Heya
MayhemJ @ Mon May 23, 2005 4:08 pm
I already posted this in the Alberta forum, but I guess it doesn't hurt to post it here while introducing myself.
I'm an 18 year old Yankee, computer geek/guitarist.
I've wanted to move to Canada for as long as I can remember.
My grandpa has a cabin somewhere in the middle of nowhere in sask.
Currently enrolled in college.
I had some questions about Calgary.
I am curious what opinion you all have of the city and the University of Calgary. I was thinking about applying to the school this year. I know very little and am not sure if the information I have isn't littered with "buy from us" propaganda.
Do you think the fact that I'm from the US would effect me becoming a student/resident?
What is the city like? I can see it is fairly large, almost twice the size of Denver, is it similar to big American cities?
How is the college? Stuck up-spoiled rich kids?
I'm already fed up with that.
Erinites @ Mon May 23, 2005 4:11 pm
Well howdy ...
Welcome to Canadaka!
P.S. don't believe everything you see and read...
canadian_babe @ Tue May 24, 2005 7:47 am
Welcome!
Calgary is an awesome city to live in. Lots to do, great people and it's close to the mountains. Overall, it's a pretty fun and safe place to live. I lived there for 16 years and can't wait to go back.
The U of C, well, I think it depends on what you want to major in. I've heard lots of different things about it, both good and bad...just like any other school I guess 
As far as being a US citizen, you'll pay a lot higher tuition. You might want to consider living in Canada for a year before going to school and getting your Canadian citizenship.
Hope this helps!
BeaverHatsAreWarm @ Tue May 24, 2005 10:14 am
Welcome man 
Nice Sg in your avatar. Do you own it?? What kinda finish is that?? Looks kinda neat 
MayhemJ @ Tue May 24, 2005 6:05 pm
I wish I could afford an SG Supreme(~$2000), right now I have a red SG standard(barely afford it), which I bought recently. My first guitar was a black Epiphone Les Paul Special. I'd post a pic in my Profile but I don't have a scanner or a digital camera.
Tman1 @ Tue May 24, 2005 6:09 pm
Dont listen to these nutty people. Go to Edmonton, way better. Calgary is just too blaaaah. Uof A is better.
MayhemJ @ Wed May 25, 2005 1:01 am
canadian_babe canadian_babe:
As far as being a US citizen, you'll pay a lot higher tuition. You might want to consider living in Canada for a year before going to school and getting your Canadian citizenship.
Ah, I will look into this a bit. Is it really only one year? I think it's longer in the U.S.
Thanks everyone..