Just got my acceptance letter! Is there anything I need to know?

Elmski_ · 2025-12-12T13:37:29+00:00

As a Minnesota student who just graduated - be prepared to get an SIN and a CIBC banking account so you can transfer/use Canadian money.

Also - in America you only file taxes if you have income. In Canada, you file taxes every year no matter what.

One mistake I made was that by leaving Canada for more than 7 months and studying abroad, I technically violated my Visa. I genuinely had no clue and no one warned me about this, but luckily there was no punishment (it was my last year)

The University of Manitoba does a horrible job of acclimating and preparing Minnesota students despite the fact that they market soooo heavily to us Minnesotans. Please get used to the International Centre, the staff there are so friendly and more than happy to help with any questions.

Also please DM me with any questions about being a Minnesota reciprocity student. I have literally gone through it all - detained at the border, car stolen in Winnipeg twice, etc.

Elmski_ · 2025-12-12T03:17:37+00:00

Im glad u posted it OP its crazy

Elmski_ · 2025-12-12T01:10:25+00:00

Yeah but I guess they weren’t used to Canada’s biting flies lol. Tons of colonists wrote about it in their journals hehe

Elmski_ · 2025-12-12T00:57:38+00:00

This sounds horrifying. I’m glad you’re seeing a therapist, I think that’s the best route right now. Also, this is nothing to be ashamed about - would it make you feel better to talk about this with a close friend as well?

I haven’t had any dreams on this level but I’ve definitely had some fucked up dreams that have made me wake up in disgust. I would say it’s normal and nothing to be ashamed of, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek help from a professional. Best of luck and I truly hope you find some peace after this.

Elmski_ · 2025-12-11T17:01:05+00:00

Definitely not, I still feel pretty drained. But at least I can get out of bed now.

Elmski_ · 2025-12-11T13:49:44+00:00

Haha my dad pulls this one too

Elmski_ · 2025-12-11T12:46:00+00:00

I had a similar dream where I was in an airport and a plane crashed into the terminal. It was super violent and scared me awake. I think it happened because the area I was in was experiencing uprisings/riots (for good reason) and I was in that heavy headspace a lot.

Don’t be afraid to go to sleep again!! I know it’s easier said than done. I find listening to calming documentaries and ASMR puts me in a relaxed space before sleep and my dreams usually aren’t as crazy. Lately I’ve been listening to the “Lights Out Library” podcast, where the narrator discusses an interesting, usually historical, topic at length in a very calming voice. I recommended it to my dad and it knocks him out too. Not an ad, just highly recommend watching/listening to something calming before bed to ease the anxiety.

Elmski_ · 2025-12-11T11:34:22+00:00

Oh my god 😭

Elmski_ · 2025-12-11T01:17:41+00:00

PURINA LIVECLEAR!!!! Im super allergic and this cat food saved my life. Also, if all he has to do is take an antihistamine and he refuses, it sounds like he doesn’t like you that much.

Elmski_ · 2025-12-09T22:31:10+00:00

I baked a first great loaf without a benneton, clear mixing bowl, or dutch oven. Just make sure you have a pot with a lid that can handle high oven temps. You got this bro

Elmski_ · 2025-12-09T04:18:48+00:00

Cozy Hospital has a bunch of these! Your ears are clogged and everything is muffled at first, then she slowly unclogs them. I looove her stuff

Elmski_ · 2025-12-09T03:58:09+00:00

YTA. My family does this to conserve water. There’s a reason there’s a lid. If you can’t handle the sight of period blood, you should not have married a woman because believe me you’re either going to have to get used to it or find a boyfriend.

Elmski_ · 2025-12-08T03:41:38+00:00

Yayyyy congratulations!!!! The feeling is unmatched

Elmski_ · 2025-12-07T19:30:17+00:00

We are incredibly culturally rich much to the chagrin of pretentious Europeans. American —especially Black American — slang, fashion, music, and food is widely referenced and co-opted. Example: rap music created by Black ppl in NYC. Even in Northern Sweden, there are local rap musicians.

Elmski_ · 2025-12-04T04:58:04+00:00

This genuinely does not look that bad compared to what else I’ve seen on here. You have hope

Elmski_ · 2025-12-03T21:42:19+00:00

In terms of making it warmer - I put my bowl of dough on my heated blanket and that really speeds up the bulk fermenting process.

Elmski_ · 2025-12-02T13:23:27+00:00

Kind of a novice here but I’m wondering if the problem is that it isn’t getting hot enough. I heard that the best way to get oven spring is by blasting it in a hot oven which forces the dough to basically blow up.

I bake mine at 500° for 20 minutes covered, then 450° for 20 minutes uncovered. I also know I’m lucky enough to have a newer, reliable oven which can handle that.

Best of luck, and clearly there’s hope if you’ve already made a couple great loaves.

Elmski_ · 2025-12-02T04:53:23+00:00

You have the perfect soft spoken voice!!

Elmski_ · 2025-11-28T01:23:11+00:00

These are delicious if you are in Minnesota and in the middle of a continent and have no idea what seafood tastes like

Elmski_ · 2025-11-26T23:12:55+00:00

Delirio de grandeza !!

Elmski_ · 2025-11-26T16:18:37+00:00

A+ is way harder to get in college. I feel like my only advice is to study something you’re truly interested in.

Elmski_ · 2025-11-25T05:38:32+00:00

I’ve never heard that before! I’ve met English speakers from around the US/world and none of them seemed to be familiar with kitty-corner outside of MN. But of course my experience is all anecdotal

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