The parking fee here on campus is way too high. I've parked a couple times on Whyte ave but the walk from there is about 20 minutes. And busses are always delayed. I was wondering if anyone knows a free parking zone or street near campus where parking is free.

Hello,
I am looking for a training partner for boxing/mma type of training.
Im busy with work so i cant go to an actual boxing gym.
If anyone wants to work out together, maybe do some pads and everything, it would be cool.

I'm in my late 20s and I find it hard to start new friendships. I like dancing and would love to try new hobbies and boardgames.

If anyone interested, please reply or send me a private message!

Yo, guys!
I’m a first-year UofA student in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology. I originally picked it because I was interested in genetics/biomedicine and thought about dental school or working in hospital labs after. But now I’m realizing that finding a decent-paying job with just a BSc might be pretty tough. Even with a master’s, I don’t see many opportunities paying over $50–60k, which isn’t really what I’m looking for.

I’m thinking about switching to Geology, Geophysics, or Earth Sciences while I’m still in my first year. Has anyone made a similar switch, was it worth it? How are things going after graduation?

Also, is there anyone from Biology, Biochem, or Chemistry grads here? What are you doing now? How’s the pay and job market? Any regrets?

I’m also considering Engineering, but I’m worried it might be too much and I don't want to reapply, since it's easier to make a change in science department.

For context: (F) I’m getting closer to 30, don’t wanna waste another 4 years and perhaps masters on a degree with limited job prospects, and definitely don’t plan on doing a PhD.

Would love to hear your experiences! Feel free to comment or DM me. Thanks!
#microbiology #geology #earth-sciences

I’m a first year and have no friends, even though I live in residence. I have a couple acquaintances in res but I still go several days at a time without having any actual conversations and I’m sick of it. I always hear that people make friends in the first couple weeks of school and don’t bother afterwards, so is it too late for me to start chopping it up with some random person beside me in lecture? Also, is it too late to join clubs? Is it even possible to join clubs at this point in the year? Honestly how the hell do people make friends because not having any is making me lose my mind!!!

Anyone know the midterm2 cutoff for prof. Chalfioux class.

Im so cooked rn for fin i dont even have any hopes left in this lecture anymore lol i might as well just drop it and take it in the spring or summer say goodbye to my moneys yes

How do we check the spring semester schedule? Also does fin regularly do spring courses? I heard that fin never did summer courses but i dunno if that's true

Im in marketing major is there any courses in 3rd year that requires fin201? Also some random question but who is the best fin prof

I’m deciding between Carleton and UofA for CS, and I asked this in the Carleton sub too, so time to ask here. I really like both schools, I like UofA slightly better (I toured it) but I’m touring Carleton soon. I get really mixed answers whenever I ask anyone I know if I should pick Carleton or UofA, some say UofA cuz of the research and name, others say Carleton because of the location and co-op.

Since I’m going to be far from home (I’m a U.S. student from Massachusetts with canadian citizenship), I want to know what people actually do outside of just straight school. Obviously academics are the main priority, but what do people do outside of just class and studying? What’s life in residence like? What’s student life like?? I do a lot of theatre as well, and are there opportunities to do that as a hobby?

Anything helps. I just want to know what anyone does for fun.

Hello has anyone taken the biochem 200 deferred midterm before? I was wondering if it is going to be way harder than the regular one, and does anyone remember what the sort of questions that were on the exam?

Thanks

What if i did better in my year 1,2,4 than 3-4 when they calculate the gpa does it have to be last two years or just ur highest two years?

I understand it’s hard, but does anyone know if there are any opportunities for first year Engg students the summer after first year?

Most companies don’t really hire first year students because they don’t have enough experience or knowledge.

However, assuming as a first year you have a strong profile, is there any companies or programs open to first years? I think by the time I apply in like December early Jan, I’ll have a decent application, compared to even a some students in 2nd year, but as a first year I might get overlooked. I also haven’t specialized in a discipline obviously so that has an impact and can’t do anything niche.

I’m open to research, remote, or any type of summer work experience related to engineering, tech, accounting or whatever.

I’m gonna apply either way to small local companies hopefully it’s a little easier.

Please dm or reply if you have any advice.

i need that lab PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU'RE CHANGING IT

please and thanks :)

Ok I know it’s midterm season still for some but now that some of us have gotten through the midterm grind and have spent time in class…what are your fave classes so far? Any fun or engaging recommendations to keep an eye out for winter term or even spring?

I’ll go first, I’m enjoying INTD 101. However it’s a pretty structured asynchronous class and tbh the seminars we have to attend hosted by the TAs are honestly pretty useless but it’s an easy participation mark. Course is listed as bisynchronous because of them but that’s the only time you have to interact with others.

Any prof recs?

Im a first year majoring in BA Psych and minoring in Biological Sciences. I took bio 30 and science 30 in grade 12, but i dropped chedm 30 midway my last semester of highschool in fears of it dropping my gpa.

Im currently taking my prereqs for dental hygiene right now, and I need tot ake chem 101 since its a required class, but i didn't complete chem 30. I'm, taking biol 107 right now and chem 30 was a prereq but i still was able to get a seat bcs there was a waiver.

Do i need to contact the chem course coordinator to ask for a waiver to get a seat in a chem 30 class?? I really don't want to upgrade just for chem 30 and waste more time and put more on my plate, so is requesting for a waiver possible?? pls help!!!!

If you're a first year or anyone struggling right now, I want you to know it's possible to come back from this. I graduated in 2022 with my Engineering degree after starting with a 1.5 GPA in my first semester. It wasn't easy, but it was worth it. Lock in, and don't count yourself out.

SOMEONE COME GET YOUR DAD!
Standing in line at Tim Hortons this morning when some guy starts swearing, yelling, and making rude comments toward another customer.
I didn’t catch what started the whole thing, but this guy just kept going. On and on and on.
Whatever happened to simply acting like a decent human being? We’re all just trying to get our morning coffee, not witness someone’s public meltdown. Complaining and going on about ‘entitled students’ and ‘how much work he has to actually get done’
It’s 2026. How are we still struggling with basic respect and common courtesy?
Some people really need to learn that not every thought needs to come out of their mouth. 🙄

I think I tripped the breaker in my room at plh.

I submitted a maintaince request but I'm not sure how quickly the do things. Would it be better to contact my ra/ra on shift for a more simple fix like this?

I'm not sure if I should call the urgent requests phone number. I still have lights and heating. Just no power from any outlet.

We all live like max 90 years and then get forgotten in like 20 and then the sun explodes after that lol

why is literally every other computer down in cameron main AND basement 😭 why are all other floors under construction ALL TOGETHER 😭 why is the 4th floor taking 2 years to renovate 😭 i just want a computer 😔💔