Studied in Israel for Highschool, had a hard time readjusting back to learning in English. Carleton has a program where you are a full time student, but take 3 courses with extra tutorials and support. It brought my grades up to par and I was accepted into my program. I also knew that financially, it made more sense to be at home. I was originally in international business, where I was to do an exchange, but I swapped into a bcom in order to pursue entrepreneurship. I am keeping my minor in German.
Course Curriculum :
unbalanced and repetitive
Exams :
My total credits initially weren't transferable, even though I was a few years ahead academically in mathematics and sciences. Most entry GPAs were also too competitive and high considering my grades when I struggled with studying in English again when I got back to Canada after high school. I remember being off by .02% and then giving me a hard time with admissions.
Placement :
I believe most on campus jobs are minimum wage, but some higher wages are available. For example, the mentor program was $15/hr. I believe it differs based on how involved the university is involved as the university supports these companies financially in most cases.
Internship :
Yes, both. I had been a student mentor. You can apply for either opportunities online, easily. I was working 6 hrs/week and sometimes varied as I had to meet students after class hours too. I essentially was shadowing in a class, supported them emotionally and with their studies. Provided weekly reports/presentations in order to keep them posted on current events in and out of campus and to remind them of their resources.
Events :
I don?t typically attend events
Fees :
$7,500-$8,000 for a year. At Carleton,different loans and scholarships etc are available and can be won with certain qualifications /found online. You can also speak with your academic advisor in order to learn more, or on campus financial aid services. In my first year, I won a bursary. This was based on grades and I was nominated too, in the small program I was in with extra support.
Scholarship :
OSAP. Complicated and inconsistent amounts
Examination Structure :
Depends on the course! Different places, times, styles etc differ on the prof, class and year.
Faculty :
Some bad apples but typically good. Sometimes I have been stuck with the decision to drop a class and lose money versus continuing trying to teach myself. (A 4 in 1 math/Econ class for example) it?s incredibly frustrating as even if I worked full time, I couldn't afford that.
Hostel :
Off campus as mentioned above, until I moved out last year. Financially challenging but I would rather struggle financially than struggle with control or power over my own day. (Family involved/controlled me and I walked on eggshells because I wanted to go to the gym, study or was at work.) mental health has no price in comparison.I am doing much better on my own in all other ways imaginable.
