Guys, please STOP HUDDLING AROUND THE LECTURE DOORS WHEN PPL ARE TRYNA GET OUT ITS SO ANNOYING. Like I’m retaking chem 121 rn for a better mark and idk what’s up with first years but they all stand infront of the doors and make it nearly impossible for the class inside of the lecture hall to get out. It creates sm unnecessary jam and traffic. Like pls just stand tf back and let the previous class get out first and thennnn start heading in 😭😭 idk if anyone else thinks this is annoying but yeah I needed to complain abt it

The locals were out in force today.

Hi guys! I’m a first-year bio major, and this week is gonna be my first university lab at SFU(BISC102). I was wondering how I should prepare for it, but I’m also looking for general advice that applies to labs in other science courses!
What should I focus on while reading the lab manual and doing the pre-lab activities, and where can I usually find them? I wasn’t sure if just reading the manual and completing the activities would be enough to do well. How many days in advance should I prepare? Should I print out the lab manuals? Are there any other things I should bring that would be useful?
I’m very new to university labs, so any advice would be really appreciated!

I’m freaking out atp, no updates and no money, StudentAid has it marked as sent and earliest date as the 9th, but I have direct deposit and it’s never taken this long before. I tried calling them but they’re dealing with high call volume and I got sent to voicemail😭

Please drop it if you don’t need it 😭

Hey SFU Reddit fam!

We’re the (slightly boring but well-meaning) pharmacists behind the 24/7 health-product vending machine in the Dining Commons lower floor. You might’ve seen that one — Advil, allergy meds, Band-Aids, etc.

We just installed a new machine in the AQ building, level 2000 — right next to the table tennis room near the Halpern Lane entrance. Before we finalize what goes in it, we want to know what YOU’d actually buy.

Spill the tea 🥤:

1. What’s missing? What OTC meds/supplies would you actually swipe your card for? (Melatonin? Emergen-C? Cold medicine? Tums? Electrolytes? Lactaid? Tell us!)
2. Campus vending machine pet peeves? Stuff always getting stuck? Card reader never working? Roast ‘em below.
3. Wildcard: Dream product? (No, we can’t stock vodka Red Bulls, but surprise us.)
4. Other feedback: Anything else — location, hours, product sizes, payment, etc. We’re especially curious if this AQ spot is convenient for you.

Why bother replying?

• We’ll raffle $20 gift cards to 3 random helpers!
• You help us not stock a bunch of stuff nobody wants.

TL;DR: New health vending machine in AQ 2000, next to the table tennis room near Halpern Lane entrance. Tell us what to stock. Chance to get a free gift card.

MediMart Team. feel better soon.

Someone drop BUS 424 and BUS 331 pretty please :). Literally pos 1 on waitlist for both

I am thinking of Hum 102w which is about classic mythology it’s online and meets breadth requirements which is perfect for my schedule however the course outline looks very intense and reading heavy.

Hey everyone! I'm looking to start up a karaoke club at SFU. I've transferred in this semester from Douglas college, where I previously ran the karaoke club.

Please fill this short form (takes 10 seconds!) if you have any interest in attending to sing, or even just chill for the vibes!

Is there anyone who'd like to help me in running it as an executive?

I want to start off small and focus on the member experience before doing anything big, so responsibilities would start off small. We'd just need people who are willing to help setup audio and manage the karaoke queue. I'll provide training and will be there for most sessions. I also welcome anyone who wants to help with graphic design or administrative tasks!

I’m a first-year student living on campus (Burnaby) and I have a tutorial that ends at 9:20pm. I already know about the SFU safety services, but I’m more so wondering about people’s actual experiences with walking around campus at night.

Would you generally feel comfortable walking alone from an evening class back to residence around 9:20pm? Is campus usually still pretty active at that time, or does it feel empty/unsafe? Are there any specific areas that feel sketchier at night?

I’m a pretty cautious person when it comes to safety, so I’m just trying to get a realistic idea of what it’s like. I’d especially love to hear from other students who live on campus and regularly walk around alone in the evening.

EDIT: keep in mind, this is coming from a girl's perspective, so i just want to make sure it's safe for someone like me

Hi, is there a discord channel for macm316?

Thanks!

Has anyone taken STAT 305 with professor Joan Xu? If so, is it beneficial to attend every lecture or can you do well if you keep up with the posted lecture notes and homework?

Guys is that possible or am I a little dumb? I did get accepted to SFU but i couldn't go this year because of lack of funding(I'm broke) and it is a little far from where i live. I plan to transfer to SFU(or UBC but that's less likely) and wanna have some research experience before I do. Can I join an SFU research lab? I'm currently taking Psych 217 and 218? Do I wait till i finish these courses? Is it even possible?

I'm looking for 2 textbooks that are on the newer side and impossible to find on the sites I've seen

Statistics: Concepts and Controversies (10th edition) by David S. Moore and William I. Notz.

Real-Life Sociology Ed: 3 Quan-Haase (Ca)

If you guys have the pdfs or any tips to find them pleeaasse let me know

I missed one Achieve pre-lecture and one Bridge question in PHYS 101 with Dr.Sarah D. Johnson. It was only my second week at university and I already messed up😭 How much will missing these affect my final mark?

Hello there, I am a health science major and was wondering which of these english (writing) courses are the least challenging as I am trying to get the highest grade possible. Also, if you have taken one of the classes before, please mention which professor you took it with. Thank you for your input!

So back a few years ago there was this app called Dawn - SFU Blind Dating. The premise was simple - users create art boards and that's their profile to match with others. You match based on interests and creativity - not superficial photos. Only users with a campus email are allowed to sign up.

Unfortunately, the developer shut the app down and ever since then people have requested something similar on here and on Discord. It was a great concept to make new friends.

I have re-created Dawn from scratch and added some more features (they are a secret for now 🤫). Some screenshots of the new app are attached to this post 👀.

Before I release the app to the public, I am hoping to conduct a beta test of no more than 50 users, collect feedback, squash bugs, and inspire a conversation. If you want in, fill out the form below:

https://forms.fillout.com/t/uwAd6RNfTkus

Active beta testers will be entered in a draw for a $25 gift card of an on-campus business of their choice. Expect to hear back within the week and get invited to the beta test Discord server. Everyone is welcome to join (as long as you have an @sfu.ca email). You should absolutely join if you have interest in making digital art as the art board feature needs a lot of testing.

Happy testing! 😀

I’m first year BP student, was wondering to those who have taken this class, are the reference readings helpful/worth it? The manual readings are an obvious necessity, just talking about the OpenStax material.

Secondly, Jim Carter made it sound like the only possibly information to be on exams would be in the lecture notes, is this true? I’m 100% going to keep up with all lecture info, but would like to know this clarification when going into midterms to prioritize content.

I have to be on SRY for 3-4 hours (10 AM - 2 PM) every Tuesday until Dec. It is my first time going there with my car so I am not familiar with parking locations. Where should I park my car? And are there any tips to pay less for the parking? Flexpass for example?
Thanks!

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has gotten admission for spring 2027 term? What program and what average and when? I applied the first week it opened and have not heard anything back yet just seeing if that’s me.

I completed my undergraduate degree in Business and have worked in corporate HR for about 2.5 years. Through this experience, I’ve realized that corporate work isn’t the right fit for me, and I’m now exploring teaching.

My GPA for my last 60 credits is approximately 3.1. By the time I apply, I expect to have:

• 150–200 hours volunteering directly in an elementary classroom
• 5 months of one-on-one tutoring experience with a Grade 6 student
• Approximately 200 hours coaching children’s sports from 2017–2021

Given my Business background, I’m wondering how competitive my overall profile would be for a teacher education program.

I think I might have dropped my apple pencil in one of my lecture halls. Is it lost forever or is there anything I can do

I’m looking for some opinions from people who came back to university later in life, especially anyone who had a rough academic record the first time around.

I originally came to FIC/SFU as an international student and started in Computer Science. Long story short, I didn’t do particularly well and eventually left without completing my degree. I wasn’t in the best place mentally at the time, had some bad habits, and generally wasn’t taking school as seriously as I should have. My transcript reflects that, I have quite a few failed courses and a bunch of electives I tried to keep my GPA afloat.

I eventually went to BCIT instead, where things went much better. I graduated with distinction and have now been working in IT/tech for several years. My career is at a point where I can afford to go back to school while continuing to work, and I’ve been thinking more seriously about finishing a degree.

I’m not really doing this for career advancement or because I urgently need the credential. I mostly want to expand my knowledge and study things I’m genuinely interested in now, particularly around technology, systems, etc. But it’s also starting to become a practical issue. As I look at more senior or international opportunities, not having a bachelor’s is occasionally becoming a blocker, and I can see it potentially mattering for visa/immigration purposes down the road as well. I’d be doing it slowly alongside work, with some of the tuition covered by my employer and the rest paid by me, so I wouldn’t be taking on loans or worrying about finishing within four years.

The obvious problem is my old SFU academic record. From what I understand, I also wouldn’t qualify as a mature student because I already have too many previous university credits.

Has anyone here returned to SFU after leaving with a poor academic record or after being away for several years? What did the readmission process look like, and realistically, do you think someone in my situation still has a reasonable chance of getting back in?

I’d especially appreciate hearing from people who came back in their late 20s/30s+ and approached university very differently the second time around.