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3xz3z8

When I submitted my OSAP in the summer, I applied for Fall/Winter since I was in school for those terms. However, I switched my coop to the winter term and got a job. Financial aid emailed me last week and said my winter application was removed (which makes sense). 1) How does the funding for spring term work then? I updated my income since I made significantly more this summer than I expected, so is that reflected in the funding for my 2B term since they've already given me funding for the fall? I just hope it doesn't look bad on me since the discrepancy in my original estimate and actual income is almost 4k. I'm assuming I reapply (when?) for Spring funding and just get less then? EDIT: I also emailed my student financial aid, just awaiting a response but was wondering if anyone had insight on the funding adjustments based off income. Thanks!

boolgogi

2B AMath/Biology

OSAP

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3xz3z8/osap/

3xza49

1) Remember you can always petition the fail. IDK about other programs but Engineering requires an avg of 59.5 to pass 2) If you're near the 59.5 then PLEASE GO TO YOUR PROFs and request them to remark the exam. Talk to them. You have nothing to loose. Most likely they will bump you up a % or 2. Explain to them you situation, some of them actually care. 3) I'm writing this because I've had 2 friends who failed but were near the 59.5 ( 1 in mech 1 in tron). They went to their profs, got some marks back but still didn't make the 59.5, however they got closer, which helped their petition. They then filed petitions and UW let them pass and proceed to the next term. Note, alot of people don't get their petitions accepted but all of this is worth a try. When writing the petition they usually only consider parental divorce, deaths in the family as immediate things which help you pass. Medical conditions/depressions usually don't work unless you have evidence. When writing the petition use a cause and effect approach and be logical not emotional. If all else fails, take this time to re-evaluate and remember you got accepted into the most sought after Engineering University in Canada. You have the talent, just become more organized,disciplined, etc.

waterhelp

For everyone who failed the term

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3xza49/for_everyone_who_failed_the_term/

3xzdrz

Like my econ 101 mark. Will this count when determining the number I sit at in the class when rankings come out in a couple of months?

cooliokats

Do CSE's count towards your class ranking in engineering?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3xzdrz/do_cses_count_towards_your_class_ranking_in/

3xze22

i got 42 on cs 245. what happens now?

2a_cs_uw

Failed cs 245

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3xze22/failed_cs_245/

3xzjk2

I was wondering how it is humanly possible for some people to score 99/100s in every course they take, even in engineering. How can I get about achieving something like that?

ablueoyster

How do people get extremely high scores?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3xzjk2/how_do_people_get_extremely_high_scores/

3xzo6s

So I failed a CS course this term. I got ridiculously low on the final and failed the weighted average for the course. Over my university career I've gotten very high marks; I've only ever gotten below an 80 average in one of my terms. Obviously this is probably a slim-to-none chance, but I figured it might be a possibility that the prof might allow me to retake the final, due to the fact that I've had great academic success before and this is clearly a one-time mistake. Should I bother asking for it, or is the prof just going to cut me off mid-sentence and start laughing? Has anyone here ever had success with doing that before?

failedcourse115

Failed a course this term, was wondering if someone has ever been allowed to rewrite a final

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3xzo6s/failed_a_course_this_term_was_wondering_if/

3xzsif

So as most of you have probably already realized, unofficial grades were released today. I received a failing grade in one of my courses, however, I noticed it was marked incorrectly and I emailed the prof immediately. She agreed to change my grade once the term starts, so I'm all good. My question is that once official grades are out on Jan 22, will there be any record or proof of this failing grade, even though it was corrected to a pass later on. I just don't want this to affect coop since employers can see transcripts.

Hbksuperman911

Unofficial vs Official Grades

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3xzsif/unofficial_vs_official_grades/

3y01wz

I have an average of 60 and failed one course

uw123uw

Did I pass the term(ENG)?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y01wz/did_i_pass_the_termeng/

3y05am

printers i need to print stuff laptop should i get macbook

decenthorse

throwaway

Dear AutoMod: Microwave depressed admission averages Residence Eduroam

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y05am/dear_automod_microwave_depressed_admission/

3y05fl

I just got my marks back, and overall im passing, but i have a question, do i need to get 60%+ on phys 115 in order to take phys 125 in Engineering? Because i got 51 on phys 115.

Uwaterloo123-_-

Phys 115 to phys 125

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y05fl/phys_115_to_phys_125/

3y08xc

So I passed 137, but with a mark 4% short of the required 60% average. I emailed my prof, but given its the holidays I doubt he'll reply till January. Is there any chance of me getting bumped 4% if I ask my prof to remark my exam and review my final mark or should I just cut my losses and continue on with 128 hoping that I get 70 in 128? Note : my 137 mark has also caused my Math average to drop below 65% to 63%.

uwaterloo_student

137 final mark below 60

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y08xc/137_final_mark_below_60/

3y0ch7

How do I get into building that'll be locked over the break like DC, M3 and QNC? I'm mostly looking for a way to get into M3. Is there a way?

whaleijusttide

How to get into M3 over the break?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y0ch7/how_to_get_into_m3_over_the_break/

3y0uw5

On the last day of classes - the class didn't clap for the prof but I felt that they taught the course well and was one of the main reasons I was able to come back from a 52 on a midterm to a final grade of over 80 :$ Since the unofficial final grades are out - would it be weird to send them a thank you email? (I tried stopping by their office after my last exam - but they weren't there).

1234567898754

Is it weird to email thank you to a prof?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y0uw5/is_it_weird_to_email_thank_you_to_a_prof/

3y0v38

Given all these posts about everyone failing courses this term, switch it up and post your best grades from this term or in the past, or grades which far exceeded your expectations in a course. Show off here all you smart ones

UW-Admin

Best marks

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y0v38/best_marks/

3y10b7

Unfortunately I didn't achieve over 60% for both MATH 135 and MATH 137. I looked up on the Waterloo site and it said that I needed to have over 60% with all my math courses combined. Does this technically mean that I failed this term? Is it highly recommended that I retake the courses or just take 128? Any help is appreciated, Thanks!

mathstudent1234

Re-taking MATH 135/137

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y10b7/retaking_math_135137/

3y1nrz

Okay, I know this must be a really stupid question to ask on reddit but I'm living at Village 1 but I'm at home for the holidays and won't be back until January 11th. I was just told that a package that's a gift from a friend is coming around December 30th. I'm just wondering where the package will go if residence is closed down and I won't be around to pick it up for a while too. Thanks guys.

missaveli

Not on Rez (because holidays) but I have a package coming to Village 1 around Dec. 30th - what's gonna happen?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y1nrz/not_on_rez_because_holidays_but_i_have_a_package/

3y1obe

(P.S Im in engineering)

connectionpro

My average is a 58.5%, I just need 1% more to pass. Has anyone else been in this situation here?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y1obe/my_average_is_a_585_i_just_need_1_more_to_pass/

3y1qua

hey guys just asking what happens when you fail an engineering term 2A or above, do they send you a letter after marks or something? when do they inform you of it

uwthroaway

what happens when failing?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y1qua/what_happens_when_failing/

3y1r5o

Need to drop stat 231 right before the final since I don't know any shit. Woke up from the unpleasant dream and realized that I took the course two years ago.

hansololz

Has something similar happened to anyone?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y1r5o/has_something_similar_happened_to_anyone/

3y1u2h

Just wondering when the latest date that grades are posted on quest is... I don't remember ever having 1/4 grades posted 24 hours after the release date.

[deleted]

By when do the rest of grades get posted?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y1u2h/by_when_do_the_rest_of_grades_get_posted/

3y233d

Marks are out and I've passed my courses for my conditional term, but I didn't get the minimum 60% requirement for each course (got 50 on one). I'm afraid of being kicked out of my program, and it's going to eat away at me this holiday. People said talking to profs help but I doubt they will bump it up by 10%. Might've been bumped already. Is this something to talk with an academic advisor instead? Should I talk to a prof anyhow? I did well on my assignments and my midterm was great too so is it worth a shot? Talk to both?

oneofmanyuwthrowaway

Conditional term - passed but didn't meet requirements

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y233d/conditional_term_passed_but_didnt_meet/

3y28ju

I tried emailing the math undergrad office but they are closed until Jan 4. Has anybody experienced this issue? I enrolled in one course but I'm trying to add other courses and its saying that there is a time conflict. However the classes are spaced very far apart in time. Has anyone experienced this issue and how did you solve it?

parahillObjective

Enrolling in courses but there is a glitch saying there is a time conflict even though there is none. (Math undergrad office is closed)

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y28ju/enrolling_in_courses_but_there_is_a_glitch_saying/

3y29dq

For anyone who took these 2 courses this term, how did you end up doing? I'm scared of checking my grades because of these 2...

mathundergrad

Actsc 231, Math 235

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y29dq/actsc_231_math_235/

3y29t4

Is it better to take the course online or on campus? in terms of understanding and assignments' easiness?

waterloomathie

co 250 online or on campus?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y29t4/co_250_online_or_on_campus/

3y2dak

Hi, I am a 3rd year CS student and although my marks aren't posted yet, I am pretty sure I failed enough courses and will be forced to withdraw the Math faculty (I was on conditional probation already from my previous school term). I've looked at the academic advisors' schedule and it seems like it's too late at this point to go see them (they're on holiday). The problem I have is that I believe CS is right for me. I can't think of another major that I would be more interested in; it's just that I screwed up my studies and lacked motivation. It wasn't because of depression, non supportive family, lack of social life or anything like that. I just had a hard time concentrating and couldn't get myself to study (for some of my courses (for a long time)). That being said, I know I could be wrong and maybe there is something else out there better suited for me than CS. What's the best way to learn this kind of stuff (without seeing an advisor since I think it's too late to do that)? How can I learn what path is best for me? I understand I screwed up, maybe too many times, but now that I am here, I am hoping that someone can help me figure out what to do in the situation I put myself in. As a bonus question, I had a co-op job already in place for my next term. Would I be kicked out of that too? I think I would but can't find specific details. First time posting on Reddit, hope it comes out fine. Thanks in advance.

ForceOfDelver

CS student with lost direction, needs help

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y2dak/cs_student_with_lost_direction_needs_help/

3y319p

I did better and worse than I expected in a few finals, and I kind of want to see where I did well / went wrong (you know, for future reference). Sorry if I'm just a clueless 1A, but do we get to see our finals?

daniel5151

SEXXY

So, do we get to see our final exams?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y319p/so_do_we_get_to_see_our_final_exams/

3y31qa

Hello guys I have a very important issue. I failed this term because I was lazy and did not do that much work. I don't give a fuck about my marks but now that they are out I care about them a lot. I expect to get good marks in university even though I don't want to put the effort into getting them. I really deserve higher marks even though I didn't put the work into it. Should I petition it? Should I contact the prof? Should I suck Sedra Smith's dick? Should I steal glasses? All in hopes of getting good marks? Please help a lazy student out. I am now depressed as a result of seeing my marks and I think I can put this on my petition to make it stronger.

sedrasmithfailure

Failed my courses this term help please!!!

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y31qa/failed_my_courses_this_term_help_please/

3y33h5

I want to know how good/bad i am relative to others in math faculty. How much is feasible for a good job/summer internship?

waterloomathie

Cumulative Avg in Math/Business

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y33h5/cumulative_avg_in_mathbusiness/

3y36fp

How the fuck did I get 70....? I was absolutely certain I failed that exam.

[deleted]

SCI238 MARKS are up!

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y36fp/sci238_marks_are_up/

3y3fk2

I am going into 1B mechanical engineering next term where I will be required to learn programming as part of my ME101 course. I have never done any programming before and wanted to know what languages will be used during the course so that I can start studying them right away and get a head start.

somehowpassed1A

Programming language used in ME101

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y3fk2/programming_language_used_in_me101/

3y3tke

hey, I'm in engineering and my overall average for 5/6 courses was 63%...so not great, but enough for me to pass. Yesterday I got my last mark back, and apparently they use this special marking rule where the use the average of the midterm and the final as the final mark or something, anyway, that one grade brought my mark down by 5%...so now i'm at 58.32 and only need ~1.2% to pass. The course I failed is the only one, and isnt really relevant to the program that I'm in. Please give me some advice. I really don't want to repeat the term because of one class. SN: I had an awful panic attack right before I wrote the exam because I knew I suck at this subject and my grade depended on it. Anyone been through the same thing?

amundaneexp

failed 1A bc of one class

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y3tke/failed_1a_bc_of_one_class/

3y41a7

I am an international student enrolled in masters program. I will be needing financial aid for my summer term. I have few questions: Can a student apply for bursary for spring term in the coming winter semester? Any idea if any student application gets accepted, how much money they get in general?

ffaaii

Question regarding UWaterloo Bursaries?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y41a7/question_regarding_uwaterloo_bursaries/

3y47bi

Okay, so I'm considering taking AP stats, and I wanna do CS/BBA next year. According to this link it says yes: https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/admissions/ap-transfer-credit-chart However, then it says to look at this link for CS/BBA: https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/admissions/ap-transfer-credit-chart-double-degree Do you think I can dispute for them to let me use a STATS credit? I don't see why you can't use it for DD... :/

apstudent12321

Can I use my AP Credits at UWaterloo?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y47bi/can_i_use_my_ap_credits_at_uwaterloo/

3y48gz

So i know about that chart to convert a percent to a gpa But how does it work? Like do you take the percents of all your courses for the term and get the respective gpa's, then average that, or do you get the percent average of all your courses first, then use the chart? And for cgpa...do you take all your term gpas and average them, or the average of all your course gpas, or the gpa result of the percent average of your courses using the chart?

Aqulight

Calculating gpa

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y48gz/calculating_gpa/

3y4pfl

edit thnx bc spelling is god right? fucking idiots

bashiwu

what career options r there w just a science degree?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y4pfl/what_career_options_r_there_w_just_a_science/

3y4t47

Is it a difficult course? I can't find any information about it on UW Flow.

RANDOM_SHEEP

Can anyone here proved me with some information on BIOL 465 (Resources in Bioinformatics)

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y4t47/can_anyone_here_proved_me_with_some_information/

3y55y1

Hi everyone, I am enrolled in econ 211 with olivia mesta for next semester. I am not the best at math so I was wondering if anybody had any tips/advice on anything i could do in the december break to prepare me for the course. Also if anybody else was enrolled in econ211 with olivia mesta, how was the course difficulty / work load? Thank you !

waterlooconfusion

ECON211

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y55y1/econ211/

3y56wf

For my next term, I'm having all my classes be back to back (I start at 8:30 and end at 11:20, everyday). I was wondering how fellow redditors feel about this kind of a schedule and was also looking for some tips to optimize one's schedule.

bunkmaster15

Math

Do you prefer having classes spaced out throughout the day or do you prefer having them back to back?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y56wf/do_you_prefer_having_classes_spaced_out/

3y57zf

Before I took 264 I was absolutely terrified about meeting Professor Chong. Fast forward to the end of the term and I can honestly say Professor Chong was my favourite this term, he might be a bit rude at times but he knows his organic chemistry and he was always wiling to help. He's funny and ever so often injects a little joke into lectures. He also has a shark bag that I found rather hilarious because it was almost as large as him. To future students of Chem 264 ignore the negatives if you want to learn Organic Chemistry Prof Chong is the man. As an aside Professor Chong apparently cycles to school every day which I think is rather cool. To those who took Chem 264 with Professor Chong and didn't enjoy it please share your reasons.

blue1991dbes

Why does Professor Mike Chong get such bad reviews?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y57zf/why_does_professor_mike_chong_get_such_bad_reviews/

3y59ym

I am starting to get worried about finding coop jobs next term. have people failed courses in 1A and still found coop jobs?

CantGetWorseNow

If I failed one course in 1A, are my chances of finding a coop job low?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y59ym/if_i_failed_one_course_in_1a_are_my_chances_of/

3y5cdp

If I've failed 1A, 'unofficially', but official grades arent released till Jan 22, what do I do? Do I get a letter telling me that I've failed and not to come to classes, or do I go to class and then...stop going? + when would I get a refund for the tuition I gave for the winter term?

amundaneexp

What happens AFTER you fail?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y5cdp/what_happens_after_you_fail/

3y5ej9

Are HRM 200 online marks up yet?

quickquestionUW

HRM200 online marks

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y5ej9/hrm200_online_marks/

3y5eqb

I'm taking a course normally done in 1B in the summer (spring term) instead. How does this work, exactly? It's not available online (AFM 102) as far as I know, so will I need to stay in Waterloo to attend lectures as per usual? What about the finances; how much will it cost to take that 1 course? Will the course last a normal ~3 months, or will it finish quicker (since there's no other courses to worry about)? I've got no idea what to expect here; it'd suck if I end up spending most of the summer away from my family, doing a single course. Any insight would be appreciated.

Max_Character_Limit-

Taking a course during the summer (spring term). How does that work?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y5eqb/taking_a_course_during_the_summer_spring_term_how/

3y5htr

Merry Christmas, warriors. I'm a 1A CS student, who just saw the grades. I barely passed both of my electives (AFM 101) and an english course with mid 50s.. I got decent marks for my math and cs courses. I am wondering whether these elective marks would affect me much when I look for co-op jobs next summer. I know that grades are important for me since I don't have any side project yet. To anyone who had low elective marks and got a co-op job, please share your experience. Thank you.

gamuseonly

How important are the grades of electives when it comes to co-op?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y5htr/how_important_are_the_grades_of_electives_when_it/

3y5ief

So I'm on co-op next term and I just found out that I'm enrolled in CS136 even though I never signed up for it. I emailed a cs advisor about this but they're on holiday so looks like I have to wait till school opens up again. Also since I'm enrolled in a course, I have around 1.4k tuition due that I wasn't aware of. I'm looking to take CS136 in spring but I'm afraid I may have to pay a fine because I'm not fees arranged for next term. (but I'm not on campus next term) Is it gonna be too late to resolve the matter on the first week of January?

Haruuuuuuu

How do I drop courses that I didn't sign up for?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y5ief/how_do_i_drop_courses_that_i_didnt_sign_up_for/

3y5lqm

Hey I was wondering if the Registrar's office will be open around the 28th or the 29th? Or will it open when classes start next term? Thanks

UbiquitousRequiem

Does anyone know if the registrars office is open?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y5lqm/does_anyone_know_if_the_registrars_office_is_open/

3y5lyg

I'm thinking about switching electives if it means I can move my schedule around. I prefer having my classes back to back instead of being spread out. Is there an easy way of finding courses that fit in a given time slot?

ohfff

Finding courses that fit in a time slot

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y5lyg/finding_courses_that_fit_in_a_time_slot/

3y6f1n

The Celebration for the rest of us

honhonhonFRFR

Geemu+Cola

Happy Festivus

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y6f1n/happy_festivus/

3y6isk

Let's say someone fails course X. Course X won't be offered any term from now onwards. Maybe they waived that requirement for all graduating classes after that term. What happens to that someone?

Iamnotateenagethug

Computer Engineering '19

What happens if you fail a course that won't be offered from now on?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y6isk/what_happens_if_you_fail_a_course_that_wont_be/

3y6qe1

Hi, i was a part time student and completed two courses here in the first term but am dropping out and will apply to other unis through the 105D application. Should I bother listing my academic experience at waterloo?

OHPgod

1A but applying to other uni for Sept2016

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y6qe1/1a_but_applying_to_other_uni_for_sept2016/

3y6tug

What happens when you get 59.5 CS mav average ? Did anyone managed to have a prof bump them up a percent in CS245 because of cases like this?

throinof

59.5 CS MAV

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y6tug/595_cs_mav/

3y6vzv

Hi, Does anyone know a good way to acquire cheaper used monitors? I'm gunna try kijiji but are there any other options? My definition for cheap would be less than <$200 for unused and < $60 for used ones. I would also prefer a used option versus an unused option due to lesser cost. I think there is something like a clearance sale at UW too but I'm not sure when the next one is.

readet

Buying a cheap monitor?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y6vzv/buying_a_cheap_monitor/

3y6x42

I always see on this sub, a table of sorts saying if you have good grades you'll have a __ chance. Bad grades you'll have a __ chance for landing a co-op job. Bad grades, I think would be hovering mid 60's with maybe a couple sub 60. But good grades, I don't get. I have a 75 in math 135 and 68 in math 137, and >=75 for my electives, and I don't know how "good" these grades are. What would be a good defining range for: excellent, good, barely good & not bad, bad grades. Thanks!

WaterlooCS

1B CS

what's a"good" grade? (Coop)

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y6x42/whats_agood_grade_coop/

3y77x8

I see many students posting here about failing their courses, who, for some reason, can't seem to navigate the abundant information on this topic found on the UW website. Here's the thing; by coming here and asking, rather than looking for the answers yourself, which are online already - if not on UW's website, then available somewhere in this subreddit if you search... By just asking rather than doing the work, to me, you are showing exactly why you failed to term - a lack of work ethic, a lack of self-sufficiency. Please do yourself a favor and stop trying to avoid the consequences of your bad choices. If you're off by 1% to pass, fine, blow your prof or whatever. But a 50-60% average, in many programs, means that you still can't graduate. Just accept that you failed and resolve to do something about it. If you continue to get special treatment you will not only get horribly wrecked in future terms, you will have paid thousands of dollars to learn *nothing*. If you get <70% in a course you probably didn't actually *learn* anything. You might have memorized enough at the last minute to pass, but how does that make you a good Engineer, Mathematician, Computer Scientist etc? Why would anyone want to hire you? "Hi, I'm here for the interview! Yes yes, I'm the guy who will need you to hold his hand through everything. Oh, and don't expect me to meet deadlines, that's too stressful!". Get a grip and please stop with these silly posts. This is why I believe our Universities are over-populated. There obviously aren't enough jobs for all of us, UW knows this. They are a business. If you're here, failing, you're just giving them your money and time for no reason. Do try to remember that in 4-5 years you will probably actually need a job - no, you are probably not the next Bill G8s, sorry. 60% average underachievers who don't take school seriously make up that ~10% unemployment figure. I mean, they're probably employed, but not in their field, and not comfortably. OK, rant over. Feel free to downvote, I really needed to say this.

[deleted]

Dear people who post about failing

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y77x8/dear_people_who_post_about_failing/

3y7f36

I hust finished 1A ECE and was wondering how much of a good idea would it be to study some courses I will be taking in 1B in advance?

ablueoyster

Studying over COOP?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y7f36/studying_over_coop/

3y7f5r

Seems like it'd be useful.

Xenophons

Has anyone written a script to get quest to e-mail you as your grades come in?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y7f5r/has_anyone_written_a_script_to_get_quest_to_email/

3y7lyg

Did anyone take these two courses? Have tough are they gonna be? And can anyone send me the outline for both these courses, especially for gene 123 and pdf version of the textbook if anyone has it for gene 123. Thank you ! Merry Christmas ! :)

Uwaterloo123-_-

gene 123 and phys 125

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y7lyg/gene_123_and_phys_125/

3y7n5m

What does "All math courses at any level" include for a math program's MAV? Does it mean all MATH courses? Or all possible courses required for the major's degree? So it could include STAT, CS, MATH, AMATH, etc. Thanks!

idshfsihsd

cheb

Math MAV relevant courses

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y7n5m/math_mav_relevant_courses/

3y7puj

I am thinking of possibly transferring programs. If anyone in the program is willing to give me roughly 10 minutes of their time and experience, it would be greatly appreciated.

zfield

2A Bulking

For those in Life Physics

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y7puj/for_those_in_life_physics/

3y7rmj

I'm taking it as my 6th course next term and I noticed that in the outline, they have 2 concert review components that require students to attend concerts in the KW area and write a report/review on it. While I'm really interested in taking this course, I don't think I'll be able to find time during the study term to attend concerts. Does anyone have reviews/experiences with this course? How was it for you overall?

bunkmaster15

Math

MUSIC 100?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y7rmj/music_100/

3y86b0

Also Merry Christmas + happy holidays to everyone else

swaggot17

CFM

What did everyone get for Christmas?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y86b0/what_did_everyone_get_for_christmas/

3y8ad9

Does anyone have any experiences with petitions? My average atm is 58.5%, and I need 59.5% to get promoted to next term. What should I do in my case? I dont have any extenuating circumstances such as deaths, divorces, etc.. :S

Relathelp

Petitions

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y8ad9/petitions/

3y8ckc

Anyone else taking ECON 102 during the Winter term and are unable to see the time and room? It just says 'TBA' for me. Classes are starting in a week, so I feel like this information should be available by now.

BaitednOutsmarted

Enrolled Course Room TBA

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y8ckc/enrolled_course_room_tba/

3y8in8

Hey, so I want to get a chance to look at my final exams however, I have co-op next term and most profs seem to say you can only look at exams in the next term... so I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to do in this situation (co-op not in Waterloo).

WeCanFlyOnMyLove

✨2A じゅんすいすうがく✨

How do I review my exams if I have a co-op next term?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y8in8/how_do_i_review_my_exams_if_i_have_a_coop_next/

3y8ju3

I'm taking CS 458 (Computer Security) next term--its graduate version CS 658, to be exact. Any stuff that you wish you'd known before taking that? Thanks

last5bits

Tips for refreshing knowledge before taking CS 458

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y8ju3/tips_for_refreshing_knowledge_before_taking_cs_458/

3y8p4s

Just wondering about statistics around student suicides in the area, and was wondering if there is enough information available to actually write on the topic. Relevant links would be appreciated.

jddbeyondthesky

Psych Alumnus

Suicide Rates and Statistics

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y8p4s/suicide_rates_and_statistics/

3y8zpy

I managed to get a co-op job for 1A, even though my term average dropped from mid 80s (1A) to 75% to 70%. As my average is currently sitting at a 70% right now (poor judgement; ended up taking math courses I didn't need and did shittily in, not that it matters), I know this will negatively impact my chances for my 2nd co-op position for next Fall term. Has anyone in the faculty of environment, especially in ERS, gotten co-op jobs with terrible grades (decline over the terms)? Thank you.

quietlydistant

ERS Co-op students?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y8zpy/ers_coop_students/

3y9deq

1A student here. I want to review a couple of my exams (not remark; just look at them). I ended up doing much better in a course than I calculated, and much worse in another one than I feel I should have. I realize there may be some curving, but I'd still like to see what happened. The reason I'm asking everyone else is because I feel awkward asking to just look over my exam. I wonder if it's just a waste of the prof's time and if they'll be annoyed by the fact that I ask to meet them for it. --- Is it normal for students to review their exams to see what happened? Or is an unnecessary annoyance? Or is it annoying, but I should do it anyway? --- Edit: Is it possible to just look at my exams and not have them remarked? Let's say that when I ask them questions, they realize the marking was easy. Since I didn't actually ask for a remark, can they still take marks away?

mikeyaworski

1B SE

Should I Review My Exams?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y9deq/should_i_review_my_exams/

3y9el6

Side projects

DefectedLaurierGeniu

sILikeBananas

Ultimate Guide to Success in CS

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y9el6/ultimate_guide_to_success_in_cs/

3y9i88

Need a mark booster. Took AP Bio in highschool. Should I take it or nahhh?

GGwarms

Bio 239?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y9i88/bio_239/

3y9n9o

Hey, just a couple of questions. What is it all about? What are some job prospects? Where do most students find coop placements? What were your averages entering into management? Thanks

kballer28

Management Engineering

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y9n9o/management_engineering/

3y9qeu

In terms of the difficulty of the core subjects.

ppppranv

Hardest term for Software Engineering?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3y9qeu/hardest_term_for_software_engineering/

3yaplh

I just finished my 1A term in Math, and am going to be looking for co-op jobs next term. I know that the majority of first co-op jobs for math majors will be related to CS, but I'm looking for advice in terms of skills and side projects that could help in getting something more focused towards my actual interests (related to actuarial science, statistics, finance etc.). I achieved pretty good marks this term (ranging from excellent to average) and although I did above average in CS 135, and have taken the liberty of learning the basics of some other programming skills, I really don't enjoy CS at all. I'm not really sure what employers look for in the other fields of mathematics. Any tips?

halivera

mathematics

First co-op job requirements math

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yaplh/first_coop_job_requirements_math/

3yat5r

Hey everyone, I'm a first year science student and was wondering if there were ever midterms before a reading week. I'm trying to book a trip and don't want to waste my money. Thanks

Chunksoflemon

Midterms before winter reading week?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yat5r/midterms_before_winter_reading_week/

3yb4qb

I was wondering if it is possible to transfer from AFM to CS. I know I have to take a lot of the courses again (starting from 1B since I took a few CS electives already) but I feel that the AFM/ ~~P~~ Big 4 atmosphere is too strong. Have anyone heard of anyone successful with this? I would ask my academic adviser but they are on holidays rn. I have 2 coding side projects atm if it helps.

AFMThrowaway2018

Transferring from AFM to CS?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yb4qb/transferring_from_afm_to_cs/

3yblzd

What term are you in, what program and what are you aiming to achieve next term?

throwthemaway1234324

What are your Goals for Next Term?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yblzd/what_are_your_goals_for_next_term/

3ybpea

1A ECE was a total roller coaster for me. I had come into school after a year of work and travel and I found my motivation severely lacking. After the ass kicking of a lifetime from my midterms, I pulled it together and managed to raise marks to high enough to pass the term. I finished with a 60.2% and only 1 failed class. I'm now heading off to my first Co op down in Sarnia with a big petrochemical company. What are some steps I can take to make my future semesters go more smoothly? Is there anything I could be/should be doing during my Co op? The course I failed (math 117) was rough from the get go, but I didn't fail by a huge margin. I'm going to talk to the prof and see what can be done, but I think I'll end up having to retake the final. Best to drive up in April and do it then or take it during 1B? Any other advice or help is really appreciated! Thanks, Happy holidays!

Jaxooon

Electrical Eng

A very close call

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ybpea/a_very_close_call/

3ybsp0

Hi, I'm just wondering if you'd consider it a job or hobby. Facts: I've made over $1000 on it, and I've been sponsored by companies to release videos. I'm really unsure. I don't have any other "employments" so yea...

uwaterloojoborhobby

Waterloo AIF: Does YouTube count as a job?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ybsp0/waterloo_aif_does_youtube_count_as_a_job/

3yc6s1

I'm going into 3B and I feel like my math background is lacking since I haven't done calc & lin alg since 1st year. Also I haven't taken math239 yet, if that matters.

shulk321

How can I prepare for cs370?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yc6s1/how_can_i_prepare_for_cs370/

3ycava

Have you ever been asked for references when going through jobmine? (I'm a first-year) Is it worth it to put "References available upon request" on my resume?

refermetowhom

Jobmine References

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ycava/jobmine_references/

3ycgdy

Okay I'm in first year, so far I find the program very 'meh' but I imagine it will improve. I've got 2 questions hopefully someone will answer! 1. What kinds of grades did you get for your first term? And any idea on the class average? My grades are 90,90, 87, 84 and unknown. I feel like these are good but I honestly have no clue. It also feels like the marking became too easy near the end idk... 2. I'm not sure that I want to be a planner after graduation. Should I switch programs, or what other types of jobs can I do with a planning degree? Anecdotes accepted Thanks, happy holidays y'all :)

Ballplayerx97

Question for Planning students

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ycgdy/question_for_planning_students/

3ycpcb

With the construction of E7, Science Complex, AHS expansion, the new residence, and so on, what are the other things you want to see done to improve the UW campus? I put a list of things together, what is on your list? * Building a central bus depot for GRT, GO, FedBus, and Greyhound (think Square One terminal or Union Bus) beside the new LRT station * Improve the bridge network on campus by creating network maps and improving signage in the connecting hallways to help guide people through the network (maybe different colour accents in those hallways?) * Expand the bridge network as follows: (New bus station to DC), (M3 thru ERC to BMH and towards CIF), (BMH to PAC to SLC to (edit: MC)), (Connect DP to anything (ML, AL, PHY, NH, STC, B1, or all!), (PAS and HH), (Connect the Uni Ave bridge to UWP/new residence) * Connect SCH and DWE and expand the Tim Hortons and add new food options for the south side of campus * Improve the parking lot between SLC and PAC along ring road to better handle the volume of people coming and going from residences, OR maybe connect SLC and PAC in the proposed expansion on this side instead with an increase of both gymnasium and workout space. * Convert outdoor street lighting to LED with some nicer fixtures. Man are the current ones ugly. * Update all the building signs outside to something less resembling hospital signage * Dodgeball with more than two balls please. * Build an indoor field (soccer sized) with a running track (like most other universities have) * Expand seating capacity in CIF arena by knocking down north wall and expanding outwards and upgrade change rooms by placing them under the new seats. Use the gained space on the south wall to increase change facilities for the rest of CIF/varsity athletics * Replace every. single. locker in PAC and increase the number of day use lockers in both PAC and CIF. * Re-work the primary N-S pedestrian path from SCH to BMH to something more visually appealing with a patio/plaza space somewhere along the way (close to SLC or gradhouse green, or both!)

jaydubs12

4B SYDE

What's on your UW Campus Upgrade Wishlist?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ycpcb/whats_on_your_uw_campus_upgrade_wishlist/

3yd489

I'm an exchange student, from Germany starting this winter quarter. I was looking at lists online but I think it's better to ask people who go to waterloo and know the vibes of different bars around - could someone give me a run down of the bars worth visiting and approximately the kind of crowd that frequents there? Thanks for help!

lostingermanys

Best bars / places to grab drinks in Waterloo?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yd489/best_bars_places_to_grab_drinks_in_waterloo/

3ydapj

Hi everyone, I paid all my fees, and on Quest my balance shows 0.00, with the received date for payment as the 9th of December (i.e. 1 day before the due date). My status, however, still says Enroll Request. Is this normal, or should I be freaking out rn?

Darth_Trumpet_Face

1B CS

All fees paid but still "Enroll Request" on Quest

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ydapj/all_fees_paid_but_still_enroll_request_on_quest/

3ydhie

I'm going into 1b CS and i did pretty bad in 1a. i was wondering how the hell i can ace school so I can have some time to build cool stuff and have some friends (I'm looking to learn but also to develop as a person in other ways too)? i don't want to get 90s but I just want to be good enough at this school thing so I can do other things that I'm interested in. can those who've been through this (upper year CS) or anyone with similar thoughts give me some advice? any life/study hacks??? (e.g make a personal scrum board, see TAs at least 2 times a week, eat only organic apples idk) edit: it was a mistake to use the word "ace"

pete23uw

How do you ace school?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ydhie/how_do_you_ace_school/

3ydip2

Hey guys, I'm a Uwaterloo noob and I was wondering if someone could clear up wtf Pig 4 is? Is it a play on the word Big 4, and if so, what is Big 4? Thanks, sorry if this is a stupid question

amaltz1

WTF is Pig 4?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ydip2/wtf_is_pig_4/

3ydmtk

Hi guys, so I just finished my 1A mech eng term, and soon in coop. But honestly I haven't got a job yet. I was wondering what I could do to make myself more competitive in landing a job. Or what option I have right now (like can I be a full-time student next term instead of doing coop?) I know the chance for me to land a job is pretty low. I really need some advices. Thank you.

uwsupermech20

Suggestions for coop term

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ydmtk/suggestions_for_coop_term/

3ye9as

Hi, I have spent some time reading up about the course, and was hoping some of you enrolled in this course can answer a few questions I have. - How many months/terms on average does it take to complete the course? (Just trying to estimate the tuition fee.) - How much does it cost to rent a room in Ontario? - Is it hard to find part-time work within or outside campus? (There probably isn't much funding/bursary for international students) - Do I still pay tuition fee if I am doing a coop? Or is it just one off $616 to students using services of Co-operative Education and Centre? - And how competitive are the coop/internship placements? - How many students are accepted to the course? And do most of them have comp sci bachelor degree already? (my undergrad was in mechanical engineering) Thanks!

paperpin

Few questions about the MMath Comp Sci course

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ye9as/few_questions_about_the_mmath_comp_sci_course/

3yejs2

Obviously a lot of us thinks FED sucks. I would love to be the change I want to see in the world but not at the expense of taking a year off when my degree is already 5 years, and I assume the same goes for people a lot smarter than me and much more capable at leading a student union. Why do FED leaders have to take a year off? I'm not aware of any other student unions that have the same requirement (though I didn't look very hard). It seems like FEDs would do a much better job if it were actually run by students, and not the type of people where taking a year off to get paid as a student union president lines up with their career goals. How can we change this? Is there a formal set of university law (if such a thing exists) that explains how we can petition or act to reform FEDs in a way that the university cannot ignore?

ifjodojidfjoojo

What is the history/reasoning behind FEDS leaders' requirement to take a year off while in office?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yejs2/what_is_the_historyreasoning_behind_feds_leaders/

3yex53

I'm starting Waterloo in the winter and will be purchasing a phone plan soon. I browse on my phone pretty often so I do need considerable data. Would it be possible to use Wifi on campus/residence and is connection good? Thanks

thepredestrian

How reliable is Wifi across campus and student residence?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yex53/how_reliable_is_wifi_across_campus_and_student/

3yezqz

Is it a good idea to buy plane tickets for going back home on reading week in February? I'm going into 1A CS in winter 2016 and reading week seems like a pretty long break

galaxyfsdf

CS

Plane tickets for February reading week

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yezqz/plane_tickets_for_february_reading_week/

3yf6g8

I just got a 95% average in 8 pmath/amath courses with moderate effort. I don't understand how so many people at waterloo fail? Is it pure laziness?

throwaway9389834

Why do so many people fail and not own up to their mediocre performance? [serious]

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yf6g8/why_do_so_many_people_fail_and_not_own_up_to/

3yfbn9

Tryna take an easy elective, is mthel131 worth it???

WWATERR

MTHEL131????

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yfbn9/mthel131/

3yfsmo

I literally have no value for my CS degree, but I'm finishing it up for shits. What can I take in upper year that is both low workload and super easy? It's okay if it's boring things like QA or software requirements shit pls no cs452

ezCSpls

Easiest upper-year CS courses?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yfsmo/easiest_upperyear_cs_courses/

3yg18r

Is it true that most of the good opportunities are in the summer?

waterloomath

How difficult is it to find first co-op in the fall?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yg18r/how_difficult_is_it_to_find_first_coop_in_the_fall/

3yg1ve

It says *individual selection from the high 80's.* I feel like that means 89 and above and anyone with less then that will end up in the traaash. EDIT: Thanks for the downvotes! Seems like the redditors at Waterloo don't want me there either.

secondaccouunt

What's a realistic average to get into the Computer Science program?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yg1ve/whats_a_realistic_average_to_get_into_the/

3ygke7

Applications for summer internship at Google have been closed at their website...x.x

lelesmile

Does Google post summer internship positions on Jobmine?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ygke7/does_google_post_summer_internship_positions_on/

3ygov0

It's true EDIT: Mr Pamimos

decenthorse

throwaway

Life Hack: You can refill rice at Mr Pabibos!

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ygov0/life_hack_you_can_refill_rice_at_mr_pabibos/

3ygt8p

Ive been developing a few games on unity, and a seperate one on C++. I was just wondering what employers are impressed with most, using unity which does alot of the little things for you, or making it from scratch.

AddictedToPokemon

mathematics

Game projects on resumes?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3ygt8p/game_projects_on_resumes/

3yh4cx

Hey reddit, I'm in waterloo cs and i'm wondering if its possible that I could take econ at laurier as an elective? If so, where would you go to do this. I've already tried quest and I've searched past reddit posts but nothing seemed to popup. halp pls

CsGetCsDegrees

How to take a laurier course?

/r/uwaterloo/comments/3yh4cx/how_to_take_a_laurier_course/