My brother completed a Masters at the University of Lethbridge. I'm from Saskatchewan and am doing a Masters degree at the University of Waterloo. I've mentioned my brothers academic career to some peers born in Ontario and their response:
"Where is Lethbridge?"
Very generalized statement, but people in Ontario don't really have an appreciation for universities outside of Ontario or really a comprehensive knowledge of municipalities out West.
My brother completed a Masters at the University of Lethbridge. I'm from Saskatchewan and am doing a Masters degree at the University of Waterloo. I've mentioned my brothers academic career to some peers born in Ontario and their response:
"Where is Lethbridge?"
Very generalized statement, but people in Ontario don't really have an appreciation for universities outside of Ontario or really a comprehensive knowledge of municipalities out West.
What was his program? I'm a history & education major, and UofL is one of the best schools (from what I know) for it's education program for teachers. I've heard plenty about graduates from UofL that do ed getting jobs ahead of those from UofC, mainly in Calgary since that's where I am originally from.
What was his program? I'm a history & education major, and UofL is one of the best schools (from what I know) for it's education program for teachers. I've heard plenty about graduates from UofL that do ed getting jobs ahead of those from UofC, mainly in Calgary since that's where I am originally from.
He did an MSC. Grad studies at U of L is pretty small, but overall he had a positive experience.
U of Regina is easily one of the best universities in Canada for its education program (as I'm sure U of L is) it's probably one of the strongest programs and most recognized at U of R - but try telling that to someone from Ontario. They would be like "Regina has electricity?" Ontario obviously has a great and diverse array of universities - but there are lots of schools across Canada that are great or well known for specific aspects. Maybe I take this discussion more seriously than others, but understanding Canadian universities have always been an interest of mine.
Living in Eastern Canada has been an experience with respect to understanding how little Canadians know about other parts of Canada.
I would say if you want to do anything Oil & Gas related, you pretty much have to go to UofC. Not that anywhere isn't good, but UofC is so well connected in the O&G business, whether you're in Engineering or Business that it's probably the easiest way to get your foot in the door doing what you want.
There are great clubs in Business that are connected well in most any industry within business (Risk Management, Landman, Marketing, Finance etc...) Co-op programs can be a great way to get in with a big company and lock down a job when you graduate.
I graduated from UofC with a BComm in Finance & Risk Management/Insurance. I grew up in Brentwood (basically the neighborhood UofC is in/beside) and I loved my time in Uni. EVERYTHING you need is easy to get to, either by walking or by C-train. Theaters, Malls, Groceries, Football field, Saddledome, downtown, pubs, clubs, parks... If you were to live on or near campus, you'd have a very good time. There are also a lot of shared housing close to the university, you'd probably just have to get somewhere locked down early.
Beyond the actual campus life, as far as actually living in Van vs. Calgary vs. Edmonton vs. Saskatchewan, I've been to all and I'd say it's a toss up between Van & Calgary (the weather doesn't help Vancouver), then Edmonton, then anywhere in Sask.
So in conclusion, UofC is a great place to go to University, especially if you're more of a casual student just looking to get your degree and have fun doing it. If you're PURELY educational and are going to critique everything from class sizes to teaching quality, there might be better Universities for your whiney a$$! (just jokes, but there is that type of student who is there just to complain about something)
My brother completed a Masters at the University of Lethbridge. I'm from Saskatchewan and am doing a Masters degree at the University of Waterloo. I've mentioned my brothers academic career to some peers born in Ontario and their response:
"Where is Lethbridge?"
Very generalized statement, but people in Ontario don't really have an appreciation for universities outside of Ontario or really a comprehensive knowledge of municipalities out West.
Have had my girlfriend tell me how people in Kingston (generalizing the Toronto/Montreal, general Ontario area) think Calgary is some sort little hick town.
Have had my girlfriend tell me how people in Kingston (generalizing the Toronto/Montreal, general Ontario area) think Calgary is some sort little hick town.
The only problem is that it is full of first years. Regardless, friday mornings don't happen. Especially when beer is dirt cheap (ie a pint for $3), and triples are $8.25...
Calgary is a decent enough city, so long as you don't mind paying 7.25+ for a beer pretty much everywhere, drive a car (busses are horrible and the C-Train is decent, but there're only 2, one goes from the far NE to downtown, and the other goes from the University to the extreme far south. So outside of those areas it's not really that helpful) and don't even plan on taking a cab, cause they can be a pain to try to get in the best of times, and down right impossible in less than ideal conditions (ie 8-10 mon - fri or when it's snowing)
Other than that it's a pretty fun town, definetly not at a loss for things to do, it's just reeeeeally spread out.
The only problem is that it is full of first years. Regardless, friday mornings don't happen. Especially when beer is dirt cheap (ie a pint for $3), and triples are $8.25...
The only problem is that it is full of first years. Regardless, friday mornings don't happen. Especially when beer is dirt cheap (ie a pint for $3), and triples are $8.25...
Makes 8am friday classes unattendable.
I guess that would make me the exception, not the rule.
I would say if you want to do anything Oil & Gas related, you pretty much have to go to UofC. Not that anywhere isn't good, but UofC is so well connected in the O&G business, whether you're in Engineering or Business that it's probably the easiest way to get your foot in the door doing what you want.
There are great clubs in Business that are connected well in most any industry within business (Risk Management, Landman, Marketing, Finance etc...) Co-op programs can be a great way to get in with a big company and lock down a job when you graduate.
I graduated from UofC with a BComm in Finance & Risk Management/Insurance. I grew up in Brentwood (basically the neighborhood UofC is in/beside) and I loved my time in Uni. EVERYTHING you need is easy to get to, either by walking or by C-train. Theaters, Malls, Groceries, Football field, Saddledome, downtown, pubs, clubs, parks... If you were to live on or near campus, you'd have a very good time. There are also a lot of shared housing close to the university, you'd probably just have to get somewhere locked down early.
Beyond the actual campus life, as far as actually living in Van vs. Calgary vs. Edmonton vs. Saskatchewan, I've been to all and I'd say it's a toss up between Van & Calgary (the weather doesn't help Vancouver), then Edmonton, then anywhere in Sask.
So in conclusion, UofC is a great place to go to University, especially if you're more of a casual student just looking to get your degree and have fun doing it. If you're PURELY educational and are going to critique everything from class sizes to teaching quality, there might be better Universities for your whiney a$$! (just jokes, but there is that type of student who is there just to complain about something)
Well said. If you want to work in O&G, the student access to the industry is huge at the U of C. I can't really speak for buisness students but I know the that engineering and geoscience students get heavily recruited and place tons of students in internships, and ultimately full time positions.
Res makes it easier to go to classes, makes it easier to meet people/socialize/party, makes it a lot harder to do school work.
Yam is fairly nice, but has some problems. I know the 6th (top) floor doesn't have good water pressure, but has phenomenal view if you face 24th. Just some food for thought.
If you have any more questions on Yam, feel free to ask. I dated a girl who lived in Yam this year, so I temporarily lived there for 5 months.
Bachelor of Computer Info Systems. I'll be transferring over from SAIT so I'm hoping I'll get a few credits thanks to the classes I've already taken this year.
I graduated from UofC 2 years ago with a Computer Science degree. I dont think I had a single professor that was half way decent - I even had a professor base an entire course off his ****** research.
That being said Calgary as a city is amazing and I wouldn't hesitate moving out here as far as general standrd of living is concerned.
As someone said earlier, if you get a place to rent or buy around the university or stay in the dorms (which they just removated the old ones and built an additional dorm building), youll love Calgary.
A quick train ride from the campus and youre downtown, too.
Res makes it easier to go to classes, makes it easier to meet people/socialize/party, makes it a lot harder to do school work.
Yam is fairly nice, but has some problems. I know the 6th (top) floor doesn't have good water pressure, but has phenomenal view if you face 24th. Just some food for thought.
If you have any more questions on Yam, feel free to ask. I dated a girl who lived in Yam this year, so I temporarily lived there for 5 months.
Renting out with a few buddies this year made me realize that I need to live in rez to stay productive, but we'll see
I just want to live on campus so I can get to my classes quickly, or easier access to the gym and stuff.
Having lived in both Calgary and Edmonton, and gone to uni in both, I can honestly say, and barely believe, that although Calgary is a much nicer cleaner and better city (people wise too!) Edmonton has a much better university/party scene. Ick. Can't believe I said that out loud.
Renting out with a few buddies this year made me realize that I need to live in rez to stay productive, but we'll see
I just want to live on campus so I can get to my classes quickly, or easier access to the gym and stuff.
Are the rooms nice in Yam?
For res rooms, yes they are. Definitely expensive, but very nice. Makes every other res building look like ****. Res can be productive, if you have the right roommates. That unfortunately wasn't my case.
(just jokes, but there is that type of student who is there just to complain about something)
