AthaU Facebook Group Kayla wonders if she needs to cite her textbook when using one of its formula in her report; responses lean toward citing just to be on the safe side. Jill is curious how long exam marks take for multiple-choice exams; lightning speed seems common. Katy asks how other students have dealt with… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Thomas expresses concern that he hasn’t received a tutor letter on the eve of his course start date; turns out he’s not the only one waiting on tutor info. Colleen celebrates registering for the final course of her degree; way to go! Casey is uncertain of the process to book an exam… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Alyssa seeks help conducting research on the AU Library’s site; responders provide tips and links to library orientation videos. Laura struggles with dense course material language; other students weigh in with their experiences and tips to decipher academese. Other posts include finding a tutor for course help, citing course material, masters in… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Pilar is working in Mexico and wonders about her exam options; responses suggest ProctorU or a local invigilator. Victoria is curious how transfer credit works when AU doesn’t have equivalent courses; there is often a way! Kayla asks about typical course load; this leads to a discussion on the merits of taking… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Katy is curious how the AU honours list works, and why the recipient list hasn’t been updated since 2017; we wonder about that too, Katy! Another poster is looking for “easy” courses; students contemplate a conspiracy to pass off the absolute worst courses as easy. Other posts include laptop shopping tips, requesting… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Sharaya notices that a course was still marked as in-progress months after completion; turns out the prof hadn’t completed the marks process correctly—but all fixed now. Leslie wonders when T2202a forms will be issued; as usual they were posted February 27, beating the deadline by one day. Katy kicks off a discussion… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Robin seeks advice on how many courses to take at a time while working full time (and with two young children); many responses came and, so far, the one-at-a-timers are winning. Lauralee wonders how long it takes for final marks to show up after all assignment grades are posted; no clear consensus… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Casey asks how long it takes for course grades to be finalized after final assignment grades are posted; this sparks off a discussion about who does what with course grades. Jennifer tries to break the world’s record for refreshing her screen until her grades appear; still waiting for the folks at Guinness… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Jeffi asks about AU’s mailing strategy during Canada Post work disruptions; responses indicate some parcels are being sent by Loomis courier. In the wake of repeated posts searching for “easy” courses, Dougal looks forward to a post looking for courses that are “interesting, informative, challenging, and useful. Amen to that, Dougal! Other… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Toni seeks advice to get back on track; many encouraging responses posted. Mark is considering challenging several courses and seeks feedback from students who have gone this route. Paul starts a conversation on the academic ramifications of a “W”. Other posts include references for grad study applications, average marking times, accessing course… Read more »