Hi!

I am living off-campus this year and was wondering how people balanced making healthy food for themselves with school?

bro i was writing another post here and as i type some inspirational Stuff for my babeh 1st years I SEE A RAT IN A CORNER UNDER MY SEAT IM SCARED TO EAT HERE NOW is this normal?? anyone else seen rats?...

some of us are heading to downtown, anybody wanna join?

Hi has anyone taken this course with this prof? If so what were your reviews on it? Or if anyone has taken any other course with the same prof lmk! Ty

short post.
I finished my 2nd year now and i just wanna say it gets better much better. its extremely difficult to find people who will stick right off the bat which is okay, just keep putting urself out there. and join clubs ! i didnt join any until 2nd year which i regret not doing earlier.

Goodluck out there and have fun :3 <3

Welcome (back) to campus! We hope you're settling in well for the semester ahead. If you don't know us yet, we are Hamilton Bike Share, a citywide shared mobility system that lets users ride and borrow bikes all across the lower city 🏙️🚲 If you're a full-time undergrad or graduate student, good news: you're eligible for the Mac U-Pass, a Bike Share membership already covered by your student fees!

First time U-Pass user? Here's how to register ⤵️

1. On a phone or desktop web browser, visit hamiltonbikeshare.ca > Pricing > Mac U-Pass and select “Choose this plan”.

2. You will be redirected to log in to Mosaic to verify your eligibility.

3. Once verified, fill out the required information fields to complete registration on the SoBi site.

4. Download the free Social Bicycles mobile app and log in with your new Hamilton Bike Share account credentials.

Returning riders? Follow these steps⤵️

1. On a web browser, visit app.socialbicycles.com and login to your account.

2. While still logged in, visit hamiltonbikeshare.ca and select the U-Pass button to validate your Mac ID.

3. After validating, you’ll be redirected back to your profile page and your student ID will be added to your bike share account.

4. Click on the “Memberships” tab and select “Mac U-Pass” to resubscribe.

💡If you're having any issues with renewal, try it from an Incognito browser window!💡

Need to opt out? 😢 We'd hate to see you go!

Students can opt out from receiving the U-Pass online between September 1 – 30, 2026 and receive a refund of $24.50.

Click here to access the opt-out form.

Please note that unless they are opting out for accessibility reasons, students will not be able to opt out from the pass if they have already begun using it. If you opt out of the pass, you cannot opt back in later.

Registered and ready to ride?

Here are some tips to keep in mind:

✅The U-Pass gives you 90 minutes of free ride time every day, and comes with $10 preloaded credit just in case. If you stay under 90 minutes and always lock to a designated Bike Share rack (or any bike rack on McMaster Campus), your credit won't be affected.

✅ You can ride a Bike Share anywhere in our Service Area: spanning from west (King St in downtown Dundas) to east (Kenilworth Avenue)! Please note that Bike Share services only the lower city of Hamilton, from the base of the Escarpment to the Waterfront.

✅ Use the free Social Bicycles app to unlock a bike, find the nearest hub, reserve a bike, and keep track of your ride time.

✅ When riding off-campus, locking to Bike Share hubs is always free. Locking to something other than a Bike Share hub costs $1 convenience fee.

✅Returning out-of-hub bikes to a Bike Share hub will earn you credit: if you see a bike locked up somewhere random and return it to a designated Bike Share hub, you'll add 75 cents to your account each time!

Any big no-no's?

❌ Leaving bikes unlocked: this will use up your daily ride time and start charging you 15 cents/minute after your 90 free minutes are up, in addition to a $25 fine. This could also result in bike theft, for which you may be held responsible.

❌ Freelocking - AKA leaving a bike on a kickstand, locked only to itself. This can lead to fines of $5-$15 for repeat infractions. ALWAYS lock the bike to something solid, public, and accessible!

❌ it's called Bike Share: never bring a bike into private space (dorms, garages, backyards, etc) and never put a bike on the HSR buses or GO trains. Keep the rubber side down!

❌ Busted Bike? Whether it's a flat tire, connection issue, or locking trouble, don't worry - just report it to us, using the 'Report Repair' option in-app, or by contacting our Customer Service line at 289-768-2453.

For more tips on how to get the most out of your Mac U-Pass, check out our Youtube channel!

If you're looking to go analog, we can provide RFID cards for those who don't use a smartphone 📠💳 Contact us at [everyonerides@hamiltonbikeshare.ca](mailto:everyonerides@hamiltonbikeshare.ca) for help.

🌳🚲📚 Whether you're trying to get to class on time, picking up groceries, or unwinding with a little fresh air, Bike Share is your secret weapon to unlocking Hamilton and making life on campus a breeze. We're here to support you as you make Hamilton your home for the year.

Save this post and share it with a friend you'd like to ride bikes with 🫰 and feel free to leave us a question in the comments section!

Since I'm eligible for the mcmaster student work program and got the PDF stating I am a part of it, I applied to like 13 jobs, (all entry level, little to no experience required,) and I haven't heard back from any of them at all. Should I forget about those jobs or is it normal to not hear back until now...?

my main concern is orgo II and balancing that with everything else. I wanted a lighter semester since ive heard horror stories of orgo II from other upper years but I can't do much since everything here except sustain is mandatory and bio 2A03 (animal physio) and 2EE3 (intro to microbio) are only offered in the winter sem and bio 2b03 (cell bio) doesn't fit in my fall sem

like i know its possible but i also wanna have a life yk

• BIOCHEM 2EE3
• BIOPHYS 2S03
•KINESIOL 2Y03
• LIFESCI 2BP3

Which one is the easiest?

So yay! Tuesday, I got notified I’m a finalist for a role that’s hiring 4 positions, and had to submit at least two references. I submitted three, and all three of them submitted their reference within 6 hours after I got the finalist email.

Now that it’s Thursday - how long is an average wait to hear back?? Patience is not my strong suit and I’m so ready for a new role and to put an end to the job applying game lol.

For reference - I applied late july, had a vidrecruiter interview two weeks later, and the in person interview two weeks after that, and got my finalist email two weeks after that…

Additionally, I’m currently a unifor member and this new role would be the same - however, this new role is two grades down from my current role, which I was aware of, but the hiring range listed the maximum (step 10) would be a wage I could live with, although again, it is over $2 less than what I currently make. But, beggars can’t be choosers lol. However, per union, a new role can’t be less than 5% of what the person currently makes, although, in most cases, the grade can’t change, the step can. So to sum up, it does sound like I do have to be offered step 10. But my worry is, if I’m not initially offered step 10, and I politely ask for it while mentioning how my qualifications align with the skills needed and the wage, and union rules, is there a chance my offer can be rescinded?

Yes, clearly, I overthink everything lol but I’m just hoping for some answers and insight - Tia!!!

Hey yall

I’m a 2nd year CS student and my Asus tuf (had an RTX 4060) just burnt itself to death I suppose. It works for now but the GPU is cooked and I need to do some 3D rendering for my side business.

Didn’t like that laptop anyway it was a downgrade that had similar enough specs from a computer repair guy after he broke my original laptop (huge debacle almost had to involve the police)

Need solid performance for full stack deployment, CS degree needs, indie game development, and a laptop that isn’t a massive behemoth

I have money if my osap grant clears

Tired of laptop BS, do you guys think a 14” MacBook M5 will support the needs of a CS degree and last the full duration?

are profs slacking or what bc im only in 1 of my classrooms rn and i need to setup my notion so i can breathe

am I cooked 💔💔

Hi, I will be sticking with Windows, so which pc should I go for? Both of these are $2600. I know people on here doing CS know best the workflow, priorities, longevity, etc of a cs student well.
1. Lenovo Thinkpad x9 15p, with the 12 core intel u5 338h, 12 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency, 4 low power efficiency), and 12 threads, 32 gb ram, 1 tb ssd, 18 hour battery life, 45w sustained power to the cpu, ark b370 igpu with 10 xe cores
2. Lenovo Legion 7a gen11 strix halo, with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388, with 8 zen5 performance cores, 16 threads, 32 gb unified ram, 8060s igpu with 40 cores, 1 tb ssd, 7-10 hour battery life, 3 performance modes, better keyboard than this specific think pad
Both are metal but i think the x9 might have more CNC machined aluminum on it, and neither the u5 338h config of the x9 nore the strix halo config of the legion have many reviews online. I can get either for $2600. Any thoughts?

I want the laptop to last me like 5 years with minimal repair needed (like battery replacement only).
Thanks

Hi, I am taking ENVSOCTY 2RW3, MATH 2UU3, SUSTAIN 3SO3, and HTHSCI 2SG3 for fall as if right now but might make changes because I am not too sure if they are as bird as they are claimed to be. If anyone has taken any of these recently please pm me!!!!! :

Hello, I'm in ENG 1 making a math works account.

I signed up with my student email and I'm currently on the page where they ask for your name and department, I chose the engineering department and it's asking me to specify the Field I'm in, there's no general engineering option so should I just pick "other engineering"

Thank you!

To people who have taken this class before: Is it recommended to buy a textbook for this class or can I skip out on it?

can someone PLS switch tutorials with me from T04 (thursdays at 11:30) to T07 (tuesdays at 9:30) i will love you forever and a day

How do i do it? Tried resubscribing thru app and website but cant find the free sub

Hello, I am a third year political science student at McMaster. I am female as well. I am looking for a gym partner, I need to be held accountable. I have tried going but fell off track. So looking for someone who’s down to go whenever together and lock in.

If interested feel free to message me ☺️

Hi everyone!

I am a new PhD student in computational science and engineering here and I just moved in yesterday. I'm looking forward to meet new friends in any major, undergrad or graduate.

Earlier this year when I got in I made CourseDelta for McMaster (course prerequisite graph/skill tree site) for y'all as a gift. (already posted it once on a self promo sunday, I hope this is allowed)
I will also likely be TAing for math, CS, physics, or chemistry courses, so I might meet y'all in those. If I am your TA feel free to reach out to me for help.

A bit about me/my interests: CS nerd that also lifts, digital artist, yaps a lot, I make youtube videos and coding project for community benefit/social good (I will respect the self promo rules), need to learn to cook, aspire to be a better lecturer but was still not confident due to my disability.

I really wanna meet people on campus so feel free to comment asking me or shoot me a dm.

Thanks!

Hi! I’m planning to use the McMaster shuttle buses this semester and I’m a little confused about how they work.
What time do the shuttles start running in the morning, how often do they usually come, and if I’m coming from Lot M, which shuttle/route should I take?

Also, is there anything I should know as someone using the shuttle for the first time? Thanks!

I have HTHSCI 4G03 currently and looking to switch! Please dm!