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Hi I’ve been looking at commuting options via google maps from my house to Waterloo (in sept), the drive is normally 1hr 30m. But the bus timings are crazy like if I wanna arrive by 8:30am it would take me 7hrs ( yes I gotta leave by 1 am and wait at a bus stop for 5hrs) but if I put in arrival time of 8:45 it suddenly becomes 3hr. It also changes up day by day. Is anyone else experiencing this and also how am I supposed to get to school (car isn’t an option) 😭

Hi I’m going onto senior yr in hs and I was looking to get an affordable tote bag. I ofc love all the longchamp, guess and coach bags but they are hella expensive any places to get dupes or like outlet reduced prices the og bags??? Or just any other ones that look cute and fit an iPad and occasionally a bulky computer and files with paper notes. My budget is around $50.

thank u sm in advance!!

Hi I’m going onto senior yr in hs and I was looking to get an affordable tote bag. I ofc love all the longchamp, guess and coach bags but they are hella expensive any places to get dupes or like outlet reduced prices the og bags??? Or just any other ones that look cute and fit an iPad and occasionally a bulky computer and files with paper notes. My budget is around $50.

thank u sm in advance!!

Hi I’m going onto senior yr in hs and I was looking to get an affordable tote bag. I ofc love all the longchamp, guess and coach bags but they are hella expensive any places to get dupes or like outlet reduced prices the og bags??? Or just any other ones that look cute and fit an iPad and occasionally a bulky computer and files with paper notes. My budget is around $50.

thank u sm in advance!!

Is the social life at Mac similar to hs and just the overall type of people.

I’m considering if I should take summer school English in August at TCDSB because I’ve heard a lot of people say it can get a good grade and it’s apparently one of the more harder courses in day school. Im currently taking summer school in July for advanced function.

My main concern is:

1. I heard if you take summer school online for your top 6 courses many unis may not like that or accept it as a credit for specific programs or may downgrade ur mark as its ss.

2)it’s my last summer before being 18 and before all grade 12 stress and Uni starts so should I just give myself the whole month of August off instead of doing another summer school course and just chill this month to avoid burnout?

Hi I’ve been looking at commuting options via google maps from my house to Waterloo (in sept), the drive is normally 1hr 30m. But the bus timings are crazy like if I wanna arrive by 8:30am it would take me 7hrs but if I put in arrival time of 8:45 it suddenly becomes 3hr. It also changes up day by day. Is anyone else experiencing this and also how am I supposed to get to school 😭

Yes I know about government grants and loans like OSAP, scholarships and bursaries but it’s nearly not enough to cover 120k.

I’m currently trying to figure out my university options and I feel completely stuck. I’m in Ontario and looking at programs for next year, but I’m realizing my choices are becoming either very competitive schools or schools I’m not as excited about.

The universities I genuinely like are places like Waterloo, Queen’s, and Ottawa. I really like the programs, campus environments, and opportunities they offer. However, the biggest issue is the cost.

For example, if I went to Waterloo and lived on residence, I’m estimating it would cost around $28k/year including tuition, residence, and food. Over four years, that’s roughly $120k. I know many people move into apartments with roommates after first year, but I honestly don’t know how realistic that would be for me or if it would actually save as much money as people say.

My family can help, but they realistically cannot cover the entire cost. I’ll apply for scholarships, OSAP, bursaries, and anything else I can find, but I’m still worried about having tens of thousands of dollars to figure out.

The other option is staying closer to home (like McMaster, UofT, maybe Guelph), but I’m not sure if I would enjoy those as much. I don’t want to choose a school only because it’s cheaper, but I also don’t want to put myself in a huge financial situation.

Commuting to Waterloo has also been really confusing. The drive is only around 1–1.5 hours, but public transit options are so inconsistent. Sometimes Google Maps says it could be around 2 hours, but other times it says almost 7 hours and makes me leave extremely early depending on the day/time. I can’t tell if commuting is actually realistic or if I’d be spending my entire life travelling.

For anyone who has been in a similar situation:

• How did you decide between a university you loved vs a cheaper option?
• Is paying $80K–$90K for an undergraduate degree worth it?
• Did anyone commute a long distance (especially to Waterloo) and was it manageable?
• How much did scholarships/OSAP/bursaries realistically help?
• Would you recommend choosing the cheaper school even if it wasn’t your first choice?

I’d really appreciate any advice because I feel like I’m trying to balance finances, happiness, and future opportunities all at once.

I’m trying to figure out what I want to study in university, but I honestly feel completely lost.

I don’t really have a dream career or a specific program I’ve always wanted to do. The only thing I’ve consistently been passionate about is aviation and travelling.

I absolutely love airports. They’re genuinely a place where I feel happy and calm. I could spend hours just watching planes, looking at flights, exploring airports, and learning about different routes and destinations. I love the feeling of being on a plane, even long flights, and I get excited about travelling and experiencing different places.

The obvious careers people suggest are:

• Pilot
• Aerospace engineering
• Flight attendant
• Air traffic control
• Tourism/hospitality

But honestly, none of those feel right for me. Some are because of the lifestyle, some because of the skills required, and some just because I don’t feel like I would enjoy doing them as a career. I also don’t enjoy math or physics, so anything heavily focused on those subjects probably isn’t for me.

This has made me question whether I should even try to connect my passion with my career. Just because I love something doesn’t necessarily mean I should work in it. For example, someone can love travelling without becoming a travel agent.

When I look at university programs, I feel the same way. I don’t hate most options, but I also don’t feel excited about them. I’m open to areas like business or some biology/health-related fields, but I don’t want something extremely math-heavy, physics-heavy, or something I know I won’t enjoy.

I’m wondering:

• Are there careers related to aviation/travel that people don’t usually think about?
• Should I try to make my passion my career, or keep it as something I enjoy outside of work?
• What university programs would you recommend for someone who loves aviation, travelling, learning about different places, but doesn’t want to be a pilot/engineer/etc.?
• Did anyone else go into university without knowing exactly what they wanted and figure it out later?

I’m looking for any advice, ideas, or personal experiences. I’d really appreciate different perspectives.

I’m trying to figure out what I want to study in university, but I honestly feel completely lost.

I don’t really have a dream career or a specific program I’ve always wanted to do. The only thing I’ve consistently been passionate about is aviation and travelling.

I absolutely love airports. They’re genuinely a place where I feel happy and calm. I could spend hours just watching planes, looking at flights, exploring airports, and learning about different routes and destinations. I love the feeling of being on a plane, even long flights, and I get excited about travelling and experiencing different places.

The obvious careers people suggest are:

• Pilot
• Aerospace engineering
• Flight attendant
• Air traffic control
• Tourism/hospitality

But honestly, none of those feel right for me. Some are because of the lifestyle, some because of the skills required, and some just because I don’t feel like I would enjoy doing them as a career. I also don’t enjoy math or physics, so anything heavily focused on those subjects probably isn’t for me.

This has made me question whether I should even try to connect my passion with my career. Just because I love something doesn’t necessarily mean I should work in it. For example, someone can love travelling without becoming a travel agent.

When I look at university programs, I feel the same way. I don’t hate most options, but I also don’t feel excited about them. I’m open to areas like business or some biology/health-related fields, but I don’t want something extremely math-heavy, physics-heavy, or something I know I won’t enjoy.

I’m wondering:

• Are there careers related to aviation/travel that people don’t usually think about?
• Should I try to make my passion my career, or keep it as something I enjoy outside of work?
• What university programs would you recommend for someone who loves aviation, travelling, learning about different places, but doesn’t want to be a pilot/engineer/etc.?
• Did anyone else go into university without knowing exactly what they wanted and figure it out later?

I’m looking for any advice, ideas, or personal experiences. I’d really appreciate different perspectives.

I’m trying to figure out what I want to study in university, but I honestly feel completely lost.

I don’t really have a dream career or a specific program I’ve always wanted to do. The only thing I’ve consistently been passionate about is aviation and travelling.

I absolutely love airports. They’re genuinely a place where I feel happy and calm. I could spend hours just watching planes, looking at flights, exploring airports, and learning about different routes and destinations. I love the feeling of being on a plane, even long flights, and I get excited about travelling and experiencing different places.

The obvious careers people suggest are:

• Pilot
• Aerospace engineering
• Flight attendant
• Air traffic control
• Tourism/hospitality

But honestly, none of those feel right for me. Some are because of the lifestyle, some because of the skills required, and some just because I don’t feel like I would enjoy doing them as a career. I also don’t enjoy math or physics, so anything heavily focused on those subjects probably isn’t for me.

This has made me question whether I should even try to connect my passion with my career. Just because I love something doesn’t necessarily mean I should work in it. For example, someone can love travelling without becoming a travel agent.

When I look at university programs, I feel the same way. I don’t hate most options, but I also don’t feel excited about them. I’m open to areas like business or some biology/health-related fields, but I don’t want something extremely math-heavy, physics-heavy, or something I know I won’t enjoy.

I’m wondering:

• Are there careers related to aviation/travel that people don’t usually think about?
• Should I try to make my passion my career, or keep it as something I enjoy outside of work?
• What university programs would you recommend for someone who loves aviation, travelling, learning about different places, but doesn’t want to be a pilot/engineer/etc.?
• Did anyone else go into university without knowing exactly what they wanted and figure it out later?

I’m looking for any advice, ideas, or personal experiences. I’d really appreciate different perspectives.