So everyone says that living in rez is a great once-in-a-lifetime experience, but is it really the thing for people like me who aren't into the whole party till you can't remember your name thing? I mean I have nothing against a good party once in a while, I just don't intend to get drunk every night because A: I can't afford it and B: I'll be taking a science degree, so studying will be necessary. I would like to live in rez though because I'd be able to be independent and meet a lot of new people.

I really don't want to miss out on the whole campus experience, but am I too nerdy for rez? Would it be better to live at home and meet people through extracurrs. instead? When I'm older, would it still be worthwhile to try to live on campus somewhere, or is first year really the only time to do it? Is 7-11000$ worth it for a year that I may not even enjoy? Anyone here like me who has lived in rez and cares to share?

Take it. If your a nerd like you say you are it will help you socially. Social skills are necessary for every career.

Don't miss out on the Rez experience. I am (maybe now its "was"..) shy coming out of highschool. I love my alone time, but I absolutely wanted to live in rez. If its a toss up between Rez and Home, if you have the chance, go to rez just for the oppurtunity to live away from home (which is what I did). If it's between Rez and Off campus, go to rez for the proximity of classes and a residence full of people you can ask for help. I've definitely become more outgoing just because of the close proximity to other people.

Contrary to popular belief, residence (I speak on behalf of UWO specifically), is not a 24/7 party place. On weekends, definitely, but people in university generally are good students and know how to party hard and study harder. Few people drink every single weekend. It's definitly possible to have fun without drinking even when others are (really really amusing), and there are tons of places to study where you won't be disturbed. I agree with the person who said residence is great for building social skills. Honestly, during oweek, you can walk up to anybody, shake hands, and introduce yourself. You may feel awkward, but hey, everyone's doing it. As the year goes on, unless you're shutting yourself in your room whenever you're not in class, you're going to get to know people. People on your floor will become like your family. Rez is great for partying with a lot of people, but also just finding someone to watch a movie with.

If you're still shy about that, join some clubs in rez and around campus. At UWO, each rez has a residence council which does programming throughout the year. The clubs and committees help out with the planning and running of events. If that's not your cup of tea, just go to events. All in all, if your shy, rez is a great place to get some more confidence. There are so many more oppurtunities to get to know people in rez than you would elsewhere!

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2nd Year Student
UWO BioMed Sci '11

What other school would you be going to..

haha I'll see you next year.. I'll be the kid who is all stumbly mcgee and can't remember his name.
Mind if I ask what you're average is?

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I had a 99.33 at mid term. But I go to a very small rural high school so I believe my marks are higher than if I were at a city school. I was lucky enough to get a Chernoff Family award. You would probably say I don't look nerdy but I am. LOL

What is your average?

See you next year!

Where's my 80's-avg peeps at.

I would definitely say go to rez. I would say I am much more social now afterwards, but there WILL be awkward moments to deal with. Not too bad.

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Uschi
Queen's '10

Holy crapola! 99?! Well, I'm only at a 92. I go to a rural high school as well (probably 500 students max, if that) and there are definately lots of smarties. I only know a handful of people with 99 averages though.

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Honours English Major/History Minor, York '12
Stong Rez

Nice 3 digit %, but you know what really sucks about our school? The grading program doesn't accept final averages of 100% so even if you manage to get 100% or more with bonus marks, you get bumped down the 99.0%.

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UWO 2012

YES.

DO IT.

Okay, so I was probably extremely lucky, but I loved my floor. Like LOVED with a passion. We were one. Ladela, the whole deal, we were it. And here's my profile: I'm pretty quiet with the uncanniest ability to say THE most awkward things (yeah, don't even start with me. My awkwardness will AMAZE you.). I don't drink either. I study hard. I'm probably the typical geek. But you know what? My floor respected that. And odds are - people on your floor won't all know one another so KABAM, instant place for bonding new friendships. So that takes care of the much harder process of going out there and putting yourself out there to find friends when you are already shy to begin with. (Yes, I have given this a lot of thought.) Also, your floor is the best place to scavenge study-partners. There are definitely going to be people who take some of the same courses as you.

And about the res life drinking party? I think it's overrated. Yeah, it happens more frequently then, say, at home. But my floor (again, might only be an exception) rarely partied on weeknights, and they were pretty respectable of the whole thing. When they were too loud, we told them. Our don told them. And they listened and apologized profusely. Yeah - don't worry if you think they will get too out of control - that's what a don is for.

If you are really worried though, see if you can score a "themed" floor. I know schools that have "study" floors and "substance -free" floors. Just to suit your needs a little more. But I say, go for res. And it totally works on your independence/university experience.

wow. im guessing you have really easy teachers, since there will be smart kids at every highschool...highest average at my school in grade 12, is 93% and thats with 200 gr 12 students. and my school is one of the best public schools in toronto. if you ask me anything over 95 should me impossible to obtain.