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I lived off-campus with friends, but if I had to do it over, I'd still live in Lister for the first year. The community aspect is hard to find anywhere else. Living with upper-year students means they're at a different maturity level, so you might not connect as much since they've already made their friends. That shared first-year experience is valuable.
The University of Alberta offered a course that was completely asynchronous, with exams submitted online. It was convenient and flexible, making it easy to manage alongside other commitments. Just double-check the syllabus to confirm the format is still the same.
Some lecturers really reward participation to the point where it feels like you have to be constantly talking to get good grades. I had one who gave high 60s on written assignments unless you were always speaking up in class. He was a chill guy though, and I get that not everyone loves teaching engineering English.
The university made all my classes MWF by design, so I often have 4–5 hours of class in a row. It feels weird and forced. Maybe I just have to accept it, but it's really frustrating.
As a first-year student, I've already noticed how few seats there are in many programs. It makes the whole experience feel super competitive, even before applying to my major. Honestly, that pressure is a bit off-putting and makes me question the value of sticking around.
I had a really bad experience with an advisor from the science faculty. I was struggling and needed advice, but she wouldn't let me speak, was super passive-aggressive, and made me feel small. The meeting lasted less than two minutes before I ended it respectfully. I hope others have better luck.
I was treated terribly and hated my time there. I hope your experience is better, but mine was awful.
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