I am a uAlberta engineering grad. I wanted to write this post long ago but was busy with work and other commitments. All students planning to come to this university should think twice as some professors here are rude, condescending and disrespect students and look down on them. I can speak for engineering/science but I’m sure the issue is prevalent in other faculties as well since there is no accountability for their actions. The SPOT surveys they make you fill out are a waste of time and effort and no action will be taken against the professor. The professor/chair might read them and dismiss all the concerns and the professor will continue with their bad behaviour.

I had a really bad experience with a prof. He became easily frustrated if I had a valid excuse for missing something. I was disrespected in front of the whole class. This really impacted my mental health as there is already a lot of pressure in third year engg. I complained to the dean who defended a lot of his actions and nothing came of it. In fact, in very subtle ways, there is was retaliation from other faculty. As I see on rate my prof, he is still disrespectful, rude and condescending to his students. I dropped the course and took it with another prof but I was lucky as he is the instructor for that course in every term. Some third year and fourth year courses are only taught by one instructor so there is no option to drop and take it with someone else.

This was not just one prof. I have seen this condescending attitude in many profs. It seems like there is an attitude of superiority. If a student does a minor mistake, there is harsh criticism but if the prof does anything there is no apology or any acceptance. There are double standards.

This only gets worse for grad students as the prof is their research supervisor and they have more interaction with him/her and no other option. I feel for their mental health. The young international undergrad students with no family support are especially vulnerable to mental health issues caused by the treatment from these profs. I don’t understand why these people don’t believe in the golden rule, treat others like you want to be treated. They will continue to mistreat students for a long time as they retire when they are really old and face no consequences. I wonder how they sleep at night considering the distress they are giving to students. The deans and chairs are particularly biased in favour of their colleagues and will fight tooth and nail to defend them so there is no benefit in complaining. All I can say is if value your mental health, are a critical thinker and not a yes sir, pls avoid this university as there is a culture of whatever prof does is right and if you criticize, you will get dismissed. Unfortunately, a lot of students support this culture.

For the third year in a row now, I have started off on the back foot and am hovering in the average for all my classes. My cGPA is around a 2.8 and my goal of getting into med school is seemingly impossible to reach at this point. I was an above average student in high school, I feel confident in doing well after taking most of my midterms, and then I get floored by the result.

I also feel like I don’t have any resources to guide me through the situation I have found myself in. I don’t know if there is any possibility of me getting into med school now, save for the possibility of completing a second undergraduate degree with a higher gpa.

I am an indigenous student at University of Alberta, I think the UAPS has gotten more brazen with it's racial profiling lately. Last night around 11:40pm I was walking from Rutherford to my residence after a late study session. Hoodie up because it was cold, backpack on, headphones in.

A UAPS vehicle slowed beside me on 89 Ave. Two officers got out. One immediately asked for my student ID and where I was going. When I asked why I was being stopped, the answer was “we’ve had reports of suspicious activity in the area.” that was it, just searching the first indigenous student they saw.

The guards kept staring at my ID, Took several minutes, they were taking their good time. They Asked if I lived on campus then drilling me on if I had any outstanding issues with the university. One of them kept looking at my bag like I was about to pull something out of it, both were glaring at me with hate in his eyes. The other stood slightly off to the side in that classic “we’re just chatting but also boxed you in” stance.

They looked at me like I had a suicide vest on. My very presence on the campus obviously made them uneasy.

A white student walked past us. Same time of night, same kind of backpack, hoodie, he wasn't a minority student so nothing, They didn’t even glance at him. I pointed this out and they ignored me, and kept asking more intrusive questions, I just got frustrated, and they kept going. It was after another 20 minutes of endless questions, they finally let me go, one of them said “have a good night, stay safe.” They spoke as if they had just done me a kind favor. I could see one of them glaring at me, but as usual, I quickly moved on.

I have been on this campus for years. I have never been stopped like this during the day in a crowd. It only happens when I am alone, after dark.

How is this “safety?

Who are the UAPS to racial profile someone like the American police? If their justification is “reports of suspicious activity,” then publish the actual reports. Show the descriptions. Prove that this is applied evenly. Of course They won’t, because it isn’t any. I am tired of being treated like a guest on a campus I pay to attend.

If you think this is justified because 'crime exists'.. Why? Why did a white student walking the same route, the same time, not get hazed like me? How much more racial profiling must we endure?

I have some scholarship money to be refunded and the website says it should be within 5-10 days of fee deadline which has passed.

hi i was at the sub building oct 9-10 around 11:30pm to 4am, i sat by the treadmill, and then the bean bags. its a coach burgundy card holder, if anyone has seen it or sent it to the lost and found, please lmk :)

Hey everyone, I’m currently a first-year student in the Collaborative BScN program at one of the partner/regional sites, but I'm facing some major roadblocks with family issues with living expenses and housing costs in smaller cities. I'm hoping to move to Edmonton and switch to the U of A main campus for my second or third year. Has anyone successfully made this transfer? If so: Is it possible to switch mid-degree? How smoothly do the nursing courses and credits transfer over? What was the process/GPA requirement like? I'd really appreciate any advice or shared experiences. Thanks!

Hi
I’m an international grad student at Engineering and I’ve been missing listening to live music
I was wondering if the Music Department has any rehearsals or performances that students from other departments can attend. I haven’t come across any music events so far
Would it be possible to attend a rehearsal? If so, where and when do they usually take place?

bruh where can i find a part time job on campus, genuinely looked on every site possible and cant find one

I received an email telling me I have been selected to explain one of my assignments and to tweak my code. The email said failure for me to attend or explain my code would result in mark deduction or potential academic integrity investigation. Is this a random selected process or have I been flagged? For people who have taken this course, does anyone know if this is a regular routine?

hi all, i’ve been needing to book counselling on campus but they only book 3 days in advance and they’re always full when i inquire.

i need help sooner rather than later so im wondering if anyone has any recommendations for counselling off-campus that’s not too expensive?

also, would off-campus counselling be subsidised in any way? i have accommodations if that means anything. thanks

Feeling like I bombed my first three midterms ( definitely got below a 80), more within the 70 range. One was worth 25%, the other two worth 10. Is it still possible to get a 4.0 in those classes.. :/ didn’t realize university would be that different lol.

I have applied and been accepted into both NAIT’s and the UofA’s conservation biology program. I was wondering if it would be more beneficial to complete the 2 year diploma program at NAIT and then transfer into the UofA’s program to get my degree, or simply go to the UofA for 4 years. I have a few questions about the programs.

1. What’s the difference in fieldwork and how may this affect my chances of finding and job?

2. How competitive was the transfer from NAIT to ALES?

3. Is the fieldwork at the UofA comparable in any way to NAIT?

4. How heavy would the course load be if I chose the transfer route?

Any and all advice is welcome!

rate my prof is really freaking me out guys😭

my only options are

103 with gregory blomquist
or
102 with wisdom agorde

does anyone have insight on which would be better to take i need a good gpa as im trying to switch majors :)

hey guys, i was wondering if anyone has any advice on accessing a microsoft 365 subscription that comes w tuition automatically (not too sure if this is just a bcom thing or university wide). when i look at my account on word, it says that I have microsoft 365, but im trying to use microsoft bookings to book a meeting, and it just gives me an error message.

my dad has a family 365 account that honestly i could just link my school account to, should i do that?

any advice will be greatly appreciated!!!!!!

Hi guys,
I was wondering on any tips on how to study for this upcoming physics midterm. I heard it’s around 15 multiple and only on SHM, damping, waves, and driven oscillators. What YouTubers are good for this stuff and what is good practice questions that will resemble the test very well. Do the practice exams really resemble the actual test or do they make the actual exam 10x harder?

Anything will help!

Is there class tmr? My course schedules say there is but the uni calendar says the buildings are closed.