u/Fit-Schedule8859

Wondering peoples opinions of Amna student housing in pembroke.

Safety? Cost?

Thinking of a two bedroom unit.

Also is it more cost efficient to buy groceries or get a meal card through Algonquin?

Hi, wondering what college is set up better for out of province students.

I was looking into the practice nursing programs at both colleges but in pembroke campus through Algonquin.

Also anyone have experience requesting two bedroom dorm with certain friends or people in pembroke? Is specific residency hard to get in pembroke?

Is the Practical Nursing Program at Pembroke worth it compared to other colleges in ontario?

Regarding cost and transit as well

From saskatchewan so wanna get some feedback

Hey everyone,

​I’m trying to make a big decision regarding my education and future, and I could really use some perspective from current students, RPNs/LPNs, or anyone who has made a similar move.

​I’m looking into doing a Practical Nursing program, and I’m torn between two completely different paths:

​Staying in Saskatchewan: Going to school locally/in my home province. The obvious perks are staying close to my support system, lower living costs, and being familiar with the area.

​Moving to Ontario: Looking at programs in places like Thunder Bay (Confederation College) or Pembroke/Ottawa (Algonquin College). This would mean a massive move, finding a new place, and adapting to a completely different province, but it also feels like a great opportunity to experience somewhere new.

For those in the field or who went to these schools:

The Logistics & Transit Question: If I move, I won't have a car initially. For smaller campus locations like Pembroke, how manageable is it to get to clinical placements without a vehicle? I know Pembroke only has a smaller on-demand transit setup (no traditional fixed bus routes) and no Sunday service, so I'm worried about getting stuck if a placement has early morning, late night, or weekend shifts. Is a car basically mandatory for clinicals out there?

​Is the nursing culture, clinical placement quality, or job market significantly different between SK and ON?

​If you moved provinces for nursing school, was the stress of moving worth it, or do you wish you stayed closer to home?

​Any specific thoughts on the programs in Thunder Bay or Pembroke/Ottawa?

​Hey everyone,

​I’m trying to make a big decision regarding my education and future, and I could really use some perspective from current students, RPNs/LPNs, or anyone who has made a similar move.

​I’m looking into doing a Practical Nursing program, and I’m torn between two completely different paths:

​Staying in Saskatchewan: Going to school locally/in my home province. The obvious perks are staying close to my support system, lower living costs, and being familiar with the area.

​Moving to Ontario: Looking at programs in places like Thunder Bay (Confederation College) or Pembroke/Ottawa (Algonquin College). This would mean a massive move, finding a new place, and adapting to a completely different province, but it also feels like a great opportunity to experience somewhere new.

​For those in the field or who went to these schools:

​The Logistics & Transit Question:

If I move, I won't have a car initially. For smaller campus locations like Pembroke, how manageable is it to get to clinical placements without a vehicle? I know Pembroke only has a smaller on-demand transit setup (no traditional fixed bus routes) and no Sunday service, so I'm worried about getting stuck if a placement has early morning, late night, or weekend shifts. Is a car basically mandatory for clinicals out there?

​Is the nursing culture, clinical placement quality, or job market significantly different between SK and ON? If possibly wanting to go for travel nursing later on.

​If you moved provinces for nursing school, was the stress of moving worth it, or do you wish you stayed closer to home.

Any specific thoughts on the programs in Thunder Bay or Pembroke/Ottawa?