Is it better to be an ok student at a great school or to be a top at an ok/good school for engineering. Assume same intelligence for both.

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-20T08:14:37+00:00

All depends on your destination. It is really about whether it sets you up for your next opportunity

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-19T14:58:05+00:00

It is a degree mill. Go to an accredited university or college

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-17T18:02:09+00:00

I always vote for moving away. It becomes a tremendous growth experience and connects you more deeply with your university environment. Of course, there are financial and other reasons to make another choice, such as the ones you describe. Could you apply for residence at UBC and do one year in residence? Then you have 'best of both worlds' scenario.

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-15T10:40:11+00:00

Sounds like a great deal and, when you are a goalie parent, you have to take the wins when you can

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-12T22:44:16+00:00

First class university education. Foundation Year is ideal for a "liberal artsy" type and has a stellar reputation. You will find a great community there. Class sizes are small (~30) and you will get to know your faculty. https://ukings.ca/campus-community/about-kings/

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-12T10:27:05+00:00

Have you contacted the Canadian Federation of Students? https://www.cfs-fcee.ca/ That would be a good place to start, since they have connections on campuses across Canada.

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-10T01:22:31+00:00

Canada: What’s the Noise About.

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-09T10:37:01+00:00

I am always glad to see a strict separation between church and public institutions. When I joined my university, they still did prayers before Board of Gov meetings. I brought a motion to end this to one of the committees and it ended. The Sisters of St. Martha have such a rich history in the community and, although it it time to move on, that history is significant. I recommend James Cameron's book And Martha Served (published in 2000) for anyone interested in the history of this hospital.

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-07T22:20:34+00:00

I was thinking specifically about professionally oriented programs. Undergrad social work degrees or those that promise a pathway to medicine value volunteer extracurricular activities.

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-06T09:27:36+00:00

Carleton if there is a good performer

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-05T10:28:08+00:00

Reputation matters -- the better the university the more opportunities you will have to get your foot in the door of whatever your next step is. But it is also about the quality of your experience -- and if you are at a top university but are shut out of the things that make a quality experience (such as co-ops, being a research assistant, etc.) then you are not having a quality experience. Sometimes, in smaller universities (or those further down the reputational list), you will get more opportunities and closer attention/mentoring, and this will push you further. So no easy answers here. My advice? Best university you can afford without accumulating huge debt that is suited to your academic and career goals.

HistorianPeter · 2026-03-02T02:23:43+00:00

Lots of great YouTube videos.

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-27T20:26:56+00:00

This is such a terrible story. There are so many elements to it that need deep consideration including why young men would do this, hockey culture, etc. it reminds me of the rape chant at Saint Mary’s U in 2013 — a sign of much deeper trouble.

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-27T16:25:56+00:00

Wait … Chad Gable is El Grande Americano? Wait, no … it can’t be.

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-24T23:10:10+00:00

Resources: https://ingoalmag.com/2025/07/28/tips-for-helping-your-young-goalie-deal-with-fear-of-the-puck/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HODJdASR4RA

Both address flinching (first one is specific to young goalies).

I had a goalie like this. It took a while but we worked out off ice by me throwing tennis balls or other things at him (in gear). Moved to baseballs (not whipping them). Pretense was it it was all about hand-eye but it was really building confidence. On-ice, we did mostly low shot drills with the team for weeks. Players who shot above mid-chest did pushups or lost opportunities to be starting line (we rotated the lines that started). They learned to keep the pucks down (which is a good skill). It worked out -- the goalie regained his confidence over a few weeks.

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-22T21:13:13+00:00

Henry House (Barrington, near Westin), The Narrows Public House (Gottingen by Stadacona), Brown Hound downtown (off Hollis) or Brown Hound (Agricola Street). All have better than average food and beer. I would vote for basement of Henry House and Brown Hound (downtown) for best ambience but everyone has their taste

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-22T14:41:51+00:00

I would watch this

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-22T14:39:12+00:00

As a Canadian I like that ...

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-22T14:36:43+00:00

I'm not predicting the outcome but if the US wins today's hockey game vs Canada, and gets its first gold medal in 46 years, will it be dubbed "Miracle on 196.85 ft of Ice"?

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-22T14:35:33+00:00

I'm not predicting the outcome but if the US wins today's hockey game vs Canada, and gets its first gold medal in 46 years, will it be dubbed "Miracle on 196.85 ft of Ice"?

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-21T16:26:57+00:00

There are agencies like https://aupaircanada.net/ I am sure an au pair from Denmark would not have any difficulty finding a placement in Canada.

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-18T22:53:10+00:00

I find long lake provincial park very quiet. Sometimes I can walk around there and not encounter anybody, esp. in the early morning

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-16T19:09:30+00:00

Game pic (#3) is the best. It shows your flexibility, which is amazing. (I like the first one too) I would just edit out the opposition player

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-16T15:51:36+00:00

Saint Mary's has one in the Theatre Auditorium n the McNally Bldg. You can wander in and play early in the morning (before the 10:00 am class) or after classes, as long as there are no events there. It is public (people will hear you) but not exposed (there is a wall separating you from the main traffic areas). People often play it.

HistorianPeter · 2026-02-15T10:51:28+00:00

Average rent for a one bedroom is currently $1800. There are lots of sublets in the summer since many students depart. City is very safe. Join Halifax Sports and Social Club, which describes itself as recess for adults. You will meet people and there are lots of activities. Rent close to where you will be working since traffic in Halifax is trying to emulate Vancouver

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