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    student1995 got a reaction from EagerSpeechie2019 in 2020 Canadian SLP Thread   
    Hi there! I’m a current UofA student and at the start of the term we had 58 students and last years class had the same. The bigger class size on bear tracks is because sometimes PhD students also participate in some of our classes.
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    student1995 got a reaction from SpeechLP2020 in 2020 Canadian SLP Thread   
    Hey there!
    Thank you so much! I didn’t hear back until the end of March, which is actually pretty. But I definitely understand the compulsive checking. The waiting is the worst! But you’re very unlikely to hear anything until at least the beginning of March. If anyone is interested in Dal, I didn’t hear from them until beginning of April. 
     
    Good luck! 
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    student1995 got a reaction from hopefulslp2b! in CASper interview   
    I’m a first year SLP student and took the CASPer test last year as part of my application process! I was so nervous about it, but looking back it wasn’t that bad. I also really didn’t study for it, and I don’t think that put me at a disadvantage because the scenarios were either personal (e.g., imagine a scenario where something happened to you) or asking your opinion on different things. I know others have found studying helpful but I don’t think it would have helped me. Make sure you avoid taking extremist positions and show you can see both sides of a scenario. It’s hard to do in the limited amount of time, and I found some scenarios were hard because they really didn’t have a right answer. But just try to balance being a good person with being professional. Good luck everyone! I promise it’s not as bad as it seems! If anyone has any questions just let me know! 
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    student1995 reacted to poco_puffs in If I knew then what I know now (Officially Grads version)   
    1. I wish I had known the first few months were going to be so expensive-- finishing up with moving costs, establishing the new place, the new computer, textbooks and school supplies, some new clothes, socializing with the cohort (bar costs!) and Christmas/holiday travel and gifts. Starting a budget earlier would have eased some of that post-Christmas money panic where I wasn't sure if my remaining income/stipend would yield enough savings for summer. Adding excess money worries to the already stressful life changes was unfortunate, so I recommend being honest with yourself, your income, and your expenses as they might play out over a long period of time (and not just month to month).

    2. Time budgeting can be just as important as money budgeting. I was great about reading for the first four or five weeks, and then I slipped into the (very common) habit of only doing about half of the reading for any given class. It hasn't hurt my grades, but my choice to socialize or just take a lot of relaxation time at home has probably eroded some of the educational benefits of discussion and reading outside of my research for seminar papers.

    3. Speaking of seminar papers and term projects: Start earlier than you ever have before. If you ever procrastinated on your big assignments in the past, this new time at school is the opportunity to break the habit and start treating these assignments like what they are: part of your job, and a stepping stone to your career. Waiting until the last week to research, or the last day to write, is something I see a lot of grad students still doing. Sure, plenty of them are doing okay in terms of grades, but they aren't doing their best work and-- let's face it-- we're getting too old for those late-night shenanigans.

    4. Everyone knows you will be busy, so they might not say anything, but try not to lose contact with your friends and family from home. There will be plenty of new friends to be had, and starting fresh relationships can be liberating, but they likely won't be able to replace the deeper roots you've established elsewhere. Don't forget to call or write or facebook with the people who know you best.

    I made some Grad School Resolutions last summer (the thread is still kicking around somewhere) about saying yes to invitations and being more positive, and I think that I held to them and they yielded some nice results. There are definitely some other things I might add later, but these are the first that come to mind.
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    student1995 reacted to captiv8ed in If I knew then what I know now (Officially Grads version)   
    1. I wish I would have fully grasped how busy I would become. It is so much more work than undergrad.

    2. In that vein, I wish I would have done more prep work, gotten more freezer meals cooked and frozen before school started.

    3. I got excellent advice from a friend: Set a time limit and don't go over it. Let's say it is 40 hours or 50 hours or whatever. When you reach it, STOP! Even if you haven't finished the reading. There are times when you have no choice and will have to break it, but try your best to stick to it.

    4. Find a place you love and when it gets too much, go there and stay there until you have gained perspective. It could be the ocean, the forest, or our back yard.

    5. EXERCISE! I have stayed sane by walking to school most days and taking walks with my husband at night. It gives us a chance to reconnect and let's me look away from the screen.

    6. Learn to focus and cut out distractions. I installed Rescue Robot and it lets me know how long I have spent on each site and how productive I am. It is a free app and you can put it on multiple computers. I find it wonderful because so much of my time is spent on the computer or at home reading, so it is very easy to get sucked down rabbit holes. I have canceled my social media accounts as well, to cut down on mindless surfing.

    7. Try to move to your new place early if you can. Having a couple weeks to settle, unpack, and get your bearings before you are hit with school is wonderful.

    8. You will no longer be the smartest person in your class. Get over it. Also, don't be intimidated by other students. Remember they have had different training and preparation. One of the hardest things as a first year was to be thrown in a class with students who already have their master's and are studying for their qualifying exams. The only way I survived was that one of my classmates pointed it out to me and said to keep reminding myself of it.

    9. One of my biggest breakthroughs this year has been learning to take criticism without automatically assuming it means I am stupid. Important lesson!

    10. Have fun and remember you are in an incredibly privileged position. I think 5% of Americans have an advanced degree.
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    student1995 got a reaction from SLPhopeful2019 in Canadian SLP Declining Offers Thread 2019   
    I've decided to accept my offer at the U of A and declined Dal! A spot should be opening up for someone on the Dal waitlist!   
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    student1995 got a reaction from ChanceSpeechie in 2019 Canadian SLP Thread   
    I just accepted my offer from the U of A and declined Dal! A spot should be opening up for someone on the Dal waitlist! 
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    student1995 reacted to dftba95 in 2019 Canadian SLP Thread   
    Got my acceptance this afternoon as well for Dal! Congrats!! Do you know anything about potential funding? I didn’t apply for the thesis option so I don’t know if there’s any funding allocated for non-thesis students. 
    To those of you waiting, I hope you all hear back soon. I’m sending good vibes your way ❤️
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    student1995 got a reaction from maroo7 in 2019 Canadian SLP Thread   
    Hi everyone!
    I've been accepted at U of A and Dal! I haven't decided which I'll be accepting yet because I didn't think this would happen but I'm glad someone on the waitlist will get my spot!
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    student1995 reacted to mnm1996 in 2019 Canadian SLP Thread   
    Just received an email saying I've been accepted to Dalhousie!! It was the only school I applied for so I am naturally ecstatic!  Good luck to everyone. 
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    student1995 reacted to SLPDreamer_96 in 2019 Canadian SLP Thread   
    Just wanted to wish the best of luck to everyone waiting on ORPAS results tonight!!! No matter what the outcome may be, just know that you should be proud of your hard work either way. I'm wishing everyone the best!
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    student1995 got a reaction from LilWug in 2019 Canadian SLP Thread   
    Hi everyone!
    I've been accepted at U of A and Dal! I haven't decided which I'll be accepting yet because I didn't think this would happen but I'm glad someone on the waitlist will get my spot!
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    student1995 reacted to bp21 in 2019 Canadian SLP Thread   
    Hi guys, current dal slp student here, just want to wish everyone good luck with the admissions coming out over the next couple days! Also don't get too disheartened if you get waitlisted, a bunch of people, including me, made it off last year! 
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    student1995 reacted to SLP2B_95 in 2019 Canadian SLP Thread   
    I also got accepted into U of A!! I would love to connect with anyone else who got accepted. Send me a private message if your interested :)
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    student1995 got a reaction from slpleaseletmeintoslp in 2019 Canadian SLP Thread   
    Hi everyone!
    I've been accepted at U of A and Dal! I haven't decided which I'll be accepting yet because I didn't think this would happen but I'm glad someone on the waitlist will get my spot!
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