University of Toronto THREAD

[kt11]

Who else goes to UofT? Wait, let me rephrase that....who DOESN'T go to UofT. Anyways, I'll start off.

Year: 1st
Major: Industrial Engineering
Residence: Commuter :razz:


Mississauga/Scarborough people allowed, just please specify it in your post.


Please don't weed me :(

[windey]

I'm not going..... hahah...

[skuric]

Year: 1st
Major: Electrical/Computer Engineering
Residence: Commuter

I'm looking forward to it

[n1cx]

^
same as that guy

[Eyies]

Year: 3rd
Major: Electrical Engineering
Residence: Student housing/rent

[f00kie]

Year: 3rd
Major: Electrical Engineering
Residence: Student housing/rent

Omg it's Darrell.

Year: 3rd
Major: Computer Engineering
Residence: Homeless shelter

[weedb0y]

Done and done! UofT Sauga

[kt11]

Omg it's Darrell.

Year: 3rd
Major: Computer Engineering
Residence: Homeless shelter

Dude...seriously you can live in one? It'd make my life much easier...

[tritium4ever]

Why is everyone in here an engineer? :-0

Year: 1st
Major: Materials Engineering
Residence: Commute (from Scarborough to UTSG)

Go go MSE 1T1!

[f00kie]

Dude...seriously you can live in one? It'd make my life much easier...

Well, I don't think homeless people have any ID cards that say they are homeless... so I'm sure you can join.

[kt11]

Well, I don't think homeless people have any ID cards that say they are homeless... so I'm sure you can join.

Is it safe to just sleep there during the night? I probably will have a cell-phone on me and that's it, along with my backpack and clothes. They won't rob it will they?

[f00kie]

Is it safe to just sleep there during the night? I probably will have a cell-phone on me and that's it, along with my backpack and clothes. They won't rob it will they?

Apart from the ones on Queen St. West, they are usually very nice. Tip them a quarter and they'll love you forever.

[kt11]

Apart from the ones on Queen St. West, they are usually very nice. Tip them a quarter and they'll love you forever.

Awesome, so are you really going to be there? I think I'm going to stay there when school gets in full-gear. Thanks!

[Eyies]

Its not bad, its pretty common to crash at those shelters maybe a few times a year, get a decent hot meal and get to meet some new people. Beats having to commute around during exam cram time.

[ArcInTheSky]

Year: 3rd
Major: Computer Science
Residence: Commuter

^_^

[Pricyber]

Why is everyone in here an engineer? :-0

Year: 1st
Major: Materials Engineering
Residence: Commute (from Scarborough to UTSG)

Go go MSE 1T1!

Erm interesting so far only Engineers and Computer Science students visit RFD? And let me guess, we're all guys?

Anyways
Year:2nd
Major: Computer Science
Residence: Bahen Center(Great Hall of Computing)

[mritche]

Its not bad, its pretty common to crash at those shelters maybe a few times a year, get a decent hot meal and get to meet some new people. Beats having to commute around during exam cram time.

Haha, damn - people actually do that? That's a really clever (but kinda unscrupulous) idea. When I had to live in the GB SPARC labs for days at a time I'd just sleep in BA1000 or find someone nice willing to spare a couch.

Erm interesting so far only Engineers and Computer Science students visit RFD? And let me guess, we're all guys?

That's pretty much true but IIRC Eyies is a girl.

To join the party:

Year - 4th year, returning PEY
Major - electrical engineering
Residence - apartment @ College/Huron

[Eyies]

^It was a joke, I guess the sarcasm wasn't obvious.

And how do you know ritchie <<; stalker-like.

edit: Hm. returning from PEY eh, where did you work? What kinda work did ya do etc etc, do share =)

[Tilter]

Year: 4th
Major: Electrical Engineering (regret? hhmmm we'll see)
Residence: TARTU! Home of the brave haha

[f00kie]

That's pretty much true but IIRC Eyies is a girl.


:lol:

And, speaking of residence, I'm not sure why Eyies is saying it's a joke because everything I've said so far is factual.

[Eyies]

You can always sleep in common rooms and whatnot. The engsci common room is pretty nice to sleep in. And the ECE one.. well, whenever I'm bored and go to class early to get some early jits play, I'm always appauled to see a couple sleezy looking unclean-ish people sleeping there. Makes me wonder..

[bleeet]

where is the engsci common room?

[kt11]

where is the engsci common room?

I think it's 2nd floor of Bahen...I think.

[Eyies]

^ya

[mritche]

And how do you know ritchie <<; stalker-like.

edit: Hm. returning from PEY eh, where did you work? What kinda work did ya do etc etc, do share =)

Better to be stalker-like than an actual stalker I guess :). I remember your username from another U of T back-to-school thread a couple of years ago.

Instead of a full 16 month PEY I did a summer internship at Microsoft then came back and spent a year at Altera. Both were extremely interesting, challenging software jobs with great (but sometimes completely different) work environments. Altera actually had a bit of hardware involved too, which was nice.

FWIW, if you're still on the fence about doing PEY (a lot of people just want to be done with school), just do it - it's really, really useful. 4 month summer work terms are great too, but it's just not the same as spending a full year somewhere.

I've got tons and tons of things I could say about both places so let me know if you want to know something and I'll be happy to try and elaborate.

[f00kie]

Better to be stalker-like than an actual stalker I guess :). I remember your username from another U of T back-to-school thread a couple of years ago.

Instead of a full 16 month PEY I did a summer internship at Microsoft then came back and spent a year at Altera. Both were extremely interesting, challenging software jobs with great (but sometimes completely different) work environments. Altera actually had a bit of hardware involved too, which was nice.

FWIW, if you're still on the fence about doing PEY (a lot of people just want to be done with school), just do it - it's really, really useful. 4 month summer work terms are great too, but it's just not the same as spending a full year somewhere.

I've got tons and tons of things I could say about both places so let me know if you want to know something and I'll be happy to try and elaborate.

Hey,

While I am not on the fence about PEY; I am taking it, I'd like to know more about your experience on PEY, especially with Altera. Where did you work (San Fran?), how was the work environment (casual, business, etc), how was the work (looking more into hardware), the pay, the benefits, are they interested in you coming back after you graduate? Anything you have to say would be much appreciated.

[Eyies]

Yes help us hopefully-soon-to-be-PEY out.

I'm more interested in your work experience as in your responsibilities, and duties. Did you get more work/trust as you progressed throughout your PEY year? A moreorless typical day what did you spend doing?

Any extra things you could share would be great as well. Thanks!

edit: Oh one more question, for ECE which other large companies were responsible for the most positions other than Microsoft and Altera which you've already mentioned. Nvidia, Ontario Power, Celestica, IBM?

[mritche]

Hey,

While I am not on the fence about PEY; I am taking it, I'd like to know more about your experience on PEY, especially with Altera. Where did you work (San Fran?), how was the work environment (casual, business, etc), how was the work (looking more into hardware), the pay, the benefits, are they interested in you coming back after you graduate? Anything you have to say would be much appreciated.

The Altera PEY positions are in San Jose and Toronto. Most of the Altera PEYs work in Toronto but sometimes a couple go to San Jose. The FPGA company near San Francisco you're thinking about is probably Actel. I was in Toronto, so that's what most of my experience is with.

The work environment was very casual, pay and benefits are good. There's some hardware involved (more or less depending on your actual position), but if hardware is your real focus and you don't want to do software/FPGA/CAD stuff then you might want to look elsewhere. What kind of hardware do you want to do? FWIW, no matter where you go or what you do you'll probably end up doing some sort of coding.

The people there are amazing and probably the most talented bunch you'll ever work with. Just like any other company, if you do a good job with them there's the potential to go back after you graduate.

[bautista.undefined]

year: 1st
major: life sci (sorry not an engineer but still a science dude.)
residence: apartment at dundas//university

[mritche]

Yes help us hopefully-soon-to-be-PEY out.

I'm more interested in your work experience as in your responsibilities, and duties. Did you get more work/trust as you progressed throughout your PEY year? A moreorless typical day what did you spend doing?

Any extra things you could share would be great as well. Thanks!

edit: Oh one more question, for ECE which other large companies were responsible for the most positions other than Microsoft and Altera which you've already mentioned. Nvidia, Ontario Power, Celestica, IBM?

In general, companies start you off with low-risk work to get you familiar with how things work before throwing you into something really big and complicated.

My roommate worked at AMD (really just ATI) - at first it was more verification/test type work but once he showed he could do work and wasn't clueless, they gave him actual design work to do.

The learning curve for my job was pretty steep right from day 1 but people are available to help you out when it's needed. Things ramped up pretty quick for me, and once I was got my bearings it was basically like I was any other full-time employee. The bigger projects I got were really cool and I didn't really feel like a co-op a lot of the time.

It's hard to say exactly what I'd do on a typical day. Depending on what was going on at the time it might just mean a lot of coding with the occasional meeting. Other times it'd be a lot of back-and-forth with coworkers, making presentations/writing documents, or just working problems out on paper/whiteboards (there was a lot of this).

As for other companies, NVIDIA doesn't really do much hiring out of U of T at all. AMD (ATI) and IBM are the really huge ones. ATI might hire something like 100+ PEYs and IBM some similar amount. When I was applying there were also a bunch of jobs from Ontario Power Generation and some from Celestica as well from what I remember, but nothing else came near the volume of ATI/IBM positions. IIRC, some other companies with more than just a few postings were Actel, Nortel, and RIM. I'm sure I'm missing a few others though.

[kt11]

year: 1st
major: life sci (sorry not an engineer but still a science dude.)
residence: apartment at dundas//university

how much are you paying for rent, if you don't mind me asking. I am still looking for an apartment myself >:(

[Ma_Jie]

Year: Fourth
Specialist: East Asian Studies
Residence: Commuter

Any other EAS peoople in the house?

- Jie

[bleeet]

there is a Microsoft office in toronto??

[TheFuteballer]

Year: 2nd
Discipline: Electrical Eng
Residence: Shared house/apt ON College just west of Spadina

[mritche]

there is a Microsoft office in toronto??

Not really - they have some business/sales related stuff in Toronto but nearly all of the technical work is done in Redmond, WA. There are also a few smaller offices doing development scattered elsewhere in the US.

[pacman99]

Year: Fourth
Specialist: East Asian Studies
Residence: Commuter

Any other EAS peoople in the house?

- Jie
I'm going for my eas110y interview tomorrow..does that count?
When it comes to my actual specialist though:

Year: 3rd
Specialist: Human Bio (Genes, Genetics and Biotech)
Residence: Commuter from mississauga :(

[Essence89]

dam hell alot of ECE buddies here...hope to meet u all..

Year: 1st
Major: Electrical/Computer Engineering
Residence: Commuter

Looking forward to first year!!! scared too..

[kt11]

Why do UTM students get free access to the shuttle bus, but SC/SG students don't?
Why do UTM students get a pass to use Mississauga Transit as much as they want for the academic term (8 mo)...when us St. George students get ~$13 off the TTC Metropass.

[pacman99]

Why do UTM students get free access to the shuttle bus, but SC/SG students don't?
I'm not 100% sure but from what I remember, all UTM students pay a discounted rate for the shuttle bus directly from their campus fees. Since most UTM students live in Mississauga, most people don't actually use the free shuttle service, which is how UT is able to make money on the shuttle service AND provide it free to UTM students.
UTSG students, on the other hand, use it more than UTM. I don't know that many students living in Toronto that go to UTM but I do know people from Mississauga going to UTSG hehe.

Why do UTM students get a pass to use Mississauga Transit as much as they want for the academic term (8 mo)...when us St. George students get ~$13 off the TTC Metropass.
Yea there was some talk about making TTC free or something but it's gonna be tricky and I doubt they'll end up doing it.
In fact, I don't care if they charge me for using the TTC. Just make it more reliable and I'll be happy but that's a different story and my views are controversial :P

[Ma_Jie]

How do Sauga students who attend to UTSG get in on this shuttle bus? I have to take Sauga transit then the TTC everyday...

pacman99: If you're fluent in Korean, or even semi-fluent, enroll in EAS210. And don't cover up your ability either: while I do not study Korean, given that my specialty is Chinese studies, it's best not to lie about your facility because it can really hamper the progress of other beginners who lack any knowledge of Asian languages at all.

- Jie

[bleeet]

Why do UTM students get free access to the shuttle bus, but SC/SG students don't?
Why do UTM students get a pass to use Mississauga Transit as much as they want for the academic term (8 mo)...when us St. George students get ~$13 off the TTC Metropass.

That started like three years ago...during my first year we had to pay. But I guess there could be a fee that is added on to our tuition


I never knew about this "free" Mississauga Transit thing. It is pretty much useless to me though. You have to ask the TTC about that I am sure UofT tried to set up a better deal but the TTC didn't want to

[Necrosis]

how much are you paying for rent, if you don't mind me asking. I am still looking for an apartment myself >:(

My estimate for downtown core based on my class is around $500-$1500/month depending on location, building and how many people you live with.

[pacman99]

How do Sauga students who attend to UTSG get in on this shuttle bus? I have to take Sauga transit then the TTC everyday...
You can grab it from the UTM campus but I think it's like $6 per ride (one way), so it's really not worth it imo. Confirm the pricing though but I know it's some ridiculous amount that's not worth paying. It's cheaper just to car pool. Of course I don't know any close friends from Mississauga so I end up paying the full bill lol (parking/metropass/gas)

pacman99: If you're fluent in Korean, or even semi-fluent, enroll in EAS210.
Other than "anyeong-haseyo" in a really bad accent, I have no korean knowledge whatsoever so I'm stuck taking the first year course. Believe me, if I had the ability to take the 2nd year course I would've taken it.

[Tereno]

3rd Year
Computer Science and Economics
Commuting from Brampton

I was on PEY last year at GE Lighting. The experience was great and I'd definitely recommend anyone to take up PEY. You get to learn a lot of things that you don't learn in class. Things like working with people and etc. I was the IT intern so my job wasn't really based on programming. I was given the flexibility to come up with some programs but primarily I was always diagnosing computer problems - both software and hardware. Also took part in several projects and set up the wireless networks around the office. As an aside, I was also the systems administrator. So yeah definitely well worth it.

[eXtinct]

Grad. student (Masters)
ECE Dept. (With the EM group)
Live off campus right next to the university.

[2hdass]

How do Sauga students who attend to UTSG get in on this shuttle bus? I have to take Sauga transit then the TTC everyday...

pacman99: If you're fluent in Korean, or even semi-fluent, enroll in EAS210. And don't cover up your ability either: while I do not study Korean, given that my specialty is Chinese studies, it's best not to lie about your facility because it can really hamper the progress of other beginners who lack any knowledge of Asian languages at all.

- Jie

Here is what I have learned after being 4 years as an UT student:

For UTM student:
UTM <---> UT fare: 0$ must have valid student card, they swipe card aboard

For UTSC students:
NO access what so ever, the shuttle was cancelled a few years ago

For UTSG stduents
UT <---> UTM fare: $8 per trip, $10 for non student


Program: Computer Science - Software engineering COOP @ UTSC
Residence: Commuter

[Imusion]

Year: 1st
Major: Computer Science CO-OP (UTSC)
Residence: Commuter from Markham

[xOnic_]

any1 know the site where i can view the textbook for the courses

[SamInfinity]

any1 know the site where i can view the textbook for the courses

Just wait till you start classes and get the course syllabus from the prof. You can get your books one week later after the initial rush is over. I just laugh at all those people in the return line when I go buy my books for the first time.

[deeplove]

Year: entering 3rd
Major: Commerce-> specializing in accounting
Residence: rides and transit. About 15-20mins drive from school.
UTM campus

[deeplove]

Just wait till you start classes and get the course syllabus from the prof. You can get your books one week later after the initial rush is over. I just laugh at all those people in the return line when I go buy my books for the first time.

even worst if they took of the seal wrapping. Haha.. have to sell it through forums and what not. No way getting full price from that.

[deeplove]

Here is what I have learned after being 4 years as an UT student:

For UTM student:
UTM <---> UT fare: 0$ must have valid student card, they swipe card aboard

For UTSC students:
NO access what so ever, the shuttle was cancelled a few years ago

For UTSG stduents
UT <---> UTM fare: $8 per trip, $10 for non student


Program: Computer Science - Software engineering COOP @ UTSC
Residence: Commuter

for UTM students.. you pay for this shuttle service and U-pass in the Incidental Fees. So its all included.

[Tereno]

even worst if they took of the seal wrapping. Haha.. have to sell it through forums and what not. No way getting full price from that.

At times, you might not even need the textbooks. :)

[pacman99]

any1 know the site where i can view the textbook for the courses

although I agree w/ all the other posters that say you should wait until classes start to get the syllabus, you can still view most of the textbooks online at www.uoftbookstore.com to get a general idea of how much new textbooks would cost you.
don't forget about www.tusbe.com. It's a used book exchange website for UT students. You can get books much cheaper there. Usually if you negotiate enough, you can also get past tests, exams and LABS for free. Make sure the used edition you buy is the same or similar to the one required in class! Don't get the 5th edition of a textbook when you need to get the 7th, especially if the prof refuses to give you the page numbers for previous editions.

[f00kie]

although I agree w/ all the other posters that say you should wait until classes start to get the syllabus, you can still view most of the textbooks online at www.uoftbookstore.com to get a general idea of how much new textbooks would cost you.
don't forget about www.tusbe.com. It's a used book exchange website for UT students. You can get books much cheaper there. Usually if you negotiate enough, you can also get past tests, exams and LABS for free. Make sure the used edition you buy is the same or similar to the one required in class! Don't get the 5th edition of a textbook when you need to get the 7th, especially if the prof refuses to give you the page numbers for previous editions.

eBay.ca

I save 75% after shipping on each book.

[ampersand38]

Year: 1st
EngSci
Res: 89 Chestnut

Question: What is the "Secondary Education Evaluation"??
Is it a real test?
Do you only do it if you get the frosh kit?
WHERE is it, if one has to write it?

Thanks very much in advance.

[f00kie]

Year: 1st
EngSci
Res: 89 Chestnut

Question: What is the "Secondary Education Evaluation"??
Is it a real test?
Do you only do it if you get the frosh kit?
WHERE is it, if one has to write it?

Thanks very much in advance.

Check the FROSH thread. In summary, it's a real test, and if you fail, well, all I can say is that really leaves a bad mark on your transcript (imagine failing the first test of university - what kind of employer would want to hire you?). You should have already started studying for it though... and if you haven't, all-nighters start tonight.

[TheFuteballer]

Check the FROSH thread. In summary, it's a real test, and if you fail, well, all I can say is that really leaves a bad mark on your transcript (imagine failing the first test of university - what kind of employer would want to hire you?). You should have already started studying for it though... and if you haven't, all-nighters start tonight.

Don't worry I think they have a prep-session a day before the test if you feel you are not sure of your stuff, they will review the things you need to know for the test.

[N1QUE24]

Frosh = One big party.

Can't wait :twisted:

[deeplove]

For those who have went to the Big4 Accounting Firm Networking meetings in the past (or have heard from friends). Regarding the dress code, they say Business Casual.
I don't want to overdress nor underdress as that may have an impact on what they think of me. In other words, I do not want to send the wrong message before I've even spoken.

As a female, which one of the following would be more appropriate:

1) Long dress, shiny silver/black/grey tank top with a nice long black. Plus a grey belt (worn on top of the tank). The look of this is leaning slightly towards the casual side.

2) Long dress, black and whitish shirt, beige blazer.This look is leaning towards the business side (more of a gentle, secretary look).

[bleeet]

good question

I also plan to attend some info sessions with various firms that are visiting the school.

I would doubt that you need to really dress up for it

[jeeva86]

Does anybody know about parking at utsc after 7pm? I have a class 7-10 and would like to know if parking is free or how much it is.

EDIT: Ok, found out there is no free parking on campus. But is it too far to walk if you park in the residential area. Can anyone provide good locations?

[deeplove]

good question

I also plan to attend some info sessions with various firms that are visiting the school.

I would doubt that you need to really dress up for it

I guess its better to overdress than to underdress. But still. If anyone could provide some pointers, it would be greatly appreciated about networking meetings and about information sessions.

[noob777]

Has anyone lived at UTSG res here?

How strict are they about the daily bandwidth limit? ><; I think I already exceeded it.

Also, how would one go obtain the *cough* address *cough* I have -plenty- to give, and I would give all that I have if you know what I mean. ;) Please pm me if possible.

[Tereno]

For those who have went to the Big4 Accounting Firm Networking meetings in the past (or have heard from friends). Regarding the dress code, they say Business Casual.
I don't want to overdress nor underdress as that may have an impact on what they think of me. In other words, I do not want to send the wrong message before I've even spoken.

As a female, which one of the following would be more appropriate:

1) Long dress, shiny silver/black/grey tank top with a nice long black. Plus a grey belt (worn on top of the tank). The look of this is leaning slightly towards the casual side.

2) Long dress, black and whitish shirt, beige blazer.This look is leaning towards the business side (more of a gentle, secretary look).

I think that I'd say number 2 would be "my" pick. From what I see from previous info sessions I've been to, normally girls are dressed as in option 2.

[Tereno]

Has anyone lived at UTSG res here?

How strict are they about the daily bandwidth limit? ><; I think I already exceeded it.

Also, how would one go obtain the *cough* address *cough* I have -plenty- to give, and I would give all that I have if you know what I mean. ;) Please pm me if possible.

Hmm. If you're thinking about streaming or P2P-ing, I'd doubt it would work as the campus I believe locks down the network. That said, there's a program called DC++ where students all around the campus are on a local network.

[don_lee103]

Hey guys,
I live in RJ and from what I know, each student is allowed to have one cable connection only.
I have 2 laptops and I was wondering if I can find a way to hook both of my computers at the same time. (Maybe using a router) Is this possible?

[keunganator]

anyone taking and eas language courses?
i did my interview and all but they still havent enrolled me online. Has anyone gotten their eas language courses enrolled yet?

[Tereno]

Hey guys,
I live in RJ and from what I know, each student is allowed to have one cable connection only.
I have 2 laptops and I was wondering if I can find a way to hook both of my computers at the same time. (Maybe using a router) Is this possible?

I managed to do it with a USB cable. Though it was a special USB cable. A hub or switch would work I think but I've not tried it before.

[noob777]

Hmm. If you're thinking about streaming or P2P-ing, I'd doubt it would work as the campus I believe locks down the network. That said, there's a program called DC++ where students all around the campus are on a local network.

That was exactly what I was talking about.

How do we go about getting the *cough*.

[pacman99]

anyone taking and eas language courses?
i did my interview and all but they still havent enrolled me online. Has anyone gotten their eas language courses enrolled yet?

i'm taking eas110y. I took the interview Aug 20th, which wasn't really an interview but more of an informational session. I was enrolled maybe 3 days later.
What course have you tried getting into? japanese? The easiest to get into is korean and the hardest is japanese.

You can try contacting the department or the prof asking them if you're on a waiting list or if you were refused a spot.

[bleeet]

has anyone taken Intro to Architecture (ARC131H1)??

if so how was it?

[Bunnie]

The required text, TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MULTICULTURAL SCHOOLS for EDU3508 is a free ebook available at the University of Toronto Library website.

[don_lee103]

I managed to do it with a USB cable. Though it was a special USB cable. A hub or switch would work I think but I've not tried it before.

Hey Tereno,
You dont seem to be on msn very often anymore so I am sending this email to you.
What kind of "special" USB cable is required? Futureshop is currently selling Wireless G kit which is $39 so I was thinking about purchasing that.
Let me know
Don

[Tereno]

Hey Tereno,
You dont seem to be on msn very often anymore so I am sending this email to you.
What kind of "special" USB cable is required? Futureshop is currently selling Wireless G kit which is $39 so I was thinking about purchasing that.
Let me know
Don

PM-ed you back!

[xOnic_]

Just making some last minute course changes, Would you guys recommend taking Physics [phy138] if i am planning to go to dentistry / pharmacy or should i go for a first year seminar? Currently, I have in mind for FFS are The Past Within the Present or Debating and Understanding Current Environmental Issues?
Thanks for your input.

[mcbain27]

doesnt matter what you take now, most of the time you will end up doing a job that might not even be in your field of study.


or sometimes ppl drop out

[pacman99]

Just making some last minute course changes, Would you guys recommend taking Physics [phy138] if i am planning to go to dentistry / pharmacy or should i go for a first year seminar? Currently, I have in mind for FFS are The Past Within the Present or Debating and Understanding Current Environmental Issues?
Thanks for your input.

This is something you should research extensively. Will you be able to get away with not doing phy138? I know that most subject posts in the life sciences(majors that you choose after first year) DO require phy138. Look at subject post requirements and see which one you want to get into.
First year seminars are GREAT mark boosters and generally fun and you can't take them after you finish first year.
If i had to choose between the two i'd take the seminar BUT be ready to take phy138 later on.

and I do agree w/ mcbain but I guess this is the best way to answer your question :P

[xOnic_]

need help deciding which first year seminar to choose: The Past Within the Present or Debating and Understanding Current Environmental Issues

[SamInfinity]

This is something you should research extensively. Will you be able to get away with not doing phy138? I know that most subject posts in the life sciences(majors that you choose after first year) DO require phy138. Look at subject post requirements and see which one you want to get into.
First year seminars are GREAT mark boosters and generally fun and you can't take them after you finish first year.
If i had to choose between the two i'd take the seminar BUT be ready to take phy138 later on.

and I do agree w/ mcbain but I guess this is the best way to answer your question :P

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Since you say you want dentistry (you can only apply after 3 years), you'll probably need the physics for any majors you plan on taking. Do some research and figure out what you're intending to study in 2nd and 3rd year. Last thing you want to do is to screw yourself over one year because you couldn't get into the major you wanted.

[wrcfocus]

I have class at UTSG from 6.30-9.30 on Tuesdays. I'm gonna take the GO Bus from Square One and transfer to the Spadina Subway line up to the Queen's Park stop. How much do I have to pay to get on the subway?

On the TTC site there's a thing called 'TTC Times Two', does anyone know how this works? I've been trying to call TTC but I haven't had much luck trying to talk to a customer rep. I was on hold for like 10 minutes and since I was at work, I didn't have the time to stay on the line for any longer.

btw, I'll be taking MIE 1807, is anyone else taking this course?

[graceliu999]

Year: 2nd
Major: Nursing
Residence: Grad House
Since there are so many engineering/ science students....i thought i might add in....^^ even though i came from science background myself....

[skyblue12]

1st year @ UTSC, math and physics.

bus every morning, and back home after school

[jeeva86]

Year: 2nd
Major: Nursing
Residence: Grad House
Since there are so many engineering/ science students....i thought i might add in....^^ even though i came from science background myself....

ERTW!!!

[unledded]

If I want to be a chartered accountant, which course should I apply for?

[bren123]

bump...

[Error916]

1st year Co-op management (heading for accounting) @ UTSC
Commuting from Ajax!

[Essence89]

ERTW!!!

remember we love nurses :P....i hope this one is a girl though or else i just said sth really homo

[questrader]

UofT is overrated. The campus looks horrible.

(by UofT graduate)...

[lolerskater]

any industrial engineers in here

[pacman99]

UofT is overrated.
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The campus looks horrible.
I still like the UTSG campus. Been here for almost 4 years now.