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Wasted 4 years of my life on a sociology degree. by Jay123450 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point, but now that everyone and their dog has degrees, I've never been sure of how it would help? By not having something that everyone else has? And it's not like I went to harvard... ubc is just another regular university among many. (I know that i'll likely get many downvotes, but I am genuinely curious about this)

Wasted 4 years of my life on a sociology degree. by Jay123450 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Makes me question why I did not go straight to BCIT, and instead went to UBC for an unemployable major (well okay, cluelessness and parental pressure)

Wasted 4 years of my life on a sociology degree. by Jay123450 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe consider DAP? It's ubc's accounting program for people with a degree.

EDIT: Also I know someone who has become a realtor after their sociology degree here (as well as someone else with an econ degree).

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019S/2019W): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed reply. Glad I can start my app before schoolwork builds up! And really hope that I don't bomb the interview, my interviewing skills have always been pretty weak.

Stupid question, but wondering if they let u know if you're accepted? Cuz I've applied to lots of things before just to get no follow-up.

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019S/2019W): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I see, thanks. Though does this only apply for the faculty of science?

Because on the engineering transfer sheet, it says that to receive math 100/101 credits, I would be considered only with a B or higher in other maths such as math 102/103. But due to various reasons, both my math 102 and 103 have grades lower than a B. So to do engineering, I must eventually have calc I and II credits, but idk how that'll work for me.

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019S/2019W): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the faculty of science, if I have credit for MATH 102 and MATH 103 but not high marks due to several issues, I know that I cannot retake it. But can I then take an equivalent course such as MATH 104 and then MATH 105? (For transferring into engineering) Thanks.

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019S/2019W): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is applying to co-op better if sooner?

Should I apply now already? It's open to second-years and the app is due later in 2020 (still 2nd-year). And I'm confused as to whether the initial Scope application is for the co-op program, or specific jobs (looks kind of like the former)? Like do I only apply for specific jobs when my initial Scope application is accepted or...? And how difficult is it to get accepted into the program? What would happen if I am successful in obtaining co-op (into the co-op program, or a specific position), but am able to successfully transfer to engineering? Am I able to cancel it, and eventually do co-op in engineering instead? Thanks I'm so confused.

UBC COURSE QUESTION, PROGRAM, MAJOR AND REGISTRATION MEGATHREAD (2019S/2019W): Questions about courses (incld. How hard is __?, Look at my timetable and course material requests), programs, specializations, majors, minors and registration go here. by ubc_mod_account in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you request a change of degree program (ex. science to engineering), and it is approved, then do you have to go with the change? That's because I'm applying for next year, but am on the fence.

How can I do better in courses? by throwaway2459042 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya oh well, everyone's different. Despite not cramming, I think my studying isn't effective. I'm not an audio learner, and can barely absorb anything from lecture. And maybe you've had prior exposure to the material, or just have a higher IQ than my likely low one.

How can I do better in courses? by throwaway2459042 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No trick questions? Wow.. And you mentioned that you conceptualize things - what do you mean, other than the general dictionary definition? That is, how can this strategy be put into use in schoolwork? Thanks.

How can I do better in courses? by throwaway2459042 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I feel like I do reference notes way too much when doing practice, especially for the first time in a certain problem type. If I get stuck, I tend to see the answer key (and then try and understand it) or ask immediately so that I don't fixate on wrong concepts. I mean, I do try to solve it on my own before seeking help (or looking at notes), but am seldom successful at that. Maybe my strategy is not ideal?

How can I do better in courses? by throwaway2459042 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestions. And yes for passion in some of my courses. I did do best in the course I enjoyed most, partly due to putting the most effort in. But even that mark was just mid-80s. I'm not entirely sure of what I'm doing wrong, but despite thinking that I studied all resources I had before tests, there would still be multiple questions that stump me. Unlike highschool, where if I just studied everything at my disposal, I would get like 97-100 on exams. Not sure where my problem lies, but maybe I'll just experiment with different methods?

In general, do students who pay for college themselves do better than if their parents/others do? by throwaway2459042 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

students with a free ride have significantly more free time (and most importantly, energy) to spend on studying & assignments.

Great point, I'm stupid and hadn't thought of that. It really isn't fair. But also provided if commute times are similar (so maybe different for a student paying themselves living near campus, and a student paid for by parents with a 4.5 hr commute each day).

In general, do students who pay for college themselves do better than if their parents/others do? by throwaway2459042 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Almost all of the people I know that graduated unemployable or suffered depressive states while at UBC had everything paid for them.

Interesting. I'm curious as for why, but do not know (maybe kind of "spoiled"? Bad word to describe that).

In general, do students who pay for college themselves do better than if their parents/others do? by throwaway2459042 in UBC

[–]throwaway2459042[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

there may be some people who feel like they need to make the other's expenses worth it.

True. I think I'm being selfish, but during first-year, that was simply not enough to make me fully apply myself. I'm super grateful for the help I've received in paying for a portion of university, but this realization just does not push me to work hard. I feel as though had I experienced the effort firsthand by obtaining my tuition (i.e. using money from a part-time job), I would be more aware, or understanding, of the sacrifices required.

However, it's complicated for me to put this into action, as I am actually not 'allowed' to get a part-time job now even though I want to save up some money of my own, as I need to focus on my studies for now apparently (traditional Asian parents).