The University of British Columbia Thread

Since there doesn't seem to be a UBC thread I thought I might as well start it. Going into 2nd year Civil engineering, what about you guys?

Also I heard they're finally starting construction on the underground bus loop.

hey thank you. I'm going into first year arts, but transferring to sauder commerce asap.

Is there a ubc arts frosh? I actually have no idea about anything because i just decided to go to UBC like this week... I still need to get all the information. Kinda screwed but i'm sure it'll all work out.

Actually I have a couple more questions for anyone willing to answer.

I was wondering exactly how Sauder business compares with Schulich, Queens, SFU, and Kwantlen. I assume Sauder is far superior to Kwantlen and better than SFU but people still argue about it with me. I also assume Queens and Schulich business is much better than Sauder. If my assumptions are incorrect please correct me. I will try to aim to transfer to Schulich next year but is it possible to transfer from arts to Schulich business? I assume i need around a 92% average? Is this true?

Also, I was wondering if it is possible to do both law and commerce at the same time. I am more interested in commerce but i would like a law degree as well. Perhaps this sounds ambitious but i'm a really good student (First year will be cake as i've already done the courses) and I am doing loads of work with local businesses and magazines to make connections etc. When i have a goal I always achieve it and I just need to make sure I'm not heading in the wrong path.

I will be talking with a ubc advisor on Friday or monday and i will talk to them about all my questions, but i was wondering if anyone had other information.

EDIT: Any advice on schools outside of canada is appreciated as well

Originally Posted by AL3X

Actually I have a couple more questions for anyone willing to answer.

I was wondering exactly how Sauder business compares with Schulich, Queens, SFU, and Kwantlen. I assume Sauder is far superior to Kwantlen and better than SFU but people still argue about it with me. I also assume Queens and Schulich business is much better than Sauder. If my assumptions are incorrect please correct me. I will try to aim to transfer to Schulich next year but is it possible to transfer from arts to Schulich business? I assume i need around a 92% average? Is this true?

Also, I was wondering if it is possible to do both law and commerce at the same time. I am more interested in commerce but i would like a law degree as well. Perhaps this sounds ambitious but i'm a really good student (First year will be cake as i've already done the courses) and I am doing loads of work with local businesses and magazines to make connections etc. When i have a goal I always achieve it and I just need to make sure I'm not heading in the wrong path.

I will be talking with a ubc advisor on Friday or monday and i will talk to them about all my questions, but i was wondering if anyone had other information.

EDIT: Any advice on schools outside of canada is appreciated as well

That's not how Law works, research it more. Forget comparing schools, especially if it's between SFU and UBC. If you're going to work within BC, it doesn't matter. IMO, there's way too much perceived emphasis on where you go to school. Have fun, meet people and you'll be fine job-wise.

Actually don't take my advice, I'm only going to first year myself, I don't want to screw anyone's futures up when I don't have real experience with what I'm preaching.

First year science!
They have science frosh this year, but I'm not sure if I'm going or not..same with the Firstweek events.

My schedule, everyone I've talked to has told me that I'm doing way too much and that I should take something in the summer, so I'd like a little feedback. I thought 5/term was standard, but apparently everyone I know is doing less than that. I have 35 credits this year.

What should I drop?

Term 1:
Registered BIOL 121 123 Lecture 1 Mon Wed Fri 13:00 14:00 3

Registered CHEM 121 102 Lecture 1 Mon Wed Fri 14:00 15:00 4
Registered CHEM 121 L07 Laboratory 1 Thu 14:00 17:00 n/a

Registered ENGL 112 04A Lecture 1 Mon Wed Fri 11:00 12:00 3

Registered MATH 180 109 Lecture 1 Mon Wed 16:00 18:00 4

Registered PHYS 101 103 Lecture 1 Tue Thu 11:00 12:30 3
Registered PHYS 101 LD1 Laboratory 1 Tue 14:00 17:00 n/a


Term 2:
Registered BIOL 112 201 Lecture 2 Tue Thu 15:30 17:00 3

Registered BIOL 140 40I Laboratory 2 Wed 14:00 17:00 2

Registered CHEM 123 211 Lecture 2 Mon Wed Fri 11:00 12:00 4
Registered CHEM 123 L09 Laboratory 2 Fri 14:00 17:00 n/a

Registered ENGL 110 020 Lecture 2 Mon Wed 13:00 14:00 3
Registered ENGL 110 LS1 Discussion 2 Fri 13:00 14:00 n/a

Registered MATH 101 211 Lecture 2 Tue Thu 14:00 15:30 3

Registered PHYS 102 201 Lecture 2 Mon Wed Fri 10:00 11:00 3
Registered PHYS 102 L2B Laboratory 2 Mon 14:00 17:00 n/a

Originally Posted by cheeseshredder

My schedule, everyone I've talked to has told me that I'm doing way too much and that I should take something in the summer, so I'd like a little feedback. I thought 5/term was standard, but apparently everyone I know is doing less than that. I have 35 credits this year.

5 classes/term is nothing really. I'm doing 44 credits this year and in civil engineering the 1st term has 7 classes. So I wouldnt worry about it.

is it true UBC has a lot of asian hotties? lol.

Originally Posted by cheeseshredder

My schedule, everyone I've talked to has told me that I'm doing way too much and that I should take something in the summer, so I'd like a little feedback. I thought 5/term was standard, but apparently everyone I know is doing less than that. I have 35 credits this year.

Don't drop anything, because you need to keep your options open for Science. I notice you're taking MATH 180, which is basic Calculus: it won't be terribly difficult.

Don't take summer classes: yes it's convenient to have less to study, but when your friends are out on the beach and you're stuck in a lecture hall for 3 hours, you'll want out. I took 3 summer classes after my first year, and it sucked: my schedule made it impossible to get a job, and the heat really made studying unbearable. The only good thing is that marks are generally higher.

People like to "take it easy" in their first year, but wait until your later years before taking less credits. Now, the classes are more of a general introduction to all the concepts and are meant to let you decide what degree/program you want to pursue. Heck, you may even find Science isn't for you.

Originally Posted by cheeseshredder

My schedule, everyone I've talked to has told me that I'm doing way too much and that I should take something in the summer, so I'd like a little feedback. I thought 5/term was standard, but apparently everyone I know is doing less than that. I have 35 credits this year.

What should I drop?

Term 1:
Registered BIOL 121 123 Lecture 1 Mon Wed Fri 13:00 14:00 3

Registered CHEM 121 102 Lecture 1 Mon Wed Fri 14:00 15:00 4
Registered CHEM 121 L07 Laboratory 1 Thu 14:00 17:00 n/a

Registered ENGL 112 04A Lecture 1 Mon Wed Fri 11:00 12:00 3

Registered MATH 180 109 Lecture 1 Mon Wed 16:00 18:00 4

Registered PHYS 101 103 Lecture 1 Tue Thu 11:00 12:30 3
Registered PHYS 101 LD1 Laboratory 1 Tue 14:00 17:00 n/a


Term 2:
Registered BIOL 112 201 Lecture 2 Tue Thu 15:30 17:00 3

Registered BIOL 140 40I Laboratory 2 Wed 14:00 17:00 2

Registered CHEM 123 211 Lecture 2 Mon Wed Fri 11:00 12:00 4
Registered CHEM 123 L09 Laboratory 2 Fri 14:00 17:00 n/a

Registered ENGL 110 020 Lecture 2 Mon Wed 13:00 14:00 3
Registered ENGL 110 LS1 Discussion 2 Fri 13:00 14:00 n/a

Registered MATH 101 211 Lecture 2 Tue Thu 14:00 15:30 3

Registered PHYS 102 201 Lecture 2 Mon Wed Fri 10:00 11:00 3
Registered PHYS 102 L2B Laboratory 2 Mon 14:00 17:00 n/a

those are perfectly fine courses.. i've taken them myself.. 5 courses a term for science is standard... wait till u have to try the 6 or 7 course a term engineering.. lol

Originally Posted by HotDealsRock

those are perfectly fine courses.. i've taken them myself.. 5 courses a term for science is standard... wait till u have to try the 6 or 7 course a term engineering.. lol

Same, I've taken those courses as well and they were fine. However, I had to take those as prereqs for Pharmacy. The only thing you gotta be worried about is time management, make sure you manage your time well. If you do, you will be fine

Originally Posted by Lone_Prodigy

Don't drop anything, because you need to keep your options open for Science. I notice you're taking MATH 180, which is basic Calculus: it won't be terribly difficult.

Don't take summer classes: yes it's convenient to have less to study, but when your friends are out on the beach and you're stuck in a lecture hall for 3 hours, you'll want out. I took 3 summer classes after my first year, and it sucked: my schedule made it impossible to get a job, and the heat really made studying unbearable. The only good thing is that marks are generally higher.

People like to "take it easy" in their first year, but wait until your later years before taking less credits. Now, the classes are more of a general introduction to all the concepts and are meant to let you decide what degree/program you want to pursue. Heck, you may even find Science isn't for you.

Summer courses are not that bad. I often save the most boring courses for the summer like the Arts pre-req. I rather take those courses in the summer than in the regular school year.

Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider

Summer courses are not that bad. I often save the most boring courses for the summer like the Arts pre-req. I rather take those courses in the summer than in the regular school year.

Agreed! plus they're a lot easier to manage during the summer cuz you'd only be enrolled in 1 or 2 courses. The only downside is the long class hours and the fact that you'll be sitting in class when it's 30C and bright and sunny outside, but I say it's worth it for the hard classes like MICB 202, CHEM 233 & BIOC 300 etc.

Originally Posted by StarStrike

Agreed! plus they're a lot easier to manage during the summer cuz you'd only be enrolled in 1 or 2 courses. The only downside is the long class hours and the fact that you'll be sitting in class when it's 30C and bright and sunny outside, but I say it's worth it for the hard classes like MICB 202, CHEM 233 & BIOC 300 etc.

It wasn't that bad for me this year cuz my class was held at the Swing building where there was an air-conditioner installed.

Originally Posted by Sgt_Strider

It wasn't that bad for me this year cuz my class was held at the Swing building where there was an air-conditioner installed.

lol, then you got Lucky Strider , by the way, what program are you in? (just curious).

Originally Posted by AL3X

Actually I have a couple more questions for anyone willing to answer.

I was wondering exactly how Sauder business compares with Schulich, Queens, SFU, and Kwantlen. I assume Sauder is far superior to Kwantlen and better than SFU but people still argue about it with me. I also assume Queens and Schulich business is much better than Sauder. If my assumptions are incorrect please correct me. I will try to aim to transfer to Schulich next year but is it possible to transfer from arts to Schulich business? I assume i need around a 92% average? Is this true?

Also, I was wondering if it is possible to do both law and commerce at the same time. I am more interested in commerce but i would like a law degree as well. Perhaps this sounds ambitious but i'm a really good student (First year will be cake as i've already done the courses) and I am doing loads of work with local businesses and magazines to make connections etc. When i have a goal I always achieve it and I just need to make sure I'm not heading in the wrong path.

I will be talking with a ubc advisor on Friday or monday and i will talk to them about all my questions, but i was wondering if anyone had other information.

EDIT: Any advice on schools outside of canada is appreciated as well

UBC is better undergrad commerce than queens or york - but not necessarily for MBA. what counts it the the course options.