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How to Choose and Optimize Your UCalgary Meal Plan (Free Swipes Calculator)

Trying to decide between the 5-day unlimited, 7-day unlimited, or the 120/250 swipe options? Then you've come to the right place! I'm going to share some tips and tricks to make the most out of your meal plan, as well as insights into which option you might want depending on how you like to eat. Meal plans aren't just for first years living near campus, which is one of the reasons there are multiple options you can choose from. There are plenty of people from all years and/or living at home who hold meal plans. So which option should you choose based on your situation? Link to the calculator later in the article... Unlimited vs. Swipes First of all, the meal plan webpage already provides some great information that can help you decide and learn more about the meal plans. Here's a cost breakdown they provide: Typo in 5-day meal plan, I believe they mean 5 days/week As you can see, if you think you'll be eating 3 or more substantial meals a day throughout the semeste...
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IKEA Yearly Midsummer Buffet 2024 Review

Every year around June, IKEA hosts a Midsummer Buffet full of fish, meatballs, salad, and more. You have to be an IKEA Family member (which is free) and buy a $25 ticket in person on a previous day. I attended the Calgary buffet, and here is my full review!
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5 Things to do Before the UCalgary Semester Starts

I know, I know... summer is almost over already and it feels like it's barely started. Regardless, it's only a bit more than a week before classes start again (less if you're doing Block Week, which I tried last year ), so here are some reminders before the school year begins. Set up your calendar For UCalgary students, download your class times through the D2L portal and  import your them to your preferred service (mine is Outlook) : Personally, I like to colour code and label lectures/tutorials/labs separately on my calendar like so: Of course, many people also just take a screenshot of their timetable and set it as a wallpaper or save it somewhere easy to access; that can work too :). Put in your Course Overload Request(s) This is a pretty urgent and important one: make sure you check your degree requirements. If you're still waitlisted or not enrolled for a course that you need  to take this year, then you should submit a course overload request ASAP. At UCalgary fo...
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9 Not-So-Obvious Dorm Essentials

These aren’t necessarily things you need to pack in advance (you could buy them after moving in), but they are things that I personally found useful which aren’t usually listed in traditional packing lists. Earplugs or Sleep Sound Machine Dorms unfortunately often have the issues of noisy neighbours and loud garbage trucks or snow plows at strange hours. If you find this bothering you, invest in some earplugs (much cheaper at Shoppers or Amazon than in the on-campus pharmacy) or a sound machine. If regular earplugs are uncomfortable for you, you can try “women’s” earplugs (they might fit better for you regardless of gender). Humidifier
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