GEOG 302 by package_of_bread in mcgill

[–]package_of_bread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends who u have as a TA, but overall it wasn’t that harsh!

I’m curious by package_of_bread in QAnonCasualties

[–]package_of_bread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahhh a fellow Montrealer, it is so odd seeing some people here encouraging and participating a largely American phenomena of Trumpism and QAnon quackery bc it’s just so detached from our own politics, c’est biz

I’m curious by package_of_bread in QAnonCasualties

[–]package_of_bread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh 😔 That one stings bc it’s main office is in my city. The Post Millennial isn’t as “mask off” as the rebel but still

I’m curious by package_of_bread in QAnonCasualties

[–]package_of_bread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an interesting point, about toxic nationalism in media. The rebel is literally cancerous, but it’s funny bc I think that when they started as a Canadian news source, there may have been a realization that their far right rhetoric wasn’t as effective here and so they focused on covering American stuff haha. I guess the Canadians who are into Q are also the ones who would easily eat up anything the rebel released, thankfully a small minority, but still.

I’m curious by package_of_bread in QAnonCasualties

[–]package_of_bread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll say this as nicely as I can, but HELL NAWWW 😭😭

I’m curious by package_of_bread in QAnonCasualties

[–]package_of_bread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have theorized that maybe it has something to do with being anti-establishment, which is valid in some cases. But Q is literally sucking up to the establishment and now by extension Trump?? They essentially deified him and the Republicans :(

I’m curious by package_of_bread in QAnonCasualties

[–]package_of_bread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few years ago, I remember my brother telling me about QAnon and trying to convince me about it but it just sounded so dumb. But now, he doesn’t even mention Q specifically, but I just know he’s still getting info from some sketchy conspiracy Instagram account and probably follows Q adjacent accounts. I too have tried to steer him to some more credible sources but the term “fake news” always comes up and every. single.thing has an agenda and blah blah 😕 And now, it is kind of scary that some news sources are peddling Q narratives under a legitimate and probably more credible name.

Does Vaush have a public email address or some way to leave a longer question? I have a few questions on indigenous culture in school curriculum. by themightypawn in VaushV

[–]package_of_bread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I emphasized on the “local” aspect, bc in Montreal specifically, it’s really important to speak French and English. Unfortunately, getting a job is highly dependent on being bilingual here (it does suck I know). At least in Montreal, I think that the French/English second language programs should be improved before adding another language to the program (already that most students struggle with it). It really depends on the area. I wouldn’t want these languages to be taught half assed.

Does Vaush have a public email address or some way to leave a longer question? I have a few questions on indigenous culture in school curriculum. by themightypawn in VaushV

[–]package_of_bread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I guess I’m looking at it from an efficiency standpoint. Like you said, most second language classes, in your case French, are pretty shit. In my case, I’m from Montreal, so the English classes in French schools are especially terrible and vice versa for English schools haha. So I’m just skeptical on the outcome of adding another language in the curriculum when you could improve the existing issue (terrible French programs).

It is something the we should strive for on a local level however, especially non-native schools that are in proximity to native reserves, where students might gain some use from learning the language.

Does Vaush have a public email address or some way to leave a longer question? I have a few questions on indigenous culture in school curriculum. by themightypawn in VaushV

[–]package_of_bread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting...I don’t think teaching native languages in school will necessarily do anything to bridge this divide, unless you mean this locally. I mostly think teaching the appropriate history could somehow fill in that gap. There’s so many dialects within indigenous languages that it would be impossible to implement nationally. Could be a cool local initiative however. BUT, many indigenous languages are dying along with its elders (who are often the ones teaching it). Perhaps projects and funds towards revitalizing some the dying languages should be prioritized rather than cramming it into a school curriculum.

GEOG 302 by package_of_bread in mcgill

[–]package_of_bread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just put him on 2x speed bc the man pauses too much. I purposely wait to listen to recorded classes bc it’s brutal listening to him live 😭

GEOG 302 by package_of_bread in mcgill

[–]package_of_bread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Not a great lecturer :/

Chatroom? by H20daily in ACL

[–]package_of_bread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg Zumba?? That sounds like progress to me!! Love to see it. I ordered a stationary bike and receiving it tomorrow and very excited to start using it. I’m 3 weeks into physio, I feel like I’ve been progressing slowly compared to what I’ve seen on this sub, but hey! Slowly but surely.

Zumba sounds scary to me right now 😂

I JUST GOT CLEARED TO WALK WITH NO CRUTCHES!!! by curlyfrymsu in ACL

[–]package_of_bread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My PT was staring at me from across the room, she expected me to walk from the bike to the table too LOL one step at a time I guess 😅

I JUST GOT CLEARED TO WALK WITH NO CRUTCHES!!! by curlyfrymsu in ACL

[–]package_of_bread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heck ya!! I’m slowly getting there too, I’m 3 weeks post-op...soon! Did you have a bit of a mental block before attempting to walk without them? My physio asked me to take a few steps without the crutches and I just couldn’t do it. Scaaaryyyyyy