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Agenda items can seem long, mysterious and confusing without the proper background, making it difficult to see how these issues affect students. Here’s what to watch out for in the upcoming AMS Council meeting on September 13.
Our theory is that the hand sensors were purposely ineffective and their real function was instead a fingerprint scanner created by the government, but we digress. Let us wash our hands (heh) of the old, and shower ourselves in the new (heh heh).
“The 1st major difference between UBC and Glasgow is the course breakdown. How does 1 final paper worth 100% of your final grade sound? Well, that sort of class break down is very common in the United Kingdom.”
“For the past four years, I’ve always felt like the students in our university were particularly so amazing because of our ability to extend respect to one another despite (or maybe in spite of) the differences.”
“They're there every year — dozens of makeshift graffiti signs spaced five to ten metres apart on both sides of the road leading to UBC. They serve no real marketing purpose and are highly distracting to drivers due to their frequency.”
“Find the part of UBC that makes you feel at home and enjoy it. Every entering first year is nervous about the upcoming year. Every. Single. One. You’re not alone. And you should never have to feel like you are.”
“Will the conversations started during Thrive Week ever make their way into the conversations going on within lecture halls? Based on my experience, I have hardly heard professors casually bringing up the topic of mental health.”
“My question is: can we truly enjoy a slice of pizza without supporting the unfair treatment of marginalized communities? Ultimately, I argue no. In fact, we are all involved in supporting unethical businesses.”
“Opportunities change plans. Job offers introduce new cities. Friends move and jobs stay. The future is flexible. You're not going to ruin anything by not setting anything in stone yet. You still have a year left.”
“I understand the appeal of a vegan pizza restaurant on-campus given that plant-based options are limited at Mercante’s and Pi R Squared. But there are still options. May I suggest Pi R Squared’s Vegan Deluxe pizza or Mercante’s Margherita pizza?”
“Welcome to UBC! It can be scary but the reality is you will make friends. How do I know? Because tens of thousands of first years come every year in September and all of them make friends. Residence is like the perfect recipe for friendships.”
Agenda items can seem long, mysterious and confusing without the proper background, making it difficult to see how these issues affect students. Here’s what to watch out for in the upcoming AMS Council meeting on August 9.
“I had the best hot chocolate of my life in Prague. I met some of the highest respected professors in my field of study. I learned about Danish chair design and München beer halls. I visited ancient churches and Michelangelo’s.”
“Chances are that you’ve moved out for the first time and are already drowning in scary adult responsibilities. However, no matter who you are, where you live or how much rent you pay, you should never be complicit in letting these violations slide.”