Dec 31, 2017, 6:09 am
Last edit by: jc94
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition and 2017 edition
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The Forum Lounge Thread (2018)
Mar 31, 2018, 6:38 pm
#992
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
Programs: AS 100K, UA*S, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond | Formerly: AC Super Elite
Posts: 2,476
If you look at the fine print in the pic, the ad appears to be from one of those student loan refi startups -- e.g. in the bay area, there are ads everywhere for SoFi that does the same thing
Why people go into massive debt to get a BA in basketweaving is something I don't think I will ever understand -- doubly so for those who do it AND move to sillycon valley wondering why they can't afford a place to live
Why people go into massive debt to get a BA in basketweaving is something I don't think I will ever understand -- doubly so for those who do it AND move to sillycon valley wondering why they can't afford a place to live
Apr 1, 2018, 3:01 am
#993
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,956
If you look at the fine print in the pic, the ad appears to be from one of those student loan refi startups -- e.g. in the bay area, there are ads everywhere for SoFi that does the same thing
Why people go into massive debt to get a BA in basketweaving is something I don't think I will ever understand -- doubly so for those who do it AND move to sillycon valley wondering why they can't afford a place to live
Why people go into massive debt to get a BA in basketweaving is something I don't think I will ever understand -- doubly so for those who do it AND move to sillycon valley wondering why they can't afford a place to live
Canadian University have failed again and again to expand their COMP SCI programs, waiting list is insane with high bars that eliminate many students off the bat in year 1.
https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comment...psc_waitlists/
I barely managed to complete my BTM as my 2nd specialization and had to be ranked in the top 12-10% of my school to get into those classes.
Apr 1, 2018, 3:19 am
#994
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,956
ROFL
$SNAP be like: I may never be profitable but I sure know to throw some good shades aye lmao
EDIT: This is 100% legit, just tried it out myself
$SNAP be like: I may never be profitable but I sure know to throw some good shades aye lmao
EDIT: This is 100% legit, just tried it out myself
Apr 1, 2018, 3:25 am
#995
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: UA Premier Platinum
Posts: 3,759
There are over 12K undergrads in BA at UBC... for how many jobs? These guys have no problem taking in as much BAs as possible by having massive lectures and online sections.
Canadian University have failed again and again to expand their COMP SCI programs, waiting list is insane with high bars that eliminate many students off the bat in year 1.
https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comment...psc_waitlists/
I barely managed to complete my BTM as my 2nd specialization and had to be ranked in the top 12-10% of my school to get into those classes.
Canadian University have failed again and again to expand their COMP SCI programs, waiting list is insane with high bars that eliminate many students off the bat in year 1.
https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comment...psc_waitlists/
I barely managed to complete my BTM as my 2nd specialization and had to be ranked in the top 12-10% of my school to get into those classes.
Apr 1, 2018, 3:26 am
#996
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,956
I don't know about UBC, but from what I understand of my former school (U of T) most of the enrollment growth over the last ~5 years is from international students and the primary draw is getting Canadian PR/eventual citizenship. That's a reasonable investment even for the eye-popping $50,000/year they charge.
UBC took a step further, creating "Vintage College" for their new found cash-cows.
Apr 1, 2018, 7:33 am
#997
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Programs: AC
Posts: 2,167
There are over 12K undergrads in BA at UBC... for how many jobs? These guys have no problem taking in as much BAs as possible by having massive lectures and online sections.
Canadian University have failed again and again to expand their COMP SCI programs, waiting list is insane with high bars that eliminate many students off the bat in year 1.
https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comment...psc_waitlists/
I barely managed to complete my BTM as my 2nd specialization and had to be ranked in the top 12-10% of my school to get into those classes.
Canadian University have failed again and again to expand their COMP SCI programs, waiting list is insane with high bars that eliminate many students off the bat in year 1.
https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comment...psc_waitlists/
I barely managed to complete my BTM as my 2nd specialization and had to be ranked in the top 12-10% of my school to get into those classes.
Apr 1, 2018, 8:26 am
#998
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Halifax
Programs: AC SE100K, Marriott Lifetime Platinum Elite. NEXUS
Posts: 4,570
Apr 1, 2018, 11:19 am
#999
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC 1MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,163
Why is it that every time I buy a new car I carefully put all the information in a file for future reference, and 4 years later when I go to trade the car in none of the information can be found????
Apr 1, 2018, 11:31 am
#1001
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC 1MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,163
Apr 1, 2018, 11:54 am
#1002
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,139
The house where I currently live is the place where I have lived the longest stretch of my life — 7 years. I find that my personal archives pretty much last as long as I stay in the same place. As such, I have never had a drawer as full of papers than I do now.
Perhaps it’s a sign that I should move and throw everything in the recycling bin!
Apr 1, 2018, 11:58 am
#1003
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC 1MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,163
Did you move in the last 4 years?
The house where I currently live is the place where I have lived the longest stretch of my life — 7 years. I find that my personal archives pretty much last as long as I stay in the same place. As such, I have never had a drawer as full of papers than I do now.
Perhaps it’s a sign that I should move and throw everything in the recycling bin!
Oh, and I found the file! Mrs Yhztraveller had filed it in a safe place place....
Apr 1, 2018, 1:57 pm
#1004
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,956
You know if you are a Canadian tax payer, you are paying for it too,right?
Apr 2, 2018, 8:12 pm
#1005
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Why? Why? Zed! / Why? You? Elle! / Gee! Are You!
Programs: Irrelevant
Posts: 3,543
When you see it...... 
