Category: University Life
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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.…
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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…
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Make Your Personal Projects Stand out This Summer
Whether it’s software, hardware, or art, we’ve all heard that making projects in our own time can help our resumes/portfolios stand out. Not to mention, it can actually be fun and certainly provides valuable experience. But how can one stay motivated and get the most out of personal projects? (This post is focused on software…
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Rating SENG 300, MATH 267, CPSC 418/355/599 (2nd Year Winter Courses)
I thought I had it rough last semester, but this semester I was daydreaming about those ‘hard’ times. I really hope I don’t have to say that again later… I also feel like Winter semester is tougher in general because there was no long break and the lack of sun hits hard. MATH 267 (Calculus…
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Easy and Practical Productivity Tips I Use in University
I’m sure you’re already aware of the same old time management and productivity tips – goal setting, daily scheduling, and more. In this blog post, I hope to give you some more unique, practical, and specific tips to try out! Use Microsoft To Do/Apple Reminders for Deadlines I used to put deadlines in my calendar…
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Choosing Your Dream Study Abroad Destination
When I decided to apply for a Study Abroad opportunity, I thought choosing a university would be pretty straightforward. Instead, I found myself with 41 tabs open, knees-deep in options and trade-offs, and constantly changing what I thought was a great choice for me. Get ready to dive into the details with me as I…
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Rating my Second Year Fall Courses as a UCalgary Computer Science Student
It’s that time of the year again! Personally, I feel like after a semester is over, I completely forget how hard it was to study for all my courses. So, I’d like to take this opportunity (once again) to reflect on how the Fall semester went and record it for posterity :). CPSC 331 (Data…
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Buying a Projector: A Student’s Guide to Dorm Projectors
Unfortunately for many of us students, most dorm rooms don’t include a TV, you’re not allowed to mount your own TV on the wall, and there isn’t much space to use a TV stand. Hence, projectors are a student favourite: you can put a projector on a side table, and ideally point it towards wherever…
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PizzaForno Automated Pizzeria Review UCalgary
Don’t want to deal with the hassle of picking up a pizza delivery? Super hungry on campus and want something to eat ASAP? Wanna bring some food to a dorm party? PizzaForno aims to solve these issues of convenience for you with a fully automated “pizza vending machine” on campus that can serve you a…
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Guide to UCalgary Undergraduate Student Insurance (Health/Vision/Dental Plan)
Disclaimer: This is meant to help UCalgary undergraduate students navigate how to use their insurance plan. The information here may become outdated and readers should always confirm this information online and by contacting the relevant parties. I’m not an insurance specialist, this is just from my experience and yours may vary. Do I need/have student…
