The University of Western Ontario Thread

[reflex]

Anyone here going to Western next year? I'm gonna be entering 2nd year, so if you have any questions you can post them here. Get ready to have a great time!

[Hoodwink]

I'm BMOS, living at Delaware!

Can't wait.

[vacitah]

i am going into second year electrical eng, & lived in essex last year if you have any questions let me know

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

First year law at Western.

Question for the people who've done it before: Can I get my student card and bus pass before the first week of September? If so, when will the registrar's office have all of that ready by?

[blink]

You can get your student card before Sept. Just visit the registrar's office.
The bus pass is available at UCC starting Sept 1, I think. It is not possible to get it earlier.

[tictac11]

hi, I just wonder how's the GPA requirement for transfer student coming from 1st year?

Actually Western did give me an offer early before, but due to $ and residence issues, I had to decline it and chose other uni which's located at my hometown. So I wonder if once I apply to Western again as a transfer student next year, will they consider this point too? Will this increase higher chances of acceptance in the future? Thanks.

[Tomato_1]

First year law at Western.

Question for the people who've done it before: Can I get my student card and bus pass before the first week of September? If so, when will the registrar's office have all of that ready by?

Don't know but don't fall into the trap of standing in line with all the other Froshies.

Look for your student number cut in front of all them and when the rent a cops ask you point to your student number.

That's what I did in 4th year saved me a lot of time wasting away standing in line for no reason.

[Nukey]

At UWO here too! :)

Going in to third year. Did the first two in MOS (Called ACS when I started) and am now doing my HBA @ Ivey.

If anyone has any questions about UWO or MOS I'd be happy to try and answer as well.

[jonny_noobie]

Do you guys have any suggestions for bird courses or at least courses that are easier and I can get a decent mark? I got a pretty heavy course load this semester with a bunch of essay courses so I don't wanna add more stress by choosing a tough elective. I need 2.0 credits in anything of my choice so I can take anything. Please give me some suggestions and if possible, please list the prof you took it with.

TIA

[Fabulaz]

Do you guys have any suggestions for bird courses or at least courses that are easier and I can get a decent mark? I got a pretty heavy course load this semester with a bunch of essay courses so I don't wanna add more stress by choosing a tough elective. I need 2.0 credits in anything of my choice so I can take anything. Please give me some suggestions and if possible, please list the prof you took it with.

TIA

Astronomy.

Compsci.

Math030.

[Daf]

ok

1st to get your student card go to the thomson-laurence building and get a pic and your get you student card.

Bus pass- 3rd and up students get to by pass the line, just tell them what year your in. You cant skip it
also fyi if u already have insurance get a letter saying ur insurared so u get money back

easy courses 2 take

physics for non scientists
world religions
speech class (huron)

let me know if u guys have any more questions-fell free 2 PM me!

[boyoflondon]

hi, I just wonder how's the GPA requirement for transfer student coming from 1st year?

Actually Western did give me an offer early before, but due to $ and residence issues, I had to decline it and chose other uni which's located at my hometown. So I wonder if once I apply to Western again as a transfer student next year, will they consider this point too? Will this increase higher chances of acceptance in the future? Thanks.

You should be able to get in no problem. If you do plan on transfering next year, make sure that the courses you take at which ever univ you'll be at will be accepted by western next year. The last thing you want to do is waste $5 grand and not have those courses accepted.


Astronomy.

Compsci.

Math030.

Compsci and Math 030 (Calculus and Algebra) are not for everyone so I wouldn't really be recommending those to someone with an already heavy course load.

From personal experience, I would stay away from Geography 020, Poli-sci 021E (if Westmacott is teaching it; although I believe he is finally done)

Some easy courses I found to be were:
- Geography 155a/b (only of the Malczewski is teaching it)
- History 143/144 with Prof Kratz
- Economics 116/117 with Prof Brown (he actually gives you exam questions ;)
- Writing 020 - Don't bother if you really scuk at writing!

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

Bus pass- 3rd and up students get to by pass the line, just tell them what year your in.

I think this was mentioned before, but it's nice to know. I imagine the line is going to be plenty long.

Where's everyone living?

[Nukey]

Do you guys have any suggestions for bird courses or at least courses that are easier and I can get a decent mark? I got a pretty heavy course load this semester with a bunch of essay courses so I don't wanna add more stress by choosing a tough elective. I need 2.0 credits in anything of my choice so I can take anything. Please give me some suggestions and if possible, please list the prof you took it with.

TIA

What courses are you currently taking? I'm guessing you're in first year since you didn't mention otherwise.

I know this sounds lame but you'll likely do better in a course if you find it interesting than if it there's not much material but you find it boring as ****.

But... if you've ever messed around with creating websites and doing html then Compsci 31 will be a walk in the park. I think this is as close to a bird course as you'll find.

I personally took Compsci 32 which deals with XML and such. It was extremely simple, having never done it before, but apparently some people had problems with it. I still am not sure why people found it challenging when you get a sample text file and you simply need to modify it. You also do a bunch of easy word, excel and access exercises. The instructions are right in the book so it's kind of hard to fail. BUT, unless you have some strange deep love for "Accounting Information Systems" I wouldn't take this course because you have to read an accounting information system textbook which is quite possibly the most boring subject known to man. Stick with 31. They don't have any of that...stuff.

All of my other courses were pretty challenging.

In Law 101 you got a bonus 10% for doing the online quizzes (just doing, not doing right) posting on the discussion board, and filling out the end of term surveys. I'm not sure if they still have that this year but it was pretty sweet. You don't really need to do much work for this course at all. There are usually 5-15 pages of assigned readings that you can do before class but the lecture material almost always covers everything in the textbook so it's not mandatory. The material itself is detailed, however, and though the course doesn't really require any work aside from studying for exams, I wouldn't take it unless you have an interest in Law. The exams were also not easy. You had to definitely know your stuff.

[Nukey]

Bus pass- 3rd and up students get to by pass the line, just tell them what year your in. You cant skip it

I wouldn't worry about this too much guys. As long as you don't go during student orientation when the giant groups of frosh get their bus passes the lines won't be THAT long. I'm sure everyone can spare 10 or 15 minutes of their lives to get the pass :)

[Hoodwink]

Would fake (out of province) IDs work on campus bars and such?

[boyoflondon]

Would fake (out of province) IDs work on campus bars and such?

There is only two bar at the campus in UCC .... I never needed to try it, but as with any fake ID, depending on how good it is, I don't see a problem ...

[Daf]

actually dont use fake ids at the campus bar if in doubt they will ask for student id and if u dont have that ur in big trouble

save the id for all the bars out there- must easy just dont use fake id for molly blooms

[Hoodwink]

Thanks, think I'll get a fake Nova Scotian one then...

So they don't turn away out of province IDs in London?

[jonny_noobie]

Compsci and Math 030 (Calculus and Algebra) are not for everyone so I wouldn't really be recommending those to someone with an already heavy course load.

How about Math 031 (Finite Mathematics)? If I had to choose between Math 030 and Math 031, which one would you guys recommend? I heard Math 031 is easier, is that true? But howcome there are more sections of Math 030 offered? Is it a more popular course? I need to take one math so I'm looking for one that requires less time working on huge amounts of problems and still get a decent mark.

BTW, I'm not looking for an easy way out by finding easy courses but these are not my core courses so I don't want them to get in the way of the courses that really matter. As well, I will be working part-time so I need all the help I can get to ease my schedule a bit and the last thing I want is for an elective to screw me over cuz I've heard that if you don't choose them wisely, it can be the hardest course you take the whole year.

[Hoodwink]

A few more questions:

1) Does Western cap your downloads from Bittorent sources or P2P programs? Do they allow that at all?

2) Would I need to take a laptop to my classes for notes? I'm taking Math 030, BIZ 020, ECON 020, MOS 020, Comp Sci 032, and History 028E.

3) Anyone had these profs? Hard? Easy?
- Leduc for MOS
- Flath for History 028

[Fabulaz]

How about Math 031 (Finite Mathematics)? If I had to choose between Math 030 and Math 031, which one would you guys recommend? I heard Math 031 is easier, is that true? But howcome there are more sections of Math 030 offered? Is it a more popular course? I need to take one math so I'm looking for one that requires less time working on huge amounts of problems and still get a decent mark.

Math031 is for the mentally disabled. You get 1.5 hours to do a 30 minute test. Definitely 031 if you feel like slacking off.

[boyoflondon]

How about Math 031 (Finite Mathematics)? If I had to choose between Math 030 and Math 031, which one would you guys recommend? I heard Math 031 is easier, is that true? But howcome there are more sections of Math 030 offered? Is it a more popular course? I need to take one math so I'm looking for one that requires less time working on huge amounts of problems and still get a decent mark.



In terms of whats easier 031 > 030 .... In general, Finite was always easier than Calculus and Algebra.


A few more questions:

1) Does Western cap your downloads from Bittorent sources or P2P programs? Do they allow that at all?

2) Would I need to take a laptop to my classes for notes? I'm taking Math 030, BIZ 020, ECON 020, MOS 020, Comp Sci 032, and History 028E.

3) Anyone had these profs? Hard? Easy?
- Leduc for MOS
- Flath for History 028

1) Western doesn't "cap" your downloads. They dont allow dowloading software what so ever! Any time its detected running on your computer, you will be kicked off the network for 2 hrs.

2) Out of the courses you mentioned, really, you could use your laptop only for History and MOS 020 UNLESS you are a pro and can draw economical graphs in word and can type crazy fast numbers for Biz 020.

3) Never had any of those.

[Daf]

actually that is not true

they do cap your downloads and you can download, not on the wirless but on reznet

download something called UWOGO or some other new proogram, ppl such as ur dons will know, and there is tons of stuff with super fast acess

FYI- u cannot use a VOIP with reznet.

[grapeshine]

Would fake (out of province) IDs work on campus bars and such?

During frosh week - not a chance
After frosh week - probably

If anyone is still trying to find "bird" courses, www.ratemyprofessors.com (http://www.ratemyprofessors.com) is invaluable. It can also help you find so-called easy markers.

[Fabulaz]

1) Western doesn't "cap" your downloads. They dont allow dowloading software what so ever! Any time its detected running on your computer, you will be kicked off the network for 2 hrs..


Bittorrent and others are fine to use. The daily caps are 1GB for internet useage and 5GB of downloads from the campus network (DC++).

[reflex]

Bittorrent and others are fine to use. The daily caps are 1GB for internet useage and 5GB of downloads from the campus network (DC++).

wow i havent been to this thread for a while. you can download unlimited on wireless but you risk getting banned for 2 hours for using torrents. residence internet is 1 gig download and unlimited upload. network downloads is 5 gig download, unlimited upload. dc++ will be your best friend. the hub chat is the best hahaha.

in terms of bird courses. take stats 024a/b. its like gr 12 data management.

[Skeets]

A few more questions:

1) Does Western cap your downloads from Bittorent sources or P2P programs? Do they allow that at all?

2) Would I need to take a laptop to my classes for notes? I'm taking Math 030, BIZ 020, ECON 020, MOS 020, Comp Sci 032, and History 028E.

3) Anyone had these profs? Hard? Easy?
- Leduc for MOS
- Flath for History 028


1. When I was in first year (2002 - SMH) RezNet bandwidth wasn't capped. UWGO was ridiculously fast. Movies would d/l in under 10 mins.

2. I didn't take History 028, but for the other courses you'd only use a laptop for MOS 020. You have to buy a casebook for Biz 020 and all of the lecture slides are online. I wouldn't use a laptop for econ or math, and as far as I remember I read the Gazette and drank my coffee during Froggy's Comp Sci 032 lectures.

3. Leduc is awesome! I had him for 4th year Strategic Mgmt. I don't know how good he is for the Globalization course.

[Hoodwink]

1. When I was in first year (2002 - SMH) RezNet bandwidth wasn't capped. UWGO was ridiculously fast. Movies would d/l in under 10 mins.

2. I didn't take History 028, but for the other courses you'd only use a laptop for MOS 020. You have to buy a casebook for Biz 020 and all of the lecture slides are online. I wouldn't use a laptop for econ or math, and as far as I remember I read the Gazette and drank my coffee during Froggy's Comp Sci 032 lectures.

3. Leduc is awesome! I had him for 4th year Strategic Mgmt. I don't know how good he is for the Globalization course.

Thanks, that's really helpful. You won't need a laptop for MOS 020?

I just checked my booklist and got some more profs.
-Goldstein for CompSci
-Parkin or Gillmore for ECON
-Macphaill for Math 30.

[Fabulaz]

Thanks, that's really helpful. You won't need a laptop for MOS 020?

I just checked my booklist and got some more profs.
-Goldstein for CompSci
-Parkin or Gillmore for ECON
-Macphaill for Math 30.

You don't need a laptop for MOS. Go to the lectures, take notes, watch the movies. Then for the tutorial read the book and talk. You'll do fine.

Parkin is great. Gillmore is a *****.

Is History028 asian history?

[Nukey]

Yeah you don't need a laptop for any MOS course at all.

[Hoodwink]

Is History028 asian history?Yeah, 2 hours a week sold me on it.

[Fabulaz]

Yeah, 2 hours a week sold me on it.

Hah.

You're going to go crazy trying to remember 100 different names that all look and sound the same and what exactly it is that they did.



PS. I've got the Hist028 book from last year for sale if that's what you guys are using this year.

[Hoodwink]

Hah.

You're going to go crazy trying to remember 100 different names that all look and sound the same and what exactly it is that they did.



PS. I've got the Hist028 book from last year for sale if that's what you guys are using this year.

Well if it's any of these I'm definitely all years.

Pocket Guide To Writing In History (Required)
ISBN: 031244673X
Author: Rampolla

Patriotism (Required)
ISBN: 0811213129
Author: Mishima

True Story Of Ah Q (Required)
ISBN: 0917056930
Author: Lu

Lost Names Scenes From A Korean Boyhood (Required)
ISBN: 0520214242
Author: Kim

East Asia A Cultural Social And Political History (Required)
ISBN: 0618133844
Author: Ebrey

Diary Of Lady Murasaki (Required)
ISBN: 014043576X
Author: Murasaki

Analects (Required)
ISBN: 0140443487
Author: Confucius

[Fabulaz]

Well if it's any of these I'm definitely all years.

Pocket Guide To Writing In History (Required)
ISBN: 031244673X
Author: Rampolla

Patriotism (Required)
ISBN: 0811213129
Author: Mishima

True Story Of Ah Q (Required)
ISBN: 0917056930
Author: Lu

Lost Names Scenes From A Korean Boyhood (Required)
ISBN: 0520214242
Author: Kim

East Asia A Cultural Social And Political History (Required)
ISBN: 0618133844
Author: Ebrey

Diary Of Lady Murasaki (Required)
ISBN: 014043576X
Author: Murasaki

Analects (Required)
ISBN: 0140443487
Author: Confucius

You really only NEED one book from that list for HIST028, which is "East Asia - A cultural blah blah blah". Befriend someone and borrow their "Story of Ah Q" and "Patriotism", or I think you can borrow them from the library.

Edit: Or if you're anti-social, you can find both Ah Q and Patriotism on the intranets. Google.

[Fabulaz]

Has anyone taken the 100-level Econ courses or VAH040/247?

[boyoflondon]

Has anyone taken the 100-level Econ courses or VAH040/247?

I took 114/116/117/122/123/138/139/150/152/154/159 .... ask away!

[Fabulaz]

I took 114/116/117/122/123/138/139/150/152/154/159 .... ask away!

haha wow, econ specialization?

I'm taking 116/124/150/151/152/153, but I've no idea where to start asking.

Any general advice/descriptions? Difficult or easy? group projects/presentation? How are the exams like?

Thanks!

[boyoflondon]

haha wow, econ specialization?

I'm taking 116/124/150/151/152/153, but I've no idea where to start asking.

Any general advice/descriptions? Difficult or easy? group projects/presentation? How are the exams like?

Thanks!


116 - economic history of Canada - it's a joke if you have it with Brown (pretty sure he is the only one that teaches it). It might be boring at times because he just talks throughout the class as he goes through different periods so I suggest having a laptop to type the notes. 2 midterms and a final (essay type). First mid term question he actually gives it to you and you have to prepare it. Second, gives you 4 possibilities, and 2 are on the exam and for final, gives you 8, and 4 are on. Thats at least how it was last year when I took him. It's a real easy course and I suggest picking up his 117 as well which is the continuation of 116.

150/151 - Micro Theory I & II - I only took 150 @ Kings with Kapil - he was a young cool prof - always gave us "practice questions", from which a descent number ended up being on the exam. For this course refresh your math skills as you'll be needing them quite a bit. It can be hard at times.

152/153 - Macro Theory I & II - Again, I only took 152 with Middleton - he is a cool prof, jokes around a lot but knows to be a b!tch on his exams. The course it self is mostly theory compared to Micro. No major calculations here.

Over all, most people say that micro is harder, but then there is a good number that say otherwise as well.

154 - Money is another good course with J.D. Han .....

Over all, for the courses you are taking, there are no group presentations/projects so you don't need to worry about that.

[JiffyPB]

Just a warning for those thinking of using out of province IDs for bars, I have a (real) Alberta ID, and was required to show 2 pieces of ID confirming my age on more than one occassion to get into a non-campus bar on Richmond row. YMMV, but just something to watch for.

[Fabulaz]

116 - economic history of Canada - it's a joke if you have it with Brown (pretty sure he is the only one that teaches it). It might be boring at times because he just talks throughout the class as he goes through different periods so I suggest having a laptop to type the notes. 2 midterms and a final (essay type). First mid term question he actually gives it to you and you have to prepare it. Second, gives you 4 possibilities, and 2 are on the exam and for final, gives you 8, and 4 are on. Thats at least how it was last year when I took him. It's a real easy course and I suggest picking up his 117 as well which is the continuation of 116.

150/151 - Micro Theory I & II - I only took 150 @ Kings with Kapil - he was a young cool prof - always gave us "practice questions", from which a descent number ended up being on the exam. For this course refresh your math skills as you'll be needing them quite a bit. It can be hard at times.

152/153 - Macro Theory I & II - Again, I only took 152 with Middleton - he is a cool prof, jokes around a lot but knows to be a b!tch on his exams. The course it self is mostly theory compared to Micro. No major calculations here.

Over all, most people say that micro is harder, but then there is a good number that say otherwise as well.

154 - Money is another good course with J.D. Han .....

Over all, for the courses you are taking, there are no group presentations/projects so you don't need to worry about that.

Ah, thanks a lot for the heads up. Not sure if 116 is going to be as much a joke as it was too you though (not too fond of writting multiple essays on an exam.)

[boyoflondon]

Ah, thanks a lot for the heads up. Not sure if 116 is going to be as much a joke as it was too you though (not too fond of writting multiple essays on an exam.)

Trust me! You just gotta know the basics and you can BS the rest. He is a pretty easy marker, and sometimes I don't think he even reads what you write. lol

I still have my notes on my laptop so if you need them, lmk ...

[Fabulaz]

I still have my notes on my laptop so if you need them, lmk ...

Awesome, I'll will let you know for sure. Thanks a bunch.

Did anyone get DC++ working yet?

[strohlio]

I went to western.... lived in Elgin first year (which was the best year of my life!!). Western is the best while you're in school... after that, london becomes quite boring...

after a 3 year psych degree I ended up staying in london for another 3 years because i got a job at TD Bank (call centre on york). Finally i am out of there and things have never been better!

If anyone has questions about western or wants any advice on anything, just drop me a line!

Dan

[Hoodwink]

Awesome, I'll will let you know for sure. Thanks a bunch.

Did anyone get DC++ working yet?DC++ apparently doesn't have a working UWO hub yet. Can't wait to test this out.

[reflex]

yah..totally sucks that no one set up the hub this year yet =(

[Fabulaz]

Yea I just found out one of the guys that ran it last year isn't doing it this year.

Is there ANYWHERE thats free to park on campus? I don't want to get a pass because my car won't be here all the time, but I don't want to pay $15 to park for 4 hours everyday.

[Daf]

ANyone need any poli sci books?

COmparative Politics?
Public Policy Making
International Politcs

[Wilt]

Not sure if anyone has commented yet, but I was wondering how to set up DC ++ . I'm not so great with computers, so if anyone could drop a line as to how to do this that would be great.

[Fabulaz]

Not sure if anyone has commented yet, but I was wondering how to set up DC ++ . I'm not so great with computers, so if anyone could drop a line as to how to do this that would be great.

If you had read the previous page, you would've read that no one is running DC++ this year, yet.

[boyoflondon]

Yea I just found out one of the guys that ran it last year isn't doing it this year.

Is there ANYWHERE thats free to park on campus? I don't want to get a pass because my car won't be here all the time, but I don't want to pay $15 to park for 4 hours everyday.

Parking is UWO's largest source of income!

The parking beside Huron College is $4. That's your cheapest option! Parking by Saugeen is free after 4 (at least it was for the past few years).

[Fabulaz]

Parking is UWO's largest source of income!

The parking beside Huron College is $4. That's your cheapest option! Parking by Saugeen is free after 4 (at least it was for the past few years).

Yikes, I found out a couple days back. Looks like undergrads get the butt end of the deal when it comes to parking.

(I tried parking at the Mac's, but they eventually caught on after 2 nights and kicked me out)

[4Aaron GE]

If you're really hard up for parking, you could try to follow someone into the green lot at the stadium. That lot should be coin/pass parking, so if you get in without getting caught, it'd be difficult for them to prove that you didn't pay with coins.

Not that I advocate doing this. :)

[Hoodwink]

It's up!

PM me for the details if you don't know it yet.

EDIT: DCPP I mean.

[mildlyaddicted]

Hey Hoodwink, what is the address?

[onexeyed]

Has anyone checked out the mens/women's Hollister/Roxy, etc. sale in the UCC (near Williams)? They're selling women's Hollister hoodie sweatshirts (end of season stock) for 2 for $60 or 1 for $35. Roxy zip-up hoodies are 2 for $70or 1 for $40. Taxes are all included. There's some men's stuff but I didn't really get a good look at it. Everything is cash only. I bought 2 Hollister sweatshirts a few days ago. Can't beat that price but I would go as soon possible b/c there weren't many sizes left. The guy said tomorrow would be their last day.

[kinadian]

Yikes, I found out a couple days back. Looks like undergrads get the butt end of the deal when it comes to parking.

(I tried parking at the Mac's, but they eventually caught on after 2 nights and kicked me out)

dont park there (Mac's/PizzaHut) you'll get towed. I work at the pizza hut and if you're seen parking there and leaving the plaza mgmnt will have you towed....just to give a fair warning.

[boyoflondon]

dont park there (Mac's/PizzaHut) you'll get towed. I work at the pizza hut and if you're seen parking there and leaving the plaza mgmnt will have you towed....just to give a fair warning.

Who are you? I am from the hut too ..

[Fabulaz]

dont park there (Mac's/PizzaHut) you'll get towed. I work at the pizza hut and if you're seen parking there and leaving the plaza mgmnt will have you towed....just to give a fair warning.

Who are you? I am from the hut too ..

Can I get some pizza hookups?

[cb008]

I'm trying to get onto DC++ at uwo but for some reason my connection is failing. I put the hub address in quick connect and the message I get says:

*** Connecting to dchub://uwo.ath.cx...
*** A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond.

Can anyone please tell me what I'm doing wrong??? I don't know much about this dc++ thing!!

[Fabulaz]

Can anyone please tell me what I'm doing wrong???

Yes.

The address isn't uwo.ath.cx.

Its udubodcpp.no-ip.org

[cb008]

Thanks for the hub address, I typed it in quickconnect but now im getting this message:


*** Connecting to dchub://udubodcpp.no-ip.org...
*** Connected
<-YnHub-> YnHub version: 1.033 produced by Yoshi and Nev.
<-MOTD-> Please start sharing what you are downloading, a half gig minimum will be added soon!
DCPP Saugeen Style!

Please do not share protected, illicit or copy writted material.
Thank you and stay baalllin!
<-YnHub-> Your name should have (one of) the following prefix(s): [SAUGEEN] or [DELI] or [PERTH] or [MEDSYD] or [ELGIN] or [ESSEX] or [ALUMINI] or [LONDON]
*** Connection closed

My name has my residence in front of it. Why is the connection closing???

[Fabulaz]

Thanks for the hub address, I typed it in quickconnect but now im getting this message:


*** Connecting to dchub://udubodcpp.no-ip.org...
*** Connected
<-YnHub-> YnHub version: 1.033 produced by Yoshi and Nev.
<-MOTD-> Please start sharing what you are downloading, a half gig minimum will be added soon!
DCPP Saugeen Style!

Please do not share protected, illicit or copy writted material.
Thank you and stay baalllin!
<-YnHub-> Your name should have (one of) the following prefix(s): [SAUGEEN] or [DELI] or [PERTH] or [MEDSYD] or [ELGIN] or [ESSEX] or [ALUMINI] or [LONDON]
*** Connection closed

My name has my residence in front of it. Why is the connection closing???

It should be EXACTLY as it says, with the square brackets and everything. example: [LONDON]name. Otherwise change your upload slots to 3 and make sure you are sharing atleast 0.5GBs.

[smoki]

does anyone know if western blocks Skype? i tried to talk to my sister but it didn't work, we also tried Windows Live Call but it wouldn't work either...

[Hoodwink]

Anyone know if the UCC gym is open at certain times for pickup basketball? Or if there are basketball courts anywhere on campus?

[soulflare]

Anyone know if the UCC gym is open at certain times for pickup basketball? Or if there are basketball courts anywhere on campus?

Chances are you would have to join a Campus Rec program to play in the UCC; at the very least you'd have to book the court in advance. However, there are a couple courts located behind Saugeen that you might be able to use without having to deal with any administrative BS.


I have to agree with the complaints about the parking pass fees. I'm not sure what horrors you face this year, but last year they upped the rates by like $70 while significantly reducing the # of available spaces, which of course, they then happily oversold by a very large margin. They even made the Saugeen / Maitland lot staff only without informing anyone and then proceeded to fine the living hell out of students for much of September. *sigh* I still LOL about Aldhouse College being promoted as an Undergrad lot. They might as well list Masonville Mall while they're at it.

[boyoflondon]

Anyone know if the UCC gym is open at certain times for pickup basketball? Or if there are basketball courts anywhere on campus?

There is certain days and times when there is basketball at the gyms. Go downstairs and get the schedule for this semester. I have it but I don't wanna go up 2 floors to get it :D

[Tomato_1]

If you're really hard up for parking, you could try to follow someone into the green lot at the stadium. That lot should be coin/pass parking, so if you get in without getting caught, it'd be difficult for them to prove that you didn't pay with coins.

Not that I advocate doing this. :)

Just don't ever register your car with UWO or pay a parking ticket. As soon as they do that they will **** you over.

If you get a ticket huck it out. It is useless, they won't know who you are.

[Daf]

Not true!

Ur transcrips will be sealed and u will get screwed over in the long run!

[Fabulaz]

Not true!

Ur transcrips will be sealed and u will get screwed over in the long run!

Only if you're registered with UWO, in which case your license plate will be linked to your student number.

[Fatman]

Can someone help me out. Applying for western and I'm a little lost. I want to go into commerce. So I chose organizational and management and for the major interest, I chose finance and management. I also chose the Ivey option. Did I choose correctly? I also heard that it is very hard to get into Business first year.

Should I choose an arts philosophy course as my second option and transfer over 2nd year? Can it be any course? Any other better routes to take because I think I would need a pretty high mark in order to be accepted in 2nd year. What is an easier way?

Finally, courses.

I am taking in grade 12:

Calc 12
Math 12
Bio 12
Physics 12
English 12

Is that all I need? I have a grade 11 social studies and Spanish 11. Does that satisfy evertyhing? I just find the western site incredibly hard to navigate.

Thanks a lot!

[Fabulaz]

I think you are confusing yourself too much.

If by "picked the Ivey option" you meant applied for AEO, then I'd say you could get in with something like >85% + extra curriculars. Otherwise if you just wanted to do BMOS at Western, it's easy as pie.

As for high school requisites, your school should've provided you with a bunch of stuff on that already. Ask your guidance counsellor if you can't figure it out from the UWO site.

[Hoodwink]

Can someone help me out. Applying for western and I'm a little lost. I want to go into commerce. So I chose organizational and management and for the major interest, I chose finance and management. I also chose the Ivey option. Did I choose correctly? I also heard that it is very hard to get into Business first year.

Should I choose an arts philosophy course as my second option and transfer over 2nd year? Can it be any course? Any other better routes to take because I think I would need a pretty high mark in order to be accepted in 2nd year. What is an easier way?

Finally, courses.

I am taking in grade 12:

Calc 12
Math 12
Bio 12
Physics 12
English 12

Is that all I need? I have a grade 11 social studies and Spanish 11. Does that satisfy evertyhing? I just find the western site incredibly hard to navigate.

Thanks a lot!

Dude you need 6 Grade 12 U/M credits to apply to any university.

As for the MOS program, I'd heard the cut-off last year was 85%, I myself got in with a 87, but only got my offer 2 weeks before the deadline.

Btw, I didn't apply for AEO, but what Fabulaz said about the admission average should be about right. Maybe more than 85% though, it'll be closer to 90 than 85.

[Fatman]

I think I only need 4 courses actually since I am from BC.

"Four academic courses numbered 12 including English Language Arts or English 12.

Note: Applicants are required to write the provincial exam for all grade 12 courses in which an exam is available. "

from the Western site.

[Hoodwink]

I think I only need 4 courses actually since I am from BC.

"Four academic courses numbered 12 including English Language Arts or English 12.

Note: Applicants are required to write the provincial exam for all grade 12 courses in which an exam is available. "

from the Western site.
Then you're set lol.

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

Question for the foodies on campus. I just got $195 worth of campus food credit, and I'm running out of options.

I've had: Everything at the UCC food court including Williams
Everything at Sommerville Hall (Lucy's)
Been to Nat. Sci., seems like the same kind of fare as Sommerville
Chambers (law school)/Quotes (Weldon)

Where else can I go (while using the credit on my student card)? What different kind of foods are there here that I wouldn't have tried yet?

[Hoodwink]

Is this flex dollars?

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

It's not "The Flex Plan," it's the "PST-Exempt Plan," but I imagine you could use the card at the same locations.

It is not the Rez Meal Plan.

[Fabulaz]

All food on campus is trash.

[cb008]

Is anyones dc++ not working at the moment???

[Hoodwink]

That was for the switching of servers.

Now we've got a full-time one, supposedly at least.

[cb008]

When I try to connect to DC++ this is the message im getting:

*** Connecting to udubodcpp.no-ip.org...
*** Connected
<-YnHub-> YnHub version: 1.033 produced by Yoshi and Nev.
<-CORE-> Current user count: 88 after 00:23:40 uptime
<-CORE-> Current sharesize is: 2.73 TiB
<-YnHub-> You've been disconnected because the negotiation between your client and the hub took too long
*** Connection closed

Its weird, the user list doenst load at all. Just shows only me on there. It was working fine earlier today, ive just been getting this message tonight. Is everyone getting this message? Can anyone tell me whats wrong?

[boyoflondon]

Question for the foodies on campus. I just got $195 worth of campus food credit, and I'm running out of options.

I've had: Everything at the UCC food court including Williams
Everything at Sommerville Hall (Lucy's)
Been to Nat. Sci., seems like the same kind of fare as Sommerville
Chambers (law school)/Quotes (Weldon)

Where else can I go (while using the credit on my student card)? What different kind of foods are there here that I wouldn't have tried yet?

subway @ sarnia / western ...

[Fabulaz]

Someone here is named Ryan. Who are you, fess up. I saw your thing in the daily websites section in the paper.

[pidbull]

Someone here is named Ryan. Who are you, fess up. I saw your thing in the daily websites section in the paper.

yeah i saw that too :razz:

[Daf]

the newspaper put a smile on my face

[ak47num1]

What is a good life science program in Western if one wants to apply for grad schools?

Thanks for any advice!

[reflex]

What is a good life science program in Western if one wants to apply for grad schools?

Thanks for any advice!

Most people from high school either apply to the Biological and Medical Sciences program or the Health Sciences program at UWO.

[reflex]

has anyone taken psychology 152, psychology of physical health and illness with doug hazlewood? any opinions? im taking it next semester.

[Fabulaz]

I've got some books for sale, but the books sub-section isn't there anymore....

Physiology 130 - Study Guide & Lecture Notes
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Laboratory Manual wit Past Exams
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Archaeology of Greece
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ISBN: 0131935070
Retail: $137.95
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[Jeff18]

Hi, I'm in currently in grade 12 and applying for universities, i applied for Management and Organizational studies (accounting).

I wanted to apply for the Ivey Advanced entry opportunity, but it is due Jan 9th and I will not be able to get it done by then.

I just wanted to know, how hard is it to apply to Ivey in your second year if I attend Western?

[boyoflondon]

Hi, I'm in currently in grade 12 and applying for universities, i applied for Management and Organizational studies (accounting).

I wanted to apply for the Ivey Advanced entry opportunity, but it is due Jan 9th and I will not be able to get it done by then.

I just wanted to know, how hard is it to apply to Ivey in your second year if I attend Western?

- Have your average at 80ish +
- Have plenty of volunteer work ...

That should sum it up .. :)

At the end of the day, it all varies ... I've seen people get in with a 77% avg, and then on the other hand, I've seen those with pretty much no volunteer experience. If you have any entrepreneurial experience prior, thats a big BONUS.

[preshans]

hey gusy i'm in gr.11 right now and was hearing frm everyone their medical science is really good....so my quesiton is what's the minimum average you need to get accepted in the medical science ? are their alot of applicants for this program?

[LeeBoA]

Goooo Queens!!

[Aestas]

Anyone in mech engineering that could comment on the program? How are the facilities (ie. labs, workshops, etc)? On my tour, I didn't really see too many labs or places where you guys can build stuff/experiment...

The fourth year courses seem interesting and I like the variety you can choose from. However, when I was looking at the course calendar, it said that not all courses listed will be running. Did you ever run into a situation where the course you wanted to take isn't running that year?

[Batman.]

Whats the average height and guys and girls at Western =P

[stryder1587]

Hi, I'm in currently in grade 12 and applying for universities, i applied for Management and Organizational studies (accounting).

I wanted to apply for the Ivey Advanced entry opportunity, but it is due Jan 9th and I will not be able to get it done by then.

I just wanted to know, how hard is it to apply to Ivey in your second year if I attend Western?
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hey gusy i'm in gr.11 right now and was hearing frm everyone their medical science is really good....so my quesiton is what's the minimum average you need to get accepted in the medical science ? are their alot of applicants for this program?
Out of grade 12, you just apply for general science at western, then when you select courses near the end of first year, you apply for courses that will set you up for a medical science module. I think I had about 80 average after first year, and I got into med sci. Ended up in Ivey though, cuz being a doctor is too competitive.

[TridentSplash]

You don't need pre-ivey necessarily, it helps if you're sure you can keep the 80 average, then you are pretty much guaranteed a spot.
I didn't have it, and applied from 2nd year, and got in with an 80 on the dot average. You have to have incredible extracurriculars with low marks though, so I just lied about the 50 clubs or so I had nothing to do with hahaha!


Out of grade 12, you just apply for general science at western, then when you select courses near the end of first year, you apply for courses that will set you up for a medical science module. I think I had about 80 average after first year, and I got into med sci. Ended up in Ivey though, cuz being a doctor is too competitive.

What did you study for the first two years? And what courses did you take? I hear people just take a bunch of easy courses the first two years and then apply to ivey.

[Canada_7]

I'd like to BUMP this thread.

Going to be studying at Western this coming September, in the Management and Organizational Studies program. Any others that will be freshman in September, and what program?

Since I currently reside in Toronto (well, a suburb of Toronto; Markham), I'm gonna be living on res (even more money to spend :cry: ). It's on the far side from Toronto...I haven't even started my studies at Western and I'm starting to miss Toronto already...

[UWO Engineer]

I'd like to BUMP this thread.

Going to be studying at Western this coming September, in the Management and Organizational Studies program. Any others that will be freshman in September, and what program?

Since I currently reside in Toronto (well, a suburb of Toronto; Markham), I'm gonna be living on res (even more money to spend :cry: ). It's on the far side from Toronto...I haven't even started my studies at Western and I'm starting to miss Toronto already...

It's around 1:45 from most places in the GTA and about 2 hours from Toronto....That's hardly far :). Plus...Western will take good care of you ;)

[boyoflondon]

I'd like to BUMP this thread.

Going to be studying at Western this coming September, in the Management and Organizational Studies program. Any others that will be freshman in September, and what program?

Since I currently reside in Toronto (well, a suburb of Toronto; Markham), I'm gonna be living on res (even more money to spend :cry: ). It's on the far side from Toronto...I haven't even started my studies at Western and I'm starting to miss Toronto already...

Please tell me what you are going to miss about Markham?!?!

You will fall in love with western when you realize it costs you <$10 to from downtown back to campus ... not to mention that you get a bus pass you can use to get to the bar :lol:

[Canada_7]

Please tell me what you are going to miss about Markham?!?!

You will fall in love with western when you realize it costs you <$10 to from downtown back to campus ... not to mention that you get a bus pass you can use to get to the bar :lol:

Lol...I'm not really sure what I miss about it, perhaps it's just that I live there, or maybe it's just that I'll greatly miss my friends from and outside of school that will still be in Toronto. I'm not exactly the party type, but I hear that even without partying, at Western I can still get to know some cool people.

It's around 1:45 from most places in the GTA and about 2 hours from Toronto....That's hardly far :). Plus...Western will take good care of you ;)
1hr 45mins from most places in GTA, and 2hrs from Toronto itself? When I had to get my dad to drive me to London to drop off my res deposit on time ( :lol: ), we took the 407, and then switched onto the 401, went on the 401 as long as we could before we had to switch onto London city roads; we took one 10min rest stop only, and it took us like 2hours. We were travelling at around 110-120km/h on highways, plus the traffic was light and clear. I'd say 1:45 is if you're travelling faster than 110-120km/h, absolutely no slow sections, and no rest stops IMHO.

[boyoflondon]

My gf is in Brampton (sauga rd/bovaird) and it takes me 1h20m normal drive (up to 120kmh). IMO, you should add another 30-45mins for Markham, depending on the traffic.

[In-Dent]

Hi all,

I'm bumping this thread to ask if anyone knows of any 24 hour places to study. I'm living in Delaware Hall so on campus would be preferable, or just off campus would be second best....

The reason I ask is it gets real hard to study on some weekends, when everyone else is partying and you really don't feel like it.

[LordofthePing]

Isn't the social science building open 24/7? Not really any desks, but it's open and there's tables and chairs.

[In-Dent]

Isn't the social science building open 24/7? Not really any desks, but it's open and there's tables and chairs.

I've noticed the key card access at the door, but when i tried to swipe my card at the North Campus Building door last night it didn't work...so I assumed that note of them would work. I'll try it out, thanks.

[LordofthePing]

I've noticed the key card access at the door, but when i tried to swipe my card at the North Campus Building door last night it didn't work...so I assumed that note of them would work. I'll try it out, thanks.

Hmm, I've never done it myself so I can't be sure it'll work. I don't know if it's tied to your faculty ie only social science students get access to the social science building.

[burnttoast]

~bump

can anyone comment on any of the following courses? thanks :razz:

compsci 1032/1033: i know theyre bird courses but whats the difference?
history 1401e - modern europe, 1715 to the present
history 1403e - totalitarianism
polisci 1020e - intro to polisci

or any of the first year required mos courses

[boyoflondon]

Intro to poli sci is a rather dry course.

If poli-sci is not your thing, I would not take this course. Then again, I had a rather 'hardcore' poli-sci teacher, so my experience with the course was not great, compared to few of my friends who had a "better" teacher and enjoyed the course.

[bestknightmare]

~bump

can anyone comment on any of the following courses? thanks :razz:

compsci 1032/1033: i know theyre bird courses but whats the difference?
history 1401e - modern europe, 1715 to the present
history 1403e - totalitarianism
polisci 1020e - intro to polisci

or any of the first year required mos courses

compsci 032/033...i know one of them is learning microsoft office, the other is learning media suites (photoshop, dreamweaver, etc).

but I was told the microsoft office course isnt offered anymore because it was too easy.

026 was pretty easy, learning basic JAVA. didnt go to class and still got 98%

[DYN4STY]

I had a few other questions in general about university that I dont quite understand as of yet though:

1 - How does the SAO work? I know that you have the option to go to the university or do it online, but is it possible to choose your courses before you come? I googled "UWO timetable" and it gave me specific courses, their times, their profs and everything. So will it be possible to create my own timetable with the appropriate times before the SAO meeting? That way, I can get my preferred times and profs if i do it ASAP.

2 - I plan to live on the MIT floor in Perth; It's pretty awesome that the MIT floor will be in Perth next year, cuz Perth was originally one of my top choices. I realize its the hardest to get into though. Have you lived/ kno anyone who lives on the faculty floors? I wanna know what its like and how its different from a normal floor.

3 - Last one, in terms of the whole 0.5/1.0 credit, im not sure how this works. I know that 0.5 credits is only something you take half a year, whereas the 1.0 is the full year. Since my three core MIT courses are half year each, how do we know which half it falls under? Again, can we choose this before our SAO meeting?

[bestknightmare]

I had a few other questions in general about university that I dont quite understand as of yet though:

1 - How does the SAO work? I know that you have the option to go to the university or do it online, but is it possible to choose your courses before you come? I googled "UWO timetable" and it gave me specific courses, their times, their profs and everything. So will it be possible to create my own timetable with the appropriate times before the SAO meeting? That way, I can get my preferred times and profs if i do it ASAP.

Yea, I suggest doing it online. the SAO is just a tour of campus and getting your student card ahead of time I believe.


2 - I plan to live on the MIT floor in Perth; It's pretty awesome that the MIT floor will be in Perth next year, cuz Perth was originally one of my top choices. I realize its the hardest to get into though. Have you lived/ kno anyone who lives on the faculty floors? I wanna know what its like and how its different from a normal floor.


not the hardest to get into since MIT isnt the biggest faculty on campus, hence not alot of competition. I was on scholar elective floor at alumni house 5 years ago, but I can imagine it will be similar. Floors are run by upper year students and they will typically hold academia based "social" events. The only advantage of a faculty floor is 1) someone will be certain to wake u up on time for class since you'll all have common first year courses. 2) study group.



3 - Last one, in terms of the whole 0.5/1.0 credit, im not sure how this works. I know that 0.5 credits is only something you take half a year, whereas the 1.0 is the full year. Since my three core MIT courses are half year each, how do we know which half it falls under? Again, can we choose this before our SAO meeting?
[/quote]

if the course number ends in 'a' (e.g. MIT 1100a) then it is held in first term. if the course number ends in 'b' (e.g. MIT 1100b) then it is second term course. If there is no alpha designation, then it is a full year course. F/G designation courses are half essay courses respectively first and second term.

[_RFDealt_]

I had a few other questions in general about university that I dont quite understand as of yet though:

1 - How does the SAO work? I know that you have the option to go to the university or do it online, but is it possible to choose your courses before you come? I googled "UWO timetable" and it gave me specific courses, their times, their profs and everything. So will it be possible to create my own timetable with the appropriate times before the SAO meeting? That way, I can get my preferred times and profs if i do it ASAP.

2 - I plan to live on the MIT floor in Perth; It's pretty awesome that the MIT floor will be in Perth next year, cuz Perth was originally one of my top choices. I realize its the hardest to get into though. Have you lived/ kno anyone who lives on the faculty floors? I wanna know what its like and how its different from a normal floor.

3 - Last one, in terms of the whole 0.5/1.0 credit, im not sure how this works. I know that 0.5 credits is only something you take half a year, whereas the 1.0 is the full year. Since my three core MIT courses are half year each, how do we know which half it falls under? Again, can we choose this before our SAO meeting?

1. SAO is a great introduction to the campus and it's nice to have someone to help you choose your courses. With first class sizes as large as they are, with an early SAO date, you'll have no problems getting the times you want. Only a few keeners book on the first day and it's a nice introduction to the school. I'd go.

2. Where did you get the idea that Perth is the hardest to get into? Regardless, being on a faculty floor is nice, you're able to relate classwise to a lot of people on your floor and share notes etc. I applied for the Science floor in med-syd. Looking back though, I was glad I didn't get it. Meeting a broad range of people with completely different outlooks on school is a nice thing about a floor and it's likely that you'll find people in your faculty and rez during faculty day (orientation week) anyways.

3. These are great questions to ask during your SAO and there's no way you won't be able to get into your core classes (also, there's probably not very many sections of each as these are huge classes). For the record though, like knightmare said if a course ends in A it's first semester, B is second semester. F is first semester essay course and G is second semester essay course.

Hope that helps!

[hi-everyone]

Hey guys,

I'll be attending Western this fall for biological and medical science :cheesygri I just had a few questions that I thought someone might be able to answer...

1) What are the "bird courses" that I can get in first year to keep my gpa high?

2) how can I maximize my chance of getting a room at Elgins/Essex or Perth, considering that I am not applying with a friend? (I really don't want to end up at Maitland)

3)Does anyone know what percentage of med sci students make it to med school? I think on the campus day some prof said about 33%, but that seems too high!

4) finally, how practical is a med sci degree alone, what can you do with it?

Feel free to add any tips or advise, thanks ;)

[_RFDealt_]

Hey guys,

I'll be attending Western this fall for biological and medical science :cheesygri I just had a few questions that I thought someone might be able to answer...

1) What are the "bird courses" that I can get in first year to keep my gpa high?

2) how can I maximize my chance of getting a room at Elgins/Essex or Perth, considering that I am not applying with a friend? (I really don't want to end up at Maitland)

3)Does anyone know what percentage of med sci students make it to med school? I think on the campus day some prof said about 33%, but that seems too high!

4) finally, how practical is a med sci degree alone, what can you do with it?

Feel free to add any tips or advise, thanks ;)

1) No such thing in first year as you won't have room for anything but 1 full year elective. Most people take Psych 020 (I think the code is now 1020). Pretty easy but not a "bird" by classical definition.

2) No way to maximize chances at all and Saugeen-Maitland is often people's last choice. The key is to go in with a positive attitude. Oh, also, I find suite styles far more detached and dead.

3) The percentage is much lower. The key is to develop personal experiences during university. Your first question (bird courses to get a good gpa) is a question a lot of people have but instead of focusing only on GPA, be sure to get involved and do a lot of different things you love. Only then will you have the perspective needed for something like medicine.

4) There is nothing you can do with a med sci degree alone. You will need to do a masters or something else. If you want a degree that you can have work on its on, Eng or Kinesiology would be better.

Oh, and how do I know? I graduated with my Med Sci degree last April lol. Hoping for more school soon though :).

[hi-everyone]

1) No such thing in first year as you won't have room for anything but 1 full year elective. Most people take Psych 020 (I think the code is now 1020). Pretty easy but not a "bird" by classical definition.

2) No way to maximize chances at all and Saugeen-Maitland is often people's last choice. The key is to go in with a positive attitude. Oh, also, I find suite styles far more detached and dead.

3) The percentage is much lower. The key is to develop personal experiences during university. Your first question (bird courses to get a good gpa) is a question a lot of people have but instead of focusing only on GPA, be sure to get involved and do a lot of different things you love. Only then will you have the perspective needed for something like medicine.

4) There is nothing you can do with a med sci degree alone. You will need to do a masters or something else. If you want a degree that you can have work on its on, Eng or Kinesiology would be better.

Oh, and how do I know? I graduated with my Med Sci degree last April lol. Hoping for more school soon though :).

Thanks for your advise. So did you like the program, and how much work did you have to put in to get good marks?

Also, is Health science more practical than medical science?

[_RFDealt_]

Thanks for your advise. So did you like the program, and how much work did you have to put in to get good marks?

Also, is Health science more practical than medical science?

I liked the program yes, but unfortunately, 90% of people in it want to be doctors and a lot of people don't end up doing it. If you don't have the passion (and it's hard to know until you get to uni), you won't be able to do anything with just the BMSc. Don't think it's any better than a BSc because it isn't. That being said, Health Science is much more policy based whereas Med Sci is more science based. I liked science a lot more. Health Sci would be better for a career in public health etc. Nursing and Kin would be good for careers right away. If you're unsure, you can always switch once you get to uni!

As for how much work to put in, what I like about Western is that it's more fair than a school like UofT. If you put a reasonable amount of work in, you CAN do well (with UofT I feel like sometimes, no matter what you do, you wont). Also there are a lot of safeguards. Getting help from your RA, your floor and faculty sophs (you'll find out what they are when you get to UWO), and your profs (during office hours, which they all have) can really help give you an advantage.

A lot of people wait until after midterms to get on track, try to avoid that mistake but remember, university is as much about learning about yourself as it is learning about science. Live a little and don't, whatever you do, think getting Saugeen is a problem.

Personally, Med-Syd is by far the best residence for a balance of spirit and academics but each rez is what you put into it.

[bestknightmare]

Oh, and how do I know? I graduated with my Med Sci degree last April lol. Hoping for more school soon though :).

I was in Class of '08 as well. Which module were you in?

For Hi-everyone: yes, if I can redo my undergrad, go for health sci kins. since kinesologist are now a registered professional (as of 2007). You can practice after undergrad.

[_RFDealt_]

I was in Class of '08 as well. Which module were you in?

For Hi-everyone: yes, if I can redo my undergrad, go for health sci kins. since kinesologist are now a registered professional (as of 2007). You can practice after undergrad.

Honors Specialization Physiology, and yourself?

Also, for hi-everyone, Kin gives you more options after just a bachelor's but that being said, I feel that Med Sci is the best program in the province for a "pre-med" type program. People in health sci have to take a lot of bs courses and kin have to do sports courses, etc. Med Sci, you're doing things that are mostly relevant to medicine. (Keep in mind, if you don't get into medicine, a Masters or doing a 2nd degree is a must. There are also other options that are easier than meds like Law/Pharmacy).

[rekearb]

Honors Specialization Physiology, and yourself?

Also, for hi-everyone, Kin gives you more options after just a bachelor's but that being said, I feel that Med Sci is the best program in the province for a "pre-med" type program. People in health sci have to take a lot of bs courses and kin have to do sports courses, etc. Med Sci, you're doing things that are mostly relevant to medicine. (Keep in mind, if you don't get into medicine, a Masters or doing a 2nd degree is a must. There are also other options that are easier than meds like Law/Pharmacy).

lmao, im in uwo health sci

[_RFDealt_]

lmao, im in uwo health sci

... no offense? lol, i meant for medicine, if that's his/her main goal, some courses would be bs, both in subject matter and being needlessly hard.

but seriously, you can't tell me knowing the latin root of prefixes is relevant to much.

[rekearb]

yeah there are a lot of people trying for Med in health science. They are the ones that try to mostly avoid the hardcore science courses (orgo, biochem). But yeah i guess a lot of the courses in health sci are just reading and bsing.

but actually lol, what course is knowing the latin root of prefixes?

[_RFDealt_]

yeah there are a lot of people trying for Med in health science. They are the ones that try to mostly avoid the hardcore science courses (orgo, biochem). But yeah i guess a lot of the courses in health sci are just reading and bsing.

but actually lol, what course is knowing the latin root of prefixes?

I remember friends having a book on prefixes/suffixes for first year health sci. What a joke.

Also, Health Sci puts you at a disadvantage as you wont have room for Physics in first year which means you have to put it into 2nd year which gives you less room for electives. Again, only speaking from a pre-med standpoint.

[bestknightmare]

I remember friends having a book on prefixes/suffixes for first year health sci. What a joke.

Also, Health Sci puts you at a disadvantage as you wont have room for Physics in first year which means you have to put it into 2nd year which gives you less room for electives. Again, only speaking from a pre-med standpoint.

RFDealt, I was in Honors Spec. Microbiology/Immunology

And I also agree, BMSc is best program in province for pre-med. everything is med school oriented. But again, if you dont/cant get into med school, then you are stuck with research for grad school. Most knowledge are not applicable else where. Whereas I feel Health sci would be a good general and broad overview of the allied/rehab health care system. If med sch is your only goal, then go for med-sci and test your competency and build your foundational knowledge for med-sch

[hi-everyone]

Honors Specialization Physiology, and yourself?

Also, for hi-everyone, Kin gives you more options after just a bachelor's but that being said, I feel that Med Sci is the best program in the province for a "pre-med" type program. People in health sci have to take a lot of bs courses and kin have to do sports courses, etc. Med Sci, you're doing things that are mostly relevant to medicine. (Keep in mind, if you don't get into medicine, a Masters or doing a 2nd degree is a must. There are also other options that are easier than meds like Law/Pharmacy).

Yes, I forgot to mention that I'll be applying only for Pharmacy, not for medicine.

[_RFDealt_]

Yes, I forgot to mention that I'll be applying only for Pharmacy, not for medicine.

Then you should be good to go! Keep your fingers crossed for med/syd. ;)

[bestknightmare]

Yes, I forgot to mention that I'll be applying only for Pharmacy, not for medicine.

then I assume you want to go into Pharmacology/Physio BMSc program?
its a pretty good solid department, you'll like it there

[hi-everyone]

then I assume you want to go into Pharmacology/Physio BMSc program?
its a pretty good solid department, you'll like it there

That's exactly what I am planning to do :D

[littleraskle]

That's exactly what I am planning to do :D

hey what is the pharmacolgy thing? is that for masters or something? and are you going to uwo for sure? cause i accepted and i need to start applying to residences lol!

[_RFDealt_]

hey what is the pharmacolgy thing? is that for masters or something? and are you going to uwo for sure? cause i accepted and i need to start applying to residences lol!

Physiology/Pharmacology is a module within the medical sciences program. No matter what was applied to, everyone in med science takes the exact same courses in first year, it's only after 2nd year when things really start differing.

[bestknightmare]

hey what is the pharmacolgy thing? is that for masters or something? and are you going to uwo for sure? cause i accepted and i need to start applying to residences lol!

General First year, and after that, the cut off for progressing into the medical science program is about 85%. Differ for every Med-Sci module

[_RFDealt_]

General First year, and after that, the cut off for progressing into the medical science program is about 85%. Differ for every Med-Sci module

Keep in mind, first years freak out when they hear they have to maintain 85%. Even if you have a lower average and only get into general med science, you can reapply to phys/pharm for 3rd year. You miss nothing.

[tbonizzle]

BMSc is best program in province for pre-med. everything is med school oriented.

This is non-sense. If someone has a solid GPA in music or fine arts or philosophy, all other things being equal, they have the advantage over any so-called "pre-med" student with slightly lower grades. Bottom line, do what you like and what you are good at.

But again, if you dont/cant get into med school, then you are stuck with research for grad school. Most knowledge are not applicable else where.

The skills one learns in science are valuable to any industry, you just have to make an real effort to look beyond grad research instead of blindly following your classmates to a bleak future of pipetting, poverty and nights/weekends/holidays looking after cell cultures. Furthermore, the knowledge you learn in *most* undergraduate programs is not applicable elsewhere.

[_RFDealt_]

This is non-sense. If someone has a solid GPA in music or fine arts or philosophy, all other things being equal, they have the advantage over any so-called "pre-med" student with slightly lower grades. Bottom line, do what you like and what you are good at.

The skills one learns in science are valuable to any industry, you just have to make an real effort to look beyond grad research instead of blindly following your classmates to a bleak future of pipetting, poverty and nights/weekends/holidays looking after cell cultures. Furthermore, the knowledge you learn in *most* undergraduate programs is not applicable elsewhere.

non-sense? If someone has a solid GPA in music or fine arts, it means nothing when you have to start preparing for the MCATs. You have a huge advantage when the courses you take in MedSCi are applicable to what you want to do in Med school.

As for "valuable to any industry", with university, it's really not a matter of what you learn but learning about yourself as a person. I feel that any program at Western prepares people well for careers in the field but without an Engineering degree or Kin degree or Nursing degree, grad school is truly the only option.

[littleraskle]

General First year, and after that, the cut off for progressing into the medical science program is about 85%. Differ for every Med-Sci module

85%?! I thought that was nearly impossible to get in university!

[xx91xx]

I got accepted into UWO and I have some questions.:?:

What is life like there?
Am I likely to get a single dorm in the first year of university at Medway-Sydemham Hall or are they occupied? What are the dorms like? Are you happy to be living on residence or would you have rather lived with your parents?

[bestknightmare]

I got accepted into UWO and I have some questions.:?:

What is life like there?
Am I likely to get a single dorm in the first year of university at Medway-Sydemham Hall or are they occupied? What are the dorms like? Are you happy to be living on residence or would you have rather lived with your parents?

congratz. i wasnt in traditional residence and would strongly recommend suite style. Much more comfortable + privacy + study environment + allow cooking food whenever you want/need! (rez's cafe closes pretty early)

To answer, live in residence is better than home. You live close to/in London?

[hi-everyone]

hey what is the pharmacolgy thing? is that for masters or something? and are you going to uwo for sure? cause i accepted and i need to start applying to residences lol!

YES, I am going to Western:D

[bestknightmare]

hey what is the pharmacolgy thing? is that for masters or something? and are you going to uwo for sure? cause i accepted and i need to start applying to residences lol!

unlike pharmacy, this is the study of drugs, not the retail of drugs.

85%?! I thought that was nearly impossible to get in university!

well, attempt your best. since this BMSc program is the only one in Canada, so it will take some work (Aus have a few as well)

I mean 85% is only 3.73GPA approx. So you'll need it for med/grad/dent/law school anyways

[_RFDealt_]

I got accepted into UWO and I have some questions.:?:

What is life like there?
Am I likely to get a single dorm in the first year of university at Medway-Sydemham Hall or are they occupied? What are the dorms like? Are you happy to be living on residence or would you have rather lived with your parents?

Traditional residence is more of the "university experience". It's a bit harder to study, but that's what libraries are for. You get to meet a lot more people, you constantly are interacting and it's a much more positive environment. Suite styles, especially Alumni House, leave a lot to be desired with regards to the social atmosphere. The cafs are closed on weekends too. If you like cooking and want some more privacy and detachment then I suppose that suite style might work for you.

Also, an 85% isn't that hard to get. You'd be surprised. If you work hard, it's possible. My average actually went up in first year (compared to high school grade 12), so don't listen to what people say about marks dropping. Your marks will drop if you expect professors to baby you like your high school teachers. Work hard and you WILL succeed.

[_RFDealt_]

I mean 85% is only 3.73GPA approx. So you'll need it for med/grad/dent/law school anyways

Not sure what scale you're using but for meds and most other things I've looked at, an 85% is a 3.9. A 3.7 is a mark between 80-84.

[bestknightmare]

Not sure what scale you're using but for meds and most other things I've looked at, an 85% is a 3.9. A 3.7 is a mark between 80-84.

really? i didnt know there was a mid-step at 3.9. I thought the omsas scale jumps from 80=3.7 and 90=4.0

regardless, yes, an 85 isn't hard to obtain.
just remember to go to class in first year. lol I was lazy and found most classes were gr12-review material so didn't go to 80% of classes. Now I suffer for it =(

[hi-everyone]

hey what is the pharmacolgy thing? is that for masters or something? and are you going to uwo for sure? cause i accepted and i need to start applying to residences lol!

I sent you a private message! Check it.

[littleraskle]

Also, an 85% isn't that hard to get. You'd be surprised. If you work hard, it's possible. My average actually went up in first year (compared to high school grade 12), so don't listen to what people say about marks dropping. Your marks will drop if you expect professors to baby you like your high school teachers. Work hard and you WILL succeed.

I heard that from friends of mine who went to university (waterloo+western) and they said that studying really hard still didnt prepare them for the exams. Maybe they just said that to scare me. But what were your marks in highschool like? Cause i find the kids who were getting 90+ averages continued to do well in university. Whereas the kids (like me) who had mid 80s suffered. But i guess ill never know till i get there!

[hi-everyone]

I know it's kinda off topic, but does anyone here have friends who are doing a science degree in other universities, like Guelph? I just need some type of comparison... like compare your test at western to someone who goes somewhere else and comment on how much more difficult/easier you test were...

[trisle604]

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[bestknightmare]

I know it's kinda off topic, but does anyone here have friends who are doing a science degree in other universities, like Guelph? I just need some type of comparison... like compare your test at western to someone who goes somewhere else and comment on how much more difficult/easier you test were...

hard to answer this unless someone has gone to both universities

[_RFDealt_]

I heard that from friends of mine who went to university (waterloo+western) and they said that studying really hard still didnt prepare them for the exams. Maybe they just said that to scare me. But what were your marks in highschool like? Cause i find the kids who were getting 90+ averages continued to do well in university. Whereas the kids (like me) who had mid 80s suffered. But i guess ill never know till i get there!

My average in grade 12 was 86 and my average in first year was 87. Honestly, don't be intimidated. Some people from rural private schools came into Western with a 95% average and scholarships galore and we'd be in study groups and they'd have no clue about anything. They'd drop to 60s in Chemistry where I found it to be mostly review.

Work hard, seek help when you need it (don't be afraid of asking your profs for help and don't wait until it's too late) and you'll succeed. Simple. Some people coast through high school, some work hard, if you try to coast at any university, you'll get burned.

[_RFDealt_]

I know it's kinda off topic, but does anyone here have friends who are doing a science degree in other universities, like Guelph? I just need some type of comparison... like compare your test at western to someone who goes somewhere else and comment on how much more difficult/easier you test were...

Seriously, it should never be an issue of which is easier. Guelph and Western are tremendously different learning environments. You need to get out of that GPA-is-everything mentality. It will lead to your downfall as it has so many others.

[mike24]

The good thing about Western is that they built a new and fully equipped fitness facility. Unfortunately, it opened the year I'm graduating so I didn't take advantage of it :cry:

[bestknightmare]

My average in grade 12 was 86 and my average in first year was 87. Honestly, don't be intimidated. Some people from rural private schools came into Western with a 95% average and scholarships galore and we'd be in study groups and they'd have no clue about anything. They'd drop to 60s in Chemistry where I found it to be mostly review.

Work hard, seek help when you need it (don't be afraid of asking your profs for help and don't wait until it's too late) and you'll succeed. Simple. Some people coast through high school, some work hard, if you try to coast at any university, you'll get burned.

+1, I know so many students who think they are all that because they went to a private high schoool, got 95+% avg but failed miserably in first year.

I swear at least 50% of those private sch are paying for marks

[littleraskle]

My average in grade 12 was 86 and my average in first year was 87. Honestly, don't be intimidated. Some people from rural private schools came into Western with a 95% average and scholarships galore and we'd be in study groups and they'd have no clue about anything. They'd drop to 60s in Chemistry where I found it to be mostly review.

Work hard, seek help when you need it (don't be afraid of asking your profs for help and don't wait until it's too late) and you'll succeed. Simple. Some people coast through high school, some work hard, if you try to coast at any university, you'll get burned.

Okay thank you. I have a question about first year chemistry at UWO. I took chemistry in my gr.11 year but i never did for my gr.12. Am i completely screwed for this course? Or is the gr.12 stuff reviewed well in first semester? Enough that i can keep up anyways. Cause i keep hearing how chemistry is the hardest course and im afraid ill fall behind cause i dont have enough background in it!

[bestknightmare]

Okay thank you. I have a question about first year chemistry at UWO. I took chemistry in my gr.11 year but i never did for my gr.12. Am i completely screwed for this course? Or is the gr.12 stuff reviewed well in first semester? Enough that i can keep up anyways. Cause i keep hearing how chemistry is the hardest course and im afraid ill fall behind cause i dont have enough background in it!

They have 2 first year chem course. Since you didnt take the gr12 one, you'll be able to take the "easier" one, which teaches in a slower pace.

The overall whole course is a review of gr11+12 material. So you'll do fine

[_RFDealt_]

Okay thank you. I have a question about first year chemistry at UWO. I took chemistry in my gr.11 year but i never did for my gr.12. Am i completely screwed for this course? Or is the gr.12 stuff reviewed well in first semester? Enough that i can keep up anyways. Cause i keep hearing how chemistry is the hardest course and im afraid ill fall behind cause i dont have enough background in it!

There should be adequate introduction to topics but be sure to stay on top of that course if you're unsure about it. From what I understand from talking to Felix (prof of Chem) they merged the two chem classes into 1 so there isn't that option that bestknightmate talked about anymore.

[bestknightmare]

There should be adequate introduction to topics but be sure to stay on top of that course if you're unsure about it. From what I understand from talking to Felix (prof of Chem) they merged the two chem classes into 1 so there isn't that option that bestknightmate talked about anymore.

ahhh! Felix felix felix.......~

well I guess just stay on topic of lecture materials. There is a quiz every 2 weeks, so it sorta forces/helps students to keep up to pace.

[littleraskle]

There should be adequate introduction to topics but be sure to stay on top of that course if you're unsure about it. From what I understand from talking to Felix (prof of Chem) they merged the two chem classes into 1 so there isn't that option that bestknightmate talked about anymore.

:cry: Hopefully i can keep up! Although it wouldve been nice to have that option!

[MisDimantion]

oh man, was first year med sci ever rough....

wait...it wasn't. TBH i went to 40% of classes and still did well, you have to know yourself(how you study/learn, and wat you need to do in tests/exams, KEY!!!) and LISTEN in lectures, you'll find all these people typing like crazy, and not even listening to what the profs are saying. then later when they read over notes (this example is basically for cal/bio) they don't know wtf they're reading, while if you listened and understood, u jus remind ur self. oh and that new chem course, yea, they totally ****ed it up with us, glad we were the dummies, lets jus say that the profs disabled the discussion boards on WebCT for some unkind words, TWICE, coincidently around tests that resembled nothing of the workbook, and to whoever was askin about SAO, go, believe me you meet a lot of ppl and you have people you know before u even go there, mostly girls, which is good, trust ;).

[bestknightmare]

oh man, was first year med sci ever rough....

wait...it wasn't. TBH i went to 40% of classes and still did well, you have to know yourself(how you study/learn, and wat you need to do in tests/exams, KEY!!!) and LISTEN in lectures, you'll find all these people typing like crazy, and not even listening to what the profs are saying. then later when they read over notes (this example is basically for cal/bio) they don't know wtf they're reading, while if you listened and understood, u jus remind ur self. oh and that new chem course, yea, they totally ****ed it up with us, glad we were the dummies, lets jus say that the profs disabled the discussion boards on WebCT for some unkind words, TWICE, coincidently around tests that resembled nothing of the workbook, and to whoever was askin about SAO, go, believe me you meet a lot of ppl and you have people you know before u even go there, mostly girls, which is good, trust ;).

I think all about-to-be first year students, please read this newspaper article
http://www.thestar.com/article/614219

and I quote "Wikipedia generation is lazy and unprepared for university's rigours, survey of faculty says"

In terms of the closing of the forum on WebCT, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to view some of the posts, for 3 years in a row. The maturity of the students changed so much. They start to blame prof for giving impossible exams and started stalking the prof. So I think the prof had good reasons to close it down.

[MisDimantion]

I think all about-to-be first year students, please read this newspaper article
http://www.thestar.com/article/614219

and I quote "Wikipedia generation is lazy and unprepared for university's rigours, survey of faculty says"

In terms of the closing of the forum on WebCT, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to view some of the posts, for 3 years in a row. The maturity of the students changed so much. They start to blame prof for giving impossible exams and started stalking the prof. So I think the prof had good reasons to close it down.
believe me, if anyone learned ANY independent study, its me. I went from 0 studying in high school, to some studying in university, and I'll admit, if I reviewed material for bio before exams, my average would hit 90. But I never got to read the webboard, i posted once concerning a question on the test, next day, its closed, and I dind't get that question answered. I didn't know they stalked them, thats kind of pushing it, but the students had a point about the test and workbook, but the tests were ranging from easy to mediocre.

[littleraskle]

oh man, was first year med sci ever rough....

wait...it wasn't. TBH i went to 40% of classes and still did well, you have to know yourself(how you study/learn, and wat you need to do in tests/exams, KEY!!!) and LISTEN in lectures, you'll find all these people typing like crazy, and not even listening to what the profs are saying. then later when they read over notes (this example is basically for cal/bio) they don't know wtf they're reading, while if you listened and understood, u jus remind ur self. oh and that new chem course, yea, they totally ****ed it up with us, glad we were the dummies, lets jus say that the profs disabled the discussion boards on WebCT for some unkind words, TWICE, coincidently around tests that resembled nothing of the workbook, and to whoever was askin about SAO, go, believe me you meet a lot of ppl and you have people you know before u even go there, mostly girls, which is good, trust ;).

I get the listening in classes, but if you dont have anything written down you're unlikely to remember everything. I wish i could bring a little tape recorder lol. And yes a friend of mine told me they really messed up first year chem too, did most ppl end up failing that class? Or was it still managable w/out CT and the weird exams? I hope they improve it by next year lol

[DYN4STY]

Does anyone know when UWO is releasing their class schedules for first year students online?

I can only find the 2008-2009 one.

[UWO Engineer]

Does anyone know when UWO is releasing their class schedules for first year students online?

I can only find the 2008-2009 one.

You'll get your sched come orientation day

[MisDimantion]

I get the listening in classes, but if you dont have anything written down you're unlikely to remember everything. I wish i could bring a little tape recorder lol. And yes a friend of mine told me they really messed up first year chem too, did most ppl end up failing that class? Or was it still managable w/out CT and the weird exams? I hope they improve it by next year lol

well i mean writing stuff down to, but not to the point where ur just hearing and writing/typing. I dunno, i found the chem to be pretty do-able tbh, but I messed up some EASY questions on tests, but a lot of ppl had no idea wat was going on. So yea, the actual material is easy enough so that you don't have to even go to class, i didn't much cuz it was at 8:30 in the morning, n i lived 40 minutes away(bus ride alone)....sleep in ftw..

[bestknightmare]

Does anyone know when UWO is releasing their class schedules for first year students online?

I can only find the 2008-2009 one.

still early, wait until summer

[burnttoast]

when does prof. information get released? i hope its before class signups..

[UWO Engineer]

when does prof. information get released? i hope its before class signups..

What do you mean when you say prof information?

[burnttoast]

oh sorry, i meant, which prof teaches what class
like when i sign up for classes, will i know whos teaching it?

[UWO Engineer]

oh sorry, i meant, which prof teaches what class
like when i sign up for classes, will i know whos teaching it?

If I recall correctly, when you select your courses online or during your SAO day the proffessor is listed under the course code.

For Online Enrollment:

When you login to https://student.uwo.ca, go to Enrollment: Add Classes, and select what course you wish to add. Once you have done that, a list of all available lecture hours will pop up along side the instructors name.

[zyphere]

Prior to course enrollment, you should receive a book with a timetable of all the classes being offered, the times at which they're run, and the profs that will teach them (though sometimes the profs are still TBD so not all the classes will have a prof listed, but most will).

I believe it arrives in June..

[burnttoast]

good to hear, thanks guys!

[littleraskle]

How diverse is Western? And how true is the reputation Western has? (of being a party school/snobby-richkid school)

Just wondering cause I am black and im a bit worried I might not fit in!

[bestknightmare]

How diverse is Western? And how true is the reputation Western has? (of being a party school/snobby-richkid school)

Just wondering cause I am black and im a bit worried I might not fit in!

I think Western has just as much (not much more or less) than any other school. It only got the reputation as "party school" in the 60s because one of the new residence didn't have any rules, but obviously this all changed in the 70s.

I assume your question is to ask how many Blacks are at Western? I was in the medical science program at Western and, culturally speaking (correct me if I am wrong), it might not be a popular program in Black culture. So in terms of exposure to Black classmates, I saw less than 20 in the past four years I've been in Western.

[littleraskle]

I think Western has just as much (not much more or less) than any other school. It only got the reputation as "party school" in the 60s because one of the new residence didn't have any rules, but obviously this all changed in the 70s.

I assume your question is to ask how many Blacks are at Western? I was in the medical science program at Western and, culturally speaking (correct me if I am wrong), it might not be a popular program in Black culture. So in terms of exposure to Black classmates, I saw less than 20 in the past four years I've been in Western.

Not to sure about the black culture thing ive been pretty "white-washed" my whole life. But 20 in four years seems really small! Hopefully it wont be a problem though>:(

How about the drinking? If you're a non-drinker will you find it hard to fit in?

[boyoflondon]

Not to sure about the black culture thing ive been pretty "white-washed" my whole life. But 20 in four years seems really small! Hopefully it wont be a problem though>:(

How about the drinking? If you're a non-drinker will you find it hard to fit in?

What are you planning on taking?

I was in business/economics and it was pretty diverse ...

The colour of your skin has nothing to do with fitting in, unless you are really stuck up on it.

As long as you are not shy, easy going, you wont have issues meeting friends.

[littleraskle]

What are you planning on taking?

I was in business/economics and it was pretty diverse ...

The colour of your skin has nothing to do with fitting in, unless you are really stuck up on it.

As long as you are not shy, easy going, you wont have issues meeting friends.

Im going to be in their science program. And hopefully that will be the case for me :P

[bestknightmare]

Im going to be in their science program. And hopefully that will be the case for me :P

well overall I think Western is very diverse and welcoming/respectful. So I am sure you will fit in just as nicely.

You entering into basic science or medical science?

[UWO Engineer]

How diverse is Western? And how true is the reputation Western has? (of being a party school/snobby-richkid school)

Just wondering cause I am black and im a bit worried I might not fit in!

Expect to see a myriad of popped collers as soon as you enter campus -- girls, guys, doesn't matter.

You know what they say though, popped coller equals stolen girlfriend TM Keys to the VIP

[bestknightmare]

Expect to see a myriad of popped collers as soon as you enter campus -- girls, guys, doesn't matter.

You know what they say though, popped coller equals stolen girlfriend TM Keys to the VIP


dont see those girls as much as previous years ;)

[littleraskle]

well overall I think Western is very diverse and welcoming/respectful. So I am sure you will fit in just as nicely.

You entering into basic science or medical science?

Just regular science, will probalay major in biochem in second year. And the only reason i was worried was cause i kept on hearing how snobby the kids were so i was getting scared!

[GuruKid]

How are Ivey students perceived on campus? From what I have heard and read they are envied by many students and are quite elitist. Can somebody speak on this issue?

[bestknightmare]

How are Ivey students perceived on campus? From what I have heard and read they are envied by many students and are quite elitist. Can somebody speak on this issue?

not envied at all. Entrance requirements are low, with respect to what science/health students need to endure and maintain.
Also, with the planned addition of a new Ivey Building, they plan on expanding their spots by a lot within the next few years; which also means lower competition as well.

[applecheeks]

How are Ivey students perceived on campus? From what I have heard and read they are envied by many students and are quite elitist. Can somebody speak on this issue?

Envied? Not at all.

[tbonizzle]

Just regular science, will probalay major in biochem in second year.

AHH! Are you crazy? What makes you want to do that!?
(I'm joking, well half-joking... If you have any questions, I might be able to help since I just graduated Hons Biochem at UWO...)

[UWO Engineer]

Just regular science, will probalay major in biochem in second year. And the only reason i was worried was cause i kept on hearing how snobby the kids were so i was getting scared!

We hate black people...what everybody was thinking it, i just said it...LOL it's not like that at all mate. As long as you're fun to hang around, you wont be alienated; and if you are...it aint cuz you're black (it's probably the smell!) :D

How are Ivey students perceived on campus? From what I have heard and read they are envied by many students and are quite elitist. Can somebody speak on this issue?

My bud/business partner/former engineering student is on the IVEY path and i dont envy him. We actually joke about him making a grave mistake...it's all in good fun though.

As far as elitest goes, no more then regular Western kids. I mean some...errr most IVEY kids dress up in #1s everyday and you feel like walking into their building with your sandles (wearing socks mind you..) t-shirt and shorts and saying wazzzup

[bestknightmare]

I only envy Ivey for the fact that they only need 4 years undergrad HBA. Why do health/science students need Masters/Phd/MD,etc to make a profession?

hell lot longer to become a professional

[Tomato_1]

I only envy Ivey for the fact that they only need 4 years undergrad HBA. Why do health/science students need Masters/Phd/MD,etc to make a profession?

hell lot longer to become a professional

It's an HBA not a full out MBA. Some students already get there undergrad and then get a HBA. An engineer and a nurse is is only 4 years to become a profession. And your definition of profession, may differ than mine. A profession is somebody who is affliated with a professional designation and a professional body. I don't think getting a M.Sc. qualifies you with those two criteria.


HBA is quite sad. It use to be a stamp of undergrad excellence. Ever since Dean Carol took over it is a cash cow. I believe they plan to have 8 sections. Just to put that into perspective Ivey is cranking out more Ivey HBA grads than Western Engineers or BMOS students. The elitism has long past. You might still have the best of the best going consulting and banking but the avg. Ivey of now doesn't compete to the avg. Ivey of yesteryear.

Edit: I didn't find UWO snobby at all. But I was an engineer so I partied 24/7 with engineers. Just be yourself, get involved and you will find people like you. It was the best 4 years of my life and not a day goes by that I don't miss it. It was a blast, try not to party too hard. You don't want to get kicked out. But remember there is learning in and outside of the classroom too.

[littleraskle]

AHH! Are you crazy? What makes you want to do that!?
(I'm joking, well half-joking... If you have any questions, I might be able to help since I just graduated Hons Biochem at UWO...)

im not too sure why, but i wanted to do pharmacy in the future and somebody told me that would be a good major to pick for it. how did you find the courseload??

[bestknightmare]

im not too sure why, but i wanted to do pharmacy in the future and somebody told me that would be a good major to pick for it. how did you find the courseload??

I| think both biochem and pharmacology would be good undergrad to take .

[littleraskle]

I| think both biochem and pharmacology would be good undergrad to take .

Yeah. Do you know if theres a certain average to keep if your in the pharmacology program? Someone told me it was 78%

[bestknightmare]

Yeah. Do you know if theres a certain average to keep if your in the pharmacology program? Someone told me it was 78%

the last time i checked with a friend currently in medsci program in 3rd year....all med sci programs need minimum 83-85 to progress

[GuruKid]

Can you get a minor with an HBA degree?

[Tomato_1]

Can you get a minor with an HBA degree?

You can get a double degree. Like Engineering and HBA in 5 years. or HBA and BSc, in 5 years.

The kicker is that you have to pay Ivey tuition for 3 years instead of two.

[bestknightmare]

You can get a double degree. Like Engineering and HBA in 5 years. or HBA and BSc, in 5 years.

The kicker is that you have to pay Ivey tuition for 3 years instead of two.


and have 30 hours of class for 3-5th year! :D
know a few friend in the BMSc and HBA

[littleraskle]

the last time i checked with a friend currently in medsci program in 3rd year....all med sci programs need minimum 83-85 to progress


:!:god thats high! um..yeah lol. nvm then! i know i need to get high marks but im not sure thats a realistic average to keep! i guess ill never know till i get to uni though. For some reason i have this thought in my head that university is SOOOOO much harder than highschool. And maybe it is and maybe it isnt but i really need to stop psyching myself out!

[hi-everyone]

:!:god thats high! um..yeah lol. nvm then! i know i need to get high marks but im not sure thats a realistic average to keep! i guess ill never know till i get to uni though. For some reason i have this thought in my head that university is SOOOOO much harder than highschool. And maybe it is and maybe it isnt but i really need to stop psyching myself out!

I have the exact same thought in my mind ! I guess we'll have to wait and see, ourselves ;) And I guess that that's a very high average to keep in university, but we'll need that high average to apply to professional schools anyways (i.e. pharmacy) :P

[edragonl]

im making my schedule for next year, and im going into my first year..

i was just wondering if it is okay to chose a courses that starts like right after the other one (i.e. 10:30-11:30 and then 11:30-1:30)
like will i miss a significant amount of information if i do this?

[bestknightmare]

im making my schedule for next year, and im going into my first year..

i was just wondering if it is okay to chose a courses that starts like right after the other one (i.e. 10:30-11:30 and then 11:30-1:30)
like will i miss a significant amount of information if i do this?

yes, it is ok to do so, you'll have the last 10 minutes of class to go to your next classs

so essentially.all classes are only 50 minutes long

welcome to UWO

[edragonl]

another question...

are there coures that only take up half a year instead of a full year....or does the 0.5 and 1.0 course credit not have anything to do with that

[bestknightmare]

another question...

are there coures that only take up half a year instead of a full year....or does the 0.5 and 1.0 course credit not have anything to do with that

0.5 credits are all half year, with course desgination 'a' or 'b' behind the number
e.g. 1100a, 1200b
'a' is first term, 'b' is 2nd term

1.0 credits have no course designation behind them
e.g. 1100, 1200


so just look at the calendar and pick whatever you need

[applecheeks]

To upper year students -- do you guys know when your course registration begins? Where do I find this info? I'm going into my 2nd year.

[quattro88]

Should've started since yesterday. I'm going into 4th year and I got an email confirming the registration opening. I'd assume that goes for all students, so check it out.

[bestknightmare]

To upper year students -- do you guys know when your course registration begins? Where do I find this info? I'm going into my 2nd year.

Go to https://student.uwo.ca/psp/heprdweb/?cmd=login and then go to enrollment

[applecheeks]

"You do not have a valid enrollment appointment at this time."

Wth? =/

[bestknightmare]

"You do not have a valid enrollment appointment at this time."

Wth? =/

Should've started since yesterday. I'm going into 4th year and I got an email confirming the registration opening. I'd assume that goes for all students, so check it out.

Then you should have gotten email as well.
4th year have advance timing, then 3rd and then 2nd year.

Approximately 3 days apart per year.

[applecheeks]

bestknightmare - did you get an email?

Should I be concerned?

[edragonl]

0.5 credits are all half year, with course desgination 'a' or 'b' behind the number
e.g. 1100a, 1200b
'a' is first term, 'b' is 2nd term

1.0 credits have no course designation behind them
e.g. 1100, 1200


so just look at the calendar and pick whatever you need

thanks for the help man

does F and G mean the same thing tho
like F being first term and G being second term?

[tbonizzle]

thanks for the help man

does F and G mean the same thing tho
like F being first term and G being second term?

Yes. There is an add/drop period for the first week of each semester where you can switch courses at will. So don't stress if you don't get it all done now.

[zyphere]

F and G mean the same thing as A and B (i.e. F is first term, G is second).
HOwever, they denote essay courses (which are normally marked with an E when they are full year courses).

So something like Soc 2500E would suggest a full year essay course.

Registration for 4th years start on the 16th apparently. I am assuming that the 3rd years start their registration the following week, and then second years, etc.

Anyone here know any bird courses to take?

[bestknightmare]

F and G mean the same thing as A and B (i.e. F is first term, G is second).
HOwever, they denote essay courses (which are normally marked with an E when they are full year courses).

So something like Soc 2500E would suggest a full year essay course.

Registration for 4th years start on the 16th apparently. I am assuming that the 3rd years start their registration the following week, and then second years, etc.

Anyone here know any bird courses to take?

comp sci 026a

[applecheeks]

comp sci 026a

Ummmm.. NO? Unless you have the numbering wrong..... because I took Comp Sci 1026 which was all JAVA programming this year and I almost died.

Comp sci 1033 = bird course.

[LegiT]

Anyone know whether Biology 244A/B (a.k.a. Biology 2244A/B now) is easier than Statistical Sciences 222A/B (renamed as Statistical Sciences 2122A/B)?
It'd be appreciated if someone can shed some light on this.

[In-Dent]

Hi,

I'm a Biomed student going into second year. Unfortunately I had a little trouble in Calculus and Chemistry and hence didn't have the average to get accepted into my intended module. I hope to reapply (and get in) in third year. However I'm wondering what classes I would be selecting for second year. The list of year 2 foundation courses is below, but I'm wondering what the typical second year is in this situation. I know i retake the courses I need to upgrade my marks in (Calc 1000, Calc 1301, and Chem 1050)...but which foundation courses?


Year 2 foundation courses: Biochemistry 2280A; Biology 2581B; Biology 2382B; Biology 2290F/G; Chemistry 2213A/B; Chemistry 2223B; Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Science 2122A/B; or approved alternatives in the module

[zyphere]

Anyone know whether Biology 244A/B (a.k.a. Biology 2244A/B now) is easier than Statistical Sciences 222A/B (renamed as Statistical Sciences 2122A/B)?
It'd be appreciated if someone can shed some light on this.

I'm not a Bio student but I have a number of friends and housemates that took those classes. If BIo2244 is the "Bio Stats" that I'm thinking of then I heard that it's generally easier than Stats 2122. I think more of my friends took Stats2122 than the Bio one though so I'm not sure how reliable that opinion is.

You can look up the instructors on the Instructor and Course Evaluation site and see how many people filled out those reports expecting to get an A grade.

[bestknightmare]

Ummmm.. NO? Unless you have the numbering wrong..... because I took Comp Sci 1026 which was all JAVA programming this year and I almost died.

Comp sci 1033 = bird course.

I did mean compsci 026a
Aced it without going to class, 98%
its all about knowing mathematical and logical operations; you got to be able to mental-visually trace each step in your head and be able to hold more than 2 numbers in your head.



I am not a math major nor a comp sci major; took this in my 4th year of Med sci program; was considered a good break from my other courses.

[bestknightmare]

Anyone know whether Biology 244A/B (a.k.a. Biology 2244A/B now) is easier than Statistical Sciences 222A/B (renamed as Statistical Sciences 2122A/B)?
It'd be appreciated if someone can shed some light on this.

Yes, take biostats 244! if you are a med sci student and do not need the stats 222, then don't take it. will ruin your life. or unless you want to go into epistemology.

[bestknightmare]

Hi,

I'm a Biomed student going into second year. Unfortunately I had a little trouble in Calculus and Chemistry and hence didn't have the average to get accepted into my intended module. I hope to reapply (and get in) in third year. However I'm wondering what classes I would be selecting for second year. The list of year 2 foundation courses is below, but I'm wondering what the typical second year is in this situation. I know i retake the courses I need to upgrade my marks in (Calc 1000, Calc 1301, and Chem 1050)...but which foundation courses?


Year 2 foundation courses: Biochemistry 2280A; Biology 2581B; Biology 2382B; Biology 2290F/G; Chemistry 2213A/B; Chemistry 2223B; Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Science 2122A/B; or approved alternatives in the module

I don't quite understand your question; those are the fundamental courses that all med sci student gotta take, so take all of them.

and you really should have taken those cal/chem courses in the summer; if you take it in your 2nd year, you will not have enough credits to fully finish the module. Since you have 3.5 credits as foundation courses, and if you mean to retake Calc and Chem, thats is another 2.0 credits. So you will need to take 5.5 credits. Which means you will need to apply to the registrar to let you overload your course. But with your marks; they will probably not approve since they can foresee you to have trouble as well.

Also, another problem you'll run into is that; I assume since you didnt get into the med sci module you wanted, you are now bumped back into regular BSc program; so you will not have priority to take a lot of biomed classes. they may run out of spot.

2nd year courses are much harder than first year (which was all review of gr12 material)

good luck in 2nd year. and find some backup plan; just in case.

[applecheeks]

I did mean compsci 026a
Aced it without going to class, 98%
its all about knowing mathematical and logical operations; you got to be able to mental-visually trace each step in your head and be able to hold more than 2 numbers in your head.



I am not a math major nor a comp sci major; took this in my 4th year of Med sci program; was considered a good break from my other courses.


Gahh.... well good on you. That course seriously killed me. I was literally the last one out of the lab each week. Keep in mind... I hate numbers, math, blah blah. I'm in MIT... ha.

[In-Dent]

I don't quite understand your question; those are the fundamental courses that all med sci student gotta take, so take all of them.

and you really should have taken those cal/chem courses in the summer; if you take it in your 2nd year, you will not have enough credits to fully finish the module. Since you have 3.5 credits as foundation courses, and if you mean to retake Calc and Chem, thats is another 2.0 credits. So you will need to take 5.5 credits. Which means you will need to apply to the registrar to let you overload your course. But with your marks; they will probably not approve since they can foresee you to have trouble as well.

Also, another problem you'll run into is that; I assume since you didnt get into the med sci module you wanted, you are now bumped back into regular BSc program; so you will not have priority to take a lot of biomed classes. they may run out of spot.

2nd year courses are much harder than first year (which was all review of gr12 material)

good luck in 2nd year. and find some backup plan; just in case.

Thanks for the info. I was hoping to take the classes in the summer but didn't find a place to live until the last minute, and so it was sort of out of the question.

My original question was as to which fundamental course to take...but i now see you take all of them.

So what are my options now? If I don't get the course load approved by the registrar that is. I could take them next summer but then the only way i get into a module is if they don't fill all the spots. Do I have any other options?

[LegiT]

I don't quite understand your question; those are the fundamental courses that all med sci student gotta take, so take all of them.



With regards to that, I'm in med sci and I was told from a friend (might be misinformed) that not all of them were necessary assuming the module has alternative courses?

i.e. 2290F/G is "fundamental" but in the module, it requires a 1.0 credit where alternatives such as 2274A & 2284B could be taken instead to fulfill the 1.0 requirement.

So we must have 2290F/G?

EDIT: Nvm....my program doesn't require 2290 lol.

[supersaiyan]

Under my appointment it says
Your Appointment
Monday June 15
Afternoon Intake

any one know the exact time

[bestknightmare]

Thanks for the info. I was hoping to take the classes in the summer but didn't find a place to live until the last minute, and so it was sort of out of the question.

My original question was as to which fundamental course to take...but i now see you take all of them.

So what are my options now? If I don't get the course load approved by the registrar that is. I could take them next summer but then the only way i get into a module is if they don't fill all the spots. Do I have any other options?

Some of those fundamental courses also have mark prerequist from first year. so make sure you have at least 70% - 75% in each of first year course. All 2nd year class, i suppose, are pretty huge, so you probably wont run out of luck yet. Some courses, such as biochem 280, can be taken in summer through distance studies from another university. I remember a friend that did so, but forgot which university she took it from.

With regards to that, I'm in med sci and I was told from a friend (might be misinformed) that not all of them were necessary assuming the module has alternative courses?

i.e. 2290F/G is "fundamental" but in the module, it requires a 1.0 credit where alternatives such as 2274A & 2284B could be taken instead to fulfill the 1.0 requirement.

So we must have 2290F/G?

EDIT: Nvm....my program doesn't require 2290 lol.

which med sci program are you in? I believe all of them requires 290F/G. Its the basic research method course that even bio module need.

Under my appointment it says
Your Appointment
Monday June 15
Afternoon Intake

any one know the exact time

Just try it as soon as the clock strike 12!! Some electives are really hard to get into. Even to get into preferred lab time, its best to register as soon as your appointment is met

[zyphere]

Under my appointment it says
Your Appointment
Monday June 15
Afternoon Intake

any one know the exact time

what year are you in?

[littleraskle]

i heard that the first year health science course is supposed to be easy? does anyone know anything about? im trying to find an alternative to psychology...

[bestknightmare]

i heard that the first year health science course is supposed to be easy? does anyone know anything about? im trying to find an alternative to psychology...

health sci? or kinesology? i know in first year they gotta memorize like a book full of terminologies....

and in kines, they get to play sport, so thats pretty fun

[LegiT]

which med sci program are you in? I believe all of them requires 290F/G. Its the basic research method course that even bio module need.





Biochemistry....ya. I decided to take 2290 after looking at some of the other "alternative" courses available. I don't think professors that get 4s-5s on "fair evaluations" will be worth the trouble.

[applecheeks]

i heard that the first year health science course is supposed to be easy? does anyone know anything about? im trying to find an alternative to psychology...

My roomie took that this year and she thought it was really easy. She said most of it was common sense.

[hi-everyone]

I just had a simple question: I'm going to first year biomed sci. Should I wait for SAO (which is on the 26th for me) to pick my courses or should I start registering now?

And as I was reading it seems like some people found the health sci course easy. Can biomed students take that course as well? And what do you learn mostly in the course?

[zyphere]

I just had a simple question: I'm going to first year biomed sci. Should I wait for SAO (which is on the 26th for me) to pick my courses or should I start registering now?

And as I was reading it seems like some people found the health sci course easy. Can biomed students take that course as well? And what do you learn mostly in the course?

It's up to you whether you want to wait till SAO or to do it yourself now. There is time allocated on SAO where you can sit down with a prof who will guide you through your course selection and give you advice. Afterwards, a student volunteer will help you build your timetable.

If you already know what you want to take and are confident in using the online enrollment system (it really isn't that hard) then do it yourself. Getting it done earlier may guarantee your chances of getting into the classes/times that you want.

As for your second question, if it does not say that the course is limited specifically to Health Sci students then yeah, it's open to everyone.

[hi-everyone]

It's up to you whether you want to wait till SAO or to do it yourself now. There is time allocated on SAO where you can sit down with a prof who will guide you through your course selection and give you advice. Afterwards, a student volunteer will help you build your timetable.

If you already know what you want to take and are confident in using the online enrollment system (it really isn't that hard) then do it yourself. Getting it done earlier may guarantee your chances of getting into the classes/times that you want.

As for your second question, if it does not say that the course is limited specifically to Health Sci students then yeah, it's open to everyone.

Thanks for your response. So do you know any more details about that health care course? I want to know what the materials are like...

[zyphere]

If you are talking about Health Sci 1000, check this out:
http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/bhsc/current/course_outline_archive/2008-09.html

You can get the course outline there. Hope that helps.
I can't tell you about the course itself as I've never taken it. You can look up the prof on ratemyprofs though.. though be careful; those ratings should be taken with a grain of salt.

[hi-everyone]

thanks for the link.

Also, has anyone taken anatomy in first year? Is it even available for first years? If yes, how is it?

[bestknightmare]

thanks for the link.

Also, has anyone taken anatomy in first year? Is it even available for first years? If yes, how is it?

you must be registered with faculty of health sci to do their anatomy course, which is available in first year..

if you were to take the anatomy from med sci, it is a 3rd year course.


*different material and depth of course, so they are not the same

[hi-everyone]

you must be registered with faculty of health sci to do their anatomy course, which is available in first year..

if you were to take the anatomy from med sci, it is a 3rd year course.


*different material and depth of course, so they are not the same

oh, that's sad, because i've heard that anatomy is one of the most enjoyable courses at university :(

[ivey]

Gahh.... well good on you. That course seriously killed me. I was literally the last one out of the lab each week. Keep in mind... I hate numbers, math, blah blah. I'm in MIT... ha.

i have absolutely no computer science background. will i have a hard time with comp sci 1026?

[LegiT]

i have absolutely no computer science background. will i have a hard time with comp sci 1026?

Read the course description in the computer science faculty. I personally felt it was excessive work in comparison to 1033 or 1032.

lol, if you do take 1033, I'll see you there!

[hi-everyone]

btw, when do we find out which rez we are assigned to?:!::confused::-0

[bestknightmare]

Read the course description in the computer science faculty. I personally felt it was excessive work in comparison to 1033 or 1032.

lol, if you do take 1033, I'll see you there!


33 and 32 are both pretty lame.

but the media one sounds harder than you might think.
the business one only learn how to use microsoft office

[supersaiyan]

Psychology 1000 - Introduction to Psychology
can some one plz comment on this course

[bestknightmare]

Psychology 1000 - Introduction to Psychology
can some one plz comment on this course

intense reading..u gotta read fast

[ivey]

I will be in BMOS first year starting in september. I am required to take a "1.0 designated ESSAY full-course". I am terrible at essays.

Which subject would you recommend from the list below? Just looking for the easiest course to get above 80 in. thanks

"Anthropology; Geography; History; Political Science; Sociology, Women’s Studies"

thanks

[zyphere]

Psych1000 is a fair bit of reading because in recent years they've started to test the material in the textbook a bit more, so attending lectures alone is not enough to get you a good mark in the class.

If psychology interests you though, it is a good class. Don't expect it to be a bird course. And try to take it with Dr. Mike.

[bestknightmare]

I will be in BMOS first year starting in september. I am required to take a "1.0 designated ESSAY full-course". I am terrible at essays.

Which subject would you recommend from the list below? Just looking for the easiest course to get above 80 in. thanks

"Anthropology; Geography; History; Political Science; Sociology, Women’s Studies"

thanks

hmm...none of the above?
Writing 101f/g was pretty easy. but thats only half course

[UWO Engineer]

hmm...none of the above?
Writing 101f/g was pretty easy. but thats only half course

I don't know what you're talking about...Geography, and Anthro are a complete joke. The other courses I can't speak to the difficulty of, but I imagine they arn't to far off the track, with respect to Geo and Anthro.

Take ECON 1020 with Hammond, it's a cake walk. I know it's not an essay course, but if you're looking for a GPA booster!

[ivey]

I don't know what you're talking about...Geography, and Anthro are a complete joke. The other courses I can't speak to the difficulty of, but I imagine they arn't to far off the track, with respect to Geo and Anthro.

Take ECON 1020 with Hammond, it's a cake walk. I know it's not an essay course, but if you're looking for a GPA booster!

thanks for your help.

for the geo essay course, are you talking about Geography 1400G and 1500F?

thanks

[l33t.h4x0r]

Hopefully someone can help me out with this residence question ...

http://www.residenceatwestern.ca/rates.cfm

London Hall is $6,650 for fall/winter so ... $9,975/yr?

http://www.has.uwo.ca/housing/glenmore/applicationprocess.htm#leaseinforates

Bayfield Hall $687 + 40 (furnishing) = $727/month = $8,724/year

So wouldn't those Glenmore apartments technically be cheaper or did I forget something >.<' ... and what are the odds of winning this 'lottery' :cheesygri

[bestknightmare]

Hopefully someone can help me out with this residence question ...

http://www.residenceatwestern.ca/rates.cfm

London Hall is $6,650 for fall/winter so ... $9,975/yr?

http://www.has.uwo.ca/housing/glenmore/applicationprocess.htm#leaseinforates

Bayfield Hall $687 + 40 (furnishing) = $727/month = $8,724/year

So wouldn't those Glenmore apartments technically be cheaper or did I forget something >.<' ... and what are the odds of winning this 'lottery' :cheesygri

i didnt know you can pay 40 for furnishing
i think london hall might be just for the 8 month school year, not a full year rez

[tbonizzle]

London Hall is $6,650 for fall/winter so ... $9,975/yr?

Bayfield Hall $687 + 40 (furnishing) = $727/month = $8,724/year



Whoa! Those are expensive! I paid $350/mo (just west of Western Rd.) and $520/mo (downtown)...

[bestknightmare]

Whoa! Those are expensive! I paid $350/mo (just west of Western Rd.) and $520/mo (downtown)...

well they are both newly renovated and single-room apartments respectively..its huge for a single person
and all inclusive, tv, internet, utilities

[l33t.h4x0r]

i didnt know you can pay 40 for furnishing
i think london hall might be just for the 8 month school year, not a full year rez

Thanks. I'm going to do one of those residence tours soon. Still waiting for them to send me a package. Glenmore deadlines are coming up "the September list will be available beginning the week of June 22" so I'd recommend people to apply soon :cheesygri

[bestknightmare]

Thanks. I'm going to do one of those residence tours soon. Still waiting for them to send me a package. Glenmore deadlines are coming up "the September list will be available beginning the week of June 22" so I'd recommend people to apply soon :cheesygri

can you get a residence tour even without knowing if you got the lottery?

[l33t.h4x0r]

Good question ... I actually mixed things up with the campus/res tours and the Glenmore apts. I think those have their own arrangements :confused:

If anybody is looking for campus/res tours here you go ...
https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/liaison/CTours/CTApp.cfm
:cheesygri

[ivey]

when do we find out which REZ we get?

[hi-everyone]

when do we find out which REZ we get?

I asked the same question a few posts above, but no one answered :(

[bestknightmare]

I asked the same question a few posts above, but no one answered :(

its been too long ago. forgot.

[hi-everyone]

its been too long ago. forgot.

I hope that I know which rez I'll get in since I am going to SAO on the 26th :razz:

[ivey]

when they say to choose a "1.0 designated essay FULL-course" ... does it have to be a "full" course or can I just choose two HALF essay courses? thanks

[bestknightmare]

when they say to choose a "1.0 designated essay FULL-course" ... does it have to be a "full" course or can I just choose two HALF essay courses? thanks

i've never seen this wording before. I would assume can be two 0.5 course. I dont' see how that can affect anything.

[zyphere]

Maybe post the link to where you saw that.
My understanding is that usually essay course requirements can be fulfilled using two half-courses, as long as you get 1.0 credit one way or another. But that might have changed and maybe your program has special requirements..

[ivey]

Maybe post the link to where you saw that.
My understanding is that usually essay course requirements can be fulfilled using two half-courses, as long as you get 1.0 credit one way or another. But that might have changed and maybe your program has special requirements..

http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2008/pg930.html ... "1.0 designated essay course numbered 1000E-1999E"

thanks for your help

[zyphere]

That's interesting. Basically requires you to take a first year essay course. I think the reason why they can say 1000E-1999E (full year course) is because there are, to my understanding, no first-year essay half courses in Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Women's Studies.

[bestknightmare]

That's interesting. Basically requires you to take a first year essay course. I think the reason why they can say 1000E-1999E (full year course) is because there are, to my understanding, no first-year essay half courses in Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, Sociology, Women's Studies.

more ways to screw you kids over

[littleraskle]

does anybody know anything about the spanish class?? like how easy/hard it is, how they test you (besides exams- oral/presentations/quizzes) Please let me know!

[onexeyed]

I heard first year spanish is very easy - if you've taken spanish before. Last year, I heard the Dean had to tell one of the professors to make the class harder or give more work because the mid-term average was around 85% (which is way too high in university).

[zetx]

for my 3rd year at uwo

i'll be taking

jap 1050
COMPSCI 1032B - INFORMATION SYSTEMS & DESIGN
astronomy 2022A


have anyone taken this course before?
How are they??

ive chosen them to boost up my average for this year.

[bestknightmare]

for my 3rd year at uwo

i'll be taking

jap 1050
COMPSCI 1032B - INFORMATION SYSTEMS & DESIGN
astronomy 2022A


have anyone taken this course before?
How are they??

ive chosen them to boost up my average for this year.

do you have background in those subjects in highschool? Jap and computer?

the jap was a breeze, got whites in my class and they got 80+, compsci 032 is a joke...half of the term you learn office

which astronmy is the 2022? you sure it isnt 1022A origin of univers?

[zetx]

do you have background in those subjects in highschool? Jap and computer?

the jap was a breeze, got whites in my class and they got 80+, compsci 032 is a joke...half of the term you learn office

which astronmy is the 2022? you sure it isnt 1022A origin of univers?

astronomy 2022A

first year astronomy is 1.0 course.

[supersaiyan]

Just wondering, do we have to pay 450 $ after course registrations? I heard if you don't pay then you lose your courses

[zyphere]

If Jap1050 is the regular first-year Jap (not the "intensive" one) then it's pretty easy. I put in a regular amount of effort and walked out with a 90.

I heard Astro2022 is easy but have never taken it before. I've taken the other Astro (Search for Life in the Universe) and that was maybe the most boring class I've ever taken. The midterm was easy but they really beefed up the final because I think the profs were getting pissed that everyone started skipping class.

Another easy class is Bio1225 "Biology for Everyday Life" or something like that. It's for non-science students specifically. If they still offer it, it should be an online course. Assuming you have some experience with Bio in high school it'll be a breeze. I took bio up to grade 12 and a lot of it was just review again.

[baboo2004]

Is that the same as Japanese 030?
I took that course in 2nd year at Huron, had loads of fun but was my lowest mark ever (68%? I think..)
Most people in my class had 60s, 70s with a few 80s and the odd 90

So I would recommend you taking it but not as a birdie course

FYI: I'm a 4th year in the HBA program now

do you have background in those subjects in highschool? Jap and computer?

the jap was a breeze, got whites in my class and they got 80+, compsci 032 is a joke...half of the term you learn office

which astronmy is the 2022? you sure it isnt 1022A origin of univers?

[Churo1]

What's your guys average blood alcohol level at any given time?

[bestknightmare]

what's your guys average blood alcohol level at any given time?

0.00%

[GuruKid]

Is that the same as Japanese 030?
I took that course in 2nd year at Huron, had loads of fun but was my lowest mark ever (68%? I think..)
Most people in my class had 60s, 70s with a few 80s and the odd 90

So I would recommend you taking it but not as a birdie course

FYI: I'm a 4th year in the HBA program now

baboo, if you are just entering HBA 1 can you choose to double major. Does Ivey allow you double major in lets say compsci. This is assuming you have not taking any comp sci courses and that your are coming out of BMOS. Also how is recruiting this year?

[reflex]

Just wondering if there's anybody that took 4th year Physiology courses.

Lemme know your opinions on any of them.

[baboo2004]

You can only do double degrees...
For people entering the HBA1, the Econ and HBA degree has just been approved

Other double degrees include Law, MIT and Engineering off my head
During the 4th year, you are allowed to take ONE regular Western course that is 200 +level. However, you need permission for some courses

Recruiting this year remains the same roughly but the jobs available has decreased. EX: A company would hires 2 instead of 4

With that said, most of us are employed within my network.


baboo, if you are just entering HBA 1 can you choose to double major. Does Ivey allow you double major in lets say compsci. This is assuming you have not taking any comp sci courses and that your are coming out of BMOS. Also how is recruiting this year?

[hi-everyone]

Hey guys,

I had a question regarding elective courses for a biomed sci first year student:

I am considering: Health sci, philosophy, psychology, and geography as electives.

Has anyone taken anyone of those courses before? I read some of the course descriptions in the course calendar but they don't provide enough info on which i can base my decision. Any advice is highly appreciated, keeping in mind that getting high marks is the course in the number one priority.

p.s. I know some of those course might have been discussed before, but I just needed to get even more info. Thanks ;)

[applecheeks]

Hey guys,

I had a question regarding elective courses for a biomed sci first year student:

I am considering: Health sci, philosophy, psychology, and geography as electives.

Has anyone taken anyone of those courses before? I read some of the course descriptions in the course calendar but they don't provide enough info on which i can base my decision. Any advice is highly appreciated, keeping in mind that getting high marks is the course in the number one priority.

p.s. I know some of those course might have been discussed before, but I just needed to get even more info. Thanks ;)

Two words: screw psych.
Although many people enjoyed it, I think "Psych with Mike" is overrated, and it was hard for me to get a good mark. But again, maybe thats just me.

[reflex]

Two words: screw psych.
Although many people enjoyed it, I think "Psych with Mike" is overrated, and it was hard for me to get a good mark. But again, maybe thats just me.

I really think it's just you. I know many people that got 80+ in that class. All you have to do is get the past exams and actually do assigned readings.

To hi-everyone: If you're going to take psych, definitely look for the section with Dr. Mike Atkinson. He's by far the best first year psych prof.

[applecheeks]

I really think it's just you. I know many people that got 80+ in that class. All you have to do is get the past exams and actually do assigned readings.

To hi-everyone: If you're going to take psych, definitely look for the section with Dr. Mike Atkinson. He's by far the best first year psych prof.

Maybe I'm just dumb....
but I did all the assigned readings before class, and re-read them again before each exam. I actually did study really hard for that class and it was my worse mark the whole year.

Also keep in mind I'm a MIT student...

I also had atkinson.

[bestknightmare]

most students just cant adapt to first year courses, thats probably why you did bad.

especially when Mike pamper his students by having the TA types the notes for them and then post them online. Great way to encourage kids to go to class.
and having 3 hr class, ends in 2; so you really need to catch up with the material or else you lose 1 hr of what you paid in tuition

[hi-everyone]

ok and what about "Health Science 1000" and "Introduction to Philosophy 1300E"?

Has anyone taken any of those courses before? They all kind of sound good to me: Health sci, it's good because i am considering careers in health care so it would provide some background info about health care system. Philosophy just sounds interesting, I like arguing about different things like presence of god or freedom etc... And psychology sounds good too because I am interested in learning about how our mind works and so on and also people recommended it with prof Mike.

[LegiT]

Maybe I'm just dumb....
but I did all the assigned readings before class, and re-read them again before each exam. I actually did study really hard for that class and it was my worse mark the whole year.

Also keep in mind I'm a MIT student...

I also had atkinson.

lol...I found Psych quite difficult and I'm a science student. Lowest mark (above 80 but was much lower than what I expected). The hard part I found was the random questions from the textbook. i.e. The major age of which so-and-so occurs is:

a)4-7 b)5-9 etc. something along those lines. That question was 2 short sentences in the textbook. FFS...there were quite a few questions on each exam also pulled from the textbook and it was content that didn't seem THAT important to know (with the exception of the first midterm which was relatively easy). Way to tell the class that no memorization is needed when only understanding will do.

The project was easy, the notes the TAs post are crap as it tends to be missing bits of major points or just pure copies of the slide with no explanations (which is necessary imo so it was a lot easier just heading to class and summarizing what was necessary). And classes lasted from 1:45-2:45, so it was only an hour give or take 5-10 minutes.

[applecheeks]

lol...I found Psych quite difficult and I'm a science student. Lowest mark (above 80 but was much lower than what I expected). The hard part I found was the random questions from the textbook. i.e. The major age of which so-and-so occurs is:

a)4-7 b)5-9 etc. something along those lines. That question was 2 short sentences in the textbook. FFS...there were quite a few questions on each exam also pulled from the textbook and it was content that didn't seem THAT important to know (with the exception of the first midterm which was relatively easy). Way to tell the class that no memorization is needed when only understanding will do.

The project was easy, the notes the TAs post are crap as it tends to be missing bits of major points or just pure copies of the slide with no explanations (which is necessary imo so it was a lot easier just heading to class and summarizing what was necessary). And classes lasted from 1:45-2:45, so it was only an hour give or take 5-10 minutes.

Yeah I agree. He kept saying "don't memorize" blah blah, but so many questions had to do with specific details... eh. Oh well, that class is over with.

I agree though. The project was definitely the easiest. 10/10.. easy marks and that helped boost my mark a bit ... LOL.

As for Health Sci 1000, my roomie took it this year and she said it was really easy. She said it was kinda dumb though, in the sense that it was mainly logical and it was pretty boring.

[hi-everyone]

Yeah I agree. He kept saying "don't memorize" blah blah, but so many questions had to do with specific details... eh. Oh well, that class is over with.

I agree though. The project was definitely the easiest. 10/10.. easy marks and that helped boost my mark a bit ... LOL.

As for Health Sci 1000, my roomie took it this year and she said it was really easy. She said it was kinda dumb though, in the sense that it was mainly logical and it was pretty boring.

Thanks for the info. Also, does anyone know a good calc prof and a good chem prof? I am trying to decide between Khalkhali, Macisaac, and Metzler for calculus 1000. And I am deciding between Calvin, Jones, and Ragonon for Chem 1050... So any suggestions?

[burnttoast]

i just got my residence handbook..

they seem to emphasize the importance of bringing the cds for your computer's os and all its software. is this really necessary? i understand maybe the os cd, but why microsoft office and etc?

also, they make the punishments for drinking underage seem really severe. theyre not really that strict in real life right? maybe just o-week?

edit: one other thing-i have long distance cell phone minutes and want to keep my 416 number. if im in london and somebody in london calls me, will they get charged long distance? just hoping maybe someone here knows because all the rogers reps keep giving me different answers lol.

[LegiT]

i just got my residence handbook..

they seem to emphasize the importance of bringing the cds for your computer's os and all its software. is this really necessary? i understand maybe the os cd, but why microsoft office and etc?

also, they make the punishments for drinking underage seem really severe. theyre not really that strict in real life right? maybe just o-week?

edit: one other thing-i have long distance cell phone minutes and want to keep my 416 number. if im in london and somebody in london calls me, will they get charged long distance? just hoping maybe someone here knows because all the rogers reps keep giving me different answers lol.

Ya...I don't really take the handbook very seriously (neither did anyone else). I'd ignore the "bring your discs" part.

lol...I doubt they're strict considering almost everyone had a stash in their room.
Lots of ID cards available for purchase if you need one although I'm not adovcating such illegal acts(for bars and such).

The person who calls you will get charged long distance and you won't. But if you call them, you don't get charged because it's "local" to you since you're there. You don't even need long distance unless you're calling a non-London number while in London.
Hence, I changed my number to 519 to save people the trouble. I only text those who have a 416/out of area number. Works well but I ended up getting another cell with my original 416 number for the summer months.

[zyphere]

Is that the same as Japanese 030?
I took that course in 2nd year at Huron, had loads of fun but was my lowest mark ever (68%? I think..)
Most people in my class had 60s, 70s with a few 80s and the odd 90

So I would recommend you taking it but not as a birdie course

FYI: I'm a 4th year in the HBA program now

Who was your instructor?

There were a number of Koreans in my class and some Chinese as well. The Koreans had an advantage because their language's sentence structure and grammar is similar to the Japanese. The Chinese had a slight advantage also because of their familiarity with the kanji.

Still though, even the people with no familiarity with either language did not do so poorly. Most people scored around 80 with a few in the low 70s and 90s.

The hard part I found was the random questions from the textbook. i.e. The major age of which so-and-so occurs is:

a)4-7 b)5-9 etc. something along those lines. That question was 2 short sentences in the textbook. FFS...there were quite a few questions on each exam also pulled from the textbook and it was content that didn't seem THAT important to know (with the exception of the first midterm which was relatively easy). Way to tell the class that no memorization is needed when only understanding will do.


Lol developmental psych. Yeah I hated that section for the same reason. It's hard to remember all that stuff especially because there are a number of different models which say similar things, e.g. Piaget's and those other guys.

Dr Mike is a great instructor but I suppose he does not give the best advice when it comes to exams. He doesn't write all of the questions on the exam after all. Memorization of definitions, models, theories, etc. is necessary to do well. I think, in recent years, they've amped up the difficulty on the psych exams so that it's not viewed as a "bird course."

[applecheeks]

also, they make the punishments for drinking underage seem really severe. theyre not really that strict in real life right? maybe just o-week?


Not strict at all!!!
It really, in the end, depends on your RA, but most of them are chill and don't care. During Oweek, they're definitely more strict if they SEE you holding a drink in the hall, but it's all good if you're drinking with friends in a room.

[J_Hook]

Hi guys.

Im going to Western in the fall... But i'm a bit confused about stuff since I don't have any older siblings and my parents didn't go to university and dont know what to think yet!

What upcoming dates and deadlines do i need to know?

[applecheeks]

Hi guys.

Im going to Western in the fall... But i'm a bit confused about stuff since I don't have any older siblings and my parents didn't go to university and dont know what to think yet!

What upcoming dates and deadlines do i need to know?

Did you sign up for an SAO date yet? If not, you should do that ASAP. Everything will be explained to you there.

[hi-everyone]

No one suggested a good chem and calc prof to me :cry: :(

[LegiT]

No one suggested a good chem and calc prof to me :cry: :(

All the 1st year chem profs are good (I believe it's Lee/Calvin this year only but Workentin is good as well if he still teaches 1050) and as for calc, it depends on what course and varies depending on the section you're in.
Bryan, he's good but very annoying as he's very overconfident of his own abilities and an ego that can't be matched by anyone in the class. I had him for 1000 and 1501(brutal, get 1301 as the 1501 questions were definitely much harder and time consuming to do).

[applecheeks]

No one suggested a good chem and calc prof to me :cry: :(

Not a sci student, but most of my friends are in biomed. From what I've heard, the name "K CALVIN" gets thrown around a lot (in a good way), so I'd go with her.

[tellmouse]

Can anyone send the course outline for Anthropology 1025F & 1026G? (past one is okay)

I don't know which essay course to take for next term

I'm thinking either Sociology or Anthropology

any recommendation???

Thank you

[onexeyed]

Hi guys.

Im going to Western in the fall... But i'm a bit confused about stuff since I don't have any older siblings and my parents didn't go to university and dont know what to think yet!

What upcoming dates and deadlines do i need to know?

The registrar's office's website. You'll learn all the important dates including cancellations, etc.

http://www.registrar.uwo.ca

The chem prof Dr. Calvin. My brother had her as a prof. I hear she's nice.

[burnttoast]

thanks :)

im calculating my expenses and funding right now so i can have a realistic picture of how much money i actually have lol. approx how much were your first year textbooks? im in bmos if it helps. hopefully i can find used textbooks.

and i know it varies for everyone, but approx. how much did you spend on entertainment and social life?

[bestknightmare]

thanks :)

im calculating my expenses and funding right now so i can have a realistic picture of how much money i actually have lol. approx how much were your first year textbooks? im in bmos if it helps. hopefully i can find used textbooks.

and i know it varies for everyone, but approx. how much did you spend on entertainment and social life?

only about 200-500 for common science students

depends on how desperate you want to read the books. They generally arent required if you go to lecture

[lookingforstufffff]

I just wanted to drop by and say hi, I've heard so much about UWO... Is it true you guys are THE party school? (Do not take that the wrong way, I do not mean to talk down about the school!)

[bestknightmare]

I just wanted to drop by and say hi, I've heard so much about UWO... Is it true you guys are THE party school? (Do not take that the wrong way, I do not mean to talk down about the school!)

nope.... That reputation came from one of the residence in the 70s because there was no rules. but that has been changed. there are still some parties, but all school does.

you should have checked out Queen's Home Coming Riot 2-3 years ago. They've just became the new party school

Link (http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20050926/queensbrawl_reaction_20050926/20050926?hub=Canada)

Link (http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081118/OTT_Queens_081118/20081118?hub=OttawaHome)

[lookingforstufffff]

nope.... That reputation came from one of the residence in the 70s because there was no rules. but that has been changed. there are still some parties, but all school does.

you should have checked out Queen's Home Coming Riot 2-3 years ago. They've just became the new party school

Link (http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20050926/queensbrawl_reaction_20050926/20050926?hub=Canada)

Link (http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20081118/OTT_Queens_081118/20081118?hub=OttawaHome)

Hah, thanks for the read.

[UWO Engineer]

No one suggested a good chem and calc prof to me :cry: :(

K. Nguyen is bar none the best calc proff. He teaches 1413 Calc for engineers and I'm not sure if he instructs other calc classes...but if he does get him asap.

im calculating my expenses and funding right now so i can have a realistic picture of how much money i actually have lol. approx how much were your first year textbooks? im in bmos if it helps. hopefully i can find used textbooks.

and i know it varies for everyone, but approx. how much did you spend on entertainment and social life?

At least a grand on books...social life? Varies depending on what you like to do

only about 200-500 for common science students

depends on how desperate you want to read the books. They generally arent required if you go to lecture

LOL

[hi-everyone]

Anyone taken Arabic at western? Or have had prof Yahya Kharrat? If yes how hard was the course and how was the prof?

[zyphere]

thanks :)

im calculating my expenses and funding right now so i can have a realistic picture of how much money i actually have lol. approx how much were your first year textbooks? im in bmos if it helps. hopefully i can find used textbooks.

and i know it varies for everyone, but approx. how much did you spend on entertainment and social life?

Generally, textbooks cost around $150/course. If you are taking a lot of half-courses then you'll need more books. But since you're in first year you shouldn't have too many half courses so it won't be too bad.

Social life really depends what you want to do. If you hit up a bar or club that's the most expensive:

-$5 cover
-$10-$40 in drinks, depending on how heavy of a drinker you are and what you like to drink
-$5 in cab fare, assuming there are others you split it with
-Toss in any money that you may spend on predrink

Dinner and movie costs around $30 ($20 for dinner, $10 for movie) assuming you get out in time to take the bus back, otherwise toss in cab fare.

But if you are financially concerned about how much money you will be spending on entertainment already, then the best solution would be to not go out often to begin with.

[burnttoast]

thanks!
hm, all but two of my courses are half courses lol.
its not that i dont have much money to spend, but im one of those people who feel better creating schedules and budgets and things like that. i want to be financially aware and not be one of those kids that dont care, blow money on everything they want, and ask their parents for more. but thats how much i normally spend now so i think it'll be okay :)

[LegiT]

I was doing a class search on student center for most of my courses, I can see the courses but how come there's only 1 lab time available with each course? They still haven't updated their systems?

[applecheeks]

thanks!
hm, all but two of my courses are half courses lol.
its not that i dont have much money to spend, but im one of those people who feel better creating schedules and budgets and things like that. i want to be financially aware and not be one of those kids that dont care, blow money on everything they want, and ask their parents for more. but thats how much i normally spend now so i think it'll be okay :)

I had 4.0 half courses and only 1 full credit. Ended up spending approx $1200 on books.

[littleraskle]

Does anybody know anything abou the science specific floor? I want to go there just because i think itd be good to have ppl who could help you everywhere, but than im afraid i might be stuck with alot of ppl who are soley interested in school. Any ideas about this???

[onexeyed]

I was doing a class search on student center for most of my courses, I can see the courses but how come there's only 1 lab time available with each course? They still haven't updated their systems?

Yes some courses may only have one lab for each course (I'm assuming they're smaller classes). Larger classes have multiple lab availabilities like chemistry or biology. "Smaller" classes like may only have 1 or 2 lab availabilites.

[applecheeks]

If a course says "Restricted to students in the faculty of ______"
and you try to add it to your schedule during registration, will it let you? or will it just block you out?

[reflex]

If a course says "Restricted to students in the faculty of ______"
and you try to add it to your schedule during registration, will it let you? or will it just block you out?

It'll give you a red X when you reach your last step of registration. Wait till July 23 and many of the restrictions will lift.

[bestknightmare]

Does anybody know anything abou the science specific floor? I want to go there just because i think itd be good to have ppl who could help you everywhere, but than im afraid i might be stuck with alot of ppl who are soley interested in school. Any ideas about this???

nah, everyne is pretty social

[BernardRyder]

Anyone got any second-year bird course suggestions?

[reflex]

Anyone got any second-year bird course suggestions?

Second year astro, take both semesters.

[BernardRyder]

I would if it wasn't already full lol...

[zyphere]

AStro - Search for Life is overrated as a bird course.

[applecheeks]

Damnit MIT!!!!
Stupid SMALL classes! Two of the courses I reaaaally wanted to take (Graphic design and video production) are now full and my enrollment appointment isn't until tomorrow :(

Time to pick alternatives...

[LegiT]

Damnit MIT!!!!
Stupid SMALL classes! Two of the courses I reaaaally wanted to take (Graphic design and video production) are now full and my enrollment appointment isn't until tomorrow :(

Time to pick alternatives...

I know! Mine is tomorrow as well...are the appointments made by last names? Seems unfair considering it should be first come first served. Was going to head to a family member's Cityplace condo for internet access.McMaster's system is better imo.

edit:...great. The lab section I was looking at is near full. FFS.

[applecheeks]

I know! Mine is tomorrow as well...are the appointments made by last names? Seems unfair considering it should be first come first served. Was going to head to a family member's Cityplace condo for internet access.McMaster's system is better imo.

edit:...great. The lab section I was looking at is near full. FFS.

I think it was done by lottery.

How do you know the class is near full?!!

[LegiT]

I think it was done by lottery.

How do you know the class is near full?!!

Student Centre -> Class search and press Go.
Type in either your course # or click on "Additional Search Criteria" where you can enter the class #'s (from the master timetable).
Click on your class and you'll see how many seats are available and how many are occupied/open.

[applecheeks]

Student Centre -> Class search and press Go.
Type in either your course # or click on "Additional Search Criteria" where you can enter the class #'s (from the master timetable).
Click on your class and you'll see how many seats are available and how many are occupied/open.

I don't know what's going on... it's not letting me search for my courses?!

Could you try searching 10378, 15216 and 7784 and tell me if anything comes up? =/ Thanks

[applecheeks]

When I try searching for courses with the course number, I get:

"The search returns no results that match the criteria specified."

Anyone else getting the same message =/


Edit.. when it asks for course term, is it 1099?

[LegiT]

When I try searching for courses with the course number, I get:

"The search returns no results that match the criteria specified."

Anyone else getting the same message =/


Edit.. when it asks for course term, is it 1099?

Yes, course term is 1099.
Hmm, none of those show up.

But I get the message, "Message
Specify additional selection criteria to narrow your search.".

EDIT: Are those courses full?

EDIT2:They all work now...lol. Type in both course number and class #. Wasn't working a few minutes ago...

10378 -
Class Capacity
25
Enrollment Total
25
Available Seats
0
15216
- Class Capacity
25
Enrollment Total
6
Available Seats
19
7784
-Class Capacity
25
Enrollment Total
21
Available Seats
4

Small classes...

[applecheeks]

Yes, course term is 1099.
Hmm, none of those show up.

But I get the message, "Message
Specify additional selection criteria to narrow your search.".

EDIT: Are those courses full?

One of them should be full, the other ones no!! :(
I don't know what's going on....

Take MIT 2000 for example. If you search it at the timetable, I get Class No. 8886 for the lecture... am I wrong? And when I search the class schedule, I don't get any results...

Gah. I don't want to come across this problem tomorrow morning when I'm registering for courses!

[LegiT]

One of them should be full, the other ones no!! :(
I don't know what's going on....

Take MIT 2000 for example. If you search it at the timetable, I get Class No. 8886 for the lecture... am I wrong? And when I search the class schedule, I don't get any results...

Gah. I don't want to come across this problem tomorrow morning when I'm registering for courses!

Ya...just edited my post. One is full, one is almost full and other one has enough seats. Got to enter class # + course code exactly.

[applecheeks]

Ya...just edited my post. One is full, one is almost full and other one has enough seats. Got to enter class # + course code exactly.

Thanks ugh.
Chances are, I'm not going to get the course I want. I'm so pissed.
all my courses have a class capacity of 25!!!!

[burnttoast]

are you trying to look up half-year courses? if yes, you dont need the class #, you need to put "A" or "B" after the course code for you to be able to search it. also, classes that are already full dont show up when you search for them.

[littleraskle]

nah, everyne is pretty social

why did you go there?

[bestknightmare]

why did you go there?
uwo is the only school offering bachelor of medical sciences degree and lots of research opportunities

i ended up with 2+ years full time research while I was at school

[applecheeks]

Two minutes till registration!!!!
The four electives i want to take only have 2-5 spaces left... KILL ME.

[hklollipopgirl]

I am switiching into health science, so I wanted to take all the health science courses, but it said it is restricted! so if I wait until july 23, all the courses will be full by then! I dunno what to do now. None of the people from health science was helpful either.

[bestknightmare]

I am switiching into health science, so I wanted to take all the health science courses, but it said it is restricted! so if I wait until july 23, all the courses will be full by then! I dunno what to do now. None of the people from health science was helpful either.

call your counselor

[hklollipopgirl]

call your counselor

yes I emailed her and she said I can't select health sci courses until Aug 25! WTF!!!! I emailed the daen too and he forwarded it back to the advisor. sh*t. I needed to take those courses this yr. Who else can I ask for help? I am sure they wanted to help me, a special permission can be granted to let me select some courses first. I only have like 3.5 courses selected so far. The remaining should be my health sci courses. Talk abt fu*ked up!

P.S anyone know a easy 0.5 2000 lvl philsophy credit? is philsophy business ethics any good?

[bestknightmare]

yes I emailed her and she said I can't select health sci courses until Aug 25! WTF!!!! I emailed the daen too and he forwarded it back to the advisor. sh*t. I needed to take those courses this yr. Who else can I ask for help? I am sure they wanted to help me, a special permission can be granted to let me select some courses first. I only have like 3.5 courses selected so far. The remaining should be my health sci courses. Talk abt fu*ked up!

P.S anyone know a easy 0.5 2000 lvl philsophy credit? is philsophy business ethics any good?

you mentioned you are changing program which wasnt what you wrote in your feb's intent to registrar. So you got to change your program first before telling them you want to add health sci courses.

[hi-everyone]

Question: If you need to complete a set of courses by your second year in order to stay in your program, could it be taken at the summer of that second year, or it has to be taken during the fall/winter terms?

[l33t.h4x0r]

Does anyone know if theres a bus that goes from around alumni house to around labatt health science building?

[applecheeks]

Does anyone know if theres a bus that goes from around alumni house to around labatt health science building?

It's really not that far, just walk. It was like a ten minute walk for me from Med Syd, and I walk pretty slow lol.

[mike24]

Does anyone know if theres a bus that goes from around alumni house to around labatt health science building?

I'm not aware of a city bus that takes that route. But you can take the stairs at the side of alumni hall and get to the health sciences building. It's like a 2 minute walk.

[l33t.h4x0r]

It's really not that far, just walk. It was like a ten minute walk for me from Med Syd, and I walk pretty slow lol.

Thanks for the reply. I'm just worried about the winter ... I dont want to freeze to death XD

[l33t.h4x0r]

I'm not aware of a city bus that takes that route. But you can take the stairs at the side of alumni hall and get to the health sciences building. It's like a 2 minute walk.

Yep, theres a set of stairs there. But I meant from alumni house not hall. :cheesygri

[applecheeks]

Thanks for the reply. I'm just worried about the winter ... I dont want to freeze to death XD

Knowing the bus schedule in London... you're probably more likely to freeze to death while waiting for the bus :P

[bestknightmare]

Yep, theres a set of stairs there. But I meant from alumni house not hall. :cheesygri

take the #6 richmond from alumni hall, get off at alumni house and walk 2 minute

u got class there next year?

[l33t.h4x0r]

take the #6 richmond from alumni hall, get off at alumni house and walk 2 minute

u got class there next year?

Thanks dude you're always so helpful :cheesygri ... I'm assuming classes are there for me since I saw a banner for the OT program in there. I just found a place to live yesterday in the Old North. Fortunately, not Broughdale as I heard its really bad there. I'm in the neighbourhood beside that one. Not the best price it was like $395 without utilities and furnishing. But the people there seemed pretty clean. It's about a 5 min walk to alumni hall, hence I was curious if theres a bus =D ... I found a couple other places that were decent if anyone is still looking for a place I can give you some contact information for those.

[mike24]

Where is Alumni House? I've been there for five years and I have not heard of that building. lol.

[applecheeks]

Where is Alumni House? I've been there for five years and I have not heard of that building. lol.

Alumni House is a residence building, right beside Med Syd near the University gates.

[bestknightmare]

Thanks dude you're always so helpful :cheesygri ... I'm assuming classes are there for me since I saw a banner for the OT program in there. I just found a place to live yesterday in the Old North. Fortunately, not Broughdale as I heard its really bad there. I'm in the neighbourhood beside that one. Not the best price it was like $395 without utilities and furnishing. But the people there seemed pretty clean. It's about a 5 min walk to alumni hall, hence I was curious if theres a bus =D ... I found a couple other places that were decent if anyone is still looking for a place I can give you some contact information for those.

really? the only class we had on campus was anatomy and that was at western science center (beside nat sci) and the anatomy lab at dental science building.

you probably wont need to go to labatt building

[l33t.h4x0r]

really? the only class we had on campus was anatomy and that was at western science center (beside nat sci) and the anatomy lab at dental science building.

you probably wont need to go to labatt building

Thats strange :S ... I'm still waiting for the info package to be mailed out. If only anatomy is on campus then what are the other classes and where are they being held :confused::confused::confused::confused:

[bestknightmare]

Thats strange :S ... I'm still waiting for the info package to be mailed out. If only anatomy is on campus then what are the other classes and where are they being held :confused::confused::confused::confused:

Elborn College building will be your home for the next 2 years =)

spend 25 hours a week in there, better bring a pillow LOL

[l33t.h4x0r]

Thanks I found the schedule for 2008 and its exactly as you said ... Elborn College, Dental Sciences Building, and Western Science Centre. It's gonna be a looooooooong walk =(. Now I want London Hall or Essex soooo bad :razz::razz::razz:

[applecheeks]

Thanks I found the schedule for 2008 and its exactly as you said ... Elborn College, Dental Sciences Building, and Western Science Centre. It's gonna be a looooooooong walk =(. Now I want London Hall or Essex soooo bad :razz::razz::razz:

How come you're still waiting on rez's ?
I'm living at London Hall next year, but it sucks cuz most my courses are at NCB... all the way at the other end of campus.

[bestknightmare]

How come you're still waiting on rez's ?
I'm living at London Hall next year, but it sucks cuz most my courses are at NCB... all the way at the other end of campus.

take the #10/2 bus!!! haha i bused from alumni house to nat sci in first year everyday =)

[l33t.h4x0r]

How come you're still waiting on rez's ?
I'm living at London Hall next year, but it sucks cuz most my courses are at NCB... all the way at the other end of campus.

Not waiting on residences anymore. They said the deadline was in February. Yet I didn't get my grad school offer until June so I guess they don't really care about grad people :mad::mad::mad:

[UWO Engineer]

Not waiting on residences anymore. They said the deadline was in February. Yet I didn't get my grad school offer until June so I guess they don't really care about grad people :mad::mad::mad:

Live in a house...there are plenty around and twice as many people to fill them

[GuruKid]

Does anybody know anything about sequential degrees? Lets say you are in BMOS and its too late to do the combined degrees. How many extra years would it take to complete a 3 year degree in compsci after finishing a four year program.

[littleraskle]

How come you're still waiting on rez's ?
I'm living at London Hall next year, but it sucks cuz most my courses are at NCB... all the way at the other end of campus.


How do you know already, who told you?

[JW87]

Not waiting on residences anymore. They said the deadline was in February. Yet I didn't get my grad school offer until June so I guess they don't really care about grad people :mad::mad::mad:


I thought you applied to Glenmore? I was 120 or something on the waiting list for the 1-bedroom, and I just received an email asking if I still want it. I already found housing though on Coombs. "Near West" is probably the best location for PT/OT students.

[zyphere]

How do you know already, who told you?

Students at Western already find out in March whether they were accepted into rez.

Incoming first-year students find out sometime during the summer.

As a grad student though you might as well find your own place. Most rezzes get pretty loud and are filled with disturbances (the exception being London Hall, and maybe Alumni House).

[applecheeks]

How do you know already, who told you?

Oh, I'm a second year student and we found out in February. Don't worry though, I'm thinking first year placements will come in a week or two at the latest.

[UWO Engineer]

Half the first year engineers are slotted into ESSEX :D

[applecheeks]

Half the first year engineers are slotted into ESSEX :D

So that's where all the engineering boys went :P I don't think I met a single one! They are so rare. hahaha

[UWO Engineer]

So that's where all the engineering boys went :P I don't think I met a single one! They are so rare. hahaha

The best place to find engineers is at 2am on a Tuesday night in the UES. Always filled with pleasantly drunk engineers. Actually during my frosh week they had 3 mini-racers in the UES, you know those little big wheel bikes that 10 year olds ride? Anyways, we had a blast racing around the UES...had a course all set up and everything...some of those corners man, pretty tricky stuff to maneuver around the computers and fooseball table! We recorded our times on the board, the winner got to wear the lone safety cone on his head back to ESSEX; we came back the next day and I won :D

[hi-everyone]

Has anyone use the "Instruction and Course Evaluation" at https://www.ipb.uwo.ca/evaluation/search.php in order to make decisions on which course/prof to take? Are those evaluations a valuable source that would help me choose better courses with better profs?

[LordofthePing]

Has anyone use the "Instruction and Course Evaluation" at https://www.ipb.uwo.ca/evaluation/search.php in order to make decisions on which course/prof to take? Are those evaluations a valuable source that would help me choose better courses with better profs?

They're useful, but I think Rate My Professor is better: RateMyProfessor: UWO (http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/SelectTeacher.jsp?sid=1491)

[reflex]

Has anyone use the "Instruction and Course Evaluation" at https://www.ipb.uwo.ca/evaluation/search.php in order to make decisions on which course/prof to take? Are those evaluations a valuable source that would help me choose better courses with better profs?

Yes, I checked those out before I registered in a course to see how many ppl expected an A. Also check out the course syllabus to see if the exams are multiple choice or if there's essays/presentations (which tend to be harder).

[hi-everyone]

Yes, I checked those out before I registered in a course to see how many ppl expected an A. Also check out the course syllabus to see if the exams are multiple choice or if there's essays/presentations (which tend to be harder).

where does can I find out about the "syllabus"?

[applecheeks]

Yes, I checked those out before I registered in a course to see how many ppl expected an A. Also check out the course syllabus to see if the exams are multiple choice or if there's essays/presentations (which tend to be harder).

1) Who cares how many people EXPECTED an A? What I want to know is how many people GOT an A!

2) Not for everyone. I do way better with essays and presentations, and I usually do poorly with multiple choice.

[reflex]

1) Who cares how many people EXPECTED an A? What I want to know is how many people GOT an A!

2) Not for everyone. I do way better with essays and presentations, and I usually do poorly with multiple choice.

1) They don't give out how many of the class got an A, so EXPECTING an A is the best indicator you can expect.

2) Essays/presentations are definitely way harder to get 100% on. Multiple choice you can easily ace if you work hard enough.

[UWO Engineer]

1) They don't give out how many of the class got an A, so EXPECTING an A is the best indicator you can expect.

2) Essays/presentations are definitely way harder to get 100% on. Multiple choice you can easily ace if you work hard enough.

Tell that to my Physics Proff

[boyoflondon]

where does can I find out about the "syllabus"?

Do a google search ... Most of the time you will come across old ones online.

[zyphere]

Those Instructor/Course Evaluations are pretty accurate for the most part. Generally speaking, most people indicate that they expect an A because based on their performance so far, they are already getting A's. And then you can also see what kinds of people take the class (e.g. whether it's a required course for most people or if it's optional, and how much people in the class actually attended lectures).

If you see a bunch of people taking the course because it's optional, a large # expecting A's, and a large percentage of the class with low attendance, that's a good indicator of a bird course.

Those evaluations also tell you a bit about how good the instructor is. It's not the best cause every instructor scores around 4-6 points, but generally you will find that the ones that receive lower scores receive them for a good reason.

Also, as someone else suggested, you can look at the syllabus to see the course format. Essays are more work than M/C tests generally, but depending on the prof essays might be easier sometimes.

RateMyProf is good as well if you want to get some actual comments on the prof/course itself, but I would not trust it too much as there's sometimes not enough feedback on there for an accurate representation of the prof or course. Like there was one class I was considering taking and maybe 3 reviews of that class and they were all terrible ones, so I was really hesitant. I went with it anyways for lack of a better choice and I found that prof to be a really great guy. So that's the thing, the people that had a negative experience will post to complain about it, while those that who did alright don't.

[applecheeks]

Is anyone getting their textbook list in Student Services under my possibilities? Because I'm not...
and when I go directly to the bookstore site, none of my courses show up in the search.

Just want to gage approx how much I should save up for textbooks :P

[zyphere]

Is anyone getting their textbook list in Student Services under my possibilities? Because I'm not...
and when I go directly to the bookstore site, none of my courses show up in the search.

Just want to gage approx how much I should save up for textbooks :P

Still too early for that.
Having $800 set aside for books is generally sufficient (though you'll probably need more for 2nd sem if you have a lot of half courses).

[Bravura]

Does anyone know when we get our entrance scholarships or bursaries?

On my statement, "Total Anticipated Aid" shows up as $0.

[zyphere]

Does anyone know when we get our entrance scholarships or bursaries?

On my statement, "Total Anticipated Aid" shows up as $0.

If you are getting an Admission Scholarship (i.e. your average is above 85%), that will be applied to your account sometime during the schoolyear. You still need to pay the full amount that they are asking for your first installment.

Have you applied for a bursary? If you have been granted a bursary, IIRC you'll get it sometime in October.

Any admission scholarship, bursary, and Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship (the OSAP scholarship) will be applied to your tuition account AFTER the beginning of the school year, meaning you still need to pay the minimum payment due as shown on your statement of account. Therefore, these scholarships/bursaries will be applied against the second installment of tuition. If your total amount of financial aid is greater your second installment, a refund cheque will be issued for the excess. I believe this happens in late Oct or November.

[julcae88]

Hey guys

I just graduated from western health science and i have a few textbooks to sell in great condition. Most of them are health science textbooks but I also have 2nd year science and a few psychology ones as well :) Please message me if you're interested!

[trisle604]

im planning for my future and looking to enroll at either brock , western , or york for biomed science.i havent had a chance to visit the campuses yet , as im looking at 2010 september to be my start date.any uwo's can give some insight on the population down there etc .i was leaning towards york because its closest , but i was informed from friends they bell curve down ,hopefully uwo doesnt ?

[hi-everyone]

im planning for my future and looking to enroll at either brock , western , or york for biomed science.i havent had a chance to visit the campuses yet , as im looking at 2010 september to be my start date.any uwo's can give some insight on the population down there etc .i was leaning towards york because its closest , but i was informed from friends they bell curve down ,hopefully uwo doesnt ?

As far as I know Western's biological/medical science program is a very solid program and definitely superior to Brock and York. The campus is the second most beautiful campus in Canada (that's what I've heard on a Utours video, don't quote me on this.) Also Western's student satisfaction is among the highest in Canadian universities.
That was just me 2 cent, feel free to edit, add more details.

[applecheeks]

As far as I know Western's biological/medical science program is a very solid program and definitely superior to Brock and York. The campus is the second most beautiful campus in Canada (that's what I've heard on a Utours video, don't quote me on this.) Also Western's student satisfaction is among the highest in Canadian universities.
That was just me 2 cent, feel free to edit, add more details.

2nd most beautiful?! Who's supposed to be first?

Western's biomed compared against York? and even worse.. BROCK? Obviously Western... no question.

[hi-everyone]

2nd most beautiful?! Who's supposed to be first?

Western's biomed compared against York? and even worse.. BROCK? Obviously Western... no question.

UBC is apparently first because it's beside the ocean and it surrounded by woods and mountains, etc.

Oh btw, when is the deadline to pay out tuition if we didn't use OSAP to deffer it?

[applecheeks]

UBC is apparently first because it's beside the ocean and it surrounded by woods and mountains, etc.

Oh btw, when is the deadline to pay out tuition if we didn't use OSAP to deffer it?


Mid-August, I'm thinking the 14-15-16ish.. LOL.

Edit: Aug 17, oops! My tuition this year is $7430.18 ... damn.

[trisle604]

does UWO first year and 2nd year terms bell curve down like im hearing about york and uoft?

[bestknightmare]

Mid-August, I'm thinking the 14-15-16ish.. LOL.

Edit: Aug 17, oops! My tuition this year is $7430.18 ... damn.

what program are you in??? why is it that high? Even my 4th year wasnt that high.

[UWO Engineer]

what program are you in??? why is it that high? Even my 4th year wasnt that high.

Mine is $7795.00. Everyone's went up this year

[LegiT]

Mine is $7795.00. Everyone's went up this year

lol...I'm in science and my tuition(with everything else) is a tad under 6k in Student center. I think it might be $200 more than last year?

does UWO first year and 2nd year terms bell curve down like im hearing about york and uoft?

The only course that will mark adjustments to the final mark was chemistry and they tell you. i.e. if class average was too high, they might subtract 5% from everyone.

However, lol, due to one of the exams having an average in the low to mid 50s, the chemistry department decided to give extra marks for partial correct answers in MC resulting in mark boosts of up to 25%!!!! It brought the average up to a high 50. So I seriously doubt they needed to adjust marks down at the end of the year.

None of my other courses bell curved.

[reflex]

Does anyone know what time student.uwo.ca opens up in the morning? I know it closes at 12:00am, but does it open at like...7:00am? or 8?

[LegiT]

Does anyone know what time student.uwo.ca opens up in the morning? I know it closes at 12:00am, but does it open at like...7:00am? or 8?

6 am.

[bestknightmare]

does UWO first year and 2nd year terms bell curve down like im hearing about york and uoft?

first year bio-physic is also known to bell curve up 10-20% (at least few years ago they did)

as oppose to the regular, normal physics that doesnt change mark at all



----
i am in graduate school, tuition is 9.9 k only

[applecheeks]

what program are you in??? why is it that high? Even my 4th year wasnt that high.

MIT! But I'm doing a minor in music performance (piano) where you have to arrange individual lessons.... which added an extra $1500+ to my tuition amount.


Mine is $7795.00. Everyone's went up this year

Well.. you're in engineering. No surprise there.

[hi-everyone]

Can anyone comment on Physics 1028/1029 (physics for science students)?
I am thinking of taking this course but I was not good at physics in highschool. I hated all those multiple steps to figure out how to solve a problem, I also hated waves, and light and all that stuff.

[zyphere]

Can anyone comment on Physics 1028/1029 (physics for science students)?
I am thinking of taking this course but I was not good at physics in highschool. I hated all those multiple steps to figure out how to solve a problem, I also hated waves, and light and all that stuff.

If that is the Physics for Life Sci students taught by Zinke-Allmang, all of my friends that are in Biomed that took it in first year said it was easier than Gr12 physics.

[applecheeks]

MEAL PLANS FOR UPPER YEAR STUDENTS

What's the best option? I'm living in London Hall, and I plan to cook for 3-4 days of the week. I know I won't be able to cook for myself completely, so i want a campus meal plan as well.

Looking at the site, the 3 plans look SO similar... can anyone tell me the differences, and pros/cons? Thanks! :)

[rekearb]

MEAL PLANS FOR UPPER YEAR STUDENTS

What's the best option? I'm living in London Hall, and I plan to cook for 3-4 days of the week. I know I won't be able to cook for myself completely, so i want a campus meal plan as well.

Looking at the site, the 3 plans look SO similar... can anyone tell me the differences, and pros/cons? Thanks! :)

don't get meal plan. You'll be too lazy to travel to essex or perth hall for food.you'll also probably end up going out a lot more in the london area in 2nd year. Just add like 100 bucks on your card once in awhile to spend on timmy's or something lol. Theres a bunch of food places near oxford and wharncliffe (like 10 mins away) and it tastes better and the price is prolly ends up to be the same.

[windforcexx28]

if that is the physics for life sci students taught by zinke-allmang, all of my friends that are in biomed that took it in first year said it was easier than gr12 physics.

+1

[bestknightmare]

I saw in the Gazette newspaper that one of the first year physic class (EDIT: physic 1024) will implement a new multiple-choice exam style. It will use "scratch card" style where you can scratch as many times as you want.


READ THIS (http://communications.uwo.ca/com/western_news/stories/physics_pioneers_%E2%80%98scratch-and-win%E2%80%99_tests_20090423444177/)

Its pretty revolutionary, yet stupid IMO , LOL

[Tomato_1]

MEAL PLANS FOR UPPER YEAR STUDENTS

What's the best option? I'm living in London Hall, and I plan to cook for 3-4 days of the week. I know I won't be able to cook for myself completely, so i want a campus meal plan as well.

Looking at the site, the 3 plans look SO similar... can anyone tell me the differences, and pros/cons? Thanks! :)

yeah don't get a meal plan. If anything charge your card so it is tax free.

Man I wish I was going back. I miss UWO so much.

[windforcexx28]

yeah don't get a meal plan. If anything charge your card so it is tax free.

Man I wish I was going back. I miss UWO so much.

what're you doing right now?

[LegiT]

I saw in the Gazette newspaper that one of the first year physic class (EDIT: physic 1024) will implement a new multiple-choice exam style. It will use "scratch card" style where you can scratch as many times as you want.


READ THIS (http://communications.uwo.ca/com/western_news/stories/physics_pioneers_%E2%80%98scratch-and-win%E2%80%99_tests_20090423444177/)

Its pretty revolutionary, yet stupid IMO , LOL

They already did it this year. The thing is, they only do it for quizzes and midterms. The final exam however was Scantron. To be honest, those scratch cards were annoying as you would continually doubt yourself on the more difficult questions where 0.5 of a mark matters quite a bit.

I recall several mishaps (even during an exam where people scratched the right answer but there was no "star" there...so they ended up scratching all the boxes of the question. Turns out it was an error so anyone who got that version of the exam got a free mark) resulting from accidentally scratching like 7 consecutive boxes in a row. No sympathy from the prof lol.

So overall, those cards IMO were garbage. Either you get it right or not with the Scantrons is better.

[In-Dent]

They already did it this year. The thing is, they only do it for quizzes and midterms. The final exam however was Scantron. To be honest, those scratch cards were annoying as you would continually doubt yourself on the more difficult questions where 0.5 of a mark matters quite a bit.

I recall several mishaps (even during an exam where people scratched the right answer but there was no "star" there...so they ended up scratching all the boxes of the question. Turns out it was an error so anyone who got that version of the exam got a free mark) resulting from accidentally scratching like 7 consecutive boxes in a row. No sympathy from the prof lol.

So overall, those cards IMO were garbage. Either you get it right or not with the Scantrons is better.

I have to agree with Legit, during the tests and midterms the scratch cards were a pain in the ass. However overall you do end up getting part marks for things you would usually not get marks for...hence increasing your mark slightly.

[reflex]

I have to agree with Legit, during the tests and midterms the scratch cards were a pain in the ass. However overall you do end up getting part marks for things you would usually not get marks for...hence increasing your mark slightly.

Pretty cool, it's the first time I've heard of these things. Too bad they only give out part marks in 1st year. I've never had them in 2nd or 3rd =(

[zyphere]

don't get meal plan. You'll be too lazy to travel to essex or perth hall for food.you'll also probably end up going out a lot more in the london area in 2nd year. Just add like 100 bucks on your card once in awhile to spend on timmy's or something lol. Theres a bunch of food places near oxford and wharncliffe (like 10 mins away) and it tastes better and the price is prolly ends up to be the same.

http://www.has.uwo.ca/hospitality/mealplan/students.htm#TaxExempt

The PST exempt plan is your best bet. Just top up $250 onto your account and you'll be able to save PST on your purchases on campus. Plus a 5% discount (this one is also available with the basic Flex plan). In other words, you'd be saving 13% as opposed to 5% if you just top up $100.

[littleraskle]

i have a q about the coed floors.. is it one hallway girls rooms w. their washroom, and one boys w. their washroom OR boy room, girl room, boy room, girl room?

[reflex]

i have a q about the coed floors.. is it one hallway girls rooms w. their washroom, and one boys w. their washroom OR boy room, girl room, boy room, girl room?

guys and girls rooms are mixed randomly throughout the floor. there are separate gender washrooms, but there ALSO are co-ed washrooms in delaware hall

[UWO Engineer]

i have a q about the coed floors.. is it one hallway girls rooms w. their washroom, and one boys w. their washroom OR boy room, girl room, boy room, girl room?

If you're in a suite-style the rooms are single gender (2 people to a washroom) but the floors are co-ed.

[littleraskle]

guys and girls rooms are mixed randomly throughout the floor. there are separate gender washrooms, but there ALSO are co-ed washrooms in delaware hall

crap! i was hoping it would be a little more spaced out- i havent quite gotten around to telling my super-religous mom that the floors are going to be coed>:( shes gonna flip!

[applecheeks]

crap! i was hoping it would be a little more spaced out- i havent quite gotten around to telling my super-religous mom that the floors are going to be coed>:( shes gonna flip!

You should have applied for an all-girls floor. It's probably too late, but maybe you can contact housing and see what they can do for you.

Hopefully your mom won't freak out though, it's really not a big deal =/

[littleraskle]

You should have applied for an all-girls floor. It's probably too late, but maybe you can contact housing and see what they can do for you.

Hopefully your mom won't freak out though, it's really not a big deal =/

Oh she will freak out, she was worried about girls bringing boys back to there room.. let alone me living right beside one. Do you know which residence has the all girls floor?

[In-Dent]

Question for upper years: What do you do with your past years textbooks? I realize I can put them up for sale, but it's kind of a hassle. How does it work if you take them in to the used book store? Any other options/suggestions?

[In-Dent]

Oh she will freak out, she was worried about girls bringing boys back to there room.. let alone me living right beside one. Do you know which residence has the all girls floor?

I'm not sure there is an all girls floor. I don't remember there being one in Delaware last year.

I'm a guy so I can't really relate but, I don't think it was that bad. There was many a occasion where we (ie guys on the floor) would walk around without pants to and from the shower...etc. But that's about as bad as it gets.

[zyphere]

Question for upper years: What do you do with your past years textbooks? I realize I can put them up for sale, but it's kind of a hassle. How does it work if you take them in to the used book store? Any other options/suggestions?

IIRC you bring in your books to the old book store and they sell it for you. When it sells, you'll get a cheque for whatever the asking price was. Lately they've been doing this thing where you get cash right on the spot. I'm not sure what the difference between that and the regular Bookstore Buyback is. I'm curious about this as well.

I normally just sell it back to the Textbook Buyback (at the regular Bookstore) if I can get a decent price for it. Anything above 50% of retail is good enough for me. NOt worth the trouble of selling it personally to another person, even though you could make a bit more money that way, but that's just me.

Facebook is a good way to try selling your textbooks. I've sold one through the Marketplace before. FOr whatever reason, the Bookstore wasn't buying it back (although the course didn't change editions or anything) so it went pretty easily.

[littleraskle]

I'm not sure there is an all girls floor. I don't remember there being one in Delaware last year.

I'm a guy so I can't really relate but, I don't think it was that bad. There was many a occasion where we (ie guys on the floor) would walk around without pants to and from the shower...etc. But that's about as bad as it gets.

haha i could care less i just know if i dont tell her before i get there shell make a scene on the floor!

[reflex]

Oh she will freak out, she was worried about girls bringing boys back to there room.. let alone me living right beside one. Do you know which residence has the all girls floor?

Saugeen has an all girls floor.

[applecheeks]

haha i could care less i just know if i dont tell her before i get there shell make a scene on the floor!

I would tell her ahead of time and prepare her for it, than just surprise her on the day of :P Unless you want to act as if you didn't know on that day... although, I'd still suggest the former.

Good luck!

[littleraskle]

i was thinking id just say that i tried to apply but it was all full and that maybe i can switch in once i get there :S iunno.. try to make up SOME lie! I dont want to tell her too ahead of time cause she might call the school and try and arrange something lol

[UWO Engineer]

i was thinking id just say that i tried to apply but it was all full and that maybe i can switch in once i get there :S iunno.. try to make up SOME lie! I dont want to tell her too ahead of time cause she might call the school and try and arrange something lol

Be a mature kid and explain the situation to your mother. This is what adults do, they have rational discussions to resolve issues.

[Tomato_1]

crap! i was hoping it would be a little more spaced out- i havent quite gotten around to telling my super-religous mom that the floors are going to be coed>:( shes gonna flip!

I lived in Medway - Sydham <--sp??

It was boys on one side, girls on the other.

Gl on your mom. You can run the usual, Mom you raised so you can trust me. Or this is an experience I need to go through, it is very safe we have RA's etc... You can also try to go for a non alcoholic floor or quiet floor and be like look mom, everybody here shares the same values. blah blah

But going to an all girls floor at Saugeen is going to be more of a party than a mixed co ed floor at Essex/Elgin. So their is optix you can play with.


Edit: I don't think your mom can change the floor for you. In the eyes of the school you are the adult and they won't even let your parents see your grades.

Aghh.. wish I was in first year again, I miss Western so much.

[littleraskle]

Be a mature kid and explain the situation to your mother. This is what adults do, they have rational discussions to resolve issues.

And you have never met my mother. Trying to "discuss" something ends up in her telling me ive been brainwashed and corrupted by Western society. So yeah discussing the issue wont work. And i speak from experience knowing shell arrange something cause thats what she did to my sister who was living in rez three years ago. But its a nice thought anyways...

[littleraskle]

I lived in Medway - Sydham <--sp??

It was boys on one side, girls on the other.

Gl on your mom. You can run the usual, Mom you raised so you can trust me. Or this is an experience I need to go through, it is very safe we have RA's etc... You can also try to go for a non alcoholic floor or quiet floor and be like look mom, everybody here shares the same values. blah blah

But going to an all girls floor at Saugeen is going to be more of a party than a mixed co ed floor at Essex/Elgin. So their is optix you can play with.


Edit: I don't think your mom can change the floor for you. In the eyes of the school you are the adult and they won't even let your parents see your grades.

Aghh.. wish I was in first year again, I miss Western so much.

Oh so its one hall girls and one hall guys? Sweet. Do you think there far enough apart that if i just directed her to the one side she wouldnt notice? LOL. And like i said to the other guy rational discussion does not work on my mother. When i mean religous i mean VERY religous as in she doesnt care about trust, if she thinks its "wrong" (in her head) than your not doing it. period. And thats why im choosing to live very far away from her!

[applecheeks]

Oh so its one hall girls and one hall guys? Sweet. Do you think there far enough apart that if i just directed her to the one side she wouldnt notice? LOL. And like i said to the other guy rational discussion does not work on my mother. When i mean religous i mean VERY religous as in she doesnt care about trust, if she thinks its "wrong" (in her head) than your not doing it. period. And thats why im choosing to live very far away from her!

Actually, I lived in Med Syd this past year, and there was no such arrangement. My neighbours were guys, and same with the people who lived directly across from us. In fact, on move in day, a bunch of guys on my floor were moving in shirtless.. HAHA... so I don't know if that will go well with your mom....


I lived in Medway - Sydham <--sp??

Sydham?! Sydenham! What kind of former Med Syd resident are you? Where is the M/S love =P

[Tomato_1]

Oh so its one hall girls and one hall guys? Sweet. Do you think there far enough apart that if i just directed her to the one side she wouldnt notice? LOL. And like i said to the other guy rational discussion does not work on my mother. When i mean religous i mean VERY religous as in she doesnt care about trust, if she thinks its "wrong" (in her head) than your not doing it. period. And thats why im choosing to live very far away from her!

Good for you. Living on rez and away from parental units grows you on so many levels. You learn responsibility, accountability, how to cook. Can't recommend the rez experience enough.

No not far enough apart sorry. My floor which I lived on was walled in on both sides. You still also have to get past the moving day scenario. You are going to have guys and girls wandering around your floor. You are SOL. Sorry ha ha. I think the best approach is to wait it out and hope that the all girl floors are all filled up. You could try calling and pretend if there is room.

Do you know what rez you are in?

Oh and I lived in Med. So Syd only existed to get my food. :p And just helping out the peeps who don't know what I'm talking about. I did engineering too so speeling is not my best skill.

[UWO Engineer]

Good for you. Living on rez and away from parental units grows you on so many levels. You learn responsibility, accountability, how to cook. Can't recommend the rez experience enough.

No not far enough apart sorry. My floor which I lived on was walled in on both sides. You still also have to get past the moving day scenario. You are going to have guys and girls wandering around your floor. You are SOL. Sorry ha ha. I think the best approach is to wait it out and hope that the all girl floors are all filled up. You could try calling and pretend if there is room.

Do you know what rez you are in?

Oh and I lived in Med. So Syd only existed to get my food. :p And just helping out the peeps who don't know what I'm talking about. I did engineering too so speeling is not my best skill.

This is why I use firefox...built in spell check :D

[ThePlatypus]

And you have never met my mother. Trying to "discuss" something ends up in her telling me ive been brainwashed and corrupted by Western society. So yeah discussing the issue wont work. And i speak from experience knowing shell arrange something cause thats what she did to my sister who was living in rez three years ago. But its a nice thought anyways...

As far as I know (because I am a res soph), all of the housing decisions have already been made. I am sure that you've recieved your residence package already telling you which res you are in. If your mom was to complain, the most she could do would be to get you a single room, instead of a double room, if she is worried about roomates bringing boys in. So it looks like you'll have a fun time in res anyways. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

And I have a question for any Med Sci Students. I am entering 2nd year and am wondering whether it is as difficult as 1st year science? 1st Yr Science wasn't that difficult for me and I was wondering if it gets harder in 2nd Yr? Thanks!

[applecheeks]

Random: but what they really need in Western residences is WIRELESS INTERNET.

[ThePlatypus]

Random: but what they really need in Western residences is WIRELESS INTERNET.

I agree wholeheartedly. Also to the randomness of it too. =P

[bestknightmare]

And I have a question for any Med Sci Students. I am entering 2nd year and am wondering whether it is as difficult as 1st year science? 1st Yr Science wasn't that difficult for me and I was wondering if it gets harder in 2nd Yr? Thanks!

yes, 2nd year is most difficult in your 4 years. you are forced to take advanced courses unwillingly. Whereas in 3rd and 4th, its all courses that you are interested in and are specialized in, hence relatively easier. However, 2nd year is also most crucial because it determines if you can remain in the med sci program. I believe the new cut off is around 85%. If you can survive 2nd year, its smooth sailing afterwards... my 2nd year avg was my lowest % year.

Random: but what they really need in Western residences is WIRELESS INTERNET.

yes that is true! western claims they have wireless coverage in majority of the campus grounds. they even have wireless on the UC hill and football field...but none in the rez! LOL

[applecheeks]

Rez payment is due on Friday... quoting from the site:

"Your fees must be received in our office by August 14, 2009, to avoid loss of your residence space or placement in temporary housing (if available). Online banking payments may take 1-3 days to be received."

I'm not going to have the money until the day OF Friday.... so the money might not be received until Monday or Tuesday. Do you think this will jeopardize my spot in rez (2nd yr, London Hall) ?

[LegiT]

yes, 2nd year is most difficult in your 4 years. you are forced to take advanced courses unwillingly. Whereas in 3rd and 4th, its all courses that you are interested in and are specialized in, hence relatively easier. However, 2nd year is also most crucial because it determines if you can remain in the med sci program. I believe the new cut off is around 85%. If you can survive 2nd year, its smooth sailing afterwards... my 2nd year avg was my lowest % year.



yes that is true! western claims they have wireless coverage in majority of the campus grounds. they even have wireless on the UC hill and football field...but none in the rez! LOL

But the internet itself is so slow...You get an inital burst of speed but it dies down to a crawl. McMaster actually has a sustainable ~30mbps connection. How the hell are we so behind!?

[UWO Engineer]

Rez payment is due on Friday... quoting from the site:

"Your fees must be received in our office by August 14, 2009, to avoid loss of your residence space or placement in temporary housing (if available). Online banking payments may take 1-3 days to be received."

I'm not going to have the money until the day OF Friday.... so the money might not be received until Monday or Tuesday. Do you think this will jeopardize my spot in rez (2nd yr, London Hall) ?

No, but you will have to pay a penalty. Best to call and explain the situation (it might be okay, depending on your social engineering skills)

[bestknightmare]

But the internet itself is so slow...You get an inital burst of speed but it dies down to a crawl. McMaster actually has a sustainable ~30mbps connection. How the hell are we so behind!?

do you mean outdoor? or rez internet?
i've gotten consistent 2000kb/s download on campus (not rez) before
rez internet fluctuates, if downloading within rez server, had about 3mb/s.

[LegiT]

do you mean outdoor? or rez internet?
i've gotten consistent 2000kb/s download on campus (not rez) before
rez internet fluctuates, if downloading within rez server, had about 3mb/s.

Outdoor wireless...

[applecheeks]

No, but you will have to pay a penalty. Best to call and explain the situation (it might be okay, depending on your social engineering skills)

Hm.. I hope I don't have to pay a penalty. I'm planning to pay it all in one installment ($6500 or something) to avoid the extra $30 if we pay in two installments LOL so it would totally defeat the purpose if I get a penalty regardless...

I will call tomorrow. Ehh not too fond of the housing ladies though, and I don't exactly have the greatest record. I ended up having to pay $250 in room damages at the end of the year ugh.

[kachofool]

I'm not a UWO student (UW actually), but I'm doing a four month co-op at western... I'm having trouble finding places that rent out for four months. I've checked the UWO housing website, and found a few places which I'm planning to check out soon, but overall there's not much available right now. Any one have any ideas?


Also! Since I'm working for the University, I get a UWO ID#... what campus facilities can I abuse with it =)
(I'm thinking like, gyms/pool, etc)

[boyoflondon]

Also! Since I'm working for the University, I get a UWO ID#... what campus facilities can I abuse with it =)
(I'm thinking like, gyms/pool, etc)

UCC has the gym, courts and everything else that you can "abuse" ....

[afong56]

I'm not a UWO student (UW actually), but I'm doing a four month co-op at western... I'm having trouble finding places that rent out for four months. I've checked the UWO housing website, and found a few places which I'm planning to check out soon, but overall there's not much available right now. Any one have any ideas?


Also! Since I'm working for the University, I get a UWO ID#... what campus facilities can I abuse with it =)
(I'm thinking like, gyms/pool, etc)

don't know if you have the financial werewithal to do this, but if you can't find a 4mth place, maybe sign a 10 month and try to sublet the rest of the time?

just a thought

[In-Dent]

Anyone know if you can pick up your bus pass early? I'm moving to back to london and I'm trying to avoid paying for the bus for 2 weeks.

[jz1n]

Anyone know if you can pick up your bus pass early? I'm moving to back to london and I'm trying to avoid paying for the bus for 2 weeks.

If you're a grad student, you can pick it up starting Monday Aug 24 @ UCC260 (SOGS office).

[mike24]

UCC has the gym, courts and everything else that you can "abuse" ....

They built a new student fitness and recreation building next to TEB. Check that out, I heard it's good. Lots of hot girls! :lol:

[LegiT]

They built a new student fitness and recreation building next to TEB. Check that out, I heard it's good. Lots of hot girls! :lol:

lol...most definitely true.

[In-Dent]

If you're a grad student, you can pick it up starting Monday Aug 24 @ UCC260 (SOGS office).

Any luck for undergrads?

[xSierra]

Hi everyone. I have a few general questions. Some are a bit silly, but I figured I'd ask anyway. A few are about privacy and stuff. I'm an only child and have never lived with someone my own age before, so I'm kind of nervous, in that sense. I'm not going to Western yet, but applying in the fall. :) So, no course questions, because I haven't even applied yet, but those will probably come later as Western's my #1 choice.

1. In the suite/apartment style rooms, are there locks on bedroom doors? I know that the main entrance to the suite is locked. I'd hate to be changing and have someone walk in accidentally. :P I couldn't find an answer on the website, and was curious. Oh, and also, does the bathroom door lock as well?

2. In the traditional dorms, with the shared bathrooms, are the showers stalls, or is there just a curtain? I'm kind of shy, and witnessed a poor girl at my camp have an unfortunate encounter with a group of girls and a curtain a few weeks ago. :|

3. In which rooms are you allowed your own TV, if any?

4. I didn't get to read through all of the posts, but I noticed wireless internet was discussed. With the new internet sticks from Rogers/Bell, would I be better off getting one of those, or using Western's internet? What's your personal experience with the wireless on campus?

5. I'm not sure how it works, but if I selected the four suite style rooms as my top picks for residence, with the single traditional dorms following, and then double rooms after that, what are my chances of getting in a suite?

6. Should I purchase a printer, or are essays and such sent through email now? My current English teacher is huge on email, so I thought it may be a possibility.

Hmm. That's all I can really think of right now. I'll probably have more. :P Sorry if I sound a little paranoid - I'm just a pretty private person (looking to loosen up a bit, I guess, by staying in residence and all... but baby steps!) but if I'm uncomfortable with where I'm living, my school work reflects it. Thanks in advance for all of your feedback! It's very much appreciated.

[UWO Engineer]

Hi everyone. I have a few general questions. Some are a bit silly, but I figured I'd ask anyway. A few are about privacy and stuff. I'm an only child and have never lived with someone my own age before, so I'm kind of nervous, in that sense. I'm not going to Western yet, but applying in the fall. :) So, no course questions, because I haven't even applied yet, but those will probably come later as Western's my #1 choice.

1. In the suite/apartment style rooms, are there locks on bedroom doors? I know that the main entrance to the suite is locked. I'd hate to be changing and have someone walk in accidentally. :P I couldn't find an answer on the website, and was curious. Oh, and also, does the bathroom door lock as well?

Yuppers, but I always left my door unlocked when changing as I always hoped someone would walk in right when I was dropping my towel! Alas, it did not happen

2. In the traditional dorms, with the shared bathrooms, are the showers stalls, or is there just a curtain? I'm kind of shy, and witnessed a poor girl at my camp have an unfortunate encounter with a group of girls and a curtain a few weeks ago. :|

Hmmm, I don't know (I was in suite-style) but in any case grow some Cajones! I gotta share a single shower with an entire hockey team, who needs curtains :D

3. In which rooms are you allowed your own TV, if any?

Any room in suite-style but cable is only run to the common room; splitters are "illegal" and the janitor will write you up for using one. So just know the cleaning schedule and disconnect the splitter whenever your room is up.

4. I didn't get to read through all of the posts, but I noticed wireless internet was discussed. With the new internet sticks from Rogers/Bell, would I be better off getting one of those, or using Western's internet? What's your personal experience with the wireless on campus?

Wireless on campus is free...for in rez wireless is no dice with Western's service; you do, however, get access to dc++ which is a godsend and you will not want to pass it up. Don't get bell/rogers it's simply not worth it.

5. I'm not sure how it works, but if I selected the four suite style rooms as my top picks for residence, with the single traditional dorms following, and then double rooms after that, what are my chances of getting in a suite?
It's by lottery and most people select suites. Put it this way, you have a 1/3 chance of ending up in Saugeen.

6. Should I purchase a printer, or are essays and such sent through email now? My current English teacher is huge on email, so I thought it may be a possibility.

Get a cheap all in one scanner/printer/coffee maker for 70 bucks at futureshop. They work great!

Hmm. That's all I can really think of right now. I'll probably have more. :P Sorry if I sound a little paranoid - I'm just a pretty private person (looking to loosen up a bit, I guess, by staying in residence and all... but baby steps!) but if I'm uncomfortable with where I'm living, my school work reflects it. Thanks in advance for all of your feedback! It's very much appreciated.

Welcome to Western, it's where everybody else wish they went :D

[applecheeks]

UWO Engineer did a good job answering your questions... but I just thought I'd add a couple things...

2. In the traditional dorms, with the shared bathrooms, are the showers stalls, or is there just a curtain? I'm kind of shy, and witnessed a poor girl at my camp have an unfortunate encounter with a group of girls and a curtain a few weeks ago. :|

I lived in a traditional style dorm first year and there are definitely curtains. The curtains kind of suck and don't really work that well, but they are definitely there.

5. I'm not sure how it works, but if I selected the four suite style rooms as my top picks for residence, with the single traditional dorms following, and then double rooms after that, what are my chances of getting in a suite?

Really depends how lucky you are. I had all suite-styles first like you said, and I still ended up getting traditional. You'll end up loving it either way though.

[applecheeks]

Also:

I'm not a froshie, but the O Week band announcement has been made:

MARIANAS TRENCH w/ The Midway State opening

What do you guys think?
Personally, I'm still a little bitter that we got ILL SCARLETT last year. Nothing against those guys, I love them and all, but I see them all the time (or used to, before they went mainstream) in Sauga for free. Especially when Mac got Alexisonfire... no fair!

Marians trench is whatever to me, but I would love to see The Midway State. Toooo bad I'm not a first year.

[rekearb]

i got to see hedley in 1st year when they were part of some rogers thingy haha, they only played like two songs and it was pretty empty crowd

[zyphere]

Wireless on campus is free...for in rez wireless is no dice with Western's service; you do, however, get access to dc++ which is a godsend and you will not want to pass it up. Don't get bell/rogers it's simply not worth it.

There is wireless everywhere on campus but AFAIK not in rezzes. If you're in rez you will have to use the wired RezNet system. It is great for DC++ as you'll be able to download a lot of stuff at wicked speeds (like movies, TV shows) but then RezNet has also been enforcing a usage limit so the usefulness of DC++ is limited. Also, RezNet has been known to be slow periodically and may give you trouble when you try to play games online or use certain kinds of online software. Going with Rogers/Bell may be more reliable and faster (with the exception of DC++/LAN activities), but will also be more expensive. You'll still get those annoying monthly limits with Rogers and Bell too. It really depends on what you need to do with your internet.


Also:

I'm not a froshie, but the O Week band announcement has been made:

MARIANAS TRENCH w/ The Midway State opening

What do you guys think?
Personally, I'm still a little bitter that we got ILL SCARLETT last year. Nothing against those guys, I love them and all, but I see them all the time (or used to, before they went mainstream) in Sauga for free. Especially when Mac got Alexisonfire... no fair!

Marians trench is whatever to me, but I would love to see The Midway State. Toooo bad I'm not a first year.

Don't they still do everything on the university hill? There's nothing stopping you from sitting on the other side of the fence across the sidewalk and watching the show lol.

[applecheeks]

Don't they still do everything on the university hill? There's nothing stopping you from sitting on the other side of the fence across the sidewalk and watching the show lol.

I was seriously considering doing that if I can convince my friends to go.. LOL. Probably not though.

[zyphere]

There are always people there every year so at the very least you won't LOOK like a loner.. lol.

[xSierra]

I never knew coffee makers came with printers. o_o Definitely looking into that!

Great to hear about the wireless internet. I think I'll just save my cash and go with RezNet. I don't need anything super fancy, but was worried about connection problems or the internet just being slow. Although, it sounds like I won't have much of a problem. ^.^

So, I was reading through the answers and I had another quick question about the bedrooms again. :P I believe traditional lock from both the outside and inside, right? Does it work the same for suite style? Or do the bedrooms just lock from the inside, with the main door locking from both?
My mom will be buying my Macbook as a graduation gift, and she keeps dropping hints about 'locking my doors' whenever I'm not in my room. :lol: I think I know where I got my paranoia from (although I'm not nearly as bad). :P

Thanks again. You guys have been a huge help! If I weren't so far away I would have just booked myself a tour. :lol:

[Malone]

I would suggest buying a laptock lock as a deterrent more than anything. A guy on my floor ended up getting his laptop stolen last year.

[xSierra]

Aw, that's got to suck.
I was reading somewhere that I could get something to secure it to my desk? Kind of sounded like a chain and lock - almost like a bike.
I think I'll just do that. The rest of my "valuables" are usually in my purse - iPod, cell, etc. And I'm not usually without it.

[In-Dent]

During oweek last year Oasis was preforming at JLC. I was really hoping they would have been the oweek band. What date is this years concert on and what time?Also:

I'm not a froshie, but the O Week band announcement has been made:

MARIANAS TRENCH w/ The Midway State opening

What do you guys think?
Personally, I'm still a little bitter that we got ILL SCARLETT last year. Nothing against those guys, I love them and all, but I see them all the time (or used to, before they went mainstream) in Sauga for free. Especially when Mac got Alexisonfire... no fair!

Marians trench is whatever to me, but I would love to see The Midway State. Toooo bad I'm not a first year.

[LegiT]

I would suggest buying a laptock lock as a deterrent more than anything. A guy on my floor ended up getting his laptop stolen last year.

Actually, to add to this...pay attention to your belongings everywhere and especially in the library. It's not just electronics either...a friend left for a washroom break and someone cleaned out the desk. There goes 3 months worth of notes and work (paper) along with the laptop.

[xSierra]

Wow, that's insane! I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for letting me know.

So, does anyone know if the suite style bedrooms lock from the outside as well as the inside? I guess it goes along with the theft precautions. :P I'd hate to be hasseling anyone I lived with about locking the front door constantly. :lol:

[applecheeks]

Wow, that's insane! I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for letting me know.

So, does anyone know if the suite style bedrooms lock from the outside as well as the inside? I guess it goes along with the theft precautions. :P I'd hate to be hasseling anyone I lived with about locking the front door constantly. :lol:

I'm pretty sure the doors automatically lock if you shut them... not sure if that answers your question?

[UWO Engineer]

Wow, that's insane! I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thanks for letting me know.

So, does anyone know if the suite style bedrooms lock from the outside as well as the inside? I guess it goes along with the theft precautions. :P I'd hate to be hasseling anyone I lived with about locking the front door constantly. :lol:

They are keycarded locks: think hotel room. If the door fully closes the lock automatically engages.

[xSierra]

Ok, that's great. ^_^ That totally answers my question. Thank you very, very much.

[bestknightmare]

that only applies to some of the residence...like elgin

[burnttoast]

^ what about perth?

[applecheeks]

Question... when do we have the option of opting out of the health plan? I forgot when that was..

[LegiT]

Question... when do we have the option of opting out of the health plan? I forgot when that was..

Since June? I already filled out the application. The only thing left is for them to email me to come pick up the cheque.

[applecheeks]

Since June? I already filled out the application. The only thing left is for them to email me to come pick up the cheque.

nooooo!! I hope I didn't miss the deadline.. I want my 90 bucks. LOL.

Edit: phew.
http://www.usc.uwo.ca/health/opt-out_now.cfm
Deadline is Sep 25.

I didn't get an email or anything!

[zyphere]

^ what about perth?

Yes the door locks automatically at Perth. For both your room door and also the suite door. You will need your key card to open it every time it closes.

If your roomie isn't around and you're gonna take a shower, it is generally best to shut your room door. This means you'll need to take your key card into the bathroom. You never know 'cause one of your suitemates might leave for class or for lunch while you're showering and leave the suite door open. If that happens, then your room is wide open for someone to show up and clear out the stuff.

The doorlocks in London Hall are a bit cooler because you can actually leave them unlocked (just need to swipe the card twice in succession), which is good if you want to have the door closed while studying but still leave it open for someone to come in when they knock.

I believe Med-Syd, Saugeen, and Delaware use regular keys and locks.

[applecheeks]

I don't mean to be spamming/promoting... but this is somewhat related :razz:

You guys should all watch SYTYCD Canada Season 2 and vote for MELANIE MAH because she goes to Western and you should all support her for that reason alone ;)

Discussion thread-- http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=781838

[hi-everyone]

just a random question: when is the course registration thing open up again, like if I want to change a course? I knew it's been closed since Aug. 8th, but when does it reopen?
Thanks.

[young__wun1515]

So im looking to apply to Western in Sept for the arts and humanities and social science program but i just wanted to know what kind of average you guys got accepted with in high school?

Im sitting at an 80% average which is the cut off...

Thanks.

[applecheeks]

So im looking to apply to Western in Sept for the arts and humanities and social science program but i just wanted to know what kind of average you guys got accepted with in high school?

Im sitting at an 80% average which is the cut off...

Thanks.

During my year, I'm pretty sure you needed at least a 82.5% even for Arts/Social Science.

[burnttoast]

ive heard that the cutoff for most programs this year is 83%, not sure if thats official

for those with you with macs: will i need to bring the extention cable? ive never used it and id rather not bring it

[hi-everyone]

so no one know when we can go back and change courses online?
And also has anyone taken nutrition? I've tried to find that class on the prof rating thing but no results showed up... so i have no idea how the course is.. any ideas?

[UWO Engineer]

so no one know when we can go back and change courses online?
And also has anyone taken nutrition? I've tried to find that class on the prof rating thing but no results showed up... so i have no idea how the course is.. any ideas?

I can still add/drop/swap any classes I want? I'm not sure why you can't

[zetx]

has anyone taken jap 1050 with hirooka?

[applecheeks]

so no one know when we can go back and change courses online?
And also has anyone taken nutrition? I've tried to find that class on the prof rating thing but no results showed up... so i have no idea how the course is.. any ideas?

Nutrition at Brescia? which one? there are two..

[UWO Engineer]

Nutrition at Brescia? which one? there are two..

Isn't Brescia girls only? Putting this dude SOL

[Newbinat0r]

guys can take classes at brescia. They just cant stay i nthe residence as it is all girls. Ive taken classes at Brescia and it sucks. All, and i mean ALL, the girls there are not attractive. Mean while main camopus is filled with hot girls and it is like a fashion show runway

[hi-everyone]

Nutrition at Brescia? which one? there are two..

the non-essay one called "Nutrition for Modern Life 1021" So how is it anyways?
Also, I'm a guy so is it gonna be awkward? I'm just looking for a course where I can get a high mark to boost my GPA. I'm thinking of switching physics with nutrition... any thoughts?

[UWO Engineer]

the non-essay one called "Nutrition for Modern Life 1021" So how is it anyways?
Also, I'm a guy so is it gonna be awkward? I'm just looking for a course where I can get a high mark to boost my GPA. I'm thinking of switching physics with nutrition... any thoughts?

First year physics? If you took grade 11 or 12 physics then first year physics will be an easy GPA booster; I helped a girl do her online quiz every week, drunk almost everytime, just to make myself feel better about how eng physics raped me. Your text book will suck something awful, so I would suggest buying a used copy of first year eng physics (same material, but presented in a much, much better manner)

[hi-everyone]

First year physics? If you took grade 11 or 12 physics then first year physics will be an easy GPA booster; I helped a girl do her online quiz every week, drunk almost everytime, just to make myself feel better about how eng physics raped me. Your text book will suck something awful, so I would suggest buying a used copy of first year eng physics (same material, but presented in a much, much better manner)

I sucked in physics in HS, and it's the one subject that I can't understand much. I don't wanna go through another year of physics again.

[hi-everyone]

btw, is there a separate website for Brescia "course and professor evaluation"?

I have to choose btn prof. Reading and Macaskill for nutrition.

[applecheeks]

the non-essay one called "Nutrition for Modern Life 1021" So how is it anyways?
Also, I'm a guy so is it gonna be awkward? I'm just looking for a course where I can get a high mark to boost my GPA. I'm thinking of switching physics with nutrition... any thoughts?

My best friend took that course last year. She said that the majority of the class was female, but there were approx. 30% males, so I doubt it would be awkward. She said it was super easy.

Then again, I have friends who took physics and found it really easy too.

[hi-everyone]

My best friend took that course last year. She said that the majority of the class was female, but there were approx. 30% males, so I doubt it would be awkward. She said it was super easy.

Then again, I have friends who took physics and found it really easy too.

Thanks, I feel better now ;)
BTW, do you know who was ur friend's prof? I have hard time deciding btn the two profs.

[LegiT]

Hmm...do all labs begin the week of Sept. 21st this year?

[burnttoast]

i should have researched this earlier but anyways..

how do students travel home by bus? i know waterloo has a cheap student-run bus but i dont suppose uwo has one? i looked on the greyhound site and theres a station about 6 mins away by car..is there a local bus that can get there? and is there another alternative to greyhound? i live in markham/york region btw. thanks :)

[applecheeks]

i should have researched this earlier but anyways..

how do students travel home by bus? i know waterloo has a cheap student-run bus but i dont suppose uwo has one? i looked on the greyhound site and theres a station about 6 mins away by car..is there a local bus that can get there? and is there another alternative to greyhound? i live in markham/york region btw. thanks :)

You can get to both the Greyhound and Via Rail stations in London by local bus.

An alternative to greyhound would be Via Rail... I think most students take this. Buy the student 6 pack and an ISIC card and it will save you.

[Bravura]

An alternative to greyhound would be Via Rail... I think most students take this. Buy the student 6 pack and an ISIC card and it will save you.

Why would most students take VIA? Isn't Greyhound half its price?

[applecheeks]

Why would most students take VIA? Isn't Greyhound half its price?

It's quicker and more comfortable.

It's definitely not double the price of Greyhound. At least for me, travelling to Sauga/Oakville is only a couple dollars more per ride if you buy a six pack.

[hi-everyone]

Does anyone know how much is the six pack for via? If you're going from london, to Toronto, and back.

[applecheeks]

Does anyone know how much is the six pack for via? If you're going from london, to Toronto, and back.

I think London -> Toronto is approx $160.

From London -> Oakville is approx $140.

[zyphere]

has anyone taken jap 1050 with hirooka?

If still possible, see if you can take jap with Akai-Mori. She's real nice!

[zetx]

If still possible, see if you can take jap with Akai-Mori. She's real nice!

why not 1050? with hirooka?
thought it's less intense course?

[applecheeks]

Out of curiosity, are there more 2 bedroom or 3 bedroom suites in London Hall? or is it about even?

And what is the likelihood that I'll actually end up in a co-ed suite if I didn't check "single-gender suites only" on the rez form.

[reflex]

I lived in London Hall last year. There's prob more 2 person suites.

As for living with guys/girls, they'll probably put you with girls first, just cause it probably works out better.

Maybe I'll see the famous applecheeks around!

what year are you going into?

[applecheeks]

I lived in London Hall last year. There's prob more 2 person suites.

As for living with guys/girls, they'll probably put you with girls first, just cause it probably works out better.

Maybe I'll see the famous applecheeks around!

what year are you going into?

I'm famous eh? :P not even.
I'm going into 2nd year... because I took a victory lap in high school haha. you?

[Bravura]

Does anyone know what the status of DC++ is?

[UWO Engineer]

Does anyone know what the status of DC++ is?

lol

[applecheeks]

how is that 'lol' worthy?!

Seriously though.. I want it too LOL :P What's the DC++ address? ugh I've never used shakespeer before so I feel like I'm going to have trouble setting this out...

[LegiT]

how is that 'lol' worthy?!

Seriously though.. I want it too LOL :P What's the DC++ address? ugh I've never used shakespeer before so I feel like I'm going to have trouble setting this out...

Just ask someone on res when you're there. They'll probably do it for you. DC++ would be so much better if it didn't have a limit.

[zyphere]

why not 1050? with hirooka?
thought it's less intense course?

Oh there's no more 1050 with Akai-Mori?
I had her as my Jap prof in first year. She's a great person.

I hear Hirooka isn't bad, just that Akai is that much better, lol.
But if Hirooka is your only option for the easier Jap course, then go for it.

[wewillsee]

Just ask someone on res when you're there. They'll probably do it for you. DC++ would be so much better if it didn't have a limit.


If DC++ didn't have a limit, people would then start bitching about the network speed. It's just a fine line they have to maintain before students start bitching about the speed or the cap. But from what I hear, they are changing their rules around to get rid of the stupid 1GB internet cap/day.

[wewillsee]

how is that 'lol' worthy?!

Seriously though.. I want it too LOL :P What's the DC++ address? ugh I've never used shakespeer before so I feel like I'm going to have trouble setting this out...

PM me if you want details on how to set-up your DC++ for this year!

[applecheeks]

If DC++ didn't have a limit, people would then start bitching about the network speed. It's just a fine line they have to maintain before students start bitching about the speed or the cap. But from what I hear, they are changing their rules around to get rid of the stupid 1GB internet cap/day.

I think it's 2GB now.

[wewillsee]

I think it's 2GB now.

Ahh, Finally!

I think thats reasonable. How's the speed in rez though? can you stream youtube without letting it buffer?

[burnttoast]

can anybody tell me which bus i can take and where that bus station is, if i want to go to the greyhound station? i live in perth/essex/london hall area

and can i purchase right at the station or should i do in advance, esp. for busy holidays like thanksgiving and christmas? thanks!

[Sepharite]

can anybody tell me which bus i can take and where that bus station is, if i want to go to the greyhound station? i live in perth/essex/london hall area

and can i purchase right at the station or should i do in advance, esp. for busy holidays like thanksgiving and christmas? thanks!

You don't have any friends to ask?

Take the Richmond 6 bus.

You can buy the ticket in advance at the UCC but usually the buses aren't full. But if you have the time, do it just incase.

[applecheeks]

You don't have any friends to ask?

Take the Richmond 6 bus.

You can buy the ticket in advance at the UCC but usually the buses aren't full. But if you have the time, do it just incase.

Didn't have to be so rude, he/she was just asking.

The 6 doesn't come to the London/Essex/Perth area, though. You would have to go to Nat Sci which is a little inconvenient.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the 2 Dundas go downtown to the Greyhound/Via Rail stations?

[burnttoast]

i did ask my friends, but we're all first year so what can you expect.

asked infosource, it is 2 and 6.

[reflex]

i did ask my friends, but we're all first year so what can you expect.

asked infosource, it is 2 and 6.

6 takes you a bit closer to the greyhound station. with the 2 you have to walk a tiny bit more, but it's really convenient if you live at perth/essex/london hall.

[lana.ran.du@hotmail.com]

Does western have a good Life Science program?

for people that are in the life science program at Western, what made you choose this university instead of [Waterloo, Macmaster, UofT, Queens] ? Especially University of Toronto. What made you choose Western for LS instead of Univesrity of Toronto?

[zyphere]

The difference in walking distance between the 2 and 6 is pretty negligible. If you take the 2, get off BEFORE you hit Dundas/Richmond. If you get off at Dundas and Talbot, you will be directly north of the Greyhound station (just walk down Talbot and it will get you there in almost the same amount of time that you would by taking the 6 to Richmond/York).

[applecheeks]

homecoming!!!

[UWO Engineer]

homecoming!!!

Good excuse to do Beer Bong shots at 9am!

[apthered]

hey
i got a question
is it worth doing the bmos program? for commercial aviation management? because i wanna be a pilot but im not sure if i should do flying separately or combined with my degree.

any thoughts?
thanks :)

[applecheeks]

Soooo I missed the parade this morning. 10 is too early! It's okaaaay, will definitely be at the game later - go Mustangs :)

[Tomato_1]

hey
i got a question
is it worth doing the bmos program? for commercial aviation management? because i wanna be a pilot but im not sure if i should do flying separately or combined with my degree.

any thoughts?
thanks :)

See if you can find an alum and ask them what are there thoughts.

[wewillsee]

hey
i got a question
is it worth doing the bmos program? for commercial aviation management? because i wanna be a pilot but im not sure if i should do flying separately or combined with my degree.

any thoughts?
thanks :)

I have a feww friends who are doing a CAM degree - exactly what your doing and here's what I've heard from them:

The benefit of this program is that you have a BA degree in aviation management along with your pilot license. This is a good back up option if your having a hard time finding a suitable position.

Also, for commercial airlines you need north of 5000 hours to be even considered as a trainee for their passenger jets. Having an aviation management degree definitely helps you stand out from the crowd so it only helps the cause.

It also gives you the option of switching careers down the road. (a pilot's job can be really stressful and might be a lot to deal with when you have wife and kids)

Hope this helps.

[applecheeks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17mj553jzhM&feature=player_embedded

Anyone know what was going on?

[UWO Engineer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17mj553jzhM&feature=player_embedded

Anyone know what was going on?

What a champ. The word around town is that he was intoxicated (perhaps why he resisted and didnt feel the punches off his face). But who knows. Definate press release in the next week from UWO...that should spell out all the details

Edit- Danm Social Sci kids always up to no good

[applecheeks]

^ Why must you conclude that this guy was a social sci student, JUST because he was in SSC....

More info:

http://communications.uwo.ca/com/western_news/stories/violent_suspect_arrested_20091015444984/

[UWO Engineer]

^ Why must you conclude that this guy was a social sci student, JUST because he was in SSC....

More info:

http://communications.uwo.ca/com/western_news/stories/violent_suspect_arrested_20091015444984/

You're the third person in half as many weeks to become disgruntled with my dry humour. Perhaps I should stop making jokes

But seriously, social sci kids are epic, havent you seen the frosh t-shirts?

[LegiT]

^ Why must you conclude that this guy was a social sci student, JUST because he was in SSC....

More info:

http://communications.uwo.ca/com/western_news/stories/violent_suspect_arrested_20091015444984/

He is a social science student...

[trisle604]

i know its a bit early and all , but does anyone know when is the deadlines for applications for 2010 september enrollment?

[bestknightmare]

i know its a bit early and all , but does anyone know when is the deadlines for applications for 2010 september enrollment?

for undergraduate? you meant to enter year 1?

usually january 15th isnt it? check ouac site

[trisle604]

for undergraduate? you meant to enter year 1?

usually january 15th isnt it? check ouac site

yes it would be my first year , and wow...january is too soon for me , as i will have my pre reqs done roughly by april-may ...oh boy :( .

[UWO Engineer]

yes it would be my first year , and wow...january is too soon for me , as i will have my pre reqs done roughly by april-may ...oh boy :( .

uh...you apply through OUAC while you're completing your second semester of Gr. 12. You don't need to have your pre-reqs completed by the time you apply as long as by the end of next semester you complete them with a sufficient avg.

[Canada_7]

You're the third person in half as many weeks to become disgruntled with my dry humour. Perhaps I should stop making jokes

But seriously, social sci kids are epic, havent you seen the frosh t-shirts?

Last year, I remember it was Blue t-shirts that said "Just Plain Epic" on the front? Was it the same this year?

[trisle604]

uh...you apply through OUAC while you're completing your second semester of Gr. 12. You don't need to have your pre-reqs completed by the time you apply as long as by the end of next semester you complete them with a sufficient avg.

im not a high school student though , im currently getting my pre requisites and should have them all done by the end of april may , should i still apply before that?or does that only apply for highschool students in grade 12 ?

[UWO Engineer]

im not a high school student though , im currently getting my pre requisites and should have them all done by the end of april may , should i still apply before that?or does that only apply for highschool students in grade 12 ?

Best bet would be to call UWO and confirm. If your only a few years removed from High School you'll be applying as a HighSchool student and as far as I recall you'll go through the same process. If you're a mature applicant: http://www.westerncalendar.uwo.ca/2009/pg54.html

[jian1]

Being charged by Student Health Services at UWO!


simply becoz I missed the appointment for seeing a doc(actually I did call 10 minutes before to cancel that), they charged me 30$ for missing it! what a rip-off.:evil:

Now they mailed me a threatening letter claiming that if I don't pay my 30$ they will further seal my record, so that I won't able to graduate, nor will I got my grades, etc etc.

I wonder if I should take that letter seriously? I am graduating by the end of this term. I don't have $30 to pay for this kind crap, >:(

BTW, I am a master student...not sure if student health services has this ability to interfere with my record.

any thoughts will be very appreciated!! :lol:

[bestknightmare]

yes they have the right to charge you. Its not the student health that is charging you, but ministry of health gave any doctor the reserved right to charge you if you missed any appointments. they also clearly stated need 24 hr notice to cancel


and I would take it seriously. didnt you hear about the girl from york that got her transcript withheld and couldnt graduate?


especially you are a masters student, it only takes $30 from your $18000+ stipend to pay it off

[applecheeks]

Huuuuugeeeee dilemma.

Based on the PRELIMINARY exam schedule I decided to book a vacation (like EVERYTHING-- flight, hotel...) that departs right after my last exam. I KNEW that it was preliminary and it clearly states that we should not make travel arrangements, but in the past, my schedule has never changed so I took the risk.

I just went on student services and it looks like one of my exams is bumped back a day. All my plans/arrangements are non-refundable.

Ahhh.... I'm stressing out now. Anyone been in this situation before? is there ANYTHING I can do?

[rekearb]

email your prof and ask if you can do the exam earlier

[LegiT]

Huuuuugeeeee dilemma.

Based on the PRELIMINARY exam schedule I decided to book a vacation (like EVERYTHING-- flight, hotel...) that departs right after my last exam. I KNEW that it was preliminary and it clearly states that we should not make travel arrangements, but in the past, my schedule has never changed so I took the risk.

I just went on student services and it looks like one of my exams is bumped back a day. All my plans/arrangements are non-refundable.

Ahhh.... I'm stressing out now. Anyone been in this situation before? is there ANYTHING I can do?

Ask your Prof. I had one who accommodated my travels for December due to the silly preliminary date being changed to two days later.

I don't think the Deans' Office can help you in this case...unless you can find some sort of excuse and have to write the make-up which tends to be in January (for sciences anyway). It would be awfully terrible if you "had" the flu for that last exam. But if you do have to write the make-up, study hard lol.

[zyphere]

That sucks. Profs might accommodate you if they are nice. Some could be real jerks and just rub it in that you took the chance and went and did something you were specifically instructed not to do and now you have to pay the penalty.

[UWO Engineer]

I like the older fellow who works nights at the Macs Milk across the street from Essex. I'm about to head down there to pickup a jug of milk and a lollipop!

[applecheeks]

I like the older fellow who works nights at the Macs Milk across the street from Essex. I'm about to head down there to pickup a jug of milk and a lollipop!

That was random, but I was there last night and they ran out of their milk bags :(

--

Anyone else have input on my situation? :( I e-mailed my prof two days ago and still no reply.... Starting to get really worried.

[rekearb]

last resort,

report H1N1 last day, and have that flu last for however long your vacation is, come back and say you're better and write a make up

[zyphere]

Though if you've emailed your prof already, reporting H1N1 could be pretty fishy now..

[LegiT]

That was random, but I was there last night and they ran out of their milk bags :(

--

Anyone else have input on my situation? :( I e-mailed my prof two days ago and still no reply.... Starting to get really worried.

Don't you think talking face to face would be better.....they could be bitter all they want over e-mail but when it's face to face, they're likely to show more sympathy...

Though if you've emailed your prof already, reporting H1N1 could be pretty fishy now..

Coincidences occur. Unforeseen circumstances. It's not as if the school will check if she flew out of the country...

[applecheeks]

I don't think I'm going to report H1N1 guys :P I already e-mailed him with my situation so he knows.... but it's been 4 days and he hasn't replied =(

I'm going to his office tomorrow and I'll try to talk to him face-to-face.

[trisle604]

I don't think I'm going to report H1N1 guys :P I already e-mailed him with my situation so he knows.... but it's been 4 days and he hasn't replied =(

I'm going to his office tomorrow and I'll try to talk to him face-to-face.

i wouldve just done that from the start as like others have stated he might be more inclined to give more sympathy rather than read the email and say pfft~ hope everything works out for you.

[bestknightmare]

I don't think I'm going to report H1N1 guys :P I already e-mailed him with my situation so he knows.... but it's been 4 days and he hasn't replied =(

I'm going to his office tomorrow and I'll try to talk to him face-to-face.

who is the prof and program?

[applecheeks]

who is the prof and program?

Smeenk. Philosophy.

[Lovable]

Smeenk. Philosophy.

Go see your professor in person and explain or let him know that it was your fault and all the little things like that for your dilemma. If nothing can be done (such as allowing you to write it earlier -- which is more or likely not go to happen) feel free to let one of us know... I'm sure someone could make him an offer he can't refuse... :twisted:

Good luck!