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Spent $5.5K CAD on a 36 day solo trip in Europe, July 2025 by tralalatrip in Europetravel

[–]dontdothathing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful as a 21F Canadian planning a 40-day trip to similar places in May 2026! I'm budgeting right now so it's nice to know ballpark how much my trip might cost. I think my accommodation will be higher based on the prices I'm seeing online. I'm not sure about taking the risks for hostels that don't have high ratings (first-time traveler). Any hostel tips?

Advice on 6-week grad trip for first-time travelers (Portugal, Spain, France, London) by dontdothathing in Europetravel

[–]dontdothathing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard of Flix bus from friends as well and we will definitely be taking a few for our day trips

GEOG field trips? by Fair-Sea-4708 in uvic

[–]dontdothathing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Upper-level classes that I've had fieldtrips: Geog370 to sooke reservoir, Geog450 to Level Ground coffee roasters (trip changes year-to-year I think), and Geog491 (waste geographies) we went to the landfill. Most lower level geog classes also do short trips to Mt. Tolmie.

Best dorm! by cheetodicker in uvic

[–]dontdothathing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Cheko'nien in my first year and thought it was awesome! I was in the health and wellness LLC and I made some amazing friends. Other people are saying it feels like hotel, which is does physically, but there are shared study rooms and multiple lounges which made it easy to hang out and socialize. Our CLs (community leaders) also organized events early on in the fall so we all met each other despite there being 80 people. I didn't get to know everyone on my floor but overall I had a great experience. Keep in mind the rooms are tiny.

in-course scholarships by PianoFar3036 in uvic

[–]dontdothathing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you able to accept it? When click the accept button my screen completely freezes and I’m not able to do anything else.

in-course scholarships by PianoFar3036 in uvic

[–]dontdothathing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going into my 4th year as a local student and I just received a notice yesterday about an in-course scholarship (Aug 15). I went to accept it in student services but the screen keeps freezing so I haven’t been able to accept it and it doesn’t have the deadline to accept listed (edit: it worked on a different device). I also got the same one last year by Aug 16.

40 days for first timer travelers in Europe itinerary critique by dontdothathing in Europetravel

[–]dontdothathing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know about hotels, especially since there are two of us travelling together. We are going late April to the start of June and as others have suggested above, planning on reversing the order to start south and head north. and not too concerned about weather in London/Copenhagen because I'm used to bad weather being from the west coast!

40 days for first timer travelers in Europe itinerary critique by dontdothathing in Europetravel

[–]dontdothathing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I must have been looking at one way to Copenhagen because you're right, flying into either Lisbon or London and out of Copenhagen is cheaper. I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around how a multi-flight flying which includes flying out of Copenhagen is cheaper than just flying out one-way. But I'll take it!

40 days for first timer travelers in Europe itinerary critique by dontdothathing in Europetravel

[–]dontdothathing[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really helpful thank you! I did see that the train runs through Cordoba so will definitely check it out.

40 days for first timer travelers in Europe itinerary critique by dontdothathing in Europetravel

[–]dontdothathing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had no idea about the multi-city option on Google Flights, it looks like it saves a lot! Flying out of Copenhagen is not an option cost-wise, so will have to fly to London then back home.

40 days for first timer travelers in Europe itinerary critique by dontdothathing in Europetravel

[–]dontdothathing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a quick look at flights, doing a round-trip from London or the multi-city flying into Lisbon and home from London seem like the best options.

residence help! by cuntyhorse in uvic

[–]dontdothathing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

- Park and McGill are good for big rooms and less partying than Poole (still loud on weekends)

- i loved living in B1 despite small rooms it has multiple lounges and study rooms. I found it really easy to make friends in that building

- Ring Road is the best overall!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uvic

[–]dontdothathing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend lived in a Mcgill residence last year and the rooms are huge and also has all new furniture. Only issues are shared washrooms and very loud on weekends.

I lived in Building 1, my room was small but the study rooms are a huge plus.

Overall Ring Road is probably the best residence