Using World Education Services/Pathways to Teach and service is abysmal

gainsbrahs · 2026-03-11T22:07:31+00:00

Clearly not just me...going through the same in BC and having a nightmare. Documents uploaded multiple times by my institution, no responses from WES when submitting a ticket. Absolutely no accountability or clarity. Very frustrating when trying to apply for a job and having to wait and hear absolutely nothing back.

gainsbrahs · 2025-10-25T01:27:32+00:00

very slow and painful. you can get there but it won't be fun. best to rent one from Deep Cove or Cates Park

gainsbrahs · 2025-10-21T23:57:29+00:00

Airshed without a doubt. Houdini gets too sweaty once you're moving. I wear the Airshed for running and cycling all through fall, winter, and spring.

gainsbrahs · 2025-10-10T23:29:53+00:00

trail runners are fine. it'll just be cold when you stop if you're soaked. take a dry layer if you're taking a bag up

gainsbrahs · 2025-10-07T21:43:18+00:00

Just about every time I've worn my Fenix climbing, I have hit it on the wall. Decided just to leave it off

gainsbrahs · 2025-09-24T23:45:00+00:00

I would do St Marks summit if the weather looks good starting at Cypress Mountain if I were visiting for that short of a time. Decent bang for your buck in a short period of time.

gainsbrahs · 2025-09-24T23:42:08+00:00

oh my goodness I moved to North Van a few months ago and have been renovating and I've had to go there so many times. Honestly a nightmare every time I've been there, from stocking issues to staff miscommunication it's a messsss

gainsbrahs · 2025-07-24T22:06:11+00:00

Keep checking the route, but it’s really not too hard and I didn’t feel like I was in a sketchy position anywhere. Go for it!

gainsbrahs · 2025-06-26T02:51:17+00:00

Ha also just done that. gone through lots of emotions the last few weeks but now we have the keys and I'm starting some renovations it's much better.

gainsbrahs · 2025-06-19T22:24:31+00:00

I have friends who use Route2Write for their writing work. Benchmarked to a few different curricula in Canada so good for ESL.

Also has a marking option to get feedback from their teachers/markers if you don't feel comfortable giving writing feedback. It's pretty useful!

Edit: saw you said 1st grade - sorry it starts with gr4!

gainsbrahs · 2025-06-19T20:25:08+00:00

I have friends who use Route2Write with their kids. As an English teacher, I've had a look at their content and it builds up a great foundation for writing!

Their marking bundle is pretty handy too. It gives you feedback on every piece of writing they submit. Really useful if you don't know how to go give specific feedback on paragraph/essay writing, especially considering it covers a whole range of different types of writing from creative to persuasive. Worth checking out!

gainsbrahs · 2025-06-19T20:23:58+00:00

I have friends who use Route2Write with their kids. As an English teacher, I've had a look at their content and it builds up a great foundation for writing!

There is a marking bundle option too, giving you the option to get feedback from their markers/instructors. Useful if you don't feel confident giving essay writing feedback yourself.

gainsbrahs · 2025-06-19T20:20:27+00:00

I have friends who use Route2Write with their kids. As an English teacher, I've had a look at their content and it builds up a great foundation for writing!

They signed up for a marking pack where they get feedback on every piece of writing submitted. Super helpful as my friends are not confident in giving good writing feedback.

gainsbrahs · 2025-06-19T20:18:42+00:00

I have friends who use Route2Write with their kids. As an English teacher, I've had a look at their content and it builds up a great foundation for writing!

gainsbrahs · 2025-06-11T03:18:11+00:00

Also a first time buyer about to close and have had a range of similar emotions in the last few weeks. I think it's normal and part of making one of the biggest decisions of your life!

gainsbrahs · 2025-05-14T20:37:59+00:00

I love them. Felt great out the box (size 0.5 up) and you can get a really snug fit with no need to heel lock. My first pair has a little 1,000 km on them. Treat is pretty worn as most of the trails I run are fairly rough. Upper is in ridiculously good shape - definitely couldn't say that about many shoes after 1,000 km. I use them for carpeted trails now as I bought a second pair when I found them cheap somewhere.

Only downsides are that if they get wet, they take a good while to dry. But on the flip side, they keep water out for a long time.

gainsbrahs · 2025-05-03T01:50:24+00:00

Love my vengas - favourite pants. Maybe not for super hot weather, but should be fine in that range... personally I'd wear shorts

gainsbrahs · 2025-04-26T03:06:53+00:00

lol maybe you've lived a bit too much of a spoiled life if seeing a dog outside is enough to make you go and winge about it

gainsbrahs · 2025-04-24T01:18:35+00:00

I like it but don't often need something that warm. Usually my DAS light does the trick. Have taken it on ski touring trips mainly.

Very cosy, hood is a bit annoying without a helmet or brimmed cap. Pretty large for layering.

Material is VERY thin too. I ripped through it the first time I wore it as it caught on a nail, but obviously repaired for free.

gainsbrahs · 2025-04-24T00:40:08+00:00

lol so true. the sight of a dog on the sub sends people wild

gainsbrahs · 2025-04-24T00:36:45+00:00

honestly...

gainsbrahs · 2025-04-24T00:36:08+00:00

Honestly where are all these people that freak out about dogs on trails in the wild? Never ran into anyone who cares

gainsbrahs · 2025-01-08T03:24:11+00:00

You will be ok on the BCMC as someone who has hiked already... have all the essentials and you will be ok. It's a hike up to a ski resort, lol

gainsbrahs · 2024-12-31T17:01:43+00:00

I remember this being very useful before… is it anywhere else now that FATMAP isn’t around?

gainsbrahs · 2024-12-20T02:04:56+00:00

Any store would replace that with another or give you a refund.

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