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<p align="center" style="font-size:36px;">Community Info</p>
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For community guidelines, see [here](./guidelines.md).
## History
The r/UBC Reddit community has been around since May 06, 2009, and has since grown to have tens of thousands of users, including students, professors, staff, and other community members.
In June 11 2023, after Reddit made changes to their API which limited access to the site and limited tools used for moderation and accesibility, we created a backup community on a local instance of Lemmy (the federated Reddit alternative). This backup community is managed by the same team from r/UBC, and it is available for any users that would like to use it. Should there be any issues with Reddit in the future, this backup community is the place to regroup and discuss.
Later that same year, this wiki website was officially launched 🥳
> Live subscriber counts are currently unavailable because of [a bug with shields.io](https://github.com/badges/shields/issues/9817). Please check the sidebars of each community in the meantime.
## Census Results
> 2021 Census Results - Currently Unavailable
[Open 2018 Census Results :octicons-arrow-right-24:](./census/2018.md){ .md-button }
[Open 2017 Census Results :octicons-arrow-right-24:](./census/2017.md){ .md-button }
## 'Best of' Awards
!!! best-of "Best of 2023"
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- :material-comment:{ .lg .middle } __Best comment__
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> Use your own advice man that you gave me man. Don't [harass](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/10jwcza/comment/j5ndjji/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) a TA by emailing them. Like you said, you don't [determine](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/10jwcza/comment/j5ng8u3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) your grade, your TA does. Don't go [begging](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/10jwcza/comment/j5ng8u3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) around for marks like you said. Sounds like you've forgotten your own definition of how uni works.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/10s7m2w/what_should_i_do/j70ch56/)
Congratulations [u/AdAppropriate7838](https://www.reddit.com/user/AdAppropriate7838)
- :material-post-outline:{ .lg .middle } __Best text post__
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> **roommate having loud sex like 24/7**
> So my new roommate has seemingly brought his gf to move into his dorm with him and I swear to god these mfs do not do ANYTHING besides have sex and blast music to the point where I straight up think they barely even sleep. Like I tried not ...
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/15aoyn2/roommate_having_loud_sex_like_247/)
Congratulations [u/whatisfoolycooly](https://www.reddit.com/user/whatisfoolycooly)
- :material-image-frame:{ .lg .middle } __Best image or video post__
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> **I'm building UBC in Minecraft**
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[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/14h76gc/im_building_ubc_in_minecraft/)
Congratulations [u/oui_oui-baguette](https://www.reddit.com/user/oui_oui-baguette)
- :material-heart-box:{ .lg .middle } __Most wholesome post/comment__
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> **Come say hi to the snOrcas I made!**
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[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/11et8wo/come_say_hi_to_the_snorcas_i_made/)
Congratulations [u/toebin_](https://www.reddit.com/user/toebin_)
- :fontawesome-solid-face-laugh-squint:{ .lg .middle } __Best meme__
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> **Let's try not to walk like this ...**
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[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to post 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/11422fq/lets_try_not_to_walk_like_this/)
> Our deepest apologies, we will walk like this henceforth.
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[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to post 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/1147jae/our_deepest_apologies_we_will_walk_like_this/)
Congratulations [u/askaskaskaska](https://www.reddit.com/user/askaskaskaska) and [u/sevenelevenevan](https://www.reddit.com/user/sevenelevenevan)
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??? best-of "Best of 2022"
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- :material-comment:{ .lg .middle } __Best comment__
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> You’re waiting outside with all your peers, getting ready for battle. The anxiety rises as you find your seat while the TA hands out the exams. You finally get your paper, now waiting patiently as you stare at the first page with anticipation. The professor proceeds to start the timer; the final battle begins. Frantically flipping through the pages, you look at what lies ahead, mentally preparing yourself for whats to come. Oh for the love of god, did Patrice ...
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/u9la7p/final_exams_are_a_vibe/i5tpbo4/?context=1)
Congratulations [u/TheHolyRatKing](https://www.reddit.com/user/TheHolyRatKing)
- :material-post-outline:{ .lg .middle } __Best text post__
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> **Beginner's guide to bubble tea**
> As a bubble tea enthusiast (username checks out) I’ve tried all the bubble tea shops on our campus and a number of them in the greater Vancouver area. Bubble tea is such a great beverage, not only tasty but also fulfilling (kinda), you can drink bbt when you’re depressed, happy, drunk, or high bc bbt will always be there for you UWU. No one should miss ...
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/scw1h9/beginners_guide_to_bubble_tea/)
Congratulations [u/i-want-bbt-](https://www.reddit.com/user/i-want-bbt-)
- :material-image-frame:{ .lg .middle } __Best image or video post__
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> **first year engineering A Cruel Angel's Thesis parody (low effort video)**
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/tpt4gt/first_year_engineering_a_cruel_angels_thesis/)
Congratulations [u/nonvideo](https://www.reddit.com/user/nonvideo)
- :material-heart-box:{ .lg .middle } __Most wholesome post/comment__
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> **THANK YOU AND FAREWELL (AS OF NOW)- STARBUCKS GUY**
> I just wanted to say thank you for participating and supporting the Starbucks giftcards giveaways. I am so happy to see that it carried on until now when it was initiated last finals season. And again thank you all for supporting it!
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> The question I got asked a lot: why am I doing this? My answer, as an individual who struggled with ...
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/tzneav/thank_you_and_farewell_as_of_now_starbucks_guy/)
Congratulations [u/AJazzy69](https://www.reddit.com/user/AJazzy69)
- :fontawesome-solid-face-laugh-squint:{ .lg .middle } __Best meme__
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> **Rat at Open Kitchen**
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/s7giwb/rat_at_open_kitchen/)
Congratulations [u/genuine-penguin](https://www.reddit.com/user/genuine-penguin)
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??? best-of "Best of 2021"
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- :material-comment:{ .lg .middle } __Best comment__
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- :material-post-outline:{ .lg .middle } __Best text post__
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> **Apologies to people on the 49 bus just now**
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/qayqad/apologies_to_people_on_the_49_bus_just_now/)
User deleted their account.
- :material-image-frame:{ .lg .middle } __Best image or video post__
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> Current UBC Vibe: Winter Wonderland
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[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/ljhqrk/current_ubc_vibe_winter_wonderland/)
Congratulations [u/PastorNTraining](https://www.reddit.com/user/PastorNTraining)
- :material-heart-box:{ .lg .middle } __Most wholesome post/comment__
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> **How to prepare For Finals**
> Hey everyone My name is Jaymen and I'm a Student/Academic Coach/Tutor at UBC and thought id share some tips to prepare for finals as its that time of year again :DD
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> A little bit about myself: In grade 9 I failed math 9 and science 9 and was going to drop out of school because I thought I was too dumb for school. But there was a girl I had a crush on and I wanted to impress her so I started learning how to study and how to improve in school, and after a year I raised my average a lot. Over the years I've learned how to study better, and teach other students/clients how to raise their grades as well.
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/qxm3z4/how_to_prepare_for_finals/)
Congratulations [u/jaymenchangedu](https://www.reddit.com/user/jaymenchangedu)
- :fontawesome-solid-face-laugh-squint:{ .lg .middle } __Best meme__
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> Finally....
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[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Link to the post](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/ri0hpr/finally/)
Congratulations [u/ColdConsideration672](https://www.reddit.com/user/ColdConsideration672)
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??? best-of "Best of 2020"
- Best Image/Video Post: [Anyone know what happened](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/jz9spm/anyone_know_what_happened/)
- Most Wholesome Content: [How to prepare For Finals](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/qxm3z4/how_to_prepare_for_finals/)
- Best Meme: [When I gotta study for the finals](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/k08xpc/when_i_gotta_study_for_the_finals/)
- Best Text Post: [Can Chemistry change the world](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/k6y009/can_chemistry_change_the_world/)
- Best Comment: [Part of science...](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/kk7jux/what_happens_if_you_click_the_button/gh0wjh0/?context=3)
??? best-of "Best of 2019"
**[link to all results](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/epcq9b/best_of_rubc_2019_results/)**
Breakdown to be added later
??? best-of "Best of 2018"
**[link to all results](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/afrv3h/rubc_best_of_2018_award_winners/)**
- Best Comment: [Student opens up about how SASC has helped them](https://old.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/8t4g9z/the_ams_is_shutting_down_the_sexual_assault/e14vy3i/) (/u/lost_empath)
- Best Wholesome Post/Comment: [Wholesome grandma looks for grandson on UBC 2020 page](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/8c9wru/wholesome_grandma_looks_for_grandson_on_ubc_2020/) (/u/neilrp)
- Best Text Post [Storytime Update: How to hit on lecture crush](https://old.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/9j9m1i/storytime_update_how_to_hit_on_lecture_crush/) (/u/blueskyabove12)
- Best Image/Video Post: [Gregor "hope everyone is being as productive as I am" video](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/9u7oy0/hope_everyones_being_as_productive_as_i_am/) (/u/StrawburryMilsche)
- *Best Meme*: [Math profs are evolving](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/8awbc8/math_profs_are_evolving/) (/u/master9878)
- Wild Card (Anything goes): [I got a little... carried away with the banner submission](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/9h38s4/i_got_a_little_carried_away_with_the_banner/) (/u/ajklwetfhghbalke)
??? best-of "Best of 2017"
**[link to all results](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/7h0fws/the_2017_rubc_awards_sponsored_by_rbestof2017/)**
Breakdown to be added later
??? best-of "Best of 2016"
**[link to all results](https://www.reddit.com/r/UBC/comments/5k0l1b/the_2016_rubc_awards_sponsored_by_rbestof2016/)**
Breakdown to be added later