In general, how likely are students in second year and above to be allowed to live in residence again? I get the feeling that everyone decides to move out by the end of first year, and I'm just wondering if it's a personal choice...or McMaster just decides to shoo us out :(. Thanks everyone.

most students I find will find some friends to house with the following year, seeing as its usually a lot cheaper than res. I don't think there is any discouragement for residence, as it only gives the university more money.

And lets be honest, thats all they ever want haha

Living off campus really isnt that much cheaper than res.

Originally Posted by Rakim

Living off campus really isnt that much cheaper than res.

I'd have to agree, residence is more of an "I'm lazy, lol" response after first year, unless you really are interested in living in a fluorescent hell-hole populated by idiots and sitting in chairs that by the end of the year result in you walking like you're 80.

ALTHOUGH for the vast majority of moronic students that wait until the last minute and settle for a Harry Potter-esque broom cupboard for a paltry $400 monthly in a house of 10 people they will never speak to - it's really not much better, rather..perhaps it's worse

If you're smart you can get your own apartment with your own bathroom and kitchen (not infested with cockroaches or built on a foundation that by now resembles paper mache) for a price that is just slightly above the average "zomg it's right beside campus but you're living in a box!" lease.

Slightly.

Originally Posted by Kendoon

I'd have to agree, residence is more of an "I'm lazy, lol" response after first year, unless you really are interested in living in a fluorescent hell-hole populated by idiots and sitting in chairs that by the end of the year result in you walking like you're 80.

ALTHOUGH for the vast majority of moronic students that wait until the last minute and settle for a Harry Potter-esque broom cupboard for a paltry $400 monthly in a house of 10 people they will never speak to - it's really not much better, rather..perhaps it's worse

If you're smart you can get your own apartment with your own bathroom and kitchen (not infested with cockroaches or built on a foundation that by now resembles paper mache) for a price that is just slightly above the average "zomg it's right beside campus but you're living in a box!" lease.

Slightly.

Well, I find that living on res is actually a little more convenient haha. Buuuuuttt, I guess it would be nice if I could find enough people to rent an place with.

Originally Posted by Angoose

Well, I find that living on res is actually a little more convenient haha. Buuuuuttt, I guess it would be nice if I could find enough people to rent an place with.

I'm talking about a bachelor apartment. None of that renting a house that should be $200 monthly but is instead $400 garbage. Regardless of the number of tenants.

Originally Posted by Angoose

In general, how likely are students in second year and above to be allowed to live in residence again? I get the feeling that everyone decides to move out by the end of first year, and I'm just wondering if it's a personal choice...or McMaster just decides to shoo us out :(. Thanks everyone.

I absolutely love living on residence (it's my second year). And with applying for residence, as long as you submit the online application and pay your deposit before the deadline passes, you're guaranteed a spot in residence (20% of spaces in residence are saved for upper years). Mind you, that's different than being guaranteed your first choice, you're merely guaranteed a bed. Most people I know did move out, but I honestly don't think it's worth all the hassle and commuting/walking and whatnot, so I just decided to stick with it. It's really personal choice, do you think you can handle cooking/living with housemates, etc, or not. Finding a place off-campus that's decent can also be an issue if you don't start looking early enough. If I were you, I would think about the pros/cons for each, think about who you would want to live with, expenses, etc. before you make a decision!

Originally Posted by ~*Sara*~

I absolutely love living on residence (it's my second year). And with applying for residence, as long as you submit the online application and pay your deposit before the deadline passes, you're guaranteed a spot in residence (20% of spaces in residence are saved for upper years). Mind you, that's different than being guaranteed your first choice, you're merely guaranteed a bed. Most people I know did move out, but I honestly don't think it's worth all the hassle and commuting/walking and whatnot, so I just decided to stick with it. It's really personal choice, do you think you can handle cooking/living with housemates, etc, or not. Finding a place off-campus that's decent can also be an issue if you don't start looking early enough. If I were you, I would think about the pros/cons for each, think about who you would want to live with, expenses, etc. before you make a decision!

I'm mainly looking for convenience, since you can't really be closer to your school than living on campus. Plus the meal plan is pretty good. I cook occasionally, but when there's a lot of work to do, I find that it really helps that you don't have to go out and buy groceries and cook all the time. I just thought that they kicked you out for sure. I guess I will apply and hope for the best. Thanks a lot!

Originally Posted by Angoose

I'm mainly looking for convenience, since you can't really be closer to your school than living on campus. Plus the meal plan is pretty good. I cook occasionally, but when there's a lot of work to do, I find that it really helps that you don't have to go out and buy groceries and cook all the time. I just thought that they kicked you out for sure. I guess I will apply and hope for the best. Thanks a lot!

It's definitely beyond convenience, I woke up several times a few minutes before class, and I still make it on time . Exactly, those are probably the main reasons I stayed in residence too. Just apply on time! I believe the application comes out in February, so watch out for that, pay the $600 deposit by the deadline and you're set! No problem and all the best.

what are the chances of getting a single room for upper years?
is there a certain grade you must have?

Originally Posted by cjdzl

what are the chances of getting a single room for upper years?
is there a certain grade you must have?

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Originally Posted by cjdzl

what are the chances of getting a single room for upper years?
is there a certain grade you must have?

You're more likely to get a single room in upper years. I'm pretty sure it's not by grades though. It depends on whether or not you submit the application (with your top choices) and deposit on time. The only grade requirement is a CA of 5 to be guaranteed a spot in residence (not necessarily your first choice). Here are all the requirements if you want to take a look: http://housing.mcmaster.ca/residence...pper_year.html

res second year is awesome i love u mckay 3rd floor !!!!!!! party on!

res in second yr is just a convenience for me... i tend to sleep in and im pretty sure if i lived any farther away from classes i would be late all the time (i still am late... but not THAT late )

If it's only getting up late, then I found living on res isn't that much better. I live so close to campus, I'm actually closer to the building where we have class than some of my classmates living on res. I also get up a few minutes before class and make it on time.
Food wise, defintely the meal plan is convenient.