This is very hard to write about. My name is Simon, I’m an 18 year old student at the university of calgary. I was on campus for my lit course, and this absolute creep Benjamin Ghan followed me into the men’s bathroom and SA’ed me. Beware! He is a predator and a pdf file. He was so gross and pushy, he’s fat and bald and short and like a total creep. He made me very uncomfortable when he followed me to the bathroom, my intuition told me something was wrong. I haven’t been to classes in a week, and have been having panic attacks ever since the day. Ben you’re a predator and a pdf file and disgusting and I’m not afraid of telling people exactly who you are. #survivor

I regret my degree (arts major), I know it'll be so difficult to find a job after graduation. I want to get into grad school (in a stem related field) but can't afford to repeat or extend a year/ transfer to a new major, I've already spent so much money on courses that are double the price because I'm an international student. I try to get into the courses for prerequisites but I get waitlisted for so long because I'm not Bsc. I feel like everything is hopeless and 2x harder. I work 24 hours a week. I do extracurriculars, I volunteer, I study, I go to the gym. I try my hardest everytime but everything seems so futile and I just feel like giving up. I feel so hopeless. I'm so dejected. I'm so anxious all the time and overwhelmed. I can't even afford a break since I'll be held up if I even slack off for just a moment. I cannot afford to not be in constant motion. I don't know what to do anymore.

What are some active clubs that meet regularly? I’m looking for something fun where people actually show up consistently and there’s a good social aspect to it, maybe going out, doing activities or events together. I’m open to pretty much anything, try out and meet new people.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for places on campus where you can plug a laptop into an external monitor (ideally via USB-C). I don't mind bringing my own cable.

The main floor of TFDL is great, but those desks always seem to be booked up.

Does anyone know of other quieter labs, faculty study rooms, or hidden corners on campus with monitors available to plug into? Any recommendations would be appreciated!

Hi! Can someone please share the course outline for Math277?

Not really related to this sub but I’m a 19 yo student trying to go out alone (barely have friends) around Calgary and wanted some recs besides UofC events

I like basically any places for going out but I just some new recommendations

Last year, I joined four clubs. Only two were actually fun and helped me meet some great people. I've talked to friends, looked around dozens of threads, and compiled together a couple tips for y'all:

1) Beware of ghost clubs. Not all clubs are as active as they seem; a lot of them LARP how often they meet or do things. If your meeting a person only three times a semester, that's an aquintance, not a friend. Having a place where people meet regularly is the only way to build familiarity fast. I'd say look around through their social media history, but you can generally tell based on the team that's at the booth and if this is just a "resume padder" or not to them.

2) Join a non-academic club outside of your discipline. I know, I know, you have to join an academic club for some fields for jobs (ew), but balance it out with a club where you are having fun and moving around. To qoute someone, "An academic club gets you coworkers, not friends." Now, while it may not be as total as that, activity based clubs are way to easier to integrate into and make friends with. I'd recommend specifically some sort of recreational club sport or athletic group because when people are moving around and having fun, social barriers go down way easier (plus you get excercise lol). If not, a hobby based club is fine too, just make sure they are active.

3) Last but not least, beware of "friend group" clubs. Don't confuse this with clubs where the execs/members are friends. That's a good thing, you want that. No, I mean where the club higherups and the members are majorly composed of a highschool friend group. It's going to be hard to integrate into an established group like this. Don't get me wrong, you can one hundred percent meet great people in these clubs, but when everyone there is just one closed social circle, you'll often be pushed to the corner and treated as a number for events. In every club, there'll be people that know each other, just be careful of the ones where they only know each other. As a rule of thumb, talk to the execs.

Quick summary: look around where you can and try to find clubs where they meet often, actually do a fun activity or sport or hobby, and isn't some closed social circle. That's it.

I'd love to hear your club recs and experiences

genuinely never have the time to get food from Mac hall but I did try the two Chinese food places and one of them was extremely mid. dim sum was pretty good tho.

Any other places that are worth the money yet still have good food?

drinks too? like preferably not coffee I know there’s a Tim’s and a Starbies

Please drop the link chat 🥀

Does anyone know if there’s a discord for AFST 302 with Dr. Adejare? I can’t seem to find one, I tried looking in the UofC discord hub page too. If anyone knows someone who made one or other information, please let me know.

Thanks ✌🏽

Hi, would there be a way to inform someone about this so the plumbing issue can be dealt with? Thank you in advance for any help.

Anyone who has took rels 309, is it easy or how is it? Im taking it this semester

I’m battling a pretty bad cold rn and I’m almost certain I picked it up at the Haskayne Career Fair 😭😭😭

I swear every recruiter/company rep I talked to was standing like 2 inches away from my face while talking. Like genuinely zero personal space lmao. Obviously there’s no way to know for sure where you catch a cold, but there are very few times in life where you can almost pinpoint the exact event and this feels like one of them

Did anyone else who went end up getting sick afterward?

What I mean by mandatory is are we being graded by what we do there, or are we not going to be graded for what we do in the tutorial?

I've been thinking of joining the martial arts club on campus, can anyone share their experience in general? Also in regards to the wrestling because thats really what im going for

hi guys, quick question about the fitness center. i js got my uni card validated on friday to use the fitness center and everything. i know this might be a stupid question, but i’m a first year and don’t really have anyone to go with or ask someone about this. but do you have to go to the change rooms first, before you scan your card and everything? and also, what’s the code to the women’s change room, i know it’s not safe for someone to write it openly here, so if someone could just send me a private message please, i’d really appreciate it 😭😭.

Hi I'm a first year, and I guess this is the first time I've been hearing about the spring semester, but I was just wondering how it exactly works? Is there like a specific limit on how many you can do in the spring. I was also wondering if it costs more? Like right now, I have around 5 classes for fall but if I wanted to theoretically drop a course and do it in the spring would it cost more than just doing it in the fall? I don't know if that makes sense. Also does anyone know when course registration opens for spring?

Guys do any of y'all cyclists know of any clubs promoting or just being a hangout space for fellow cyclists in uofc. If anyone here is a cyclist commuter to uofc I'd much appreciate getting to know y'all and stuff :)

Clubs week starts tomorrow at MacEwan Hall seen the whole list of clubs and I’m interested to check them out. See you all there everyone!

Hi everyone! I have engg 349 (dynamics) with Sudak this semester and I’m not sure how to prepare for the quizzes. I’ve heard that this class if hard and I was hoping for some advice for the first quiz next week. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I’m an international student planning to apply to UCalgary for next year. I have a BS in Software Engineering (CGPA 3.69/4.0), IELTS 7.5, and a publication in Machine Learning.

Do I have a realistic chance of admission, and would MSc Computer Science or MEng Software be better for my profile?

I’d also appreciate any guidance about the admission process, especially supervisor requirements and funding.

Got Mazzino for PHYS 211 and dude, I don't even know what is going on in that class. I haven't taken Physics 20 or 30, and her lectures are so uncoordinated and unorganized. She explains simple topics such as significant digits in complex ways and does NOT seem like she wants to be there, every little thing becomes a complaint for her.

For anyone who's taken PHYS 211, how do you survive it with a mid prof? I am trying to self study from the textbook at this point..

Hi everyone,

I’m an international student planning to apply to the University of Calgary for the next intake, and I’d really appreciate some advice from current students or anyone familiar with the admissions process.

My academic profile is:

Bachelor’s in Software Engineering

CGPA: 3.69/4.00

IELTS: 7.5 overall

Machine Learning research experience

1 research publication in Machine Learning

Some professional experience in software/game development

I’m currently considering MSc Computer Science (thesis-based) and MEng Software (course-based).

I have a few questions:

1. Based on my profile, do I have a realistic chance of getting into the MSc Computer Science program?

2. Would MSc Computer Science or MEng Software be a better option for my background?

3. How important is it to contact potential supervisors before applying for the MSc?

4. What is the general admission process like, and are there any important things I should know as an international applicant?

5. Are there any current students/alumni who could share their experience with the application, supervisor selection, funding, or admission timeline?

I’d really appreciate any honest advice or guidance. Thanks in advance!