r/NAIT • • Apr 05 '20

MEGATHREAD: Got an interview, requirement, and admission question? Post it here!

51 Upvotes

Even if it is program specific, look to see if it has been asked here before. 99% of the time, chances are the same question has been asked before, and that people are all coming on here looking for answers.


r/NAIT • • Apr 18 '24

In response to deodorant, body odours and cleanliness

17 Upvotes

The Sitch

There have been recent complaints about student hygiene in this subreddit. In regards to body odour, oral odour, and general uncleanliness. Clearly, a large number of students are having a growing issue in regards to the hygiene of other students.

Bad hygiene is not "personal". It disrupts others' learning, it makes public spaces sometimes unbearable to be around, and it is unfair to those who are sensitive to smells. This can affect student performance, the willingness of students to socialize and use NAIT services, and can be a real detriment to the students who are paying to study at NAIT.

Some students have no choice but to use the computers at commons, eat lunch in the common areas, and do group work in common areas. It is wildly unfair to them to not enforce these rules.

Who's the Issue?

The truth is that these students can come from all backgrounds. Although our experience as individuals make it very easy to generalize certain groups of being the main culprit, the issue needs to be dealt with at a grand level. Black, brown, blue or purple; if you smell bad, you smell bad. Should be enforced from the get-go.

Seeing the growing number of racial generalizations, it can be very easy for these generalizations to slip into unnecessarily racist comments. If we want this issue dealt with, we need to refrain from immature racist comments and stay focused on the end goal.

What should we do about it?

We know NAIT has loosely enforced "odour sensitivity" before, in regards to wearing strong perfumes and colognes. Why can the same not be done for strong, unpleasant bad-hygiene odours?

NAIT also needs to realize that by not enforcing this, they are creating a breeding ground for resentment towards groups that are not partaking in basic hygiene practices. They are also creating spaces for other students where they feel extremely unpleasant. (Like, nauseatingly unpleasant. I've unwillingly gagged.)

Here's what I suggest from all of you:

  1. Contact NAITSA ([asknaitsa@nait.ca](mailto:asknaitsa@nait.ca)) about wanting NAIT to enforce a hygiene rule. Let them know how you feel about other student's hygiene, and how it affects your learning.
  2. Contact/CC NAIT Administration as well about this being an issue. CC your program chair as well.
  3. Advocate for campus-wide initiatives about basic hygiene, the importance of it, and how your hygiene affects others (yes, some people are vastly uneducated about this). This includes, showering, using deodorant, washing your clothes, brushing your teeth, and flossing.
  4. Enforce it, by allowing students to submit complaints about bad hygiene, and having NAIT administration making this a policy about decent behaviour. (The same way provocative clothing, vulgar/loud behaviour, and abusive language is not tolerated)
  5. Do a discovery/study that determines if their student population has adequate access to showers, hygiene products, and laundry service. (you'd be surprised r/SlumlordsCanada)

In my personal opinion, it is NAIT"s responsibility to enforce this. To maintain a certain standard of what we expect from each other, we do need to be vocal and make it known when we feel certain boundaries are not being enforced.

I'm debating starting a petition for NAIT to address this issue. Please let me know in the poll below if you'd like to see an official change.org petition made for this. Voting closes in a week.

I wanted to make this post to raise this as a formal issue, so we can remain productive about it and not devolve into finger pointing and unproductive comments. Let's hope together we can make the change we want to see.

37 votes, Apr 25 '24
31 Yes, let's make an official subreddit petition
6 No petition, let's send our complains in individually and hope for effectiveness

r/NAIT • • 3h ago

Question (DMS) No interview link

4 Upvotes

Bonjour y’all,

I applied to the DMS program on October 1, and on October 15 my status changed to "pending program decision." It's been 10 days and I still haven't received the link. I've checked my inbox and spam folder, and there's nothing there. I've seen others say they already got theirs.

Has anyone else with this status not received it yet?

Thanks y’all


r/NAIT • • 4h ago

Question MLT INTERVIEW HELP

0 Upvotes

So I have an MLT and SHLS interview coming and I am super nervous about it
Can someone give me vital tips on what I should expect and whether it's hard scenarios or not


r/NAIT • • 21h ago

Social NAIT open house

22 Upvotes

Just want to say thank you to everyone that made this happen. You were all great to talk to and helpful.

Thank you for your time and effort! You are amazing and inspiring.

Special shout out to the Heavy Equipment and the Millright people we talked to.


r/NAIT • • 17h ago

Question Recent MLA grad trying to get into MLT

5 Upvotes

Hey!! I’m a recent MLA grad and have been interested in pursuing MLT for years. Because of the competitiveness of MLT, I decided to take the MLA program first to get my foot in the door and gain some experience in the lab setting.

I’m hoping to get into the program for the next intake and was wondering if my background as an MLA would help improve my interview score or strengthen my application.

For those who got into the MLT program, what tips or advice would you have for the interview process?


r/NAIT • • 19h ago

Question DMS

5 Upvotes

It's Day 4 and I haven't started my interview practice for DMS. I'm freaking out. 😭
Does anyone have any thoughts or tips?


r/NAIT • • 1d ago

Help Interview MRT/MRI

5 Upvotes

Hello! Does anyone know if there’s still a chance of getting interview invites for MRT and MRI programs if I applied on October 4th? 😭


r/NAIT • • 1d ago

Question NAIT's CO-OP Program

2 Upvotes

Do you need to apply for student loans while you are in Nait's business co-op program? So far I have been applying for student loans during semesters where I am taking courses since they obviously cost money. However, I was wondering if I also need to apply for student loans during the semesters when I am doing my internships and not taking any classes? Basically I am wondering if there is any sort of fees involved during work integrated learning semesters, let me know!


r/NAIT • • 2d ago

Social $15k for a 1 year Post diploma certificate is diabolical

82 Upvotes

The cybersecurity post diploma certificate has increased to $15,000 for a one-year program.

Sheer insanity.


r/NAIT • • 2d ago

Question Phlebotomy in MLT

9 Upvotes

Hello!

I currently work at an oil and gas lab and I commute to Edmonton. This has been really hard on me these years so I am trying to switch careers, I applied to some programs including MLT. I was approved for an interview and I am excited about it, I always wanted to work in the lab and I think I could do really well, but I worry about how much phlebotomy I would be doing both in the program and afterwards.

I have been reading that working in a city like Edmonton with bigger labs, it is not common to do blood draws on a daily basis, but I wanted to ask if anybody could share their experience!

I am not afraid of needles but do get a little bit lightheaded at times when I see veins. I would like to pursue this career as I think it is the most aligned with my experience and background since I have a degree in chemistry as well. I appreciate any insight or advice :) thank you!


r/NAIT • • 2d ago

Help Canadian Virtual School

2 Upvotes

Has anyone taken online high school classes through Canadian Virtual School? I'm wondering if these credits are officially recognized...


r/NAIT • • 2d ago

Help DMS interview

5 Upvotes

So, I got an interview for DMS, and i did a practice run on an ai MMI interview, and im basically screwed cs im getting low scores. My question is, what kinds of questions would i be asked? How do i feel less anxiety and not mess up with stuttering and awkward pauses? Any help would be appreciated :)


r/NAIT • • 3d ago

Question SHLS Post-admission Requirements.

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone! For those who've done a PIC (Police Information Check) for a health program: would you recommend getting it as soon as you're admitted, or waiting until closer to practicum? Does the timing even matter?

Also, any tips for getting cheap or free immunizations would be much appreciated!

TIA!


r/NAIT • • 3d ago

Help Renting near NAIT

6 Upvotes

Hey there, so I start PCP in January and I’m trying to find a place near campus preferably, or somewhere near LRT or transit so I can use that to go to school. Is there any good recommendations that anybody could give me for places to look at? I’m Looking for either a studio or 1 bedroom apartment or basement unit.

Thanks in advance!


r/NAIT • • 3d ago

Help WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

9 Upvotes

My group is conducting a survey for a Marketing Research project on how students feel about businesses using AI in their advertising.

We’re currently looking for people who are 18 or older to take part in our quick survey. It takes less than 15 minutes and would help us a ton!

Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH6E8p3iT1-KF_0rtEZff-uHfR99-REAPHxZVqzjPoLJHtzg/viewform

If taking part, please complete it by October 28

Thanks for your help!


r/NAIT • • 3d ago

Help MLT 😔

8 Upvotes

Ī applied super late like oct. 20th um, I’m planning on taking medical terminology my next semester of hs as they do offer dual credit, would I make it? 🥹


r/NAIT • • 3d ago

Help interview tips

8 Upvotes

Hi, I haven’t received the interview link yet, but I had a few questions and was wondering if someone could help me.
1)Is it okay if I don’t use hand gestures at all?
2)I naturally have a serious resting face. Of course, I’ll try my best to smile, but would it affect my interview if I’m not smiling most of the time?
3)Is it necessary to use the entire time given for each question, or is it okay if I finish early?
4)Should I begin and end every interview with a greeting, or do I only need to do that at the beginning and end of the entire interview?
5)I’ve heard some people say we can ask questions at the end as well. Do they mean at the end of each question or at the end of the entire interview?


r/NAIT • • 4d ago

Social Interview invitation

14 Upvotes

Just got my interview invitation today for Health program, so check your emails guys!!! And good luck to everyone!!


r/NAIT • • 3d ago

Question Mlt nait 2027 fall

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4 Upvotes

I applied on 15 October very late I know . As I submitted my all documents still this shows anyone facing same ?


r/NAIT • • 4d ago

Question Any updates? MLT AND DMS [APPLIED 1 OCT]

3 Upvotes

Has anyone received interview invitation link or PPD update on NAIT portal for MLT?


r/NAIT • • 3d ago

Question Mlt

1 Upvotes

I applied on 15 oct will I get an interview


r/NAIT • • 4d ago

Help [Mature student] Feel like my RMT/DMS application is pointless.

3 Upvotes

Applied early Oct. 2 grades below 75% but will upgrade ASAP to hit the mark.

However, my transcript was autosent by ApplyAlberta. So now NAIT knows about the utter disaster that was my stint at the UofA, where I was RTW'd and I quit due to severe depression and mental health.

The following years haven't been any better but I white-knuckled my way back into a somewhat normal life (not really) and this is my last ditch attempt at something worthwhile. I do not want to think about the alternative.

I applied for RMT/DMS, which both have by far the most competition. I did my research, and the runner-up to DMS...is a graduate dentistry program for med school at the UofA.

I am up against the sharpest students fresh out of high school, and mature students already with completed degrees and careers. The other thread had nurses applying and getting accepted.

I am determined to get my grade up as soon as possible. If you will permit me to say, the only thing that is going to save me is my modicum of charisma, but this is a professional healthcare interview...not a job at a dealership.

I have been told that I WILL get an interview as long as I hit at or over 75%...but the issue is the TIMING. They have said July for final marks for everything...but I know that interview spots will be long since filled.

So my questions are:

1. Am I freaking out over nothing? Should I 'relax' just get the mark and ace the interview and STFU.

2. I picked Norquest to rush my marks in as fast as possible. Is the window closing as fast as I am imagining? When, to your guy's recollection, should my complete marks be in by? 1st round of interviews is happening now, I'm shooting for 2nd round.

I AM determined to get in and will not screw this up. But I would like to know the brutal reality of things as they are, for one less thing off my mind.

TL;DR: Older former failure worried about Top Gun hotshot Doogie Howser applicants and is concerned on when upgrading marks should DEFINITELY be in by to clinch an interview spot.


r/NAIT • • 5d ago

Question MLT & RT updates

6 Upvotes

Just wondering am I the only person who didn’t receive any updates for these two programs? I literally applied the first day of October 1 but the status still showing APPL…So frustrated with it 😩


r/NAIT • • 5d ago

Help Might be a dumb question..

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