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If you operate on a schedule, try telling her when you will have your next break and suggest going for a coffee, having lunch, etc, at that time because you need to get some work done. Putting on headphones too should be fine. Lots of people like to work with music in the background or work best with noise cancelling hedphones.
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If maintaining a certain level of cleanliness is this important to you, I think it should have been discussed prior to agreeing to live there. When you first visited the place, was there a similar level of cleanliness in the apartment as you have currently seen? Did you inquire about their living habits and any rules about living in the apartment (chores, etc) before agreeing to live there?
It is often easiest to negotiate living space when you live with one other person and you are both new to the apartment. When you have more than one other roommate and they have both been living there before you have, it is difficult to expect them to change their behaviours, particularly if they don't find them to be problematic and don't see the need to change.
It also sounds like you were quite fortunate in past living situations to find roommates with similar levels of cleanliness. I think you will need to try to try to negotiate with them and accept the fact that you will not agree on everything and you will need to let some things go at times, otherwise it may be necessary to find a new place to live if you are not getting enough of what you want out of the new living arrangements.
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I have never heard of these kinds of planners before. Usually I never spend more than $15 on a planner. Why does this one cost so much?
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Alternatively, does anyone know of a good spot to search for housing on or near farmland on the outskirts of the University of Waterloo area?
https://uwaterloo.ca/off-campus-housing/
http://www.kijiji.ca/b-house-rental/kitchener-waterloo/c43l1700212
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I believe that the advice given above is great when applying to most grad school programs, such as psychology, education, etc. However, if you are applying for an MSW I think there is more leeway for you to write about mental illness. If you were denied admission due to a mental illness then this would be contradictory to the values upheld by social workers and what the profession stands for. Someone who truly embodies the values upheld in this profession will not penalize you for having experienced a mental illness.
This being said, I believe great care should be taken when discussing your mental illness. I would be brief when mentioning it and focus on the positives of having gone through such experiences and how such experience will help you become a better social worker (compared to someone who doesn't have the same life experience). Describe your experience as a STRENGTH. If your difficulties happened a long time ago (like 5 years ago or more) and you can irrefutably demonstrate that you are capable of doing well in the program and will not be hampered in any way due to having a mental illness, then I think if is safe to include such information, but ONLY for social work programs.
If you feel that the benefits of including such information are minimal in the way that you would present it and it would be far more helpful to discuss other experiences, such as your work history, etc, then it may make more sense to not write about it at all.
You only have a limited amount of space and it is best to write about your strongest assets as an applicant rather than include lots of ideas without fully developing all of your points and presenting your ideas strongly.
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I am curious to know your reasons behind taking extra courses. Do you think your history of course work is somehow lacking in your application? If there is a deficit that you think could strengthen your application by taking extra courses, then by all means, take more courses. But if you are pursuing this route to fill up your time, why not find a job in your field or a research position to strengthen your application, gain some experience and earn extra money to fix some of those financial problems you have been talking about?
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Any chance you could defer for one year? If so, I would seriously consider it. It sounds like you are very undecided at this point in time. After applying to some school counselling programs for next year and seeing what kinds of offers you get, your current MSW offer is likely to look either more or less appealing to you next year when you have all of your options on the table.
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If you can afford it, perhaps treating yourself to a special vacation will be restorative, as well as doing your favourite hobbies that relax you (including exercise and sports). Welcome week events are also a fun and refreshing way to ease into the new year and to make new friends.
Also remember that when you're in the program, study groups can be a great way to review the readings and reduce your workload, as you won't have enough time to read every single thing that you are assigned.
I am burnt out as well. I did my undergrad over 6 years part-time and then just graduated with my BSW which I did full-time from September 2013-June 2014. I have kids as well so there is really no break time and while I am happy I was accepted and know that I need the MSW to get a good job in my area of interest I am SO not looking forward to another year of school. I feel like I need months to recover from the stress! No tips on how to handle it from me because I have no idea!
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Can you find them cheaper elsewhere online? Try the library too. You might get lucky and find them.
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Nahhh.... I'm not in advanced standing. It's still nice to be on summer vacation, though.
From what I hear, advanced standing grads have an easier time finding employment post graduation compared to foundational year grads. I'm sure it's because of having more experience in the field, outside of internships. Once September comes along (or the latter part of August), I'm sure you will see lots of new job postings come up.
Best of luck!! Thanks for being such a great help to so many folks on these boards over the past year or two.
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Anything could happen at this point. Many women feel sad about returning to work after maternity leave and some return anyway while others don't. How would you feel if she decides to come back and you missed out on the opportunity to attend grad school?
Since the woman hasn't officially told her boss that she does not plan to return, I think you have no choice but to wait until she officially informs her boss of such plans. In the meantime, continue to do a great job, make a good impression, meet new people in the field and make professional contacts, and let your boss know how much you love your job. At the end of your contract, let your boss know that you enjoyed the job so much that you wish you could continue working instead of returning to school. Thank your boss for being given this wonderful opportunity and ask if he could keep you in mind if any new opportunities come up in the future. If you plan to move, you can also give your boss an updated resume with your new contact info to keep on file.
Good luck to you!
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How long do you want to stay in France? If it is for a short time, such as one year, I would recommend an online degree at a US university, then applying to a classroom based program later on and transferring the credits over.
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Why not respond by saying what you just said above? Thank her for the offer and let her know that you are interested in (or looking forward to) learning more details about the offer.
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Jenste, thank you for the clarification. I don't think I've ever disagreed with you so your explanation keeps that record alive
lolHaha... glad to hear it. I wouldn't want to spoil a perfect track record.
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samn99,
I would disagree (somewhat) with Jenste regarding the safety differences between York and Ryerson. Ryerson is downtown and a pretty awesome campus if you love city life, but I would not say it is exceptionally safe. People are regularly assaulted in the area and occasionally on campus as well since anyone can walk into a building (and do).
I don't know much about Ryerson. So I can't comment on safety, which is why I didn't. (But I did comment on the neighbourhood that York U is located in).
I took a workshop at Ryerson once many years ago in high school and I really liked the campus and its location. Hopefully security is better in study spaces around campus, such as the library. I always feel safer walking out in the evening in busy city centres like downtown Toronto compared to more remote areas such as where York is located. The way I see it, there are lots of witnesses around in downtown Toronto, but if someone mugs you near York and no one is around to see/hear you, no one will be able to help you.
I didn't know if you would need to relocate near campus, drive or rely on public transportation. As a carless person, I was commenting on the fact that the York area is not so safe. If you don't have a car, one of the biggest intersections nearby is Jane and Finch, and you would most certainly need to take a Finch bus to Jane and walk back to campus to do stuff like go to your internship, grocery shopping, meeting up with friends, etc... While York's campus is huge and has lots of amenities (if I remember correctly, a hair dresser, grocery store, dentist, etc) you would still need to leave the campus from time to time. But for people with a car this isn't so much of an issue.
Anyhow, you've decide to go with Ryerson. I think it's a great choice. All the best on your studies!
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I was accepted at York and Ryerson for the MSW programs, which school would be better? any thoughts!??
That is a subjective answer. It depends on what you are looking for in a school. What are your priorities and career goals? Did you get any funding packages? Does location matter to you?
I know I would take Ryerson as it's downtown, has easy access to services, it has a good sized campus, and it has a good reputation as a polytechnic university. I find that the York campus is too huge for my tastes, it's in a suburban area and it's near Jane and Finch, an area with a reputation for not being safe. Administration at York seems to be not so efficient either, from what I've heard.
But York tends to have good funding packages.. so it's hard to say more based on the limited info you've given in your post.
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I'm hoping I can find a chill place to relax during the day at some points, whether that be the library, some public place that doesn't mind extended visitors, or if I'm lucky I might be able to work out an agreement with a friend I meet there so I can chill for 1 or 2 hours at their place during school days to take a breather (that would make a huge difference!).
Goldendragonarms,
I'd recommending finding out if your school has a meditation/prayer centre. Some schools have very cozy spaces for this purpose and they tend to have cushions or mats you can put on the floor (for meditation, or naps, in your case). Some even have sofas and they tend to be quiet, welcoming places to hang out.
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Would you have the option of attending the first semester then taking a personal leave of absence? If you cannot defer but if you could take a leave after the first semester and not lose your funding, this might be another option for you to consider.
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It's very cheap to fly between London and Paris. Europeans take weekend trips to neighbouring countries very frequently since they're so close by and flights are low cost. I'd go with Paris for sure.
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CAMH is the biggest and most well known mental health centre in Canada, if they are currently taking volunteers. It's in high demand for interns and volunteers.
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Is this housing with undergrads or other grad students? Just asking because if you are living with so many undergrads and you don't know who they are, you could have other problems you need to deal with that are more annoying than driving. ie: late night parties, dirty dishes in the sink, empty beer bottles, someone stealing your food, having strangers sleeping over, lack of privacy, etc...
If you get roommates, I definitely recommend other grad students or working professionals because they will be more mature and (hopefully) respectful of your space.
In general, the more roommates you have the more compromising that needs to be done and you are less likely to get what you want (such as quiet hours/study time in the apartment). I find that one roommate is a good compromise to help cut down the costs (splitting bills like internet, electricity, heat and cable), to keep the noise down and decrease the number of visitors and parties/group gatherings in the apartment so that you can study and get a proper night's sleep. With one roommate, you are more likely to get the apartment to yourself on occasion during weekends or evenings, but with 2 roommates or more that is A LOT less likely to happen.
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I agree with the above posts as well. But if you are still uncomfortable, would you be alright if instead of having your full name posted your first and middle name initials followed by your last name were up instead?
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Do you mean Concordia in Montreal, Canada or Concordia in the US? This info is important to include in your post.
What are the significant advantages and disadvantages of applying to and starting a Master's program in the spring semester?
in IHOG: International House of Grads
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Perhaps making friends. Most programs start in the fall, so if you begin a program later on in the year many students will have already made new friends and it could be a bit more difficult for you to make new friends.