Author: Ana
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Staying Active (Indoors!) at UCalgary
University is a time and place to make healthy lifestyle choices that can have a lasting impact, even if you’re a computer science student (your back and neck will thank you). Since you pay for the services anyway, why not take advantage of UCalgary’s Active Living facilities? Staying active is important for good sleep, health,…
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Lucky Supermarket’s Food Court: A Hidden Gem?
Serving bubble tea, pho, vermicelli, BBQ duck, gelato, and more all in one place, Lucky Supermarket Calgary’s “StreetFood Kitchen” is a rare fast food experience that can appeal to a different audience than usual :). As a place to go grocery shopping, it’s not too crowded and has some special items (we got some “snow…
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UCalgary Computer Science vs Software Engineering (2022)
Hi students! In this post, I’m going to try to make some comparisons between the computer science and software engineering programs at the University of Calgary. As a first-year CS student, I have not experienced either of these programs to a large extent; but I have experienced researching each of them and changing my mind multiple…
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Gaga Pizzeria Review – Delectable Pizzas and a Friendly Experience
Did you know that a small, unassuming pizza place named Gaga Pizzeria is the #1 ranked Calgary restaurant on TripAdvisor? With a 5.0 rating as well as being an affordable place to eat, I knew I had to try it some day. And I did! Entering the restaurant, I was surprised by its small size.…
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Lessons From My First Month in University
September has ended (cue Green Day) and by now most students have developed… some feelings (likely mixed) about their university experience, as well as some important insights. I’m putting mine to virtual paper to record them for myself as well as anyone else who may benefit from them :), please leave a comment if you have…
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Chicko Chicken Review (Korean Fried Chicken)
Is Korean Fried Chicken as good as it sounds? Chicko Chicken is a popular Korean Fried Chicken chain in BC that recently opened its first Calgary location in Harvest Hills (next to T&T Supermarket). This location definitely has more of a take-out vibe with enough seating for only about 2-3 groups of people. I ordered…
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Barcelona Tavern on Stephen Avenue
While looking for tapas in Calgary on a whim, I happened upon Barcelona Tavern; a Spanish-inspired restaurant that serves Paella and other Mediterranean meals. Located on Stephen Avenue, its prominent sign and bull logo draws you in. Inside is a large space with many televisions showing sports events and modern bar/restaurant decor. I didn’t end up…
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My Move-In Week
Welcome to my blog! I’ve officially spent my first week at UCalgary (move-in week, which is the week before classes start) and it’s been my first taste of residence and residence food. Move-in day (Sunday) was the most nerve-wracking this week. There were many cars lining up for keys/Unicard pick-up (many cars getting lost as…
