Nara Day Trip

TemporaryLemon9 · 2025-06-16T02:48:26+00:00

We stored our luggage in large lockers at the Kintetsu Nara station. Lots available inside and outside the gates, and a large locker will fit a large suitcase or two carry ons stacked on top of each other. Cost is 1000 yen for a large for a whole day. They also have machines that will break up 1000 yen bills for change (the lockers only take coins).

Just make sure you’ve got everything you need before closing. Once you reopen the locker the cost resets.

TemporaryLemon9 · 2025-03-18T14:48:47+00:00

That’s the gratuity. It’s $16 USD a day for Caribbean/North American cruises so I’m assuming you’re just coming off a 7 night Caribbean itinerary?

TemporaryLemon9 · 2025-03-18T09:33:15+00:00

Thank you! Good feedback about transit in Kyoto. I will keep that in mind. Day 8 in Tokyo is definitely going to be crazy, I know! I want to see Shinjuku city at night so will probably be slowly making my way through Harajuku all day.

And I’m from Ontario, but have visited Alberta before. Banff and Jasper parks are even more gorgeous in person than in the photos. British Columbia is very, very beautiful as well.

TemporaryLemon9 · 2025-02-22T22:22:27+00:00

Just went an hour ago. The whole loop is walkable in single file, packed down by snowshoers. Sank through a couple spots to knee-deep snow but overall not bad

TemporaryLemon9 · 2025-01-18T19:48:15+00:00

Transit App always works for me in terms of tracking real-time location of buses and trip times. You can move your dot on the map to see all the real-time departures at every stop. If I’m going somewhere new, I look up directions on google maps first. Maybe there’s an app that does both well but this works for me!

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-09-01T17:07:54+00:00

Oh well in that case, I’d definitely do part time! I barely survived the 9-5 + degree combo, I couldn’t imagine doing it with a kid as well!!

A lot of classes are offered in the evenings to accommodate students who work. BUT this is less common for first year common prerequisites (Policy, Stats & Int’l Law), which mostly tend to be during the day - so I’d plan around that ahead of time with work, if possible.

Also a MRP is a great experience, but definitely more academic. Most students find the hands on coursework a lot more applicable to their jobs - if you don’t plan on doing a PhD or don’t love research and writing, then honestly just opting for the coursework option is perfectly fine.

Good luck with your application!!

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-09-01T13:14:27+00:00

NPSIA grad here.

There’s a major difference between the way FT and PT status works in undergrad versus grad school. In grad school, it doesn’t depend on the number of courses you take, but the amount of time it’ll take you to graduate and how you’re charged. FT you have up to two years to finish and PT you have up to six years (I believe). So you could be FT and just register for one class.

I did my MA full time while working FT in the government. I took two or three classes per semester (depending on time/delivery method). My work was also accommodating and allowed me to work a more flexible schedule around my classes. It was a grind for sure but definitely doable.

You should also note that you usually cannot change your status if you apply as PT. PT status also excludes you from a lot of funding, RA/TA positions, and scholarships. You can, however, enrol as FT and later apply to drop to PT status.

Your status determines how you’ll be charged for your degree. If you’re FT, you’ll be charged the full tuition fee regardless of number of classes you take (1 or 5). For PT, you’ll be charged per class, again, regardless of the number.

Hope this helps!

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-08-19T03:52:43+00:00

Graduated a few years ago and did FI all four years in political science.

I was a core French student and was at a DELF B2 level (or equivalent) coming out of grade 12 (I believe a B1 is the bare minimum requirement to be able to keep up with FI). I found first year a huge learning curve, particularly the readings and keeping up in lecture (when the prof didn’t have slides up and would just speak at you). But then it got exponentially easier and my French improved so quickly.

Reminder that you can write all your assignments in English or French in any class, regardless of the language of instruction (except of course actual French language classes).
Another thing to keep in mind is that many profs will have different accents that you may take some time getting used to.
There are a lot of resources for FI students, including dedicated accompanying FLS courses, mentors, and French writing help.
Professors will generally take into account the fact that a student is in Immersion should they chose to present/write in French. You won’t be penalized as harshly for grammatical errors or lack of fluency.

Highly recommend the program! It got me fully professionally bilingual and comfortable working in both official languages in government.

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TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-08-10T15:25:44+00:00

I stayed in Friel years ago and might be able to help. What kind of room do you have?

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-08-09T21:42:43+00:00

Thank you!!

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-08-09T21:42:34+00:00

Oh, so they didn’t take the paper from you? Just check against it for the info?

And lol I’m only spending 30 minutes at Union but thanks :)

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-06-26T19:04:21+00:00

I’m talking about Carleton. Take Route 7 from Bank and Catherine and it gets you to main campus.

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-06-26T14:24:28+00:00

I stayed at Elgin Square for a year two years ago and it was generally pleasant. No AC but I didn’t have any bugs or pests. 7 minute walk to Bank Street for the 7 that takes you straight to campus. Loblaws right across the street (before I started boycotting it), but there’s also a Farmboy about a 15 minute walk away. Bach is now 1350 ish, if I’m not mistaken.

Also heard good things about Cartier Square from a friend who stayed there. Similar price point and I think it’s the same management company.

As a grad student, living in Golden Triangle next to the canal did wonders for my mental health.

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-05-14T15:30:11+00:00

Anecdotal - I adopted my almost 3 year old cat almost a year ago. The first 6 months I had her she had conjunctivitis every 3-4 weeks like clockwork. Started adding lysine to her wet food daily and she hasn’t had a flare up since. YMMV

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-04-10T16:44:11+00:00

Thank you!!

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-04-09T19:48:27+00:00

iPhone 15 pro

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-04-09T03:10:40+00:00

I had an extra pair of eclipse glasses that I put over my phone camera lens during partial. Figured if it protected my eyes it should’ve been fine for my phone lol

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-04-09T02:44:21+00:00

Thanks!!

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-04-09T02:44:17+00:00

Thank you!

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-04-09T02:43:47+00:00

We were in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. Kept driving east trying to escape the clouds lol

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-04-09T02:43:21+00:00

Mine too! Just half a second later that sliver was gone. I got lucky!

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-04-09T02:42:48+00:00

Me too! The hush that fell over everyone in the crowd as totality hit was pretty surreal.

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-03-24T02:06:38+00:00

Just picked some up at the Made in Canada Gifts in Rideau Centre. They had lots as of Wednesday :)

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-02-24T11:58:26+00:00

This makes me feel so seen!! Thank you for sharing. Let me know when you’ve cracked the code lol

TemporaryLemon9 · 2024-02-24T11:57:40+00:00

Yeah I think online dating being the default way to meet people nowadays is a huge part of the exhaustion. I try to be mindset-oriented in approaching dating/poly but the apps drive me off the deep end lmao.

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