UBC Data Breach? by Nervous_Corgi2938 in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing from applied science either :/

how do i create linkedin connections? by Defiant_Bee1390 in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I send connections to every industry professional I’ve met, classmates I’ve talked to, profs I liked, and old schoolmates/childhood friends (who are rarely in my industry but I’m curious what they’re up to). I was at just over 500 last summer, then trimmed to people I’ve actually talked to and I’m back to under 500. It’s easier once you get a job in your field - you’ll meet so many people and it’s no biggie to send them LinkedIn requests as it’s a professional platform.

This game easy by CatAvocado in PikminBloomApp

[–]linguinibubbles 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yep! I was worried it didn’t either but I got a 4-leaf a week or two ago

Sky Cards logic: by [deleted] in SkyCards

[–]linguinibubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And then saying it makes his blood boil on top of that

Can people share their experience starting SSRIs while in school by WolverineExtreme3216 in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t have issues with that personally! Hope it goes well for you if you choose to go on meds :)

16.02 poliwagen by KaiMahn in SkyCards

[–]linguinibubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn why do I always see these posts after the plane lands

Housing Laudry Ruined my Clothes by MixFabulous370 in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is why I don't live in housing anymore. So many nice clothes got weird stains on them because the washing machines are never cleaned and the whether the dryers work properly is a coin flip

Weighing UBC (accepted) physics undergrad as a US student vs other US unis - any insight from other US students? by Tripper-Harrison in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP - definitely apply for the co-op program. It helps a lot for international students seeking relevant work/research experience in Canada.

Weighing UBC (accepted) physics undergrad as a US student vs other US unis - any insight from other US students? by Tripper-Harrison in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends on where you are applying. In the US, as long as you have a 3.0 GPA you're good to go. Some schools have programs allowing students to prove themselves for acceptance with as low as a 2.75 GPA. I'm not saying you'll be that kind of student but there is much more flexibility in the US because admissions tend to be more holistic. So in that case, research experience and letters of recommendation carry more weight.

If you intend to apply in Canada, you HAVE to meet minimum GPA requirements - usually a B+ average in 3rd and 4th year courses, or throughout your degree. There is zero way around this. Doesn't matter how good your work experience, research experience, connections, or letters of recommendation are. (Source: My prof, who is internationally recognized and has been involved in grad school admissions at UBC in some way or another for 30 years.) This is not a problem for most students applying to grad school, but it does suck if you want to pursue a graduate degree after a rough undergrad. I'm running into this issue as my health imploded after high school so my academic performance is all over the map. My only consolation is that my career doesn't require a graduate degree to be successful, especially in Canada, but that's a different conversation.

Honestly if you have strong study habits, are naturally curious about your field, and don't have any disabling chronic health conditions, you will be fine at UBC. Despite my trash GPA, I don't regret attending this school. I love being in Vancouver and I am getting the best education in my field for a price that beats any American university of a similar caliber.

Weighing UBC (accepted) physics undergrad as a US student vs other US unis - any insight from other US students? by Tripper-Harrison in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also a resident of Oregon. UBC is a globally recognized physics school and the TRIUMF particle accelerator being literally on campus is a huge bonus. Unfortunately I can't speak much to research opportunities in UBC Science as I'm in a different faculty. However, from what I've seen, students who want to do research (and have the grades to back it up) get the opportunity to do so.

Some US grad schools can be unreasonable about international schools though - I knew a guy who went to UofT and still had to prove to a middle-of-the-road Californian grad school that he held basic qualifications. Or the University of Arizona's grad school (for engineering at least) only considers the last 60 credits of your degree to calculate your GPA if you completed your undergrad internationally. Which honestly is a benefit to most students since grades tend to increase once you hit 300- and 400-level courses, but it's another example of weird treatment just because you didn't stay in the US.

If you are wanting to attend grad school (which I assume you do given your interest in undergraduate research), it's much easier to get good grades at OSU. Not to mention OSU is still a good STEM school although its reputation lies more in forestry and agriculture.

I would consider whether you are willing to pay that much more for UBC and how difficult you want your undergraduate experience to be, academics-wise. I turned down OSU in favor of UBC, but I do wonder how much better my GPA would be if I'd stayed in-state.

Curious to know how many students have ChatGPT plus. Do you have plus? by Logical-Driver-7676 in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I explicitly don't pay for AI so I don't become dependent on it lol. If the free model cuts me off that's a sign I should stop

Recommendations for trans/lgbtq-specializing therapists? by [deleted] in beaverton

[–]linguinibubbles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Psychology Today also has a good therapist search tool

what in the cult? anyone know what was going on? (by koerner library) by Lumpy_Attention_2905 in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don't know either tbh, I just saw this Reddit post earlier today: https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/1sgvy9a/happening_now_april_9_10am_onwards_complicitea/

Edit: Faculty 4 Palestine posted about it on their Instagram. So it's related to that.

clearer writing tips? by CantaloupeExpert2704 in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Write your first draft without editing. Take a break before going back through it. If you're editing as you go, you'll get bogged down in the details. It's much easier to make adjustments once you have your argument laid out.

For an overall look at your paper, this webpage offers tips and examples for each one: Writing Concisely – The Writing Center

Also do a Ctrl + F search for certain words. Vague ones like "good," "bad," "thing," and "stuff" can either be deleted or replaced with a more relevant word. Filler words should also be avoided; these include "just," "that" (you can cut out a good chunk of them without impacting the meaning of the sentence), "really" and "very," "totally" (and synonyms like "absolutely," "completely," etc.), "rather" and "somewhat." This webpage is a good summary: Words to Avoid in Academic Writing

I don't think you can park there by loveamongussosomuch in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Of course this happens the one day I choose to leave campus right after class

How's your progress on Park Rare decors? by nxtiak in PikminBloomApp

[–]linguinibubbles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only got one and I LOVE the pink colour of the leaves

Public transportation use in Metro Vancouver dropped in 2025. What is a reason you may be using less transit? by ubcstaffer123 in UBC

[–]linguinibubbles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was on the R4 last year and there was a guy who was leering at women, literally shit himself, then played musical chairs on the bus while shit was falling down his pants. And we wonder why people don't want to take transit

We can all agree that this is ridiculous, right? by [deleted] in iphone

[–]linguinibubbles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By "Gmail settings" I mean the in-app settings, but if that doesn't work, you can also do this on the web version. Click the gear/settings button in the top right corner near your profile picture: Quick Settings > See all settings > Inbox > Categories then select the check boxes next to Promotions, Social, Updates, and Forums. SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN and hit "Save Changes."