Originally Posted by RyanC

Well, to be fair, admission adverages are largely based on how many people are interested in the program. Mac is a health science, engineering, and business school (well, for grad).
he/she mad

normal science too?

Originally Posted by Mahratta

I'd think a 95 in engineering would be easier to attain than a 95 in humanities. Yes, you have a lot of work in eng & yes, your profs hate you and try to ruin you on tests. However, if you know your stuff inside-out, a 12 average is more than possible. Can't say the same for humanities.

In eng., isn't the answer concrete> As in, no matter what it's always the same answer for a particular question. In English (humanities) it's all completely subjective on who reads your work, becasue it's not about what's right or wrong, it's your take on it and how you express it. It's all about writing style just as equally as it is about the content.

Originally Posted by lizziepizzie

In eng., isn't the answer concrete> As in, no matter what it's always the same answer for a particular question. In English (humanities) it's all completely subjective on who reads your work, becasue it's not about what's right or wrong, it's your take on it and how you express it. It's all about writing style just as equally as it is about the content.

For the most part, it's easy to pass Humanities courses, but doing well is a different story. Damn you, subjective T.A's. Damn you.

Originally Posted by AelyaS

For the most part, it's easy to pass Humanities courses, but doing well is a different story. Damn you, subjective T.A's. Damn you.

Are you taking Longer Genres with Dr. Brophy this term?

Originally Posted by lizziepizzie

Are you taking Longer Genres with Dr. Brophy this term?

Yep.

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Originally Posted by AelyaS

Yep.

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Why didn't you tell me?! You knew I had that class last year. I have all the books for it, I so could have given them to you. What are you reading, Jekyll and Hyde? You'll probably read ATOH next.

Hey guys!
Thanks for all your replys .
I know Mac is known for it's science and engineering, but I am not a science or math person by any means - and that's okay. I'm done my research on a lot of schools, and Mac seems to fit for me.
I've visited the campus twice, and I really like the program for Humanities.
I'm not sure what I'm gonna end up majoring in, I'll have to see after first year since I love a lot of the subjects
My marks are high 80s, low 90s so I'm not too concerned then
Thanks!

Originally Posted by lizziepizzie

Ryan's right, I've heard other people say that if they had to do the university experience again and were in Humanities they wouldn't choose Mac because it's much more oriented in health sci., eng. and business. However, as someone in the Humanities program, I can tell you that we have some really great profs and TAs and I really encourage you to come on out to Mac. I really think it's a great school (although others will disagree). I think it's great that Mac's a smaller campus, we have a good community here. I know at other unis (like U of T) you really end up being an ant in a sea of others; I think it's a much better grad school than undergrad. But that's just me. Are you thinking of majoring in English or History or something like that? And living in Res or at home?

And I will have to be on res haha, I can't commute it's much too far
Yeah, I've heard positive things about Humanities/Social Sci at Mac!
I feel like sciency people look down on us :S Is there that kind of atmosphere at Mac?

Originally Posted by daniella13

Hey guys!
Thanks for all your replys .
I know Mac is known for it's science and engineering, but I am not a science or math person by any means - and that's okay. I'm done my research on a lot of schools, and Mac seems to fit for me.
I've visited the campus twice, and I really like the program for Humanities.
I'm not sure what I'm gonna end up majoring in, I'll have to see after first year since I love a lot of the subjects
My marks are high 80s, low 90s so I'm not too concerned then
Thanks!

Hi Daniella- just know that whatever you decide to major in you need 6 credits from first year classes. That means two courses. So, if you decide you want to major in English, you will go into the English Program second year. I'm not sure what grade you need to just go through with your bachelor of arts (which is a three year program), but if you want your honours (four year program) you will need two English classes from first year (ex. English 1A03 and English 1AA3) that average to a 7 and an overall cumulative average of 6 from all 10 classes. If you decide that you want to do a major and a minor, your major has to be honours; you can't get a minor without a honours major. This is just an example for English, these grades apply to all other Humanities courses (history etc.)

This is how it works for humanities, I'm not sure how it works in Soc. Sci. or other programs. So, if you have an interest in something that you think you might want to pursue, take two classes (each class is worth 3 credits, or 6 credits if the class runs all year) and ensure that you get an average of 7 between the two. I hope this isn't too confusing, but I wish that someone had told me all this before I entered uni! If you have any trouble with course selection, I would suggest contacting the Humanities Academic Advising Office in Chester New Hall. They are all very friendly there and more than willing to help.

I hope this has been of some help to you!

Originally Posted by Kathy2

I got my acceptance sometime in June, and I think my average was about 77%.

June? Really? I thought the latest date was supposed to be like May 31 to hear back from a uni? (at least that's what they tell us)

Originally Posted by daniella13

...
I know Mac is known for it's science and engineering, but I am not a science or math person by any means - and that's okay. I'm done my research on a lot of schools, and Mac seems to fit for me....

Honestly, as long as you love what you're doing, it doesn't matter what school you go to for things like that. Its a lot more professor-based (compared to engineering or whatever, where you can just pick up a textbook and do problems despite how much the professor blows, etc).

The fact that Mac fits for you (atmosphere, convenience, etc) is pretty much all you need. Theres also a lot of social programs, talks about various world issues, and a generally diverse culture, so... yeah.

Originally Posted by lizziepizzie

Hi Daniella- just know that whatever you decide to major in you need 6 credits from first year classes. That means two courses. So, if you decide you want to major in English, you will go into the English Program second year. I'm not sure what grade you need to just go through with your bachelor of arts (which is a three year program), but if you want your honours (four year program) you will need two English classes from first year (ex. English 1A03 and English 1AA3) and an overall cumulative average of 6 from all 10 classes. If you decide that you want to do a major and a minor, your major has to be honours; you can't get a minor without a honours major. This is just an example for English, these grades apply to all other Humanities courses (history etc.)

This is how it works for humanities, I'm not sure how it works in Soc. Sci. or other programs. So, if you have an interest in something that you think you might want to pursue, take two classes (each class is worth 3 credits, or 6 credits if the class runs all year) and ensure that you get an average of 7 between the two. I hope this isn't too confusing, but I wish that someone had told me all this before I entered uni! If you have any trouble with course selection, I would suggest contacting the Humanities Academic Advising Office in Chestor New Hall. They are all very friendly there and more than willing to help.

I hope this has been of some help to you!

Wow thanks! That's makes a ton of sense I'm glad you've filled me in (I have a feeling I'm gonna be paying many trips to the Advising Office haha).
Let's say you want to do two majors...say History and English; would I have to do 2 classes in each first year?

Originally Posted by RyanC

Honestly, as long as you love what you're doing, it doesn't matter what school you go to for things like that. Its a lot more professor-based (compared to engineering or whatever, where you can just pick up a textbook and do problems despite how much the professor blows, etc).

The fact that Mac fits for you (atmosphere, convenience, etc) is pretty much all you need. Theres also a lot of social programs, talks about various world issues, and a generally diverse culture, so... yeah.

That's true.
Thanks that's perfect!
It seems like a really good school, and I enjoyed the atmosphere.
I'm really excited for next year!

Originally Posted by lizziepizzie

Why didn't you tell me?! You knew I had that class last year. I have all the books for it, I so could have given them to you. What are you reading, Jekyll and Hyde? You'll probably read ATOH next.

DUUUUUUUUUDE
BOOKS. NOW.

Ps, kinda random but....
How's the social scene at Mac?