Hey guys,
I just joined macinsiders, but i've been looking at it for a while, and it's amazing! So thank you to all the people who contribute to it.

I have a question this time though =P. I received an email about the following:

Reception to Recognize the

2009 President’s Award Recipients and Provost’s Honour Roll

I'm in first year, so I understand that it's because of my highschool grades, but I'm just wondering, what happens there, and what's it like, how's the dress code, how long will it last, etc (I have a bio midterm right after it!) And if anyone has went to it perhaps last year, can you please let me know of your experience?

Thanks to all!

I don't know what's it like, but congrats on that award. I wish I were as smart as you. >_>

Originally Posted by KayakerDan

I don't know what's it like, but congrats on that award. I wish I were as smart as you. >_>

Thanks Dan! hahaha, it was highschool, so it doesn't really mean much=P. Grades are suffering this year though *sigh. Thanks again!

True, but I didn't receive any sort of recognition like that for my high school marks - I only received the smallest scholarship from Mac. XD And yes, it is expected that grades will worsen throughout university... most of us here have probably experienced it. XD Just gotta try your hardest and pull through.

bump...I wanna know if its worth attending

Originally Posted by athmi100

bump...I wanna know if its worth attending

I RSVP'd, but I'm thinking about it now, since I have a midterm right after, not sure if I want to go anymore.. =/

Originally Posted by KayakerDan

True, but I didn't receive any sort of recognition like that for my high school marks - I only received the smallest scholarship from Mac. XD And yes, it is expected that grades will worsen throughout university... most of us here have probably experienced it. XD Just gotta try your hardest and pull through.

Haha, I know what you mean! At so many other universities they give a lot more in scholarships.. But then again, they're not better than Mac , no? .
Sigh.. I hope so! We'll see how that goes, but for now, complaining helps ... Kind of.

You should go.

don't go. read up on inflated grades in highschools in the last 10 years instead. : D

if it's anything like the millenium awards reception last year...don't bother going. quite pointless on the whole. some pretty sweet food though.

GO! there is good food, and maybe open bar?! Secret to student life is go to as many events as possible! Free Food, and Free drinks sometimes= a fantastic event!

Originally Posted by Ian Finlay

GO! there is good food, and maybe open bar?! Secret to student life is go to as many events as possible! Free Food, and Free drinks sometimes= a fantastic event!

And some fantastic quotes Mr Finlay!

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It was really short.. As in 1/2 hour food/people still coming in, then 1/2 hour of speeches/provost awards given out.. then we could leave .. or stay around and talk to people.. It wasn't that bad, got to see Con hall (which is very nice i must say), eat food, and meet new people !
Oh, and if you haven't picked up your certificate already.. it's in GH120, they sent out an email a few days ago