Transferring to another university

[StringerBell]

So I'm just about finished my first year at york and in case you didn't hear, there was a strike that lasted about 3 months. But what's worse is that there is going to be another strike in 3 years from now, in my fourth year. So because of this I was going to transfer to another university after my second year. And originally I was planning on going to western. But I then I realized that I could transfer to a university outside of Ontario to get ip status. So far it seems like Alberta would be the best choice, because I can become a resident in 2 years if I'm a student. But has anyone done this? Is this a good idea, or should I just stick to western. Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

[rmorelan]

So I'm just about finished my first year at york and in case you didn't hear, there was a strike that lasted about 3 months. But what's worse is that there is going to be another strike in 3 years from now, in my fourth year. So because of this I was going to transfer to another university after my second year. And originally I was planning on going to western. But I then I realized that I could transfer to a university outside of Ontario to get ip status. So far it seems like Alberta would be the best choice, because I can become a resident in 2 years if I'm a student. But has anyone done this? Is this a good idea, or should I just stick to western. Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Wow, York has just screwed themselves.......

 

Manitoba by the way is the similar, you would also be a IP within two years, and you would be closer to home as well.

[StringerBell]

Yeah I thought about that too, but alberta just seems like a better place to live, plus alberta has two medical schools while manitoba has one.

[StringerBell]

Bump....does anyone else have any advice?

[Wolvenstar]

depends on how you are politically minded. I am transferring out of alberta to the university of victoria. I am originally from BC and found it to be very conservative minded here. I also personally don't like calgary and don't see any sense of community anywhere in the city, but that is my personal opinion so please no one take any offense.

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how can u possibly know they are going on another strike in few months.. dont talk if u dont have proof.. show me link/proof

[WestEastMountGuy]

how can u possibly know they are going on another strike in few months.. dont talk if u dont have proof.. show me link/proof

 

I thought he said in 3 years? Which would make sense, as that union seems to strike whenever its contract is up, which is in 3 years.

[TeaHatingBrit]

Personally I love Calgary - great place to live, great schools: U of A and U of C have an 85% quota for in province students, and I think you have to live here 12 months to be considered a resident, but I may be wrong - it may be 2 years.

 

Mountains. What more do you need...?

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I thought he said in 3 years? Which would make sense, as that union seems to strike whenever its contract is up, which is in 3 years.

 

yea i meant 3 years.. but u can possibly know that it will go on strike.. what im saying is it might be 10% chance or 20% chance but there is no 100% proof.

[RapedByLifeSci]

 

Mountains. What more do you need...?

 

lakes. a big one.

 

good thing lake louise is right there to complement. i love calgary. unfortunately i live in stinky ottawa. boo.

[TeaHatingBrit]

lakes. a big one.

 

good thing lake louise is right there to complement. i love calgary. unfortunately i live in stinky ottawa. boo.

 

Yeah, we lack a little on the water front... But hey - we have chinooks to make up for it. Woo.