+Sydney Welch Congrats on getting accepted! I really enjoy it too! Living in Tower's has been my favourite so far. If your planning on coming to res, I recommend choosing this layout!
+Rachel Hoffos Thanks! May sound weird, but I really like how the bed is and hopefully they're all like that haha! I really hope I get into res, as I think it would be a great experience!
+Feelin' good hey:) I applied for residence, but haven't been able to pick a room type yet! Im hoping to be able to pick this style :p Have you chosen?
+Sydney Welch I'm starting my first term this may (summer, 2016), and according to the SFU residence email I received, I'm not going to be able to select a room; they'll assign it for me (I'm assuming its because its the summer term).
I used to go to SFU. I lived on Shad 6. Was a good four months. :) I have since transferred to UBC, but honestly the residence experience I had here will still be the best part of my SFU experience.
Just subscribed! And my cousin goes to SFU and i really want to go too! Good luck in school by the way, i heard only really really good students go there! Love your videos!
'Hi Rachel! I'm interested in going to SFU, but do you mind telling me the average and standards required to get in? SFU is my top choice, second to UBC, but i honestly think i would be more comfortable at SFU because my house is just closer there. Thanks in advance
Hey Rachel, loved the video! I was really curious on what the dorms looked like and this video was supper helpful. I just have a few questions. I saw from previous comments that you were a Communications Major. How do you like the program? Are you finding the course load manageable? Also, are you involved in any extracurriculars and/or have job? Does the university schedule work with that or it hard to balance? Also, do you think a combined degree of Communications and English would be smart/manageable? I'm thinking of pursing that so I can have a variety of options when I leave post-secondary... Whether you reply to my comment in written form or make another video, thank you in advance!! :)
Mark Mpofu: I'd love to! I am just editing up a week of vlogs from my last week in Vancouver, so I can definitely film something after I am done that project :)
Do you have hardwired connection (like by cable) in your room? Or only by wifi? I read in the official website and it says it do have but I want to make sure :), thanks.
do you have to take a flight whenever you go back home/go back to school? I really want to go to school in BC, but I live in Ontario. I was just wondering if it's difficult to transport all your stuff back (if you do take flights back and forth).
Hey I am thinking to take admission as an international student but i am so worry about accomodation. so my question is does this university offers room in overall fees or i have to pay extra if i want their accomodation facilities. Please answer me..🙏🏻
Yes repping the Montreal Canadiens (Montreal native). I'm headed to SFU next year and will be staying at The Towers as well. How exactly does getting wireless internet work? I know they supply the modem, and you have to bring a router, but is it easy to install? :)
+Mike Chaar GO HABS GO! :) Haha unfortunately I am not much of help for that, since I had my parents help set that up for me when I moved in. There are CA's on each floor who will be trained to give assistance with things like that, so no worries, you will find a way! :)
+Rachel Hoffos Awesome! My brother will be with me and he tends to be good with electrical things, so hopefully he can set it up. If not, it's re-assuring to know that the CA's can help too. Thanks for the reply! :D
Im from Saskatoon too and I'm really interested in attending sfu and was wondering what kind of high school marks you roughly had to be accepted if you don't mind me asking?
With no bad intentions an honest question. Internet is full of things saying how dull sfu is, with its 70+profs, introverted community, sfu sucks Is it true? I just got accepted and this is worrying me
HI! I am thinking of applying to SFU, I am graduating in 1.5 years. Is it a good school ? I live in BC in a pretty small town so I just want to know if it'd hard to navigate at all
I live off campus and a commuter to SFU which I am happy with and recommend. SFU has the highest depression and suicide rate out of all the Canadian universities because the mountain is so isolated, lonely, with more intense weather. That's another aspect that discouraged me from living on campus. The weather is colder, rainier and snowier than the bottom of the mountain. That's why the location isn't that great with limited resources and far away from everything that is off campus. Despite all these disadvantages, the rent is the same as locations off campus so I thought it made sense not to live there. But that's just me, since there are many positive aspects as well.
There is only heating! It may suck if you lived on residence in the summer time (you would need to buy a fan for your room), but I only lived there during fall and spring and it was fine! It was only hot during the first week of school, but that was because it was still +25 beginning of September.
+Sean Caulfield There's a lot of hate on the social life at SFU. I think you just have to make the best of it yourself. Orientation in my first year helped me meet a ton of people, so I recommend that! As for party life, there are parties up here.... but nothing crazy.
I would like to comment on this as the hater of the social life at SFU. It's subjective but as someone who has experienced social life at several other universities, there's not much society, not too many exciting clubs or events. I found the students as well as staff to be extremely unfriendly even for Vancouver standards, keeping to themselves without trying to expand their social circle. The school is way too focused academically without any attempts to balance the social life. The social life isn't much at SFU and I wouldn't recommend it to anybody that is looking to get the full university experience. UBC definitely has a much better social environment and more vibrant.
+Karo och I do! Mctaggart is known for being the more 'quieter' residence compared to Shell, Towers, or Townhouses. I have been there myself, and it is quiet but I think it really depends on who decides to live there. The rooms are the same size as Shells, but the bathrooms are a lot more smaller and dingier. Shell recently had their bathrooms renovated, which is why!
+Karo och Just wanted to let you know, Mctaggart-Cowan is getting renovated this summer! I think it will turn out to be a great and fun place to live on residence!
+Arunan Sivakumaran Unfortunately I don't! But I am sure you will meet a ton this fall. I recommend attending your faculties Frosh! You meet lots of people there :)
Saw the iPod and without any hesitation checked the year this was uploaded 😂😂
I still use iphone 6s anyways
I just got accepted into SFU!! SO excited to move into my dorm.
Congrats! :) You are going to have a blast! First year is so much fun, especially when you live on residence!
So lucky I found this video; I was searching the internet for what my corner room would look like! tysm
I got into SFU, and am loving the room! I really like the layout of your room! I wish all rooms were like this! :)
+Sydney Welch Congrats on getting accepted! I really enjoy it too! Living in Tower's has been my favourite so far. If your planning on coming to res, I recommend choosing this layout!
+Sydney Welch hey which room did u take? idk which room to choose.
+Rachel Hoffos Thanks! May sound weird, but I really like how the bed is and hopefully they're all like that haha! I really hope I get into res, as I think it would be a great experience!
+Feelin' good hey:) I applied for residence, but haven't been able to pick a room type yet! Im hoping to be able to pick this style :p Have you chosen?
+Sydney Welch I'm starting my first term this may (summer, 2016), and according to the SFU residence email I received, I'm not going to be able to select a room; they'll assign it for me (I'm assuming its because its the summer term).
I used to go to SFU. I lived on Shad 6. Was a good four months. :) I have since transferred to UBC, but honestly the residence experience I had here will still be the best part of my SFU experience.
Thank you for posting this!!!! It’s going to be helpful for so many more years to come.
Moving into towers for my first year at SFU in just 2 weeks! I've got a corner room too so its nice to see what it looks like
Thanks Rachel really helpful Keep posting I'll keep supporting
Thank you :)
Thanks for the video! I'm looking at going to SFU! We are interested in a lot of the same stuff:)
+Rachel Wilson Awesome! I am glad to hear it :)
Just subscribed! And my cousin goes to SFU and i really want to go too! Good luck in school by the way, i heard only really really good students go there! Love your videos!
+Da Sweg Fairy Thank you so much! SFU is a blast! I recommend attending university here if you can.
+Rachel Hoffos, thanks! And i live in the area too. Though, im only in middle school. But i really want to go there :P nice video btw!
+Da Sweg Fairy Couple more years and you'll be there :)
and I LOVED your room!
Thaaaaank you!
Where did you get your lamp from? The one that is on your shelf. It's so neat to have it over your bed!
I believe that one is from Target, but I am sure you could find one at Walmart :)
'Hi Rachel! I'm interested in going to SFU, but do you mind telling me the average and standards required to get in? SFU is my top choice, second to UBC, but i honestly think i would be more comfortable at SFU because my house is just closer there. Thanks in advance
Hey Rachel! Liked ur video! Are you in SIAT? Can you tell me what happens in SIAT(for eg. coursework or something)? Thanks!
Unfortunately I am not - I am a Communication Major!
Superb video...very helpful indeed!!
Hey Rachel, loved the video! I was really curious on what the dorms looked like and this video was supper helpful. I just have a few questions.
I saw from previous comments that you were a Communications Major. How do you like the program? Are you finding the course load manageable?
Also, are you involved in any extracurriculars and/or have job? Does the university schedule work with that or it hard to balance?
Also, do you think a combined degree of Communications and English would be smart/manageable? I'm thinking of pursing that so I can have a variety of options when I leave post-secondary...
Whether you reply to my comment in written form or make another video, thank you in advance!! :)
I heard bunnyhug and was like she’s gotta be from sask lol
Mark Mpofu: I'd love to! I am just editing up a week of vlogs from my last week in Vancouver, so I can definitely film something after I am done that project :)
My son is going in there this fall 😁
Where is the bathroom?
Do you have hardwired connection (like by cable) in your room? Or only by wifi? I read in the official website and it says it do have but I want to make sure :), thanks.
do you have to take a flight whenever you go back home/go back to school? I really want to go to school in BC, but I live in Ontario. I was just wondering if it's difficult to transport all your stuff back (if you do take flights back and forth).
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Are the dorms right next door to the bathroom really loud… I feel like I made a bad choice but idk
I love your channel and the room tour
+makeupbymaya17 Thank you :)
Hey I am thinking to take admission as an international student but i am so worry about accomodation. so my question is does this university offers room in overall fees or i have to pay extra if i want their accomodation facilities.
Please answer me..🙏🏻
Is it possible for students to not have a roommate in all the years of their graduate studies? (Masters studies)
Yes repping the Montreal Canadiens (Montreal native). I'm headed to SFU next year and will be staying at The Towers as well. How exactly does getting wireless internet work? I know they supply the modem, and you have to bring a router, but is it easy to install? :)
+Mike Chaar GO HABS GO! :) Haha unfortunately I am not much of help for that, since I had my parents help set that up for me when I moved in. There are CA's on each floor who will be trained to give assistance with things like that, so no worries, you will find a way! :)
+Rachel Hoffos Awesome! My brother will be with me and he tends to be good with electrical things, so hopefully he can set it up. If not, it's re-assuring to know that the CA's can help too. Thanks for the reply! :D
Im from Saskatoon too and I'm really interested in attending sfu and was wondering what kind of high school marks you roughly had to be accepted if you don't mind me asking?
I'm going to SFU next year!!! I just need to graduate from GP lol
I got accepted! how is the professors ? And the teaching system
With no bad intentions an honest question. Internet is full of things saying how dull sfu is, with its 70+profs, introverted community, sfu sucks
Is it true? I just got accepted and this is worrying me
This worried me too - I hope someone answers :/
Do you have more insight now that you've gone? I wonder if the Internet people just had bitter experiences and it doesn't really reflect SFU?
I was expecting a tour in the university ._.
i might transfer here soon so i’m trying to see what like would be like here lol
Hey thanks for the vd
Just a quick question do we need to get the modem for wifi or it is already there?
Rachit Seth They supplied a modem, but you will need to bring your own router if you want wireless internet!
HI! I am thinking of applying to SFU, I am graduating in 1.5 years. Is it a good school ? I live in BC in a pretty small town so I just want to know if it'd hard to navigate at all
Well I've heard it's pretty good. for myself my school year was messed up so I'm graduating in January 2019 rather than June 2019
how much does it cost for university dorms ?????
Omg where is the personal bathroom?😳
I got into SFU ..so wanted to ask you what is more preferable ..living on campus or off campus ??
I live off campus and a commuter to SFU which I am happy with and recommend. SFU has the highest depression and suicide rate out of all the Canadian universities because the mountain is so isolated, lonely, with more intense weather. That's another aspect that discouraged me from living on campus. The weather is colder, rainier and snowier than the bottom of the mountain. That's why the location isn't that great with limited resources and far away from everything that is off campus. Despite all these disadvantages, the rent is the same as locations off campus so I thought it made sense not to live there. But that's just me, since there are many positive aspects as well.
Tommy Yoo Hi, I would like to attend to SFU next year, and I was wondering on average how much the rent costs around there off-campus?
Is there Aircon available in rooms?
There is only heating! It may suck if you lived on residence in the summer time (you would need to buy a fan for your room), but I only lived there during fall and spring and it was fine! It was only hot during the first week of school, but that was because it was still +25 beginning of September.
full of nostalgia
what's the social/party life like at SFU?
+Sean Caulfield There's a lot of hate on the social life at SFU. I think you just have to make the best of it yourself. Orientation in my first year helped me meet a ton of people, so I recommend that! As for party life, there are parties up here.... but nothing crazy.
I would like to comment on this as the hater of the social life at SFU. It's subjective but as someone who has experienced social life at several other universities, there's not much society, not too many exciting clubs or events. I found the students as well as staff to be extremely unfriendly even for Vancouver standards, keeping to themselves without trying to expand their social circle. The school is way too focused academically without any attempts to balance the social life. The social life isn't much at SFU and I wouldn't recommend it to anybody that is looking to get the full university experience. UBC definitely has a much better social environment and more vibrant.
do you know anyone who has done mctaggart-cowan hall dorm room tour
+Karo och I do! Mctaggart is known for being the more 'quieter' residence compared to Shell, Towers, or Townhouses. I have been there myself, and it is quiet but I think it really depends on who decides to live there. The rooms are the same size as Shells, but the bathrooms are a lot more smaller and dingier. Shell recently had their bathrooms renovated, which is why!
+Karo och Just wanted to let you know, Mctaggart-Cowan is getting renovated this summer! I think it will turn out to be a great and fun place to live on residence!
Just subscribed ! ☺️
+Alex Dawson Thank you! :)
Rachel Hoffos Do you know any Actuarial Science students? Im joining SFU this Fall
+Arunan Sivakumaran Unfortunately I don't! But I am sure you will meet a ton this fall. I recommend attending your faculties Frosh! You meet lots of people there :)
Thanks
how much it cost ? per year
You can check out on SFU's website under residence what it would cost per semester!
Which city?
Burnaby!
Hi anyone from india going in january in SFU
me
Omg Im from sask too and wanna go to sfu hahaha
I would definitely recommend it! It is such a good opportunity to explore a bit more of Canada too. I really love it here!
so much stuff u hv .😅🥰doesnt look like uh r in a college hostel.
hi! how are the people there? i am thinking about joining!!!
Me too
Everyone is super nice :) I recommend you coming here
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Am I the only one who has a pile of clothes in one corner and piles of trash in the other?
Don't you have a roommate ?
Lughmani Tehreem Nope, you get your own separate bedrooms in all of the dorms!
wow
+Rachel Hoffos In India they pack 6 of us in the size of your room!
+Double J Crazy!
Toilet? hahahaha
+Taco Gaming In the bathrooms? haha