Seneca@York: You Got Questions, I (Might) Have Answers

[Headhunter]

I'm a 2-time graduate from Seneca@York, thought I'd make my cumulative "knowledge" available to anyone who wants it. I took CPD (Computer Programmer) and DTP (Digital Media Technical Production) from 2001-2004 (no semesters off), so we're clear.

I went from graduating both times with honours (made the President's List once, missed it by the TINIEST of margins another 2 times) to borderline unemployment for nearly a year; you won't find any politically correct or falsely optimistic BS here.


If you have any questions, I'll do my best to help you out. Hopefully graduates from other colleges/universities will run with this idea, and start similar Q&A threads to help anyone attending a post-grad course.


Resources:

• Seneca's Website: You know Seneca has a website...right?
• Learn Mail: Your Seneca e-mail account. I'm always shocked at how long it takes people to realize they have one; don't be a fool!
• RateMyProfessors.ca: A somewhat flawed but usually accurate portrayal of teacher quality, or lack thereof.
• SparkNotes: Quick references guides for literature, huge help for general education classes.
• Toronto Public Library: You have no idea how often this wonderful institution has saved my ass. I particularly recommend the North York Central Library, as the Toronto Reference one doesn't allow you to check out (useful) books.
• Indigo: If you can't borrow it, buy it. Or if you're really pressed for cash, hang around on the freely provided seating and furtively scribble notes between passes by the store staff. That's pretty grimy, but you gotta do what you gotta do; some of you have probably seen me and my buddy busting down notes at the Eaton Centre location a few times!

Fire away!

[look4BF]

seneca does have a website, however, its www.senecac.on.ca .

[PSiBeR]

How many Gen. Ed courses are required to graduate?
I'm in the CTY program btw (we recently moved from the Don Mills campus to S@Y)

[Headhunter]

seneca does have a website, however, its www.senecac.on.ca .

Ah, carp. I can't believe I loaded the sites with the right URL, then typed it incorrectly in my message. Fixed!

How many Gen. Ed courses are required to graduate?
I'm in the CTY program btw (we recently moved from the Don Mills campus to S@Y)

Not knowing what you may have that qualifies for general education exceptions, it's best if you check the CTY syllabus.

[sarkispc]

Im in the CNS program, we recently moved there as well. Just finished my network diagnostics and design course. Waiting to see if Im going to graduate or not.

[WiZZLa]

Im in the CNS program, we recently moved there as well. Just finished my network diagnostics and design course. Waiting to see if Im going to graduate or not.

lol at waiting to see if you'll graduate. ndd430 pwns you.

[PSiBeR]

lol @ NDD "No Damn Diploma" *waits till that day he takes ndd"

[Headhunter]

^ Heh, sounds like OOP344 in CPA (which I never took, thankfully).

[sarkispc]

It means I don't graduate does it.

[alphafun]

Do u know where i can find a parking space? I heard the monthy parking pass at seneca@york is expensive. Also, what happen if i miss the Orientation Day? I have to work that day.

thx1

[Headhunter]

Do u know where i can find a parking space? I heard the monthy parking pass at seneca@york is expensive. Also, what happen if i miss the Orientation Day? I have to work that day.

You're screwed on parking, since construction is done; unless you have a relative/friend who works nearby and can use their slot, you'll either eat the parking cost or it's public transportation.

Orientation Day is a 30 minute tour, where you're given nothing and learn nothing. At least, it was like that for me.

Don't sweat it.

[macro6]

hey headhunter, ur pm box is full!

[Headhunter]

hey headhunter, ur pm box is full!

That's what I get for not clearing out my Sent box, heh.

Fire away!