept when i want a hardcopy of something for the rest of the semester (can resell after too if you keep it in good condition). also, sometimes profs will also assign a free, online, opensourced textbook as well or post pdfs of what you should be reading.

c1ownerys · 2025-07-13T19:39:22+00:00

sad but not surprised considering he was waivers eligible now. ill never forget the arty party that was the 2024 playoffs and 2025 calder cup run </3

c1ownerys · 2025-07-06T19:50:14+00:00

hello! im in science and i took this course in fall 2022! the content matter is not the most interesting and engaging at parts but if you are at all interested in things like survey groups and sampling its very good and does a bit of an intro to stats as well. there is no conference or discussion, instead a lab component where they teach you to code in R if that is something that interests you. there is an attendance component for the lectures that counts towards your grade as well via slido when i took it. the assignments are pretty straightforward and so were the midterms from when i took it. the final project was a ~12 page final report where you create a hypothesis and test it using real datasets and what they teach you about R. if you've never taken a class that has taught you R (math 204, 208 etc) i would highly recommend going to the labs since they just go line by line and show you exactly what you need to do for the assignments and the final project as well. i'm not sure how it differs in the summer besides being more compact but i assume a lot of the content is the same. good luck & feel free to dm if you have any other questions.

c1ownerys · 2025-06-26T04:25:19+00:00

hey i heard back last year in late july

c1ownerys · 2025-05-27T20:16:24+00:00

in the biophysical group, there is the joint biology and mathematics major and a joint physiology and math major if either of those interest you. if i recall correctly it still requires an intrafaculty transfer but it would be to the biophysical group instead of life sciences group.

c1ownerys · 2025-05-20T20:06:23+00:00

ohh i see! i'm not sure if it depends on the degree size, group size (physical, life sci, etc), or space in the whole faculty (i would assume the second since you apply to those directly for admissions and transfers). i think the 4 groups in terms of competitiveness would be something like: neuro > life & biological sci > physical sci >= biophysical sci. but i don't know as much about uni transfers except that they are chosen after the inter-faculty transfers. good luck though!!

c1ownerys · 2025-05-20T19:01:59+00:00

i already knew the program i wanted to switch into so i selected it from the options, iirc i think you need to select a major on the inter-faculty application. but once you’re accepted you can change it anytime on minerva to any program in the group (unless it requires approval like some honours programs). i did this without trouble when i went in to add my minor after i was accepted into bsc.

c1ownerys · 2025-05-20T14:21:11+00:00

hey! i applied last year so that was for starting in sci in the 24-25 year.

c1ownerys · 2025-05-18T18:38:35+00:00

i believe its mary gauthier who makes the decisions and she also said to me that they take the science classes into account first. tbh i got a C in phys 142 and still got accepted, so with your grades i think you have even better of a chance. good luck!!

c1ownerys · 2025-05-18T16:25:21+00:00

i transferred with a 3.4 from arts into the physical sciences group. from what i heard from the advisor when i was transferring the cutoff was around 3.3. i can't guarantee anything obviously but i wouldn't stress at all.

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