myb Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Thought I would make a thread for UofA OT. So who is attending UAlberta this fall? I am still hoping for Calgary, but will be just as pleased to attend in Edmonton:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I'll be there! Hoping for Calgary as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I'll be there! Hoping for Calgary as well! Hi beachbum:) Do you have any information on when we will hear who is going to Calgary? The most I know from Michelle is that we will hear in the coming weeks. Hard to make plans for moving from BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 No news yet, hoping to find out soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skier_Chic Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hey ladies, I am doing the U of A program as well. I asked Michelle for an update just over a week ago; she didn't answer my question about the selection process used, but did repeat that the candidates would find out late June or early July. Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hey Andrea, Thanks for the info! I'm still hoping we find out a bit earlier! I'm going crazy waiting for info! Can't wait to meet everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hey ladies, I am doing the U of A program as well. I asked Michelle for an update just over a week ago; she didn't answer my question about the selection process used, but did repeat that the candidates would find out late June or early July. Andrea Thanks, Andrea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Re the Calgary cohort check your emails for more info that was jut sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skier_Chic Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Well that was faster than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Definitely! Not complaining though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skier_Chic Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Same here. I would like more info about transit etc though. It's unfortunate if they haven't brokered a deal for the transit pass. I'm hoping me still qualify for health insurance as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I got the email, too:) Can I assume that this means I have been accepted to complete the program in Calgary? Yahoo:D I emailed Jessica, just to confirm. Not sure how I will deal with the 1 week/semester in Edmonton, but I am sure I will figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OT2013 Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Hey everyone! I am going to UofA in Edmonton this september, very excited to have been accepted:D Still haven't heard from the faculty though, which I find kind of annoying, but they cashed my cheque and everything so I guess it just takes a while to go through! Does anyone know of a fb group yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 To the Calgary cohort... If anyone follows up the email received yesterday with any questions about the Calgary placement, could you post the responses here to share? Just in case others are wondering the same thing:) Have you any ideas on where to stay during the 1 week/ semester in Edmonton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Has anyone received a scholarship from UAlberta for OT? I am trying to figure out how to fund the program. I am hoping to be approved for student loan, but I am wanting to explore all options. Also. Has anyone thought about where to stay for the first week spent in Edmonton? Also, does anyone have suggestions on where I can search for rentals (houses) in Calgary?I need to find a home for my family. Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepeak12 Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 http://www.rentfaster.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted June 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks for the reply:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi2158 Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Bad news on the scholarship front. I had emailed Michelle to inquire about just that and she said there are no scholarships available to incoming OT students. She said the QEII scholarship ($10K) is made available to students at the end of the first year and some smaller book prizes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Anyone else get formal acceptance to the Calgary program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted June 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Anyone else get formal acceptance to the Calgary program? I just checked my email. I am going to Cowtown:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skier_Chic Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hey, For those attending the Calgary program just an FYI to budget more money for transit unless you plan to live in the downtown core. It looks like the U-pass in Edmonton only costs about $100 per semester for on-campus students. The monthly transit pass is about $95 a month in Calgary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Do we not also get a upass for Calgary at a discounted rate? I thought I read somewhere that we also get Calgary Transit at the Upass rate? Does anyone know for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysander Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I got this from the UofA website: "The Calgary cohort will benefit from a unique arrangement with the University of Calgary: students will have access to the UofC recreational facilities, health services and transit pass that are physically located in Calgary" I am doing PT in Calgary but I would imagine it would be the same for OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skier_Chic Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Well I really, really, really hope I misunderstand but the 'welcome to the Calgary cohort letter' said: 5) you will need to register with the University of Alberta as an "off campus" student and will therefore pay reduced fees. However, please note that you will not be issued a Calgary transit card or University gym membership. If you need access to health services there are many free options available in Calgary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myb Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Well I really, really, really hope I misunderstand but the 'welcome to the Calgary cohort letter' said: 5) you will need to register with the University of Alberta as an "off campus" student and will therefore pay reduced fees. However, please note that you will not be issued a Calgary transit card or University gym membership. If you need access to health services there are many free options available in Calgary. Yes, this is what my letter said, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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