Parents went there. Was originally in the con-Ed program, one of few in the province. It was far away from home while being less than a day?s travel. Cost of living was much lower than home, and it had a vibrant queer community.
Course Curriculum
Curriculum was comprehensive, and offered a wide range of subjects within mathematics. Everything from actuary studies to complex analysis to game theory was offered as courses. Professor quality varied.
Exams
Only U level Highschool courses in grade 12. No external exams required for admittance to the university.
Fees
Basic student fees for transit pass, insurance, gym membership, student government. Courses were included in tuition fees, dropped courses by a certain date are refunded. Textbooks are often expensive, though some profs will use older versions that can be bought secondhand.
Examination Structure
Exams are often worth 50% of the course grade. Accommodations can be made. Almost all classes also include a midterm exam of some type. Usually practical application or stating of theories, depending on the course.
Faculty
Professor quality varied wildly. Plenty of profs were willing to give extra explanations and answer questions during tutorials, while several refused to answer questions and lectured through tutorials.
