Hey, thanks for answering all these questions! Anyways, I was wondering - whats the general res policy on guests? Are there different policies in traditional/suite residences, are they gender-based, or time-based?

They're all the same, policy-wise. Some (like saugeen) are a little bit stricter. Basically Thursdays to Saturdays after 7pm you have to sign your guest in when he/she comes into the building and they get a wristband. Basically you sign saying that whatever they break is your responsibility to pay for. They don't care about gender.

PS Laser printers are awesome, I've been using mine all year and I haven't had to change the cartridge once.

I am a student from BC about to enter first year at UWO. Unfortunately, I missed my deadline at the end of April, so I am put on a waiting list. A few days ago, I received a questionnaire, so my friend and I put each other down as roommates (my friend paid his deposits on time.) However, yesterday I saw that my waiting list position is 55-60. Should I kiss my chance at res goodbye? If not, how long will it usually take for spaces to be available. Thanks for your time!!!

If you're visiting a friend who lives in a suite, (which is the only reason I can imagine you'd be in a suite-style rez), it's really the roommate(s) in the suite who would have to decide on whether you can use their kitchen. Western doesn't care.

Traditional residences have microwaves accessible to residents. You aren't technically allowed to have heating appliances in your rooms other than an electric kettle (provided that the kettle has automatic-off). I had a coffee machine too.

What is this overflow room? I'm sorta in a similar situation, really keen on getting into residence but not sure if I'll get through the waiting list, since I'm an upper year transfer student and don't exactly get priority. I don't really want to sign a lease on an apartment or whatever incase I get a rez room at the last minute and have paid for nothing. Do I have any other options here?

Hi there,

I just wanted to know your opinions on living in delaware. I've met quite a few people who have lived in saugeen and med-syd and they all raved about the 2, but I haven't met a single person from delaware. So i was just wondering if theres any difference in those 2 and delaware or are they all pretty much the same.

uh, this isnt related to residence, but does anyone know if 1225 Methods Of Calculus is easier than 1301 Calculus 2?? I'm taking Calc 1 first sem soo which one would be more reasonable, and easier? xD

what makes 1301 so much harder than 1000? so far, HS math subjects (calc/fxns) have asked questions straight from the hw with different numbers..can i expect calc 1000/1301 to be this way? except for like one question at the end (which jplank has mentioned on his website lol)

One major difference between high school and university (1000/1301) was that in high school, a question requires you to know and use a single concept. i.e. find the derivative of f(x) = x^5 + 3x - 10. Know the power rule and you get the question right. In university, you're expected to have several tools at your disposal. i.e. Find the equation of the line that is tangent to y = e^x and that passes through the point (1, 0). First, you need to realize that (1, 0) isn't on the line. Next you need to know the general equation of a line (either y = mx + b or y - y1 = m(x - x1)), then you need to figure out a way to tackle the problem (most students won't have seem a problem like this in the homework, but with a little bit of thinking, they can figure out how to get the answer). Then a student needs to remember that a derivative is the same as slope and slope can be expressed as rise over run. etc. That's one of the harder questions from Calc 1000. Another difference is that form is really important. Having improper form will lose you more marks than it did in high school. As for the leap to 1301, that's even more of a jump. One of the main topics in 1301 is series and determining if a series converges or diverges. This is very different than anything you've ever seen in high school or prior math courses. So, that alone can make it daunting. But, whereas in high school topics are more like "if you see X do Y" where you learn an idea and every questions is the same, topics in the series unit are more like "often if you see X, it's a good idea to try doing Y" and rules are less hard and fast. Students have to look at a question and judge the best way to tackle it. And that can be tough to get used to. I hope that makes sense.