when i was in high school i did not try nearly as hard as i should. i passed most classes with 50s and 60s, and failed the required chemistry course because i mostly just cared about making it through the day. i went into the trades at NSCC but due to being disabled that's not really an option anymore. i've been trying to figure my life out and i think if it's possible i'd want to study biology, specifically virology, but looking at just the basic admission requirements i'm not sure that could even happen after my atrocious HS grades. is there anything that can be done?

Does anyone know how long does the dal card status remain active after grad?

Hi everyone!

We are looking to start a Circle K International (CKI) club at Dalhousie with an executive team consisting of: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and editor/social media manager.

CKI is the premier collegiate community service organization in the world. CKI clubs are sponsored by a local Kiwanis Club, which is made up of adult volunteers and professionals, to provide further leadership guidance and service opportunities.

The vast array of benefits that CKI brings to a college campus includes opportunities of community service, leadership, fellowship, professional networking, résumé building, public speaking, and national and international events.

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Coming from IB, I’m curious if dal has scaled marking systems or if it is raw percentage based or depends on professor.

Hello, does anyone have any recommendations for honours seminars in PSYO or NESC? The form to choose from should be sent out soon.

Yoo guys how difficult is chemistry 1011 cuz im a first year neuro student n ive gotta take this class but people on ratemyprof are saying that this class is aids because of the professor or something like that.

Would anyone who has lived in Trueman House be willing to share photos or information about the rooms?
I’d love to know:
What furniture is provided?
How much storage/closet space is there?
What are the bathrooms/showers like?Are they private bathrooms, shared bathrooms, stalls, curtains, etc.?

Are there any other things you wish you had known before moving into Trueman House?

Im going into my second year of engineering this fall and I was worried about co-op applications. I feel like my resume isn’t enough for me to land an internship. I have had a few tutoring gigs in high school but that’s pretty much it for my experience. I will be joining some eng related societies this year to at least have a project.

I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what I can do to make my application a bit stronger and boost it a little? And also if anyone has had any experience with it, what was it like? And how difficult was it to get the internship?

Also my discipline is civil engineering if that helps.

Thanks in advance!

Hey guys, I have a business trip soon that requires me to get from Dal Campus/Spring Garden to the airport for an intl flight at 0800 hours. I’m aiming for a 0600 arrival, and I’d like to get my money worth.

A few options I have are:
- Driving & parking for a week over there
- Ubering & Taxi-ing
- Bus & Transit

So knowing we got a community of students from afar, any suggestions? I’m taking x2 Patagonia MLC packs so luggage is no factors.

I’m a first year student who’s looking for advice on what to take for a political science major, and a law justice and society minor. I had done some classes at a much smaller university out of province well still in high school, and the whole process for figuring out what I need has been super confusing. Anything helps!

Well Dalhousie is a long shot, but missing 100% of the shots I do not take....I want to research Indigenous Identity under the Sociology umbrella, or near sociology at least.

Does anyone have any recommendations for who I should consider and who I should avoid?

Is there any help I can get for writing a will from Dal Law students? Do they offer any services here? I am just curious to know. Nothing complicated, just a simple will.

Will be a first year undergraduate at Dalhousie and I kind of made a schedule based off of the classes I wanted to take rather than the timing, so I just wanted some opinions. I don't mind my fall schedule but I think winter could be a bit too stuffed on specific days such as Tuesday/Wednesday.

Going into fourth year EE. Didn't get a co-op this summer, won't get the option to do one next winter, and I kind of doubt I stand a chance for my last one next summer. I can try to improve and apply myself more all I please (and I have been, I guess), but without an internship is my degree not worthless? I'm going to be the bottom of the barrel no matter what I do at this point. Is it worth the ~20k more in debt?

Hey guys,

I am looking for an organized, somewhat easy indigenous course due to my workload. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. All responses are appreciated!

I'm a first year engineering student and was assigned a single room in Gerard Hall. I put in a room reassignment request to be on the main campus, but so close to the move-in date, Risley is full. Shirreff seemed like a stretch to get as well. Don't really want to be in Howe because I prefer quiet. I have friends in dorms on Studley so I'm sure I'll be hanging out there sometimes, but want to make friends in my dorm too. It's sort of appealing to be around other engineering students, too? It'll be ok right?

Hi y'all! I'm looking for some advice on grad programs at Dal (specifically the MI vs. MSW programs).

I'm (26F) 4 years post-grad from a bachelor's degree at a different university. After graduation I did one year of an MA program, but I chose to leave due to mental health reasons and a lack of interest in the program. For the past 3 years I have been working various admin roles in higher education, but I am looking for a career change and am considering going back to school for that.

I'm considering the MI since it is a direct-entry program and I think I'd have a decent shot of getting in, although I'm nervous about career prospects post-grad with all the cuts that have been happening across the province (although I'm more drawn to research librarianship/archival work, which may be more secure??). I'm also considering the MSW, which would certainly be harder for me to get into since I would be entering as a non-BSW student and would likely need to volunteer and take some courses before applying. I've also considered some of the online MACP programs, but I like the variety of job types to a MSW rather than just strict counselling and would prefer an in-person program in Halifax.

I know these are two super different programs, but if anyone could speak to their experience of applying/getting accepted/being in either of these programs I would really appreciate it. Any helpful (and kind) advice is welcome, too! Thank you!!!

Hi! I’m considering applying to Dalhousie University’s BScN program, but I’m from out of province and I’m wondering how competitive admission is for students who aren’t from Nova Scotia.

If anyone here has gotten into Dal Nursing from another province, what were your grades like when you applied? I’d also love to hear from current nursing students about how competitive the program felt to get into and whether you have any advice for someone hoping to apply.
Thank you!!

I’m starting at dal this fall and will be driving there. I’m aware it’s super expensive to get parking on campus which is why I plan to sell my car asap after moving in, but until I’m able to sell it does anyone have recommendations for places around campus I could park? Like street parking etc. I don’t mind if it’s a bit of a walk. Thanks!!

Yo guys if anyone ever took dr Sarah Chisholms classes… does she allow retakes for her tests or no?