Best products from r/UBC
We found 21 comments on r/UBC discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 72 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Cracking the Coding Interview: 189 Programming Questions and Solutions
- Careercup, Easy To Read
- Condition : Good
- Compact for travelling
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2. Brother HL-L2320D Mono Laser Printer
- Print Speed: up to 30ppm; Mono
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for local connectivity
- Automatic Duplexing (two sided printing)
- Print Technology: Electrophotographic Laser
- 250-sheet capacity tray adjustable for letter or legal, plus a manual feed slot for envelope printing
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3. Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
- Exclusive low-odor formula with 100% DEET offers excellent levels of Repellency in areas of extreme bug density
- Protects against mosquitoes, chiggers, fleas, gnats, and ticks and the diseases they carry
- Effective for up to 10 hours; can be applied to skin, mosquito Nets, head nets, and clothing
- Use in combination with sawyer permethrin spray for full body Repellency
- 0. 5-Ounc pump spray meets airline carry-on baggage requirements
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4. LUCID Protector, Queen
- 100% Waterproof - repels all liquids including bodily fluids, perspiration, urine and accidental spills - machine washable protection
- Noiseless and comfortable hypoallergenic cotton terry surface and polyurethane backing allergy-causing dust and bacteria from living in your mattress - safe for children and pets
- Fully-elasticized fitted sheet style with deep pockets designed to fit mattresses up to 22 inches deep
- Ultra-Thin design is breathable, quiet and sleeps cool without changing the feel of your mattress
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5. Lifetime sleep products Metal Platform Bed for Memory Foam Mattress, Queen
- Designed To Support Up To 2400 pounds
- 14 Inches High -13 Inches of Under Bed Storage
- Great Platform Bed for all Mattress Types, No Box Spring Needed
- Extended 10 Year Warranty
- Free Shipping
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6. Shure SE215-CL Sound Isolating Earphones with Single Dynamic MicroDriver
- ROAD-TESTED BY PRO MUSICIANS - The SE215 provides detailed sound with enhanced bass for personal listening or professional monitoring.
- STRIKING FULL-RANGE SOUND from a single, vented balanced armature driver. Hear music the way it was meant to be heard.
- CUSTOMIZED FIT - Includes three sizes (S, M, L) of the flex and black foam sleeves. Experiment with the size and style that creates the best fit for you.
- SOUND ISOLATING TECHNOLOGY - Blocks up to 37 dB of noise to eliminate distractions. Enjoy the most immersive listening experience with a design that keeps earphones in and noise out during exercise or travel.
- SECURE, OVER-THE-EAR DESIGN - Wireform fit ensures earphones stay in place and cables remain out of the way.
- DURABLE REINFORCED CABLE - Allows for easy replacement or customization. Formable wire ensures secure placement, and over-the-ear configuration keeps cables out of the way. Gold plated MMCX Connector has a lock-snap mechanism allowing 360-degree rotation for comfortable fit.
- COMPACT CARRYING CASE - Convenient, tangle-free solution to store and travel with your earphones.
- EASILY CONNECT TO OTHER MMCX CABLE ACCESSORIES - For further customization. Stay connected to any device, no matter where you are.
- LONG LASTING BUILD QUALITY - Engineered for professional wear and tear to ensure a lifetime of use. See what we’re made of.
- WHAT'S IN THE BOX. Includes a free two-year warranty, SE215 PRO Detachable Sound Isolating Earphones, 3.5mm cable, fit kit with a variety of sleeves for the perfect fit, 1/4“ adapter, and a carrying case.
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7. Hamilton Beach (48464) Coffee Maker with 12 Cup Capacity & Internal Storage Coffee Pot, Brewstation, Black
- FRESH FLAVOR LONGER — NO BURNT OR SCORCHED COFFEE: The coffee maker's internal warming heater keeps coffee warm and fresh for hours. It works without a carafe or heating plate so coffee won't burn or scorch. The result is fresh, tastier coffee for longer
- QUICK, EASY DISPENSING WITHOUT THE CARAFE: This dispensing coffee maker eliminates the carafe and replaces it with fast, easy dispensing. Without a carafe, there's no breaking, no spilling, no burnt coffee flavor, and no cleaning baked-on coffee stains
- HOT COFFEE WHEN YOU'RE READY ONE FRESH CUP AT A TIME: The 12 cup coffee maker dispenses hot coffee directly into a cup or a travel mug whenever you're ready for a cup by simply pressing the dispensing bar
- ULTIMATE BREWING CONTROL: The brew strength selector has 4 options: bold, regular, 1-4 cups for small batches, and iced coffee. The blue-backlit programmable clock is easy to see and can be set up to 24 hours in advance for wake-up ready coffee
- AUTO SHUTOFF FOR PEACE OF MIND: The automatic shutoff time on this Hamilton Beach coffee maker can be programmed for up to 4 hours after brewing, so you don't have to worry about turning the machine off
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8. Pro Breeze Electric Mini Dehumidifier, 1200 Cubic Feet (150 sq ft), Compact and Portable for High Humidity in Home, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, Basement, Caravan, Office, RV, Garage with Auto Shut Off
- SMALL & COMPACT: Lightweight, Compact and Portable Dehumidifiers for Home, Capable of removing up to 9 ounces of water per day with a 17-ounce water tank capacity. Ideal size dehumidifier for rooms of 1200-2200 cubic feet (225 sq ft).
- REMOVES 9 OZ OF MOISTURE PER DAY: Our dehumidifiers for home are ideal in small spaces and room sizes up to 225 sq.ft (1200-2200 cubic feet). When full, the dehumidifier will automatically shut off and the LED light will turn-on indicating the water tank needs draining
- ULTRA QUIET & ENERGY EFFICIENT: Unlike most dehumidifiers, experience Whisper Quiet Operation in bedrooms, bathrooms and offices, at a power output of just 23W per hour. This dehumidifier uses just 0.55kW of energy when running for 24 hours.
- EFFICIENTLY LOWERS HUMIDITY: Perfect dehumidifier for high humidity in your home, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, caravan, garage, closet. Like all mini dehumidifiers, optimal operating temperature is 59-86°F. It will not work below 41°F.
- AWARD WINNING BRAND: Pro Breeze is a world leader in dehumidifiers and was awarded one of America's Best Home and Garden Brands in 2022. Trust Pro Breeze - the only dehumidifier you need.
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9. Beauty Aura Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil - 4 Oz. Bottle - Pure Therapeutic Grade Oil - Ideal for Aromatherapy
PREMIUM QUALITY OIL Beauty Aura 'Cinnamon Leaf' essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaf of the cinnamon tree. We follow strict guidelines to protect the natural properties of the oil during extraction and packaging. Our oil is therapeutic grade for maximum potency. All beauty ...
10. MEE audio Universal-Fit Noise-Isolating Musician's in-Ear Monitors with Detachable Cables (Clear) (Model: M6PRO 1st Generation) (Discontinued)
Universal-fit noise-isolating in-ear monitors perfect for use on and off the stageStudio-tuned sound with crystal clarity and deep bassComfortable and secure in the ear with detachable cables for added durabilityHeadset cable features mic, remote, and volume control for use with smartphones and tabl...
11. Yakult Probiotic Drink, 5 ct
- Refreshing citrus taste that can be enjoyed by the whole family
- Contains 5 bottles in a pack, intended to drink 1 or 2 bottles per day as part of your regular diet
- Each bottle is made with billions of the live and active probiotic L. paracasei strain Shirota
- No Fat, No Gluten, No Cholesterol
- One of the World’s Leading Probiotic Drink - Since 1935 - #1 sold product by SKU in Yogurt Drink Category in the US *Source: IRI latest 52 week total US week ending 04.17.2022
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12. V4INK 2 Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for Brother TN760 TN-760 TN730 Toner Cartridge High Yield Black for Brother HL-L2350DW HL-L2390DW L2350DW L2390DW Printer
Color: Black, 2 Packs Compatible for Brother TN-760 TN760 TN730Compatible Printer List: Brother-DCP Printer: HL-L2350DW HL-L2390DW HL-L2395DW HL-L2370DW DCP-L2550DW MFC-L2710DW MFC-L2730DW MFC-L2750DW HL-L2370DWXL MFC-L2750DWXLPrint more and cost less: 3,000 pages per black toner cartridge based on ...
13. Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
- Villard Books
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14. Victorinox Fibrox Pro Knife, 8-Inch Chef's FFP, 8 Inch, Black
- For home chefs & professionals. This Fibro Pro chef's knife has been the top choice of both home chefs and professionals alike. Expertly crafted with a tapered stainless steel edge that cuts with ease and efficiency.
- Fit for all tasks. Designed to handle kitchen tasks both big and small, This durable knife's razor sharp and laser-tested blade effortlessly chops, minces, slices and dices. An essential for every kitchen.
- Easy handling. Each knife features an ergonomic handle made from thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) for a non-slip grip - even when wet. This exceptional knife is weighted and balanced for easy handling.
- Knife Dimensions. Blade made out of stainless steel material - 7. 9 inches in length. Made with dishwasher safe materials for an easy clean.
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- Included Components: Fibrox Pro 8-Inch Chef'S Knife, Ffp
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15. Dakine Duel Backpack
- Handle has a drop of 1" and length of 6.5"
- Shoulder strap length: 36"
- Two exterior side multi-function pockets
- Two small exterior zipper pocket
- Large exterior zipper pocket
- Small front exterior zipper pocket with interior back wall zipper pocket, interior front wall zipper pocket and two interior multi-function pockets
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16. Farmers & Fishermen: Two Centuries of Work in Essex County, Massachusetts, 1630-1850
Used Book in Good Condition
I was in a similar situation in my first year, commuted 1.5h each way daily, didn't do so hot. You're actually actively trying to improve within the first month of your first year, that's better than me, which is impressive to say the least. And your post is not stupid! In your first year you end up taking a bunch of classes in different disciplines so you naturally will have a harder time. I also have a sneaking suspicion that professors try to make first year harder to weed out people, but it might just be my experience biasing things. Later on in your education you can sort of specialize into stuff you're good at. I improved most my second year, and did really well my third (even got $$$ from UBC for my grades :O). I settled in Computer Science so YMMV if you're in another science discipline, engineering, arts, etc.
If I would give advice to my former self, I'd say these things (sorry if this is a bit rambly, I will clean this up later) :
The following stuff is really situational (and you should talk to your department advisors instead of some random redditor over them)
Specific to commuting:
And on the health side of things:
The US alone has just under 5,000 degree granting institutions, UBC is ranked in the top 50 internationally. This means you are in the top 0.01% of students fortunate enough to be attending one of the best higher education institutions in the world. Also you are an international student, and judging by the tone of your post, you are likely too young to be funding your stay here of your own volition. Honestly you sound very entitled, I think you should be a little more thankful for what you have.
>I have a black-and-white mindset which is hurting my progress in life.
The world is far too colourful, complex, and nuanced for a black-and-white mindset and you could benefit a lot from a change in your thinking. I'm not a religious or spiritual person, in fact I consider myself quite rational and skeptical, however I've found a lot of insight from this book - best twelve bucks I ever spent.
>...so technically my life is over because nobody will want to employ me cause I go to UBC!
Your life is not over, it has only just begun.
Hey OP, I just went through this earlier in the year. I was also told never to buy a used mattress, so I scoured the web in search of the cheapest new mattress and bedframe that I could find. I managed to find this mattress + foundation combo for under $400. These are also both online, so you don't have to worry about delivery.
6in queen-size memory foam mattress from Wal-mart - $219
Queen size mattress foundation from Amazon - $134 + $5.54 shipping
I've been sleeping on this combination for the past couple months too, so I can vouch for their quality. I spent a lot of time online figuring this out and this is the best combination I found for myself. Feel free to ask me any questions you might have, I hope these suggestions are useful.
P.S. I also recommend buying a mattress protector (this is the one I bought) so that your new mattress as well as all your future queen-size mattresses will be protected from spills and guaranteed to last as long as possible.
I'd recommend the Shure SE215.
It's decent for the price, it stays on pretty well even when you do exercise and in my experience, the noise isolation is pretty good.
I actually have the special edition (blue one) and I hear that it has slightly stronger bass compared to the regular black or clear ones.
EDIT: Woops, sorry, I misread the post and just realized that you were looking for headphones and not earbuds. I think in-ear earbuds are more suitable for travelling with because they're smaller and lighter, whereas headphones tend to be bulky and heavier to bring around. I'd save the headphones for home use and get a decent pair of in-ear earbuds for going to class. Headphones also tend to have a lot of sound 'leakage' when you play music, so that may be a disturbance to other people around you when you're studying in the library. In-ear earbuds have less 'leakage' when you play music, if that's something you want to consider.
After looking at your post history, it seems you're a 2nd year majoring in stats? I would just continue on the path you're currently on- best case scenario, do as many 300 / 400 CPSC courses for your electives that you can. Worst case scenario, try the BCS program after you've graduated.
I completed a 5 year CS degree with 16 months of co-op experience and a ~90ish average in CS courses and have been working in the industry for about 3 years. Here is the breakdown of where I learned how to develop:
I totally understand how anxious people would feel after getting rejected from CS but it's honestly not the end of the world. If you're willing to put in the effort, there are so many free resources out there that will help you learn how to develop. I assume you're done with 110/121/210... here are some resources that really helped me out:
Code complete 2 - one of the best coding textbooks I've ever read... released for free: http://aroma.vn/web/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/code-complete-2nd-edition-v413hav.pdf
Practicing for interviews (not taught in school) - https://www.amazon.ca/Cracking-Coding-Interview-Programming-Questions/dp/0984782850
Learn the fundamentals of javascript... then learn typescript / react / whatever flavour of JS you hear about becoming popular... here's some site I found after 2 minutes of looking but I'm sure there are much better ones: https://medium.freecodecamp.org/an-introduction-to-object-oriented-programming-in-javascript-8900124e316a
If you're really worried that your stats degree might hold you back... fill out your resume with hack-a-thons and side projects and apply for CS internships. Email recruiters directly if you don't hear responses from normal application processes. When building your resume, start with the CS stuff and leave the major at the end... make sure that if a human ever reads your resume, they'll be reading about how much you've learned about development on your own rather than which major you happen to earn your degree in.
A programmable coffee maker is one of the best purchases I've ever made. I now wake up to hot coffee so I can just grab it and go. I have this one that I bought when it was on sale and I love it but don't buy it for the price amazon has it now. Before I got the machine, I did pour over coffee with a Melitta cone. The cone is ~$6 at London Drugs, filters are ~$2 for 100 and you just need freshly boiled water. I have a food scale, so I weighed out coffee grounds (16 grams water to 1 gram coffee approximately) but you can also use a measuring spoon. It's 2 tbsp per 1 cup of water. When you add the water to the cone, pour about 1/4-1/3 of the water in to cover the grounds, wait about 30 seconds then slowly pour the rest of the water in. For the milk part, if you're fond of lattes, heat some milk up in the microwave/on the stove and use a frother (IKEA has them for ~$3) to make it all foamy and pour that into your coffee.
To get set up to make pour over coffee will cost less than $20 including whatever kind of coffee you buy. A bag of coffee will make you around 25 8-oz cups of coffee depending on how strongly you brew it. I prefer pour over to French press because French press coffee is always a little silty and I don't like that.
If you have questions, I'm happy to answer! I drink entirely too much coffee and went far down the coffee rabbit hole when I started drinking it.
Applying sprays/traps as people mentioned will help lower the numbers, but it doesn't remove the conditions that attract silverfish/bugs in general the first place. If you don't get rid of silverfish you might end up attracting house centipedes (ive heard) and i'd rather gtfo than deal with that lol. This is what I did to keep them out of my dorm:
- Number one thing is to keep your suite clean, especially for people renting in older homes off campus. Silverfish eat starchy carbs. Declutter your space: no piles of paper, cardboard, nor clothes, nor food crumbs on the ground. place things in plastic tubs and food in tight sealed containers if you have to. Vacuum biweekly, do laundry often (and this includes your bedsheets)
- Additionally silverfish love humid environments. And its gonna be humid a long time cuz of the rain october - april. I bought this dehumidifier from amazon a while back. A lot of bugs also dislike the smell of spices. I purchased cinnamon essential oil from amazon and just placed a tiny bit in vials around the room. With the combination of those two, I stopped seeing them completely within a couple days.
Oh yeah. Let me do this while refreshing ssc. I'm very excited to endow my knowledge.
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V4INK toner cardtridge. high yield and great reviews. It's also less than $15 and I remembered incorrectly. Super great purchase!
Could everyone add a quote from the book they're reading? A good quote could draw my interest. Helps me find new stuff to read!
As for myself, I'm currently on Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel. Here are a couple of quotes from said book:
"We need sometimes to escape into open solitudes, into aimlessness, into the moral holiday of running some pure hazard, in order to sharpen the edge of life, to taste hardship, and to be compelled to work desperately for a moment no matter what."
"In this way, vagabonding is like a pilgrimage without a specific destination or goal— not a quest for answers so much as a celebration of the questions, an embrace of the ambiguous, and an openness to anything that comes your way."
I only use one backpack brand for most of my educational and travel needs, and this is what I will recommend to you.
Dakine.
Specifically, I have a Dakine Duel, which is probably the best backpack I've used. I've had it for 5 years now, and it's still holding up really well. From throwing it under your desk, to riding with it down Whistler, to hiking up a mountain, it stands up to everything really well.
The backpack has a special compartment for at least a 15" laptop, enough room for binders and a lunch bag, and plenty of pockets for every little doodad you have. It even has a fleece-lined pocket for your shades, for those rare sunny days on campus. Plus, it has something that no Herschel backpack has, that is, it has TWO bottle holders, perfect for holding both water and coffee.
Granted, some Dakine packs don't have all those features, but if you want something roomy for everything you're carrying, I'd suggest getting something at least 26L-30L in carrying capacity.
Not really "celebrity status" but Daniel Vickers in the history department had his book mentioned in the Good Will Hunting bar scene which is neat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azM6xSTT2I0 @ 3:00
https://www.amazon.ca/Farmers-Fishermen-Centuries-Massachusetts-1630-1830/dp/0807844586
http://www.history.ubc.ca/people/daniel-vickers Publications
I've been going back and forth between these books for a few weeks/months now:
Both 215 and 220 need plenty of practice. So as long as you set time aside for that you should be well on your way.
For 220 I would review some basic proof techniques (contradiction, contra-positive, induction) but not worry too much about knowing the details. In general we were never ask to prove anything where we couldn't apply the basics from a proof we had already learned.
We used Mathematical Proofs: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321797094), which was a very clear text with plenty of practice problems. If you have time I would recommend reading chapter 2 and 3.
You do not need to enrol in co-op to get a job this summer, or any time for that matter.
Take initiative and apply to jobs independently. Job fairs are a great way to get an interview, and both the CS career fair and the Engineering career fair (there'll be a mix of companies, but companies hiring for Software devs will be there) are coming up soon. There are also plenty of opportunities to apply online. Check out student services periodically for resources (like interview prep strategies and the like), similar to what you would get in co-op. Get CTCI and practice. Practice technical interviews with your friends. Talk through problems as you solve them. You got this.
If you don't have a job lined up by the time summer registration opens, register for summer courses, but keep trying to get a job. You can drop the courses if you get a job, or take the courses if you don't.