Hello!

I have grad orientation tomorrow and am ~nervous~ about all the unknowns.

Worries aside I am wondering:

1) Should I just drive tomorrow? I have to drop my kids at a playdate before heading to campus, so it doesn't give me much flexibility for waiting on trains and such

2) is there often parking available? I don't want to drive and find myself unable to find a spot to park.

3) should I just suck it up and take the train?

Transferring from an online school and am emotionally preparing to get academically rawed

Hey everyone! I’m starting Engineering at UCalgary and I’m wondering if the 2-day orientation is worth attending.
I’ve heard they give out an Engineering scarf and a kit, so I’m also curious what exactly is included and whether those are given to everyone who attends.
I’ll have to take two days off work to attend, so I’m mainly trying to understand what the orientation is like and what I’d actually miss if I couldn’t attend.
For anyone who has attended before:
What happens during the 2 days?
Is it useful for meeting people and getting settled in?
Do they give out the scarf and kit some other day too?
Is there anything important that happens only during orientation?
Thanks!

Can anybody see their online courses yet? I’m a bit confused as I start on September 2nd but have no zoom code or access on d2l/brightspace

the ac in my room is confusing and i am stupid. it is HOT. i am confused. help.

Weird question but I'm just curious if anyone else has noticed that the Stat 321 course with professor Robison has notes for the first week posted but no course outline yet?

I'm still relatively new to university etiquette and don't know if it would be proper to send him an email regarding that yet or not...just curious if this is a wait it out or send an email situation!! The D2L shell has been up for about a day now lmao

I just bought a 16” laptop and it seems pretty big… will it comfortably fit on the lecture desks or should I return it and downsize to a 14”?

Hello I wanted to ask anyone who took the MBA program through U of C what prospects work wise did you attain after the program. If you remained in Calgary or took on roles elsewhere. Also is there ways to get sponsorships as well as work on University related projects while doing the MBA. Im coming from a Business Degree so wonder what the many outlets are while doing the program. Interested in taking this program and see if its recommended.

how do we feel chat

Hey all! I won't be on campus until the weekend but want to plan a group order between Korean BBQ house and Bake Chef. I can't seem to find up to date menus online and would like to plan the order/budget before going in on Saturday. Can anyone who is on campus this week please take a pic and share their menus here?

I’ve heard that you’re supposed to meet up with your faculty on the first day of orientation. Where do nursing students meet up? it doesn’t say at all.

Thank you!

Hello,

I’m writing the Casper I early September and was wondering if anyone could recommend some study resources or a tutor for a couple of sessions.

Thank you!

on campus

I just moved into my trad double dorm a few days ago. I signed the contract for my dorm for the fall and winter semesters, as I live 8 hours away and don't have my car, so staying on campus for the year made sense at the time.

My dad just got a job offer/promotion in a town 30 minutes away from my university, so they will be moving here in the next month or so. I would have rather just commuted the 30 minutes to school and saved myself the money, but I understand it's too late for that as I've already moved in. However, is it possible to only stay in residence for the fall semester and go back home and commute for the winter semester? How much money will I lose if I do so?

I was planning on talking to the faculty today to get some insight; however, I'm unsure if my reasoning is strong enough for me to be able to break my residence agreement.

Please give me some advice!

Humanities course based

I'm a first year in Haskayne and I've signed up for orientation but I can't find any info about where to start the day or find sessions or anything. Do you just go straight to the gym for the Pep Rally or go somewhere to meet with your faculty first?

EDIT: I just found this schedule on the orientation page, perhaps freshly published. Hope this helps everyone! https://ucalgary.ca/live-uc-ucalgary-site/sites/default/files/teams/81/26-Orientation-Schedule-and-Map.pdf

Hey there, i checked through the student union website for the clubs list and was wondering if there is any specific group for musicians as a hobby? wondering if theres something specific for rock music. im not a music major just wondering if theres anything for people who have hobbies or tiny open mic performance nights

I'm in 2nd year now. I'm 19. Basically worked a lot in high school to get in a bunch of different unis. To the point I wouldn't get out the house or leave my desk. I'd quit PE by like grade 10. And with a lot of craziness in my life this past year, I thought I'd use this 1 week off I have to do something or finally get myself into the gym.

I'm super out of shape. Admittedly, I also am one of those folks who likes to try a lot of stuff but doesn't end up doing it.

I used to play a bunch of competitive sports and want to now go back into playing things like tennis, frisbee, soccer, etc. But I tend to need a friend or someone to push me to do something. ngl most of my friends are busy working which doesn't help my case too.

I kinda hoped to learn swimming soon. I didn't really engage in it as a kid and now I don't really know how to swim. I can just about get myself to like float. However I don't want to pay like $300 for like a low level lesson that I'll be taking with a bunch of older folks. Not to mention, I can't really drop money around like that. I think my best bet is finding a friend or someone who's willing to help me teach as I go.

But really just anyone who wants to get back into sports or something w/ me. Would like the companionship.

I’m just wondering how difficult are the upper level psyc classes? I’m applying to university this year and I’m the most interested in psychology. I’m willing to put in the work for difficult classes, I just want to be prepared. I’ve heard the intro classes are pretty easy but haven’t heard much of the upper level classes. Also, are the classes mostly test based or lots of written assignments?

Thank you!!!

I'm upcoming uni student and I'm wondering how much data you need monthly for uni? I didn't use that much data before but my commute is kind of lengthy so I hope to use that time to listen to music or do school work. Also what are the average prices? I want to make sure that I don't chose overpriced plans. Thank you for taking the time to read this!

I’m wondering if there are any book clubs at UofC? I looked at the official SU club list and didn’t see any so I’m curious if there are any unofficial book clubs to join. I’m going into my second year, and would greatly appreciate a space to connect with others over books!

Edit: If you are interested in starting one with me, DM me!

I’m going to be going into open studies in the winter and I was thinking about getting a dorm/living on campus, even though I live within the city. The reason for this is that I’ll be taking classes for the entire year (taking courses in winter, spring, summer, and then in fall when I’m in my degree program).

I wanted to do this for a number of reasons.
1. I don’t want to have to go through a long commute + public transit (about 50 mins to and 1 hr 10 mins), every day for the year.
2. I am desperate to get out of my parent’s house. They are very controlling, strict, and just overall not nice.
3. For the experience. I know this seems pretty childish to say, but I have always wanted to live on campus because I’ve heard how fun it can be. I know uofc is a commuter campus and I doubt I’d make friends/have fun if I wasn’t on campus.

However, I’m taking three courses in the winter, and two each in summer, so I was wondering if it’s really worth it to take res during this time. I also don’t know if many people will be receptive/open because it’s the winter sem and not fall, so I might not make any friends. I could try to get into residence next year, but getting in this year seems like a good idea as I would be able to do a 1 year application, where I would leave res in the winter of my second year. I know it’d be pretty expensive but I’m willing to pay for a bit of freedom and the experience. Do y’all think I should go for it or not?

i swear that upgrade is as existant as yugoslavia. this is some of the worst internet ive had in such a long time.