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3wbhtd

As above. What is so bad with curving? It seems like the fairest way to most individuals to distribute marks to attain a certain averaeg

wateroo4234

Math/BBA

Why is Waterloo so against curving?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wbhtd/why_is_waterloo_so_against_curving/

3wbl2o

Hey, I didn't plan on writing a work report for this work term as I had already done the first one and only need 4 to get my credit. However, I had just read online and was told by a friend that I need to do my first four work reports in the first four work terms. Am I fucked?

Yuzuriha

Missing Math Work Report 2

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wbl2o/missing_math_work_report_2/

3wblz4

After Dec 20 I need to move all of my things out of my dorm, and my co-op workplace is in Mississauga. I am an international student, so no family member or relative here. Because there are too many things in my room, I decide to keep some of them in Waterloo. Is there any storage company that can come to my place and pick up my stuffs and when I come back they will send me back?

leonma333

Upcoming work term in 2016 Winter, how can I deal with my stuff in the dorm?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wblz4/upcoming_work_term_in_2016_winter_how_can_i_deal/

3wbxpy

i didn't do all that well on that midterm, survived but i was like 15 percent lower than the average (i think it was like 78 or something). should i just be doing all the extra questions? previous midterms? assignments? what's the most optimal way to study for it, or the best way to practice?

-----------a-a--a-a-

best study tips for math 135

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wbxpy/best_study_tips_for_math_135/

3wchdp

Ever since university has started I've been digging a progressively deeper hole for myself. I'm due to start my 3A in a few weeks yet after so much time at university I have almost no friends, no self-esteem, and I can barely motivate myself to wake up in the morning. Though on the surface I appear cheery to others, everyday I just feel like an empty soulless shell strutting about. I just keep worrying about my future and feel like it's certain I'll be an unemployed bum after graduation. I really dislike my program, to the point that I'd rather be in AFM than my current science program. I really regret not doing a fifth year in high school to better consider my options, instead of having blundered into a field I don't like and am doing poorly in. I couldn't find a position for my first co-op term and have had a really bad on-campus job this term where I haven't learned much. I see high school friends and other people progressing ahead with co-op positions at firms in Silicon Valley or KCMG and feel massively inferior. My GPA right now is terrible and even though I'm interested in CS, I feel there's no way I'm smart enough to transfer into it. I'm wondering if I should just finish my current degree then go back for a second degree in something I'm actually interested in. I was also thinking of taking a year off. But all in all, I'm basically frittering my time/money away and am a complete fool.

confusedwaterloonie

So I feel like I've royally screwed up...

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wchdp/so_i_feel_like_ive_royally_screwed_up/

3wdnon

title, at the moment I need a 75 average to enter the major but unfortunately I might be a few % off (70-74)

asdasdasd1231244

has anyone been accepted to a major, with marks under the requirement?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wdnon/has_anyone_been_accepted_to_a_major_with_marks/

3wdzmu

People in Joseph De Juan Econ 102 class, does anyone know if the final is all multiple choice questions?

econ102hahaha

ECON 102 Final

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wdzmu/econ_102_final/

3we0fi

title

EveryDayYacks

What's the best restaurant in the plaza and why is it Mr. Paninos?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3we0fi/whats_the_best_restaurant_in_the_plaza_and_why_is/

3we7ny

Hi, so I just got my evaluation today and my manager overall gave me a good. Over the phone he asked if I felt like anything needed to be changed and I said no. But now going over it slower, I feel I deserved a better eval in a few sections. I'm going to email him back and let him know. Is there a big difference from a "Good" to a "Very good"?

iEatInWashrooms

Impact of a "Good" evaluation to a "Very Good"

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3we7ny/impact_of_a_good_evaluation_to_a_very_good/

3wed6w

Next term i will be in Ottawa, do i have to change the address. If i dont, will that cause any problems?

851497450

Do I need to change car insurance address during coop.

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wed6w/do_i_need_to_change_car_insurance_address_during/

3weehr

I fucked up bad this year guys. I completely underestimated how hard my courses were and didn't put in the amount of work that I should have. I just took the calc exam yesterday, and I may be able to pass that (I can't really gauge how well I did), but math135 is completely overwhelming. Anyone got any tips for cramming the material? It seems to all be stuff after the midterm. P.S. I know I fucked up, dont lecture me on that, I'm planning on changing that if I make it to 1b...

uwthrowaway12341

How to cram math135?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3weehr/how_to_cram_math135/

3wemtc

What happens during a nutrition break in an exam? Has anyone have one before?

kocomoda

1A Mathematics

Nutrition break during exams

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wemtc/nutrition_break_during_exams/

3wewkd

Thank you for making my day every time I hear your music. It feels as though I'm walking in the streets of France, not to the shitty campus we have.

mgme1

environment

To the guy who occasionally plays his mini accordion near Velocity

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wewkd/to_the_guy_who_occasionally_plays_his_mini/

3wf344

I am an international student with a study permit issued in 2012 valid through 2016. I am in the mathematics honours program. I am Not currently in coop. The CIC website states that you can work off campus 20 hours during academic sessions and full time during schedules breaks. Does that mean I can work full time during summer term (May - September) because it is technically listed as a scheduled break on the program calendar? Can anyone with any experience doing this help me out? Thanks in advance. I already emailed the international student centre but they haven't responded. - International student in desperate need of work because of tuition hikes.

susumaya

Working off campus study permit

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wf344/working_off_campus_study_permit/

3wfd79

to other people who have exam also : good luck !

AhrixLux

i have an exam now wish me luck-

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wfd79/i_have_an_exam_now_wish_me_luck/

3wftuj

lol

sci238throwaway

sci238 trigger warning

Sci238 Final

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wftuj/sci238_final/

3wg3et

Please PM me - I am taking the deferred exam and have a few questions. The prof isn't responding to my email. EDIT: It sounds like nobody in the course knows more than me, thanks anyway guys! Good luck on the exam!

tsrk

Anyone in CS 348?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wg3et/anyone_in_cs_348/

3wghhk

Totally pissed off with Domus. Shit company. Want to put up a sign that says "FUCK DOMUS" or something so that way people will run far far away when they come to see my unit

daQswag

CE

Can you put in the common area of your rental unit "LANDLORD X SUCKS ASS" when they bring people to show the unit to?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wghhk/can_you_put_in_the_common_area_of_your_rental/

3wgj6f

hlep fam

norbornyl

2A Realistic CS Balkan Chevaps

CS 245 urgent: what is Panino arithmetic

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wgj6f/cs_245_urgent_what_is_panino_arithmetic/

3wgjd7

Yes, I have an unrelated exam tomorrow shhh just help me. Everyone I've asked either didn't take it or doesn't remember.

bj2w

4A Biology

I need to know for my sanity if BIOL 373L is once every two weeks or every week

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wgjd7/i_need_to_know_for_my_sanity_if_biol_373l_is_once/

3wgkyq

I’ll save you my sob story, but basically my (long-term, live-in) SO broke up with me and now I have nobody in Waterloo. I need to make some friends, but it feels like everything at the school comes to a halt and everyone is (understandably) too busy studying. Soooo am I doomed to be alone until the new year or is anything going on where I could force my shy self to meet people?

000000005

Any events during exam season?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wgkyq/any_events_during_exam_season/

3wglsf

I was studying at DC lib and the person beside me left with friends. After a while, the library staff came and left a piece of paper warning that if the desk is not occupied in 30 minutes the stuff there would be removed. A few minutes later, another person came by and just took that piece of paper and threw it away. WTF people?

ayyyl

Saving seats at DC library by taking the paper slips away

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wglsf/saving_seats_at_dc_library_by_taking_the_paper/

3wgnb9

Can everyone post their class schedule for next term? I'm not sure if I have a chill schedule or not comparing with other UW students.

decenthorse

throwaway

Your Class Schedule for Next Term?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wgnb9/your_class_schedule_for_next_term/

3wgsbf

There's this class that's only offered in Winter in my program and it would be so awesome if I could add it. Only problem is that my average is kinda atrocious (see username). I know I should talk to my academic advisor, but I don't wanna bother if I'll just end up looking like a fool. Has anyone had success with this? Thx <3

uwlow70spleb

Any chance you could take a 6th class with average below 80?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wgsbf/any_chance_you_could_take_a_6th_class_with/

3wgyod

In regards to this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/uwaterloo/comments/36p2ie/geese_wheres_yunca/? Well, where indeed did /u/yunca go? Well, let's ping /u/SometimesY. >SometimesY >Y >unca >Yunca SometimesY is Yunca. Exhibit A: we know Yunca was an upper year PMATH student. SometimesY is a PMATH alum. Exhibit B: they both have a 'y' in their usernames. Exhibit C: after the post linked above was made, a new user claiming to be Yunca posted his reasoning for quitting. [You can see the comment here](https://www.reddit.com/r/uwaterloo/comments/36p2ie/geese_wheres_yunca/crfznwr). He made a temporary account after seeing the post and said that he was spending too much time on the subreddit and was quitting Reddit. Yunca was indeed very active for a short period of time. SometimesY on the other hand, while active, isn't nearly as active as Yunca was. I claim after Yunca graduated, he made a new account which he uses less frequently than the old one. Thoughts?

IveFiguredItOutGuys

I've Figured it Out Guys!

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wgyod/ive_figured_it_out_guys/

3wh121

I was confused when I checked back to my applications tonight...(really had zero luck on JobMine this term) I was interviewed for a job yesterday afternoon, and I was ranked but not offered yesterday night. I put my ranking as "1" and pretty much just left it to rot (because this late in the semester, nobody's gonna turn down an offer). I checked in the morning and the job was no longer in my active applications - meaning that I didn't get the job. But, I checked it a few minutes ago, and it's now back in my active apps, and now it says the job is "Unfilled" and nothing in the App status. Not getting my hopes up, but what does this mean?

DisgruntledAardvark

Jobmine - Unfilled, but still in Active Applications

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wh121/jobmine_unfilled_but_still_in_active_applications/

3wh3hk

Anyone subletting two rooms in a nice, newer condo? Preferably Accommod8u. PM me and we can talk price

swaggot17

CFM

Winter Sublet

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wh3hk/winter_sublet/

3wh88e

So I wrote an exam in PAC today. Obviously I brought my watcard as per typical protocol. I find that even though it's advised to do so, proctors rarely check them. But for this exam, there was a woman in a bright orange t-shirt going around with an ipad and scanner checking only very few random individual's watcards. I ended up being one of these people, and she took down the info on my watcard and asked me to look up to her to get a good look of my face and the picture on my card. I am curious as to what the purpose of this is, and what is the criteria to be chosen to have your watcard checked. Basically I'm getting vibes of carding, but just wanting to get more insight.

WorldlyButLazy

environment

Why did only I, and few other randos get our watcards checked in our exam?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wh88e/why_did_only_i_and_few_other_randos_get_our/

3whg4o

just wondering.

Mobious_Rape

First Open Book Exam; am I required to hand in my notes afterwards?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3whg4o/first_open_book_exam_am_i_required_to_hand_in_my/

3wj4iv

I'm so fucked for this Biol 443 exam. I've been studying for the last 2 weeks and I can't remember anything. Being a Biology student is so hard. Im gonna get slayed.

garbagetrashqueen

Biol 443 Fucked

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wj4iv/biol_443_fucked/

3wjk20

There's 2 computers with coats on the chairs and backpacks. Should I just remove them?

[deleted]

Are you allowed to save computers?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wjk20/are_you_allowed_to_save_computers/

3wjlhk

Direct link: https://preview.onedrive.com/bonus/ PC World article: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3014183/data-center-cloud/microsoft-will-let-you-keep-your-free-15gb-of-onedrive-storage-if-you-claim-it.html I don't know how many of you use OneDrive (I may be one of the few who do) but it seems after the stink raised a few months ago they've pulled about face and are allowing you to keep your 15 GB base storage, plus the 15 GB camera roll bonus (30 GB total). It's permanent, so unlike [Dropbox's campus cup where the extra 25 GB expires in January 2018](https://www.dropbox.com/help/9131), you get this 30 GB for good...at least until they decide to shrink it down again. Passing the link around because it seems to be continually downvoted when submitted to reddit (outside of the Microsoft related subs) - I found this in /r/frugal of all places.

BaraccoliObama

M.A.Sc. (Master of Academic Science)

Microsoft will let you keep your free 15 GB of OneDrive storage, if you claim it before January 2016

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wjlhk/microsoft_will_let_you_keep_your_free_15_gb_of/

3wjn26

^ No shitpost until end of exams.

poortao

almost the best real analyst ever

No shitpost challenge

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wjn26/no_shitpost_challenge/

3wk4sk

I've done my own small electronics repairs for several years now, and I've become both comfortable and well equipped enough that I want to try doing this to help pay for my education. Any advice on how to get started? What's a good way of advertising my services? Would buying ad space in Imprint yield enough business to be worthwhile?

jddbeyondthesky

Psych Alumnus

Looking for Advice on Doing Cell Phone Repair

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wk4sk/looking_for_advice_on_doing_cell_phone_repair/

3wkm6a

I'm a proctor for various math courses, and I think these rules are ridiculous. - No bottles allowed unless they are plastic and clear? Are you joking? Who put their cheat sheet in a ziplock and stuck it in their canteen on the way to an exam? Who thought this rule up? - No food? WHAT? I get no smelly or loud food. If you brought in beef stroganoff or sun ships, I'd be pretty pissed, nut something as simple as candy or a granola bar? As if exams weren't already so far removed from reality, now they won't let you stay energized during an exhausting 2.5 hours? Do they think you guys are going to bake the answers into your banana bread? Maybe write some extra formulae in chocolate chips on that muffin? Give me a break. - Don't fucking get me started with the orange shirts. I feel like if you coughed, they'd scold you for cheating. Why the hell do you guys put up with this shit? EDIT: Ok, I've been shown some of the rationale behind the bans. But still, I feel for you guys. I don't think I could write the MATH 117 exam without a coffee or juice. Something to keep me energized.

[deleted]

Exam rules are ludicrous

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wkm6a/exam_rules_are_ludicrous/

3wkodd

Hey guys, I'm not a Waterloo student, but I was hoping at looking at some old exams for Fluids II (ME362). If any of you guys are able to help me out that would be great!

vanblas

ME 362 old exams

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wkodd/me_362_old_exams/

3wkw7l

Hi everyone, so long story short i have my math127 exam worth 70% of my final mark on tuesday. It was an online course with no midterm, and I ended up not following along and just guessing on the assignments as they were multiple choice leaving me with a 5/30% for the rest of the course. I screwed up really bad and have been too paralyzed by fear to even start studying. I just dont know what to do. Should I accept the fact that I'm going to fail and focus on my other exams (econs and biols on thursday, friday, saturday, monday) which I also havent started studying for but have been mostly following along the year with, or should i try to intensely study from now to tuesday and try to pass the math127 course (I need a 65% on the exam to pass) at the opportunity cost of higher grades in my other courses . Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you

iamtutty

MATH 127 Exam Failure - Dont know what to do

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wkw7l/math_127_exam_failure_dont_know_what_to_do/

3wkz4g

At least not with Qingzhen Deng. Took 201R with her and it was the worst experience I've had taking a course at UW hands down. The other professors are excellent, though.

northerndownpours

If you're planning on taking a Japanese course at UW, don't

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wkz4g/if_youre_planning_on_taking_a_japanese_course_at/

3wl2q9

How was the CS 245 Final? What were some major questions that came, was there for loops or tough program verifications like the last assignment? Thanks a lot in advance, hope you guys do well on your exams!!

yolowaterloobig4pig4

CS 245 Final

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wl2q9/cs_245_final/

3wllc2

I have 4 hours to get there after 11:30 on the coming Thursday. My options seems to be either a really expensive taxi ride, or make a 40 minute walk after an 1 hour bus ride... Obviously those aren't good options, can anyone please give any advice to getting there?

DarthSpamius

How do I get to the Region of Waterloo Int. Airport?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wllc2/how_do_i_get_to_the_region_of_waterloo_int_airport/

3wlq2z

Seriously, I'm freaking out. EDIT: Found the [root cause](http://www.mtv.com/news/2686548/geminid-meteor-shower/?xrs=_s.fb_main)

Ne_Oublie

1 term wonder

Why is the sky so bright tonight?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wlq2z/why_is_the_sky_so_bright_tonight/

3wly2i

If I drop coop before winter term will I be able to get my money back and also enroll in a full time regular semester for winter term?

ent170

Dropping coop

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wly2i/dropping_coop/

3wm0zm

If a course has two midterms, what does the final focus one? stuff after the second midterm or just everything? (econ102)

dshahr

courses with 2 midterms

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wm0zm/courses_with_2_midterms/

3wm3ya

So I'm in a weird situation. Basically, I had a co-op position in Markham scheduled for 8 months. Due to being a terrible worker (that's what I'm assuming), they are ending my employment at the end of December. Even though I wasn't good enough for the job, I still maintained a good relationship with my supervisor and my co-workers. I want to leave on good terms because I still learned a lot from the experience and enjoyed my time at work. The thing is, I don't want to leave without saying goodbye and thanking people for all the support they've given me. But I also don't want to publicize the fact that I've been fired. Only my supervisor and some of the managers know about my termination. I'm not sure how I can say something without my co-workers asking questions about my disappearance. Is there any way I can say something? I really don't know how to approach this without either coming off as ungrateful or shaming myself. I'm going to give my supervisor a thank you card but I don't know what to do about the other employees that I have worked with. Should I not worry about them because I most likely won't see them again and co-op students come and go? Am I being a chump because I care too much about what other people think? I would really appreciate some feedback. Thanks everyone. FYI, the employees I'm referring to are full time employees if that helps to clarify things.

justintruhoe

Want to leave my co-op on good terms but things are kinda weird...

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wm3ya/want_to_leave_my_coop_on_good_terms_but_things/

3wmaa3

Is there any punching bags in CIF or PAC or something?

50in07allstar

return (2B || !(2B));

Punching bags on campus

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wmaa3/punching_bags_on_campus/

3wmej9

So I'll be working in Waterloo next term for coop. I want to take a math class since I'm working remotely, thus will have time to go to class. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions of which course to take. I want to take a harder course since I think it's easier to get a decent mark if I only have one course vs. five. I have choices between MATH 237, MATH 239, CO 250, ACTSCI 231, and STAT 231. Background: I'm pretty sucky at proofs but am decent with computational problems. I'm leaning towards MATH 237 at the minute, since some of my friends are taking it next term and some who have already taken it said it's relatively straight-forward.

StarryHeaven101

Which math course to take during coop on campus?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wmej9/which_math_course_to_take_during_coop_on_campus/

3wnfuq

From statistics on the UW website, women in CS make up close to 10% of students. Similar engineering programs (comp. eng, ECE etc.) have similar ratios close to 1:8 to 1:10. It seems like it is specifically coding related programs/courses as well. Other STEM programs have better ratios (Math 30%, Sciences 40-50%). What is it about programming that turns girls away opposed to other STEM fields with similar ways of thinking?

stem1234122121

Women - What drives you away from Coding

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wnfuq/women_what_drives_you_away_from_coding/

3wnzmu

Does it help to take them together?

Tizzleddd

3B Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Thoughts on taking Chem 360 and Chem 381 during the same term?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wnzmu/thoughts_on_taking_chem_360_and_chem_381_during/

3wo9ob

^

uwredpill

CS is a meme degree at this point

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wo9ob/cs_is_a_meme_degree_at_this_point/

3woi0y

Can anyone share his/her s V1 dorm room living experience? Like how comfortable is it ?

skipthatshit

V1 dorm experience

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3woi0y/v1_dorm_experience/

3woll0

How many math courses are mandatory for a CS major? Don't link me to the calendar, it's confusing for me (high-school student). Calc I, Calc II, Calc III, Algebra I, Algebra II, maybe discrete math?

lol999901

Minimum # of Math Courses in CS?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3woll0/minimum_of_math_courses_in_cs/

3wolr3

Hello, I am a CS student entering my 2B term this winter. I have one free space for an elective and I have been wanting to learn more about the hardware side of computers, since I am pretty clueless and I think it would be good knowledge to have. I am wondering if there exists any courses similar to what EE students might take that are open to all students? Thanks.

itsdavid

Any good electives to do with computer hardware or basic electrical circuits?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wolr3/any_good_electives_to_do_with_computer_hardware/

3wonr4

title

EveryDayYacks

What's the best program at UW and why is it ECE?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wonr4/whats_the_best_program_at_uw_and_why_is_it_ece/

3woqaq

So, has anybody else noticed the influx of shitposting on this subreddit? Every morning I seem to wake up to yet another "👌👀 good shit go౦ԁ sHit✔" post. Do the mods even browse this subreddit anymore? Really, just a month or two ago it wasn't nearly as bad... Any idea why so much shitposting started happening recently? So much for "a forum for news and discussion relevant to the University", as the sidebar says... More like "a forum for posting dank Sedra Smith memes and trolling potential students". I am getting less and less proud to call Waterloo my home, and UW my university. This is the last straw, fellow UW redditors - I'm done browsing this subreddit. However, before I leave, I need to tell you to please read the first letter of every paragraph.

EveryDayYacks

Influx of shitposting on this subreddit? This is ridiculous

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3woqaq/influx_of_shitposting_on_this_subreddit_this_is/

3wp0vq

Hey guys, we're looking for mods on **[the Waterloo Chatroom](https://carrot.com/r/uwaterloo)**. You need to be either (1) active on this sub or (2) an experienced mod on another sub. To apply, send me a PM (in the chat) with your background. Thanks! P.S. We're looking for people who are familiar with the dark art of dank memes.

calbearia

carrot / carrot / carrot

Looking for mods for the Waterloo Chatroom

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wp0vq/looking_for_mods_for_the_waterloo_chatroom/

3wpbmi

What is this organization about and what does it exactly do? Couldn't really find much info on it. Maybe somebody here knows.

ph0tone

Women in Math - UW WIM

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wpbmi/women_in_math_uw_wim/

3wpch3

I see the word "shitpost" a lot here, and I was wondering if someone could please explain to me what this exactly means. Thanks in advance!

waterloooolretaw

What does "Shitpost" mean?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wpch3/what_does_shitpost_mean/

3wph80

im choosing my top 3 uni choices and i want to do a co-op course or a regular course (if i cant make coop) so does that count as two different applications? or can i just choose coop and if i dont make it will i automatically have the choice of just taking regular?

pajeetyo

if i want to apply for co-op or regular program, are they considered two different applications?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wph80/if_i_want_to_apply_for_coop_or_regular_program/

3wpm05

when it's all about the facial aesthetics? feels bad man

EveryDayYacks

why even lift

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wpm05/why_even_lift/

3wposj

If i get a presto card, will I get a discount (if so how much) when i go between toronto and waterloo using GO bus. I go between cities about 1-2 times per month (mostly once per month)

TheBestOfTheGreats

1A Science - Biology

Presto Card Question

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wposj/presto_card_question/

3wpq7x

Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to the person who found my phone in one of the study carrels of Dana Porter Library, 9th floor today (~5/6pm) and kept it safe until I managed to come back for it. Don't know your name, but I so greatly appreciate your honesty and for keeping it there!!!! Wishing you best of luck on all your exams and I definitely owe you a coffee if I ever see you again. #faithinhumanity. #kindnessofastranger. #thankyou!!

laughsmart

re: person who found my phone in DP, thank you!!!

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wpq7x/re_person_who_found_my_phone_in_dp_thank_you/

3wptx0

Which ones would you take? Both have good profs for the next term. Taking CS341 + CS456 + CS454/CO487 + PHIL 271 + COMM 400 for reference

whichCScourse

CS454 (Distributed) or CO 487 (Cryptography)?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wptx0/cs454_distributed_or_co_487_cryptography/

3wpw41

Daughter is applying to universities for next year - Bachelor of Science. On paper the Waterloo cooperative degree looks excellent. Wondering if students actually make enough to pay their way through school after first year and would love to hear some student experiences.

Sunnydata

Does Coop (science) make it possible to completely pay for university?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wpw41/does_coop_science_make_it_possible_to_completely/

3wpz9p

It's misty as fuck outside don't fucking jaywalk you'll get run over

honhonhonFRFR

Geemu+Cola

You in the dark clothing

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wpz9p/you_in_the_dark_clothing/

3wq7h5

Hey guys, I'm going on my first co-op term in the winter, $17/hr, and I'm wondering how much tax (roughly) will be taken off my paychecks. I know I'll get it all back when I file my 2016 return, but wondering how much will be taken off automatically

whiteguyinCS

2B CS/BBA

How much tax is taken off paycheck in coop

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wq7h5/how_much_tax_is_taken_off_paycheck_in_coop/

3wqgid

I'm curious with all the talk about how much CS students get paid, what's the highest co-op salary that CS people has received? Please state company and salary amount, and if this is personal experience or heard from friend. Thanks

gluedtomychair

Highest co-op salary?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wqgid/highest_coop_salary/

3wqlle

How is the course? proof heavy? a lot of assignments? interesting? class average?

celtics852

CO487

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wqlle/co487/

3wqwur

Any tips for this exam?

unknownn2016

BIO 301 Exam

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wqwur/bio_301_exam/

3wr24d

Here is the dilemma: - I'm a student in the math faculty - I've taken courses in nearly all faculties - from my experience, all my instructors from the math faculty prefer to be addressed by their first/last name (very casual) - never has there been an (math) instructor that said call me "Professor ..." or "Dr. ..." - however, in the arts faculty, every instructor that I've ever met insists they be address as "Dr. ..." - it's as if I insulted them by calling them by their first name (we're all adults here you know) - like WTF, I know it's their right and all, but why are they so **stuck the fuck up**? - this is arts, not science, I'd expect a bit more leeway thinking artsies are more laid back - but no, they are egotistic because they have been looked down upon during their post-secondary studies Just my $0.02. Does anyone else feel the same way? TLDR: arts instructors insist to be address as "Dr. ..."

dr-arts

Is it just me, or are instructors from the arts faculty self-centered narcissists?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wr24d/is_it_just_me_or_are_instructors_from_the_arts/

3wrrqf

How many of you have had successes on work terms outside Canada? I've had some success on Tinder and parties, but it's much harder than at the university. Those of you who managed to form short term relationships on work terms, any tips?

uwnotjerk

Relationships on international work terms?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wrrqf/relationships_on_international_work_terms/

3wsdmj

I accidentally left my watcard back at home over the weekend. Is it possible to use other pieces of ID such as my health card/G2 for my exam? I've tried looking on the waterloo website, but couldnt find anything specific

drpanino

other pieces of id for exam?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wsdmj/other_pieces_of_id_for_exam/

3wsucb

May 6th, 2014. This was the day that forever changed my life. I received my admission offer to the prestigious Accounting and Financial Management program at the University of Waterloo. I've dreamt of this day since I was 5 years old. My father was an accountant and my mother was a financial manager. Notice how I said 'was'. Unfortunately, they worked at Enron and Arthur Anderson, respectively, and lost their jobs in late 2001. Anyways, I got a little sidetracked. I recall compulsively refreshing the admission page on Quest. Around noon time, my friend Kenneth told me he received an offer. I stopped everything I was doing at the time and clicked F5 one more time. Next thing you know, the acceptance message popped up. Fast forward four months, I moved into V1 residence for the AFM Living & Learning program. I immediately networked with my floor mates and became good acquaintances. I felt like I really made a connection with my future classmates, specifically on LinkedIn. It seemed like everybody was a Vice-President at their school's DECA chapter, treasurer of student council, and Math tutor. I find it ridiculous how I had the same activities as them. I'm not going to comment about the Arts Orientation week because it was pretty lame. On the other hand, Accounting and Finance Orientation Week was out of this world! I've never had so many networking opportunities in my life. In fact, it was a bit intimidating at first. I was scared to talk to others because their resume was so much better than mine. I managed to pull myself together just in time for the Clubs Crawl night. Note to incoming AFM students: this is the single most important night of your first year. I networked my heart out that night. I don't remember exactly what happened that night, but the next morning I woke up to 15 business cards scattered over my super small V1 bed. Two weeks later, I received offers from each of the prestigious Big 4 (UWAC, ACE, DECA, GCC). I ended up selecting DECA and GCC, as they provided the most opportunity for personal and career growth. I had a 91% average in high school, so I thought I was pretty set for academics at Waterloo. It turned out I couldn't have been more right. AFM courses are a joke. In MATH 109, I learned how to factor. In ECON 101, I learned how to fill in multiple choice sheets. Taking INTST 101 is like when you have to babysit your brother for 3 hours. It sucks and you're on the phone the entire time. AFM 101, well, there's a reason why it's called 101. Least, but definitely last was AFM 131, the infamous Mike's Bikes course. I learned how to sell bikes with innovative features such as built-in calorie tracking, reversible wheels, etc. My highlight of the course was definitely my professor. He was awesome! Have a happy retirement 'Spongebob'. At the end of the day, I finished with a solid 3.95 GPA. I didn't get 4.0 because I didn't show enough work on my MATH 109 exam. In my honest opinion, the most difficult part about my first term was how I had 15 hours of class time. That means I had a lot of free time, which sucked because I wasted most of it. And if time equals money, then I wasted a lot of money. My first term can be summarized in two words: 500+ connections. To be continued...

AFM2AStudent

Reflections from a real AFM student

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wsucb/reflections_from_a_real_afm_student/

3wsypz

riperoni in pepperoni my marks

PragmaticFARMPupil

not a shitposter

[OFFICIAL] MATH 135 Survivor Thread

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wsypz/official_math_135_survivor_thread/

3wt1l5

Hello AFM people. I know i can definitely find other posts with people commenting their admission average but i want to ask for last year or two. What admission average did you get accepted to AFM with? Also, what is the admission assignment you have to do with your aif?

wodnr610

engineering

AFM admission average for 2015/2014

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wt1l5/afm_admission_average_for_20152014/

3wt5qk

I occasionally get nervous before writing an exam, to the point where I find it difficult to focus and concentrate (since my thoughts are all over the place). This has been starting to negatively affect my grades. I mentioned this to a friend, and he recommended I take a "tactical chunder" about an hour or so before the exam. In other words, he recommended I purposely make myself yack in order to reduce the nervousness. He said he's been doing this since first year (he's in ECE), and he's working at Google next term, so the man clearly has a good head on his shoulders - and he said the reason why he's made it this far is due in part to the strategic yack. Is this legit? Has anyone heard of this before or is he yanking my chain?

EveryDayYacks

"Tactical Chunder"? Benefits of having a strategic yack before an exam?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wt5qk/tactical_chunder_benefits_of_having_a_strategic/

3wtaqh

I just received this email: >Hi, >I’d like to welcome you to Winter 2016 CS343. This term we will be piloting the use of the Top Hat classroom response system as an alternative to clickers by letting you use your own devices (laptops, tablets, or smart phones). Since the plan is to start using it in the very first lecture, you will need to sign up for an account before class starts. Top Hat requires a paid subscription, and the standard pricing for the cheapest option is $24 for 4-months of unlimited access. (Note that this money is refundable if you drop the course in the first couple of weeks.) As an incentive for you, you can obtain up to 5% bonus marks on the course grade for attending a minimum number of lectures, answering the in- and out-of-class questions, and providing feedback on your experience at the end of lectures. I’m hoping that it will benefit both of us, since it’ll allow us both to see how well you’re understanding the class material. >You can visit https://support.tophat.com/hc/en-us/categories/200000744-Student-Orientation for the Student Guide, which outlines how to register for a Top Hat account, as well as providing a brief overview to get you up and running on the system. An email invitation will also be sent to your school email account (if you don't receive this email, you can register by visiting our course website, https://app.tophat.com/e/810613). >I hope you’ll enjoy the course! So after buying iclickers, they decide that they're going to change to a smartphone app that a fucking first-year CS student can build, and charge us on a 4 month basis? What in the absolute fuck? Fuck you uWaterloo. I already pay over $7k per semester to attend this school. If you want us to use the fucking app, either USE THE TUITION WE ALREADY GAVE YOU, or spend a few bucks building your own inhouse app that we can use for free. Fucking Christ.

echolocat10n

f(n) points n minutes ago

WTF is this Top Hat bullshit?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wtaqh/wtf_is_this_top_hat_bullshit/

3wtbz3

^ Thanks for your input. Greatly appreciated

decenthorse

throwaway

How useful is ENGL 119 for CS kids?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wtbz3/how_useful_is_engl_119_for_cs_kids/

3wteiw

I'm a CS major and here is what I have next term: CO 487 (Applied Cryptography) CS 349 (User Interfaces) CS 343 (Concurrent and Parallel Programming) CS 488 (Intro to Computer Graphics) Is this too much? Is this doable?

projectmkultraman

Am I taking too much next term?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wteiw/am_i_taking_too_much_next_term/

3wtikn

Anyone else on SSRI's experience(d) going through repeating episodes of emotional numbness, hypomania, and depression with each lasting few hours? It's making it very difficult to focus...

gttsatyaa

[serious] SSRI's help

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wtikn/serious_ssris_help/

3wtrr3

Hello. I'm going to a different province for co-op and I'm wondering what options are available for off-province health insurance (you never know what could happen so...). I know the university has the "ihaveaplan.ca" insurance but it seems to be that it's only applicable within Ontario. Also I don't think the company I'm going to would offer any sort of insurnace coverage. Any thoughts or suggestions?

[deleted]

Off-province health insurance

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wtrr3/offprovince_health_insurance/

3wtxcx

"the difficulty of the final will be similar to that of the first midterm"... yeah right

jacobleeleelee

stat333

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wtxcx/stat333/

3wtyap

I wrote an exam this morning, and despite doing really well on the midterm and studying very hard for the final, I struggled quite a bit with it. The exam was out of 100 marks so I'm kind of thankful for that, but I'm thinking I got in the 60s if I'm being honest with myself. This was only my second exam, and I still have 3 more to go (last 2 on the 22nd). I'm kind of shaken up now and annoyed because I feel like I tried as hard as I could but my mark will tank pretty hard. It totally depends on how they mark it because I think my ideas were mostly correct but I had to guess on almost 40-50% of the exam. Do you guys have any tips for moving forward/getting over the exam? It feels like its looming over me and I can't study for my next exam without getting bad anxiety thinking the same thing will happen.

boolgogi

2B AMath/Biology

How to deal with bad exams?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wtyap/how_to_deal_with_bad_exams/

3wu4mr

1A student here. Sorry if this is a stupid question. What happens after an exam is over? Is there a designated exam review time? Are exams available through CrowdMark? Do we get to see our exam score, or is it just updated through Quest? Can we argue for marks? I'm really confused, thanks!

waterexams

What should I expect after an exam?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wu4mr/what_should_i_expect_after_an_exam/

3wu4ur

I'm a child and want to play in an inflatable jungle gym for a week. Will UW be able to facilitate my needs?

CreamiestCream

Free From Indoctrination

UW Frosh Week

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wu4ur/uw_frosh_week/

3wu65t

I have Ed Chan for CS348. The exam was hard. Did I fail?

dbfailure

Did I fail CS348?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wu65t/did_i_fail_cs348/

3wua2p

On this subreddit I always see people posting and complaining about how certain exams are really hard and it's ridiculous that profs aren't curving to make them pass, etc. However this makes me wonder like, maybe being on reddit is what is causing these people to have such bad marks? People who don't use reddit a lot have more free time and less distractions so they can do things like study more efficiently.

pwnful

Do /r/uwaterloo people get lower marks than UWaterloo students in general?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wua2p/do_ruwaterloo_people_get_lower_marks_than/

3wufe6

I went to the love shop on King/Uni, checked out gas stations, even went to Chapters/pharmacies hoping to find them. Nothing. Can anyone think of a shop to check out that might sell Playboys?

pig_onaskateboard

[Serious] Anyone know of a place that sells Playboy magazines? For a Secret Santa gift

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wufe6/serious_anyone_know_of_a_place_that_sells_playboy/

3wujfr

For those of you who are happy with their off campus residence where do y'all live and how much are you paying for rent?

Rambotanacity

For those of you who are happy with their off campus residence

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wujfr/for_those_of_you_who_are_happy_with_their_off/

3wumpc

So I got an over ride code from my academic advisor to go into another section for math 136. I don't know what happened with quest, but after using that permission number I am now enrolled in CS 452 with none of the prerequisites. Should I keep it? Will I get kicked out of the course?

amifuckeduw

CS 452 in 1B

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wumpc/cs_452_in_1b/

3wuswp

So I've been having some computer problems lately in regards to graphics cards crashing and have found a .dmp file which from what I've read has the root of the problem described in it. Unfortunately, it all sounds like gibberish to me. Would anyone know any resources to get help with this problem? (I've tried osronline.com, can't understand shit). Dump file is located below https://www.dropbox.com/s/us5zle976pso8ml/120315-24515-01.dmp?dl=0

shedmonday

Analyzing a .dmp file

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wuswp/analyzing_a_dmp_file/

3wuyqw

I'm not sure about the difference between their dorm style and apartment style housing. Anyone lived/is living there care to clarify and share some insights?

decenthorse

throwaway

How legit is WCRI?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wuyqw/how_legit_is_wcri/

3wv0d9

I'm a mature student and am considering gaining some more skills/formal education in web/graphic design and marketing field. I have self-taught skills in those areas, but nothing formal which I feel is hindering my career goals. Has anyone gone through the any of the online professional development certificate courses, specifically through the Ed2Go platform? http://pd.uwaterloo.ca/onlinecourses.html I realize that these courses are not credit courses, but attending in-class courses is not an option for me at this time. Any thoughts or advice? Would these type of courses help on a resume?

bornej

Any experience/thoughts with online certificate programs (Ed2Go)?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wv0d9/any_experiencethoughts_with_online_certificate/

3wv57p

Are the averages needed to stay in the program based on all courses from both terms of the year, or are they accounted for individually?

uwaterlooscience

"Cumulative Average" to Stay in Program

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wv57p/cumulative_average_to_stay_in_program/

3wvddb

I find AFM101 harder than all of my math, cs and english courses combined. I took it because I learned accounting in high school for 3 years, thinking it would be a bird course, then I am having the most stressful month in my life. Anyone who wrote the exam can give me a few tips on how to survive this course? Apparently, the final is 80% of our grade and I am freaking out. The things that I am going to try: Going over the past exams.

gamuseonly

How to study for AFM101

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wvddb/how_to_study_for_afm101/

3wvdex

I want CS 452 as well.

decenthorse

throwaway

How can I get course override permission numbers?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wvdex/how_can_i_get_course_override_permission_numbers/

3wvy8l

Just wondering if anyone has ever requested Jonathan Price to waive a prerequisite in any of his Geography and Environmental Management courses and if you were successful? I'm trying to graduate by the end of the spring term and avoid coming back in the fall for one course. Waterloo course scheduling is terrible though so it almost seems impossible to work around, unless I can get a prereq waiver for GEOG 407.

droningvarlot

Anyone Ever Requested a Prereq Waiver from Jonathan Price, Geography and Environmental Management?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wvy8l/anyone_ever_requested_a_prereq_waiver_from/

3wvzf2

Just wondering if anyone has ever requested Jonathan Price to waive a prerequisite in any of his Geography and Environmental Management courses and if you were successful? I'm trying to graduate by the end of the spring term and avoid coming back in the fall for one course. Waterloo course scheduling is terrible though so it almost seems impossible to work around, unless I can get a prereq waiver for GEOG 407.

droningvarlot

Anyone Ever Requested a Prereq Waiver from Jonathan Price, Geography and Environmental Management?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3wvzf2/anyone_ever_requested_a_prereq_waiver_from/

3ww0ft

Just wondering if anyone has ever requested Jonathan Price to waive a prerequisite in any of his Geography and Environmental Management courses and if you were successful? I'm trying to graduate by the end of the spring term and avoid coming back in the fall for one course. Waterloo course scheduling is terrible though so it almost seems impossible to work around, unless I can get a prereq waiver for GEOG 407.

droningvarlot

Anyone Ever Requested A Prereq Waiver from Jonathan Price, Geography and Environmental Management?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ww0ft/anyone_ever_requested_a_prereq_waiver_from/

3ww27e

Just wondering if anyone has ever requested Jonathan Price to waive a prerequisite in any of his Geography and Environmental Management courses and if you were successful? I'm trying to graduate by the end of the spring term and avoid coming back in the fall for one course. Waterloo course scheduling is terrible though so it almost seems impossible to work around, unless I can get a prereq waiver for GEOG 407.

droningvarlot

Has Anyone Successfully Requested a Preque Waiver From Jonathan Price, Geography and Environmental Management?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ww27e/has_anyone_successfully_requested_a_preque_waiver/

3ww3ma

Just wondering if anyone has ever requested Jonathan Price to waive a prerequisite in any of his Geography and Environmental Management courses and if you were successful? I'm trying to graduate by the end of the spring term and avoid coming back in the fall for one course. Waterloo course scheduling is terrible though so it almost seems impossible to work around, unless I can get a prereq waiver for GEOG 407.

droningvarlot

Anyone Successfully Requested a Preque Waiver From Jonathan Price, GEM?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ww3ma/anyone_successfully_requested_a_preque_waiver/