Campus Life

Adjusting to university life.

• Remember that you’re responsible for yourself.
  
• Know yourself.
  
• No one is going to baby sit you in class.
  
• You end up finding where you fit.
  
• Go with the flow.
  
• You’re going to make mistakes, but you need to take the good out of those experiences.
  
• Don’t be a number be a face in the crowd.
  
• Try not to be overwhelmed.
  
• Try things (but in a smart way)
  
• Take responsibility for your actions and for what you want to do.

What’s the best thing about Mt. A?

• It’s comfortable, nobody’s under pressure.
  
• The people. It’s like a support system.
  
• It’s small and personable.
  
• You’re not frowned upon for going to class in your pyjamas.
  
• The profs are really approachable.
  
• The academics are among the best in the country. You have opportunities to do research right out of first year.

Is it okay not to drink?

• It’s no big deal.
  
• People are cool about it.
  
• You can have a good time without it. When you remember everything, it’s better.
  
• You really have to feel comfortable with what you’re doing. If you don’t feel like drinking, don’t do it

How do you tell someone they’ve had enough?

• Tell them “You are cut off”.
  
• Try to get them out of the situation, take care of them.
  
• Get their friends to get them out of there.
  
• The monitors can take care of it for you, all you need to do is point it out.
  
• Tell the bartender to stop serving them.
  
• Just let them know that you’re doing this because you’re their friend.

What events are not to be missed?

• Orientation
  
• The first week is intense because everything is new.
  
• Go to Sack Vegas
  
• Meal hall turns into a crazy dance floor
  
• The A-lympics are a blast.
  
• Every house on campus has a huge party
  
• Initiation — may sound lame or scary but it’s really a lot of fun.
  
• If there’s something you don’t want to do, that’s fine but come out and watch.

Living on (or near) campus.

• Don’t piss off your RAs
  
• Keep your door open. It’s a great way to meet people.
  
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions. People are around to help you out.
  
• Shower shoes are a must.
  
• Living with a good friend is a risk because you could end up ruining that friendship.
  
• Have that random roommate. You meet their friends, they meet your friends. It’s awesome.
  
• Mix it up. Live with guys and girls. It really changes the dynamic. (Some people disagree).
  
• Be respectful towards your roommate.
  
• Also respect people’s relaxation habits, because usually you can’t do that anywhere else but your room.
  
• Act how you’d like to be treated.

Things to do in Sackville.

• On Tuesday nights, Joey’s has an all you can eat, then after there’s a movie that is $5.
  
• You can go bowling
  
• There’s lots of activities that the student council puts on
  
• Every Friday night there’s toonie movies.
  
• Great live music scene here.
  
• Go to trivia night on Tuesdays and use your brain.
  
• Wednesday nights at the pub is wet/dry.
  
• Clubs and societies put things on as well.
  
• Get to know the town, because it’ll definitely be a friend in itself.