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Hi, this might be an oddly specific request. I recently received my offer for the studio, but I am having issues on whet​​her​​ my 43 inch monitor would fit on the table or not. I can see that ​​width wise it was no problem, but I am quite concerned with the height clearance since there is a shelf above the desk. My monitors height is 24 inches, and I was wondering if anyone from the unit I mentioned could please do a height measurement from the table to the shelf?

Much appreciated

Hi all!

I'm a McGill student coming to UBC campus for a research conference next week! I will be staying on UBC campus for 5 days. I would love to see some walkable nature + the ocean if possible. What could I do on campus or near campus during my stay? Thank you so much in advance!! I heard Wreck Beach is nearby, do you recommend?

I've been to Vancouver a couple summers ago but did not get to explore that much sadly. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated :)

Have lots of time backstage while students cross. Been doing this for a few years and graduated myself last year too.

There is obviously a limit to what I can share but please ask, if you need advice on what to wear/bring, how the ceremonies flow, etc. Or anything else!

Happy to help because I know how confusing/overwhelming it can feel :) Will keep answering until the end of grad ceremonies (May 28)

Quick notes:

- I cannot get you an extra ticket to your ceremonies, sorry!

- I do not work with the planning of the ceremony itself.

- My opinions are my own/do not reflect that of UBC/do not take what I say as 100% guidance, please always refer to UBC grad ceremonies website info for confirmation

hi i’m coming from ubco to ubcv and i recently made my saved schedule for the upcoming winter session but it says i’m not eligible for some courses with prerequisites that i have but are just under ubco, for ppl that transferred was this issue solved for u when registration was out?

for anyone in chem 233 or who has taken the class, how are you guys studying? i've been doing the problem sets and attending office hours, but beyond this i'm not sure what to do to make sure i'm ready for the midterm. i didnt buy the textbook so i hope im not missing out there..

Hi, I'm an incoming first science student at UBC and I am a bit worried about the large classes sizes and finding it difficult to talk to/meet people, so if anyone could share what their experience making friends and meeting people in classes was like I would really appreciate it. Also, do first-year science students mostly take the same classes, so will I see a lot of the same people in my classes, or will there be completely different people in every class? Thank you!

I’m currently taking BIOL 200. The course is no longer required for my program, and I’m honestly worried I might not do well in it.

I’m considering withdrawing, but it would show up as a W on my transcript. For people applying to grad school/research programs later on, would one W matter much compared to potentially getting a low grade or failing?

Just looking for some advice/experiences from people who’ve been in similar situations 😭😭😭

hi guys

im graduating in a few hours and i have no idea where to put my phone. i dont want to carry a purse on stage but i want to have my phone for pics and texting my family. any advice? i don't have a dress with pockets..

Never got an official e-mail

hiii guys! I’m new to the area and im looking for friends who would wna do photoshoots and stuff from time to time :))) to develop our portfolios + post on insta 🫶🫶

For context: I just got an offer for Brock commons, and is hesitant to accept it. The commute for me to class is around 45min (bus ride alone) but after a year of commuting I honestly do not mind it very much. I have been saving up and I will be working during the term so rent is not a big problem here.

My question is:
are there any benefits (eg: social life, community…) for living on campus 😭?

I had a blast living in res during first year, and made a lot of friends. I was significantly more engaged socially (in clubs, volunteering…) compared to this year where I had to commute everyday. However, idk if that first year experience can be replicated in yrh, since I know ppl are quite closed off…
Should I save up and give up on housing or should I accept the offer?

Any advice is appreciated 😔🙏

i don’t know if it’s just me and my friends or if others have experienced it, there’s something very weird and off vibe about that side of the campus. the entire area near totem park, oc, vanier, its just creepy especially at night. me and my friends have had lowkey paranormal experiences there. has anyone else faced it too? even if you’ve experienced such things on other parts of campus?

I have a 75 right now. What specialization I could choose 😰?

im planning to rush this fall for a sorority, is ubc greek life very similar to america’s? are there ‘dirty rush events’ and stuff like that? do members live in frat and sorority houses? any other rush tips would be super helpful! thank you! also, does rush normally happen during first week of classes or like sept1-7?

Just a reminder that women's only and 2STNB times at the gym and pool are for people who identify in those groups - please don't pretend to be, or ignore the reminders etc. Some individuals only feel safe or able to work out/swim during these specific times! For the gym, you literally have a whole other building to go to whilst the women's and 2STNB times are on, and for the pool it's 2 hours out of the entire week.

Just got a email today that there is a new combined major of computer science and neuroscience. What a great timing! A week before choosing specializations. I do think combined major is the better option. However, I am really stuck between neuro or cpsc+neuro, so any help/opinions will be appreciated.

All the first year courses that I already took are for the traditional neuroscience major, which 4 of the courses are not required by the new combined major. I am also missing math 101 and cpsc 121 (not required to apply for specialization). Not to mention I am currently taking chem 233 which also not required by cpsc+neuro.

I am considering applying for the new combined major despite setting myself back in terms of graduation progress, because I feel like cs and neuro makes a really great combination, neuroscience alone is probably just a med school path (probably quite useless on its own) and also because I really enjoyed cpsc 110 and thought I had a talent in cs.

On the other hand, I am feeling so bad to having these courses that I took go to waste. The course selections are also messed up because I didn't take math101 and cpsc 121, I literally had a headache trying to plan courses if I were to be in cpsc+neuro. Additionally, I have no prior experience in cs other than cpsc 110, so I don't know how comparitive is my "talent" compared to people that have been coding since they were 6. A friend also told me to stay away from combined majors because students end up "rushing" each major.

Really wish I knew this new combined major was gonna be a thing. I would've picked totally different courses.

Anyways, thank you for reading this, and thanks for any advice.

Hi!

Just wanted to ask if UBC Secure was down for anybody else or just me.

I'm living on campus until the end of May, but I'm graduating this Friday, so I'm also wondering if it's that I may no longer have access to UBC Secure because I'm no longer a student/am graduating.

If anybody could give me insight, it'd be much appreciated!