westerngalgrad

Just wondering if anyone knows if a Western Audiology facebook group has been created yet?

Thank you - I've been to nervous to call since I got an email saying they won't give out any information about the waitlist or your position on it. I've accepted the fact I won't be getting in this year unfortunately. 25 people on the waitlist is a lot. I don't understand what the rationale is to have more people on the waitlist than spots in the program?

Waitlisted at Western too, second time applying. Really hope spots open up. Has anyone heard how many people were waitlisted this year?

Waitlisted at Western for audiology, second time applying. Don't want to get my hopes up, but I'm so tired of living life in limbo and not knowing which direction my future is headed.

Hi everyone, Western grad here. I absolutely loved my time in London so just wanted to share with people my experiences. If you are into clubs, loud bars, party scene - London has it. Most of our bars are located on what we call Richmond Row, which is about a 10ish minute bus ride from campus. Sit down, relaxed pubs, there are a few but not as popular as the bars. Our downtown consists of Victoria Park which has some festivals in the summer and in the winter it's actually quite pretty with the lights everywhere and they make a rink for skating. We also have a decent hockey team (the London Knights) and tickets are cheap so if you ever want to try something new, there's an idea for you. London has pretty great running/biking trails that follow the Thames river and go right through campus, so that was a plus for me. As someone who's pretty highly involved in the community there are tons of ways to get involved here and give back. Definitely go to Wednesday nights @ the Spoke (on campus bar) and try out Rick Mcghee's (he's this old dude that's a campus legend and does sing a longs and everyone loves him). Our campus is actually extremely beautiful (especially fall, spring and summer), our gym is currently the top rated university gym in Canada, and there is always some sort of event happening at the UCC (University Community Centre) CONS: -Snow, snow, snow always so much darn snow (we've had classes cancelled and bus system shut down and all that fun stuff happens regularly). If you aren't from around here be prepared to buy a good winter coat -The distance from the highway. If you are coming from out of London it takes about 30 minutes to get to campus, it's absolutely rediculous -The bus system. Absolutely horrid. It depends on where you are living, but every bus I've ever taken has been packed or shows up late or is so full they drive past me. London transit is not something I will miss at all. Download the app though so you have the live arrival times. Housing: I've lived all over the place and am quite familiar with the options. The most student populated areas are the Old North/located by Richmond Street. I lived here (Huron St) for years and loved it. Shitty student house, but super cheap rent - so close to campus (I could be at the bridge in about 3 minutes) and the atmosphere of only having students was awesome for my first few years. It does get crazy on Homecoming and St. Patty's though. Many of my grad student friends look at the apartments on Richmond Street right outside the main gates. They have 1 and 2 bedrooms for relatively decent costs - and are a bit quieter, and super close to campus too. If you live on the South side of campus (down Western road towards Oxford) there are a lot of new student houses popping up (around Gunn St). Usually pretty cheap, not as many apartments (most are shared student houses). My ex lived in this area and as a girl I didn't always feel as safe walking around there as I did on Huron St (he also lived across a halfway house and had some sketchy neighbors). Plus side though is the #2 bus is the only bus that is relatively quick and comes frequently. Masonville - quietest area, more expensive, close to grocery store and mall. Nicer, non student rentals though. Shitty location if you want to be close to campus or not spend a fortune on cabs downtown. Downtown - I lived here in an apartment my last year of school. Awesome location for being close to restaurants & bars, hosting pre's, having a great view BUT was way more expensive and as someone who lived on campus it was awful (the bus took 25 minutes on a good day and so infrequently - plus they fill up super fast). I would always miss the last bus home since I was on campus so late and then have to cab home. Check out uwo off campus housing or kijiji for listings. There still are lots available, not all will be as nice though. Subletting is fairly common, I know lots of people that did it. There's a ton of people who stay in London over the summer so it shouldn't be too difficult to find someone. If anyone has any other questions feel free to ask!

@KylieEden or @chels2014 - if you're still active on here do you mind sharing (or pm'ing me) with your stats? I have my heart set on Western 2015 and haven't yet met anyone who got accepted. I'd love to know what to expect!

I'm applying to Western audiology and potentially Dal audiology but thought I'd join in on the fun Definitely getting stressed all ready & applications haven't even opened yet!