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Can the Bus Pass be used on other transit systems others than in Hamilton?

In the supplementary fees, there is a HSR bus pass that we are paying for. Can anyone tell me if that bus pass can be used on other transit systems, like the GoBus or Burlington Transit to go to IKEA? Is it a Presto pass that can be used interchangeably with other public transit systems? Thx

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u/Worried_Bluebird7167 — 22 hours ago

I dropped 2 courses, will this affect my OSAP?

So I'm an incoming Eng 1 student and I got 2 transfer credits recently so as a result I dropped 2 of my courses, will this affect my OSAP in any way if I told them that I have a full course load on my application?

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u/Aggressive_Ring8125 — 1 day ago
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Where can I get into for Engineering w these grades?

Anyone who’s gotten into engineering already what were ur grades? I’m hoping to go to Carleton.

u/DecentIngenuity7876 — 2 days ago

Best food spot in Westdale area?

Just looking for something with reasonable prices and good portions in the westdale/McMaster area

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u/Elite-Zebra — 1 day ago

Any easy philos courses

I love philosophy courses but it’s hard to do well in them sometimes, so any suggestions?

Or any suggestions for electives at all

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u/Far_Opposite2466 — 1 day ago

innovate 1x03 online

can this course be done from home since it’s so late at night?

if not, can u suggest some online easy/birds other than the common ones (music 2mt3, japanese, korean, etc). i need 1 for fall.

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u/skyrightlucky — 1 day ago

Anyone else had a horrendous sleep schedule this summer?

Every night these past 4 months I've been sleeping at 4-5am and getting up at 1-2pm.

Now it's not like I was lazy or unproductive either. I had some hobbies and also had a part-time job (although it was in the evenings). But idk, my sleep schedule is whack. Hopefully I'm not the only one.

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u/Apprehensive-Big9279 — 2 days ago

Work-study campus jobs tips?

I just got my fall and winter work-study approvals a day ago, since I did not realize they had already come out. I have a couple of questions about campus jobs, work-study or not, so if any students who have held campus jobs in the past could provide some insight, that would be great!

- If you did not apply within the week it was posted, are you already at a disadvantage? I saw a post that mentioned some hiring managers don't review resumes and cover letters after a certain date because they have already received a ton of applications within the first few days.

- Are there any specific resume/cover letter tips that would help with standing out?

- Any interview tips as well? I received an interview for a non-work-study campus job a while ago; however, I never heard back </3. I would love to hear specific tips for video interviews, as I tend to struggle with them as well.

- How much do connections matter for these roles? I was debating whether it is worth it to search through LinkedIn to ask people about these positions, but I also don't want to be seen as a nuisance (nor do I have much on my LinkedIn anyway).

Any insight is appreciated!!

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u/aira-dynamic41 — 2 days ago

Parents helping with move-in?

Hey! I’m moving into Hedden this fall and my move-in slot is in the morning. I heard parents aren’t actually allowed to help you move your stuff in and have to leave after dropping you off?? Is that true? Can my parents stay and help me bring everything up to my room n help set up or do they have to leave right away?

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u/Spirited_Orange_8621 — 2 days ago

Mcmaster FIRST YEAR WELCOME WEEK schedule - Calendar link

found this on a insta gc:

For all incoming first years, here's every event colour coded and labelled.

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/1e80e9e0907d390b35509ebe949366730c76109b9534fc1f0be5550278a134e8%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

paste this into "settings --> Add calendar --> add with URL"
works on google calendar, or whatever calendar app.

IOS users can jst click this link and it'll add all events.

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u/Global-Technology-7 — 2 days ago

welcome week events

are you allowed to go to events that don’t include your group? like for example i’m seeing really fun events but it’s only for like bates and like mourton hall but im from peter george will they still allow me to go or nah

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u/Outrageous-Lemon9395 — 2 days ago

campus jobs without work study program

Hi guys, I did not receive any OSAP this year, so I believe I am ineligible for the work study program at McMaster fml. Is there a way to still get a job on campus? I was very interested in working for a department in an admin assistant type role, or literally any other job on campus. If not, Is there any way to qualify for the work study program even though I did not get OSAP?

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u/mango_0204 — 2 days ago

Fridge Rental in Mary Keyes

Just wondering for those who stayed in Mary Keyes first year, did you rent those Coldex fridges? How much space did it take up if you did? I know we have our main fridge but is it worth it having your own for snacks, drinks etc

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u/Fast_Birthday_4756 — 2 days ago