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I mean that each semester you're allowed to take more than 5 classes, and then drop however many until you have 5.
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Ohh. Yes I was confused too. Are you guys signing up for all those workshops like "discover McGill's Academic Expectations"? And First-Year seminars with maximum of 25 students per class? (p. 7 in the welcome booklet)? Facts about Fees? Sign up for a 'buddy'? Lol. I can attend Discover McGill with the Arts students in Leacock or the science students in the music building. Bah. As dumb as it sounds I hate having to make little decisions like these. I keep thinking they are bigger of a deal than they are. I really want a single room, and I heard most are doubles at New Rez. so I'm opting for upper rez or douglas  I'm excited all over again. Bahaha.
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What is this discovering McGill's expectations workshop? I've never heard of it. I'm thinking of doing a FYS, but I still haven't really looked into it too much. Is there anywhere that we can find more info about each course? I don't want to base my picks on that little blurb they have.
I'm watching the Douglas tour right now. It's reaally nice. The dining hall - haha, Harry Potter theme.
I think bringing people into New Rez would be a hassle since the security guy takes their ID and doesn't give it back until they leave. It's just going to get on my nerves if I lived there.
i know, right? I want to go already!!!! How awesome is frosh going to be? Ahh, can't wait.
McGill Arts '12
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What's FYS? I just read the welcome book from front to back. hahaha. All it says is to check out www.mcgill.ca/firstyear/academic/ And I feel really weird kind of wanting a buddy next year :S and yeah, new rez seems like a big hassle when it comes to guests and bringing friends and stuff. Upper Rezs seemed more chillaxed. Edit: d'oh. first year seminar. I will be the lone idiot at this school, haha.
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Yeah, I want a buddy too! Mostly just to talk about classes and which profs are what, etc. FYS is first year seminar. 
McGill Arts '12
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by the way, ARTS AND SCIENCE?? So you officially accepted??
McGill Arts '12
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Haha yeah, I figured after about 5 minutes  I think a buddy would be pretty good actually. Get the inside info and hook ups on who the good profs are, places to go for cheap beer, etc etc. Bwahaha.
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Nope but I've made up my mind  I'm just going to wait out on getting my rejection letter from Mac to tie up all loose ends and then I have to snag my dad's credit card to make that deposit
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sweeeet. yeah, i can't wait. i still can't believe that my number 1 school accepted me and i'm going.
guys, can you imagine how weird and different the beginning of next year is going to be? in some cases, none of our friends will be there, you'll be on your own, not knowing anyone. and then you're thrown into classes and meeting new people. it's scary and awesome at the same time.
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heythereb wrote:sweeeet. yeah, i can't wait. i still can't believe that my number 1 school accepted me and i'm going.
guys, can you imagine how weird and different the beginning of next year is going to be? in some cases, none of our friends will be there, you'll be on your own, not knowing anyone. and then you're thrown into classes and meeting new people. it's scary and awesome at the same time. I am looking forward to that aspect since I really feel that I need a fresh start
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supergrass, are you going to mcgill? I'm soo looking forward to university. I can't wait to get to know all the mcgillies.  But I know what you mean by scary.. and I think I am too, but my excitement totaly overruns it lol
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Also walking up the *Hill to Upper Rez will keep you fit throughout the year. I am set on Douglas. New Rez is nice but at almost $2000 extra per year, I'll pass. Having a 5 day meal plan will allow me to spend my Food money else where around the city in Montreal on the weekends, whereas New Rez I would just be wasting.
Haven't heard Prez & Dio been mentioned in this forum, but they are literally doorsteps to the University, soo check it out!
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About meal plans, do you guys know if you get back the money you don't spend like at other universities. I can't find a place on the website that tells me clearly. I am a small eater and worried I too will waste money on food I don't eat.
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I lived in Dio last summer, fall, and winter, and I'm returning this fall. It definitely is a nice place to live, being across the street from the campus. (PS. English was invented so French people and Francophone Quebecois could understand each other.)
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seaisabella wrote:About meal plans, do you guys know if you get back the money you don't spend like at other universities. I can't find a place on the website that tells me clearly. I am a small eater and worried I too will waste money on food I don't eat. If this question relates to McGill's New Residence - no. Which is why last year a group of students stocked up on non-perishables (like bottled water) for their future apartments. Other ideas include laundry marathons and an enormous last breakfast.
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@ martin - plus you're in close promixity to the other Upper Rez ie more chances to make friends.
So, yeah, I'm pretty much set on Upper Rez, although I don't know about Douglas Hall. Yes it does have its own caf, but other than that, is it worth paying one more grand?
McGill Arts '12
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by the way, have you guys read the BHM/Douglas caf rules? http://www.mcgill.ca/residences/undergraduate/food/bmh/
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heythereb wrote:@ martin - plus you're in close promixity to the other Upper Rez ie more chances to make friends.
So, yeah, I'm pretty much set on Upper Rez, although I don't know about Douglas Hall. Yes it does have its own caf, but other than that, is it worth paying one more grand? I think not. It's not such a bother walking to the Caf (I lived in McConnell my first year). So that extra grand can be put to better use than role-playing Hogwarts every day. As for friends, well, I confess I met my best friend in McConnell, and several other good people too. At the same time, I also made some very close friends in Diocesan. In fact, a small Res encourages a close-knit community sentiment.
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"Which is why last year a group of students stocked up on non-perishables (like bottled water) for their future apartments. Other ideas include laundry marathons and an enormous last breakfast."
Ugh, good to know this may influence me even more into a MORE house. I am a vegetarian and I am really picky, so basically at cafs I only eat breads or desert or a drink lol.
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I read a few pages back that people weren't planning on moving in on the specific day, this is what it says when you accept and apply for rez:
"I understand that upon receipt of my deposit and confirmation of acceptance of this Agreement, McGill University will reserve a residence space for me until September 1, 2008. I understand that if I do not take occupancy by September 1, 2008 of the room reserved for me, McGill Residence Admissions Office shall be entitled to cancel my reservation and to charge the applicable cancellation fee"
get in there on time!
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