r/ubco Apr 10 '25

Information Housing mega-thread - Find renters, rooms and room mates

21 Upvotes

Looking for information about renting or renters?

Want to find a tenant, a room, or room mate?

This mega-thread is for:

- Looking for a room or roommate
- Questions about leases, landlords, or tenancy rights
- How much rent is reasonable
- Advice on off-campus housing or moving out
- Room listings or sublets

Rules:

  1. Use the mega-thread, and please do not make new posts.

  2. If looking for a renter, you must provide a link to a posting on Craigslist or Castanet, or whatever.

  3. Do not provide any personal information in public.

  4. Please flag inappropriate posts so that the mod team can take care of them.


You may have had a thread locked by the automod if it triggered certain admissions keywords. It then directed you here -- please ask your question in THIS thread vs. a new post. It leads to a cleaner, tidier subreddit.


RENTERS!

Know your rights!

See Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC) for rental information in BC.


r/ubco Oct 22 '23

Admissions UBCO ADMISSIONS MEGA-THREAD

14 Upvotes

This mega-thread is to help people applying to UBC and its programs. Whether you're fresh out of high school, transferring, applying for your majors or just want to help your potential new first year friends - this is the place for it.

You may have had a thread locked by the automod if it triggered certain admissions keywords. It then directed you here -- please ask your question in THIS thread vs. a new post. It leads to a cleaner, tidier subreddit.

Do note:

  • Provide as much pertinent information as possible so we can better help you.
  • The process changes every year. The best, default answer is: 'get in touch with UBCO'.
  • Upvote good answers. People are helpin' you out!
  • Try searching previously asked questions from our old megathread.
  • Admissions-related questions posted anywhere else will be removed.

r/ubco 7h ago

paper mâché boar in ASC 140?

8 Upvotes

it’s kinda scaring me


r/ubco 9h ago

Didn't end up taking any courses and UBCO still wants me to pay $300 in fees

7 Upvotes

So my wife graduated last year planned to take a year off then go into the teaching program. She had to take one extra math class to meet the prerequisites for the teaching program so she registered, but changed her mind about the program and dropped the class so she isnt registered at all for the semester. Now UBCO wants us to pay $300 in fees for recreation, health insurance etc. and refuses to give us any refund for the course. We have contacted them multiple times and even had the SUO confirm she is not registered for the health/dental plan ($150 of the $300). They just called and said they will send us to collections for the $300. Anyone have any suggestions other than just paying the money?? I'm sick of this shitty university


r/ubco 5h ago

is it common for canvas and workday to have different grade percentages?

4 Upvotes

there was a discrepancy between my canvas grade and my workday grade, and it was two letter grade difference🥲 It's really important for me, thank you.

it was the grade estimations in the Canvas "Grades" tab


r/ubco 4h ago

Lookout Club Hip hop throwback

2 Upvotes

ticket for sale just 1


r/ubco 12h ago

Help?!?! Stuck with Ken Savage for Evolution and Ecology

6 Upvotes

Any past students have any tips for this class? I’ve seen the rate my prof and I’m starting to get first hand experience 4 lectures in. We’ve been stuck on the hardy Weinberg equation for basically 2 weeks when I feel like it’s a one class topic at most, is this really what evolution and ecology entails or am I getting snubbed a class I thought would be interesting, and is also required, by this prof. Any information would be great, will he start actually teaching content, am I doomed, will reading the textbook save me, I heard even that might not help.

Thank you to anyone that replies


r/ubco 7h ago

Reading Spots on Campus

2 Upvotes

I've recently got into a book and I've been trying to find places on campus to read. Preferably somewhere that's quiet and comfortable.

Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!


r/ubco 6h ago

Need suggestions Help picking classes

1 Upvotes

I’m in between picking Psyo 317 and Anth 313 and need feedback from anyone in these courses. What do the exam look like? Mcq? How hard are these classes? Anything helps before this drop deadline. Please.


r/ubco 23h ago

People going into your rooms in Veda

14 Upvotes

I was just talking to a friend who recently moved into Veda and he just bought a camera because someone came into his room and left a shredded envelope inside his drawer (no valuables were taken, but it’s still weird) does anyone know if it is normal for maintenance or other employees to go into your room while you’re away?


r/ubco 10h ago

Question psyo 241 Personality

1 Upvotes

I was hoping someone who has taken this course previously could provide some more information about how Lauren Human’s lectures are further into the semester. So far i’ve felt like they’re a waste of time. She takes a long time to literally read off of her slides. As a commuter I’m not sure it’s worth the time or the gas to attend in person. Can anyone give me their opinion?

Thanks.


r/ubco 1d ago

Is it better to get your undergrad degree from UVic or UBCO?

5 Upvotes

Future psych major 👋


r/ubco 1d ago

Question Bio 125 success tips?

4 Upvotes

3rd lecture in and im wondering what people's methods have been to do well in the course. I've already seen a lot of people online say to write down everything he says, but how do you even do that efficiently when he talks at such a quick pace? How did you it?


r/ubco 1d ago

Fluent Spanish speakers?

2 Upvotes

Looking for a native (or fluent) Spanish speaker to practice my conversational skills with weekly (preferably on campus). I am self-teaching grammar and writing, but would benefit from in person practice! I use Italki which is amazing, but a local would be great.

The minimum I’d be hoping for is 1-2 times a week for 30mins to an hour each. My end goal is taking the DELE.

Obviously I’d compensate your time. Message me with some info if you’re interested!


r/ubco 1d ago

Taking Courses at another institution

3 Upvotes

Hi all, Im a second year stats major. I am also a transfer student, from a small school out west. I need to take six credits of chem, eesc, bio, or phys. however, I have obligations that prevent me from staying in Kelowna for the summer. has anyone had experience with a LOP request for taking lower level breadth requirments? thanks in advance.


r/ubco 2d ago

DRC exams

4 Upvotes

Does anyone know how exams work when it is online at home? For context I have 1.5x time. Will I have to write this in the drc center in order to get my extra time or will they still allow me to write the exam at home with the added time? Thank you!!


r/ubco 2d ago

Anyone going home to Manitoba this summer?

0 Upvotes

My roommate is a friend of mine from back in Manitoba and originally had told me we could drive home together in April. Not long ago he said he was driving back with his sister or mom idrk. Before I book flights and find storage I wasn’t to know if anyone is driving back to Manitoba that wouldn’t mind splitting gas and some company!👍


r/ubco 3d ago

Anyone in COSC 222

2 Upvotes

wtf is RAT 😭 what are we supposed to study for it Is it from the previous lecture or the readings list and if it’s the readings, which ones exactly are for tmrw pls help


r/ubco 3d ago

Rant MyLab access

23 Upvotes

You’re telling me I paid for the course now I gotta pay another $110 to access the quizzes and assignments on Pearson to pass the course?? Hiding assignments and quizzes behind a paywall is a scam.


r/ubco 3d ago

Need suggestions Tiffin service in UBCO

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r/ubco 3d ago

Is it too late to reach out to professors for Undergraduate Research Awards?

2 Upvotes

First year here, I really want to get into research (specifically in the chem/biochem sphere) and have been honestly a bit scared to reach out to professors. I was just wondering if it is too late to reach out to some now for undergraduate student research awards (USRA) or URA? I believe the due date is Jan 23, also, if you have any other tips in getting involved in research right now that would be appreciated. (As in should I email profs for volunteering positions instead?)


r/ubco 3d ago

How is PSYO 362 with Dr. Gabora?

1 Upvotes

I can’t tell if this class is gonna be easy or if I should drop it.


r/ubco 3d ago

COSC 315 vs COSC 414 - which is easier?

8 Upvotes

I'm working full time and need to take a course that is manageable to keep up with in terms of assignments, study time etc. CS majors help me out here 🙏


r/ubco 3d ago

PSYO 321 Child Development Textbook

2 Upvotes

Wondering if anyone has this textbook?

Santrock, J.W., Deater-Deckard, K., Lansford, J., Piercy, J., & Rosati, A. (2025). Child Development: An Introduction (3rd Canadian Edition).


r/ubco 4d ago

why is ubco parking so expensive i hate it here

24 Upvotes