ok, this has nothing to do with camaros or firebirds....

nonetheless, tomorrow i graduate from UBC with my BA in economics (UBC = #1 economics school in canada, #20 worldwide)... well, how do i calculate my graduating average???

is it my 300/400 level econ classes (my core classes), cuz if so GREAT, i have an awesome average, or is it all 300/400 (including just random math classes i took years ago, and have nothing but arts credit to do with my degree)???

or is it my last 60 credits, including 2nd yr classes i took???

i've looked everywhere, but alas, i'm finding nothing...

and before anyone asks, no, this doesn't mean i'm getting a V8... i'm staying in school, as i'm entering the CASB next year, and will be buying an apartment before a new car...

(and to any university students around.. good luck, getting a degree really isn't all that hard, just plug away, and it'll come... oh yeah, and learn how to 'use' the system ...)

 

I got one. Complete waist of time getting it.

 

waist = the thing in the middle of your body
waste = useless



give me your degree

 

No kiddin ! you didn't even learn how to spell

 

What average are you trying to calculate? They have like 3 different averages they calculate, depending if you're graduating with honours, etc.... i believe they just changed the system from top 50 upper year credits, to top 60 upper year credits. I know one of my friends just got screwed cuz he didnt have 60 upper year credits with marks (some were distance studies, which don't count towards your average)....

 

The main point of a degree: GETTING A JOB. If that isn't why you went, you would have been better off going travelling for an "education."
During my last year of school my average dropped 10% because I concentrated my efforts in getting a decent job and as a result things are going really well in the career department...although VERY over worked.

Remember 2 things: an potential employer can't legally ask you what your GPA was in school OR your age.

Andy

 

mine is a regular bachelor's....

ah, who knows, who cares...

i have my degree, it was not a waste at all, as it has opened numerous doors.. plus, i've already had 1 really good job offer downtown, which i turned down...
being a CA will earn >$$$ very quickly...

degrees are only a waste, if you waste them... they're not for everyone, thats for sure, but if its not for you, most ppl know that before they start it..

 

Congrats!

 

Consider it yours.

 

Can't always be perfect like you

 

two ways I've seen it done.. The avg of all your classes you took.. or only the avg of the courses directly related to your major.

 

then, i think (and hope) that it is purely the upper level courses that relate to the major, ie. for me, 300 and 400 level economic courses...

if that is the case, i rule... anything else, and the average plummits like fbody resale values