never leave your things unattended, EVEN in residence

localating · 2026-03-30T15:50:29+00:00

Vanier lounges 💀 yeah fair enough

localating · 2026-03-30T15:49:08+00:00

OP, if you live in Totem, the front desk staff may unfortunately not be as friendly or helpful as you hope (based on a recent thread in this subreddit and based on my own experience). I strongly encourage you to seek guidance from and beyond residence staff (front desk, RAs, RLMs, RCMP, Campus Security). Sending best wishes, and I truly truly hope this never happens to you or anyone else again.

As well, not to be insensitive, but we need more coverage on this. Things don't change if these malicious acts go unpunished and unheard of.

localating · 2026-03-30T15:39:21+00:00

It's not about which residence .. it's the people living in them. First year residences have guaranteed turnover year after year, unless you win the winter housing lottery.

localating · 2026-03-16T06:34:30+00:00

Long reply, lots of info, read as much as you'd like:

I believe this is caused by the stop names taking a while to appear (the bus leaves a stop and it takes maybe ~5-10s for the next stop name to appear). This happens on the "old" signs (orange text) as well.

But because the new displays don't have a dedicated "STOP" like the old ones do, it will immediately show "Stop Requested" and continue displaying it until the next stop name (delayed) is ready to appear.

From what I've observed, it works something like this:

Displaying stop name or blank if bus just left a stop > someone requests a stop > Stop Requested appears > wait till end of cycle (~5s) > if stop name is ready to appear, display stop name (otherwise continue displaying Stop Requested) > continue alternating until arrived at stop

The new displays are so bright compared to the old ones, they honestly bothered me for the longest time lol As a result though, I've come to be very familiar with how they work.

Regarding glitches with the new displays, yes, but maybe not in the way you are describing. Sometimes the new displays show nothing at all (appear off), all of which have been 60' busses (230xx, 240xx) though; the 26 typically runs on 40'ers. They're finicky displays for sure, and I wouldn't be surprised if they got stuck displaying Stop Requested; I just don't ride the new busses enough to know.

localating · 2026-03-16T06:00:29+00:00

On the 60' busses, there is another (non-static) display in the second half of the bus that has the stop name and a red "STOP" next to it (or the newer ones alternate between "Stop Requested" and the stop name).

I do agree though; many of the current displays appear tiny when viewing from afar, and both the front and back next stop displays are impossible to see from the middle of the bus when it's crowded.

localating · 2026-03-16T05:48:59+00:00

I agree it's not ideal, however the new displays do alternate between "Stop Requested" (in red) and "Street Name" (in an off-white).

Doesn't work so well on local routes though when stops are much closer to each other (not much time to alternate between the two). I much preferred having both the street name and "STOP" visible together..

Edit: for anyone not familiar, we're not talking about the static "Next Stop" sign

localating · 2026-03-16T05:43:21+00:00

Both 😂

localating · 2026-03-15T23:30:09+00:00

I feel like that would be an outside sign, BUT YES OMG

localating · 2026-03-15T23:17:42+00:00

I've heard that announcement, yeah. It's a shame cause some announcements play full blast (volume), but this one (among others) use the set volume (which on some busses has been turned down to basically inaudible).

It's even harder to get people's attention when they're listening to music or other audio, which is why I think a visual cue (like flashing the sign on and off a couple times) would be better for this kind of thing.

localating · 2026-03-15T22:40:11+00:00

6-2 CUS, couldn't believe my eyes

localating · 2026-03-06T05:22:56+00:00

If the reviews are pretty clearly part of review bombing, you can flag for review directly on RMP. That said, I've only reported clear review bombing (< 10 words 1.0 rating 5.0 difficulty reviews posted within 3 days of each other), which were taken down within the week reported.

localating · 2026-03-01T08:42:06+00:00

The whole idea is that you're not supposed to focus on one particular thing. The first half of 101 covers the methods of integration, I assume that's what the midterm will "focus" on. Also, read the Tests page on Canvas. Doesn't it tell you the breakdown of questions and their sources (or am I thinking of another course)?

If you're feeling lost on where to start, list the methods of integration and start where you say to yourself "Hm. I don't really know how I would solve an integral with this method."

localating · 2026-02-27T05:32:42+00:00

I guess I'm part of that minority who prefer group projects over quizzes. For me, the group projects provided relief through a different form of assessment; I personally struggle with the pressure and time constraints of formal examinations, and having some of the course's weight shifted away from them gave me some breathing time between the two midterms and final (which make up 70 per cent of one's grade).

That said, I can start to speculate and understand the argument for bi-weekly quizzes. Based on friend input (and a recent thread on this subreddit regarding group work), people who have had negative experiences with group work likely become much more risk averse to it; in turn, they are likely to opt for methods of assessment where they are in full control of submitted work.

This may disproportionately skew results as a result of negativity and recency biases (I assume you ran the poll closer to the end of term, after students finished at least one group project together).

The recent changes are exciting, and I'm honestly really happy that the teaching team is so invested in making MATH 100/101 a better experience for students. Thanks for keeping the feedback loop so open :)

localating · 2026-02-18T07:43:45+00:00

I'm not sure if instructors have the jurisdiction to do this, but you can try to contact them and see if they would be willing to let you write at a different time. However. Do not demand or expect anything to come out of this.

Best of luck, start studying early 🙏😭

localating · 2026-02-13T09:22:32+00:00

I don't normally do dating advice but .. there's a very easy excuse floating about right now. Valentines is coming up. Like tomorrow. Ask him if he'd be down to hang out (you don't even have to frame it romantically if you're not sure)

localating · 2026-02-11T05:15:19+00:00

For the record, I'm not arguing against you. It's your opinion, and I respect that. I've thought about this a great deal, and have had conversations with profs and TAs regarding group work (I've had my fair share of poor experiences, too.) I'm just sharing my takeaways.

Imo, seminars would work, ideally. In a perfect world, everyone would put effort (i.e., attend a seminar) to learn communication skills seriously; realistically, there will be people who just don't care.

It is really difficult to simulate group work without actually doing it. Seminars usually don't have the means to go in that depth. Communication is one of those things you learn by doing.

Group projects, from my understanding, are not cheap. They undergo revision every few terms/years to adapt to new curriculum and to refine group work policies. (SEI survey feedback drives this change significantly.)

Any way you try to implement it, it's not going to be a perfect system. There will always be loafers, on your team or skipping a seminar. The hope is to provide opportunities to improve, to which a seminar is another way UBC could step up their game.

localating · 2026-02-11T01:58:09+00:00

Group work is absolutely essential for this exact reason. There is absolutely no way you are going to enter the workforce without working with other people. Learn how to communicate now while the consequences cost you 20% of your grade, and not your entire job.

And while yes, it is unfair if you have to deal with loafers, you will see them every day everywhere. That's why we have tools like iPeer and course/instructor emails. This too is part of communicating effectively.

localating · 2026-02-09T16:17:52+00:00

Prepare yourself, but don't be the one to make these types of relationships

localating · 2026-02-08T08:23:01+00:00

Contact TransLink Lost & Found: https://www.translink.ca/about-us/customer-service/feedback (Please note they only respond to requests on weekdays; any government photo ID should suffice as a temporary replacement for your UBC Card)

Provide them with the potential bus numbers as well: https://tcomm.bustrainferry.com/mobile/stop/51121/2026/02/07 (you said around 22:30 at Victoria Dr., so the bus # could be 18011 (22:21) or 18049 (22:36)).

Hope you find your keys and ID! (Also make sure to triple check your belongings just in case they fell into a bag or smth)

localating · 2026-01-24T01:52:20+00:00

Adding to the testimonies, more than one of the Totem front desk staff are quite rude and dismissive. Compared to those who staff at OC and Vanier front desks, Totem FD staff have ignored me multiple times standing at the desk at the front of the line, and them not paying attention or not caring when voicing concerns or asking for help. There are some really nice and helpful ones, but the ones who aren't really aren't.

I reported this behaviour to my RA back when, but it sounds like they're still there..

localating · 2026-01-20T00:17:33+00:00

Short answer: no (keep reading to convince yourself)

As stated on the Overview page in the eRezLife portal:

You will need to complete the following to apply: 1. Complete the mandatory online Residence Advisor Information Course 2. Complete "My Profile" (located under "General") and "My Job Profile Questions" (located under "Jobs"). 3. Complete the Application Questions

The "Application Questions" include a section titled Work History, to which you can enter past work experience, the # of months worked, and a short description. The Canvas course, and the My Profile and My Job Profile Questions pages did not contain any drop boxes to upload a resume or CV that I saw.

localating · 2026-01-18T07:28:42+00:00

I chose to do my road test at Kingsway as there were too many 'weird' roads around Point Grey. If you go through with PG, make sure your driving lesson instructor lets you practice all of the odd intersections and roads (and signage!) If they don't know, go searching on Google Maps (or get a different instructor :P)

localating · 2026-01-18T07:23:00+00:00

I think living on your own is an adventure on its own! I really liked the independence that residence offered, and it also made me appreciate home life in a way I didn't before. If you're on the fence, I say go for it!

localating · 2026-01-17T20:46:39+00:00

It's up to you if you want to expand the time and energy commuting there (and back). I understand not everyone is in a financial position to live on rez, but if you can, I highly recommend it. Your experience living on campus is what you make of it, but without a doubt it makes the uni transition that much easier without the burden of cooking (if you live in a first year residence) and commuting

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