r/UCalgary

I recently graduated high school here in calgary and I'm going into uofc as a first year. How exactly does the first day look? Do I just go into the classes on my schedule? (sorry if i sound dense)

Are there wayfinders on the first day who help you find your classes? Or is it best to go on campus a day before and check which space is where

Any other tips are appreciated

I'm crine is it actually that bad? Chem is a hard class too =((

I’m looking into getting a laptop for university (preferably apple), I’ll be an international relations major. So my first year will consist of economics both semesters, anthropology, data science, and geography. I was thinking of getting the MacBook Air, but wanted to hear any suggestions or what is required for it. I’ve always used apple products, so im more familiar with them which is why I was thinking of purchasing an apple laptop in the first place.

Hi! I’m registered for Math 375 in the fall with Braverman, and I’m questioning if I should even do it this fall. Doing 267 with Aiffa right now and I’m not a fan of teaching style. I’m a mechanical student so 375 is not a prerequisite for second semester. Should I just post-pone to spring with Elsabrouty?

I already have done one semester of open studies and completed 3 classes and finished with a 3.9 gpa. I was told by an advisor that I only need one more class in order to be able to apply as a transfer student. My question is should I just take one or two classes in order to keep my gpa high or take another 3-4 classes in the fall so I make more progress in my chosen degree program when I eventually get in, but risk dropping my gpa.

Also i'd love to explore more classes that are considered gpa boosters if anyone has any recommendations!!

im desperately trying to get into this class, chme 351. considering the fact that it‘s July and im number 71 on the waitlist, is there any hope?

Hey guys, so I’m gonna be starting first year at UofC this fall for CS and I’m a commuter. In high school I never really made any friends because I didn’t really know how to maintain or a carry a conversation. Last semester of high school I really learned how to open up and sort of move forward with conversations and effectively socialize. I also started going to the gym and stopped my doom scrolling.
I really want to develop friends in uni however I think being a commuter might make it difficult to make friendships. I’m also doing a major where there really isn’t a tight community like engineering so I think most people will be closed off sort of. I will join CS clubs and try to join the engineering clubs to sort of meet new people while also gaining experience.
I also don’t fit into one of the cliques if you know what I mean. I’m not a band kid, I’m Not a drama kid, I’m not a gamer, and not really an athlete however I used to hangout with them in high school.

I’m a pretty regular dude that’s into really sports, plays some video games, likes listening to music and likes food.

Does anyone have any advice for me? Maybe someone went through something similar to me?

Hi everyone! I studied in a university in a different country (for a year) and later at SAIT in Calgary. The University of Calgary has assessed my transcripts and says that 42 transfer credits will count toward my degree.

I'm trying to understand how transfer credits work. Does this mean I might be able to finish my degree earlier? Has anyone been in a similar situation or knows how this works? I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks!

Hey guys! quick question for anyone who bought/sold textbooks recently.

Am I the only one who thinks selling books on FB Marketplace / Kijiji is an absolute mess? Plus, our campus bookstore doesn't buy back if it has a digital e-textbook code.

I’m working on a lightweight, student-only platform specifically for Edmonton and Calgary (for now) to fix this. It’ll let you list/search books strictly by School, Course Code (e.g., CMPT 201), Edition, Year, and ISBN, so you know you're getting the exact right version for your syllabus.

Would anyone here actually use something like this instead of fb marketplace / kijiji?

Let me know what you guys think or if there's a specific feature you think other platforms lack due to them not being textbook specific that I could / should add.

(For people against AI, this will not vibecoded or ai built but I will be using google firebase as a database to safely hold listings, monitor in app messaging for anything scammy and to verify listings, I'm a CS Student and I acc like coding.)

I've been applying to everything but can't seem to land anything. I'm graduating soon so a bit worried.

I graduated with a BA in Psychology and I’m struggling hard to land anything.
I’ve been applying consistently for a while now. I have decent experience (internships, volunteer work, some relevant roles), and my resume isn’t trash. Still feels like I’m just sending applications into a black hole.
So I want honest answers from people who’ve actually made it out of this stage:

What job did you actually end up getting with a psych / arts degree?

What actually got you hired? (be real — not “just network more”)

Are referrals/connections basically mandatory now or what?

If you didn’t have connections, how did you get your first break?

Did you have to pivot completely into something unrelated?

I’m not looking for generic advice I’ve already heard all the “tailor your resume” and “apply more” stuff. I want real stories of what worked.
Right now it honestly just feels like experience alone isn’t enough anymore, so I’m trying to figure out what people are actually doing differently.

Anyone else sign up for this class, realize it’s more reading then they thought, and would like someone else to suffer with throughout the course, while trying to get a good grade? Lmk, cause I don’t want to be alone lmao.

Hi guys . I was just wondering if you guys heard anything from your interview or if you guys already got your rejection or offer by any chance since Im waiting to hear back too and it is getting too long since I last heard.

my dad is living in the states and was diagnosed with cancer so my mom has to fly over and take care of him for the foreseeable future. is there any way to make it into res or am i finished 💔