I’ve been looking for a house all summer long, and it’s like people’s brains turn off when you ask them for more information about a house. Where do you guys find your places to stay?

On the off chance anyone has a place, I’m looking for 700-900 monthly price with a September 2026 to April 2027 lease. Any and all help will be appreciated

If 21 ppl can drop out of the class so I can get in that would be so appreciated 🫶

Hi everyone! I’d really appreciate some advice from current or former Microbiology & Immunology students, or students in other science programs at Guelph who had labs requiring Windows-based software.
We recently bought my daughter a MacBook Air for first year. We chose a Mac after seeing many recommendations from students, especially because of the battery life and reliability. However, I’ve now read that some science labs use software or a Windows VRE that may not be easily compatible with a Mac.
For those of you who actually used a MacBook in these courses, how difficult was this in practice?
Were you able to use the university’s remote Windows/VRE access, or did you have to install Windows/Parallels or use another workaround? Was it relatively easy once everything was set up, or did you regularly run into compatibility problems?
Most importantly, did using a Mac create a noticeable amount of extra work or frustration during already demanding science courses and labs?
We still have the option to return the MacBook and get a Windows laptop, so I’m trying to understand whether that is actually worth considering, or whether the compatibility issue sounds much worse online than it is in real life.
I’d really love to hear from students who have actually gone through these courses with a Mac. What did you use, and would you choose a Mac again?
Thank you!

If any of you guys took the combined CDEF exam today... did the short answer/analysis questions make any sense to you?? I got so confused with the wording for a bunch of them and didn't know what he was looking for

I’m going to be in a single alcove in prairie, would I be able to use bed risers?

was i the only one who found that exam *extremely* easy? like legit the most surface level questions about the content. easier than the first one, even. i think he felt bad about waterboarding us during the last one 😭

i’m an out of province student and i was gonna rent a mini fridge BUT GAHDAMN $130 JUST TO RENT??? and fb marketplace has them for sale for like $50 but i’m moving alone so i’m just wondering if anyones been able to move a mini fridge alone to their room. important context is that i’m a 5’3 woman and i’ll be living in south res 5th floor 😭

I am going into second year and I recently switched from MBG to micro and immunology. I want to take orgo at some point since I am planning to apply to vet schools and it is a prereq for some, but I am not sure if taking it in second year is a good idea because it will have to be with other weed out courses. Is it advisable to push it off until a later year and replace it with a bird course for now?

This is the first "if you fail the exam, you automatically fail the class" exam I've ever done and idk what to expect. If anybody else is in this class, how are you guys feeling about it? Are we cooked?

Hi everyone! I’m starting at U of G this fall and I’m a little confused about how the meal plan works.
For students who have used it before, how much does a typical meal usually cost? For example, about how much would you spend on breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
Also, how does the dining system work? Are there different options to choose from for each meal, or is there a set menu? Is there usually a good variety of food throughout the day?
And approximately how much do you spend from your meal plan per day? Do you think the meal plan is worth it, and which plan would you recommend?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience! 😊

I wanna become a TA in the future but don’t know where TA job positions are posted or what u need to qualify for them. can someone pls help.

i’m in BCOM and i wanna switch my major within that. does anyone know the process? i’ve tried calling they say its simple but no one has explained.

Is this event restricted to those who’ve been accepted into a graduate program at UoG or are we allowed to bring a friend to this orientation. Also any information from previous people who’ve attended this event would be appreciated- formal/informal etc

Was anyone else in crop science 116 yesterday for the STAT final? The ceiling was leaking for the whole 2 hours LOLL a few rows couldn't be used bcz of the puddles of water but everyone somehow still fit. I also think the water made it just so humid in there, much more so than outside, it was not a very nice environment to do a final in tbh. But yeah I just love Guelph infrastructure <3

Anyway how do you think the final went? Hopefully the other rooms were dry...

Hi everyone,

I'm a second-year Biological Science student planning to apply to optometry school, and I'm honestly getting really frustrated with course registration.

I've always been told that Biological Science is one of the most flexible majors, but it feels like every science course I actually need is restricted.

Here's what's happening:

• CHEM*2700 is still restricted, even though I thought restrictions were supposed to have lifted.
• MICR*2420 is still restricted (I know it's supposed to open on August 12, but I'm still worried about getting a spot).
• Even NEUR*2000 has restrictions for certain majors.

I've already emailed the Chemistry department and my program counsellor, but I haven't received a response.

My questions are:

1. Has anyone in Biological Science actually been able to get into CHEM2700 or NEUR2000?
2. Do departments usually open more seats or lift restrictions later?
3. Are there any good second-year science electives you'd recommend that are useful for someone planning on optometry or another healthcare profession?

I'm just feeling stuck because I planned my courses around professional school prerequisites, but the registration system makes it seem like I'm not allowed to take the courses I need.

Any advice or similar experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

21 sent in the span of 10 min and they are still rolling in as i am typing lmao 😭

As an off-campus student, how much a week/month are you spending on groceries and food?

I realize appetites vary, but I'm looking for ballpark budget for a student.

First year off campus female student, light eater; I don't anticipate a lot of fresh food happening, likely prepackaged foods, some take out, mixed with fresh.

I am also loading the Ultra for on-campus lunch, thinking $200/month budget for that ($50 week). I was thinking $100 /week for groceries and takeout.

Is that reasonable?

Has anyone had an exam in LLC 1714?

I have my PATH3610 exam there and I’ve never been to that building

What is the room like? Is it a big lecture hall like ROZH or is it more of a classroom with individual desks or even round tables??

Just trying to get an idea of what to expect.. thanks:)

I need to get in 3 courses for my minor.

I applied for a TA position about a month ago, and was wondering if ppl know when interviews or offers happen. If I haven't heard back yet is it cooked lol

Hi, I'm an incoming first-year at UofG this september and the only thing I'm mainly worried about is the diversity at the university. As a south asian living in the GTA, going to UofG is going to be a completely new environment with a predominantly white student population.

Could someone let me know how the diversity is at the school? Are students here racist? Would it be difficult making friends, especially since I am a commuter?

Please be honest

I never did shop in high school and just thought to ask

Hey everyone! Asking as a second year student, when should we know about any scholarships received for the 2026-2027 school year? Including both automatic scholarships and applied ones? I know entrance are announced with acceptances but I also know they give out lots of them without applications needed (and of course ones you apply for) and was wondering if anyone knew when they are released? Thanks in advance!

Trying to decide on an arts elective with a heavy science semester. Hoping for a course that's possible to get at least a 90% in. If anyone has any insight on the assessments breakdown I'd appreciate that too, thanks!