Who else loves the rain here?

To be fair, I’m from Vancouver, BC and we tend to have more downpours than here in Seattle. But there’s something so cozy about the misty fog that surrounds the Seattle area and I love it.

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 6 days ago

To those applying for grad school: you can be accepted with a low gpa

I wanted to put this out there as gpa is only one part of your application. If you have a strong SOP, recommendations and work/volunteer experience, you definitely have a chance. There are also some fields (especially professional programs) where 4.0 gpas don’t equate to skills required of a certain profession, such as soft skills of listening and empathy in a position that requires it.

I’m saying this as a person who took 7 years to graduate from their undergrad due to certain circumstances and graduated with an overall 2.8ish gpa. I am now attending a T20 university in my dream field.

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 1 month ago

What do you wear to grad school orientation? Business casual?

I went to my undergrad classes in hoodies and sweatpants. I’m assuming I should be more put together for grad school? Especially for my orientation which is a small cohort master’s program.

Would dress pants and sneakers work?

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 1 month ago

How are you all feeling about starting grad school?

It’s so surreal that after all the work put in and all the hardships that have happened as well, that we’re all here. It’s exciting but I’m nervous as well.

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 2 months ago
▲ 39 r/Reno

Prayers from Seattle

Visited your city for the first time this past week and we’re praying all of you will be safe!

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 2 months ago

How to raise my credit score as a newcomer to the US?

Just recently moved to the US from Canada and Chase approved me for a Freedom Rise credit card. My first ever credit score is a 648 (awful!). I have excellent credit in Canada and know to use under 30%, etc. But does paying rent help with building credit, etc?

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 3 months ago

Best gyms in the area?

I just moved to the Eastside and have a gym at my apartment. But what gyms are good for drop in sports or swimming? Also for weight lifting and cardio.

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 3 months ago
▲ 16 r/ABA

Just said goodbye to my client of 4 years and it hurts!

Was one of their first BTs and we have an incredible bond. They’re now 7 years old and they keep asking when they will see me next. I’m moving to a new city to start my masters 🥹

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 3 months ago
▲ 7 r/UBC

Anyone else feel incredibly guilty asking for financial help from parents?

For context, I’m from an immigrant family. We are not wealthy by any means but I’ve maxed out all other resources. I’m also a UBC grad and have loans to pay off. I’m now in the process of moving to a new city with much better job opportunities and there’s finances related to that which I don’t have fully covered. I just feel so guilty as I have opportunities my parents never had.

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 3 months ago

How to buy a car with no credit?

I’m a grad student moving to Seattle from Canada as a dual citizen. I have no US credit and can’t import my Canadian car as it’s missing the tire pressure monitoring system. I’m at a total loss and don’t know what to do. I need a vehicle to get around and to drive back and forth to Canada.

Is Facebook marketplace reliable as an option? For newer cars?

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 3 months ago

What are your favorite things to do in Kirkland? New to the area (mid 20s)

Title! Is it worth getting a bike to ride all the trails?

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u/ubcthrowaway115 — 4 months ago