everything you need to know about queen's university: first year q&a

[@zozomccormack]

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[@ZanetaW]

I'm a high school student and Queen's is my top choice at the moment. Really appreciate this video!

[@zozomccormack]

thanks!! i’m glad it’s helpful :)

[@ZanetaW]

@@zozomccormack Both you and your cousin seem like very social beings, as you talked a lot about the community and making friends and connections. As an introvert or someone who's less social, how can we expect to fit into the Queen's community?

[@christinestornelli1613]

Queens has always been my number one choice but I've been doing a lot of research about the residence (bc its really important to me) and I started to doubt it. Now your video really helped with knowing what life might actually be like there:)

[@zozomccormack]

aw i’m glad! :)

[@amrshanaah6001]

Did you end up choosing Queens! Kinda doubting too

[@christines825]

I'm so excited to go to Queens in the fall! :)

[@zozomccormack]

you’ll love it!!

[@zhangjingning2117]

Christine S so do I!

[@noaslyy6884]

best queens video q and a ive watched so far. thank you girls. really liked the explanations and information you gave.

[@zozomccormack]

thank you so much!!!

[@slydes123]

You should remake this video about queens life under quarantine, eng is gonna suck all online but nevertheless I’m excited.

[@zozomccormack]

i’ll definitely do vlogs!

[@bethebadke366]

I love this video! I’ve been looking at different universities for about three hours now and this video made me want to apply to Queens more😁

[@zozomccormack]

thank you! that’s so cool i’m glad :)

[@user-ij1op5ni3j]

So helpful! I’m so excited to come to queens this fall :)

[@zozomccormack]

i’m glad! :))

[@annikakim1614]

thank you so much for this video!! i'm going to queens in the fall and i'm so excitedddd

[@zozomccormack]

i’m glad it was helpful!!

[@Razear]

Dining hall options are really hit or miss, imo. I don't know about West, but Ban Righ and Leonard start to get bland after awhile because they keep recycling the same menu options over and over. If you're in arts, you'll definitely have way more free time than your engineering peers, but the bulk of your time will be spent on readings (which most people don't even do). Engineers are basically in class from the morning until late afternoon/evening and barely have any time to squeeze in lunch.

[@amandac3785]

Hey! Kingston is my hometown. I now live in Toronto attending Humber college. I also used to work at queens university, cleaning the dorm rooms during the summer 👎🏼 I used to go to Stages night club & The Spot EVERY WEEKEND when I was 19.

[@singingwithdisney]

Love the vid! Could you do a video specifically on applying/attending Queen's as someone from the US? I'm planning on applying next year, and I'm from Florida lol

[@zozomccormack]

thanks!! im not from the states, my cousin is :) she told me applying is the same, but attending can get hard when you’re so far away from home - you just gotta make uni your new home

[@sarahryan5522]

Wow good thing queens is my top choice cause it sounds amazing lmao😂 what kind of room do you have? Cause as much as I want single plus it’s sooo expensive.

[@zozomccormack]

we both have single rooms! the size of a single varies from res to res but i did a dorm tour for mine if u check out my videos

[@emileevans9668]

Am I going to Queen's ? No Did I watch this whole video? Absolutely

[@zozomccormack]

LOL thank you for watching!

[@muhammadbilalyounis9133]

Can you please make a video for international students ?how they can apply ...

[@serenachan9009]

Where did u go to high school, I'm an international student but I went to a Canadian high school which the app was easy for me to apply because a lot of things were all set for us what do u want to know?

[@zozomccormack]

i don’t think i would be the best person to do that because i’m not an international student!

[@supremecmder6107]

transitionresourceguide.ca

[@marionanglin3648]

There’s a whole tab (on the top right) on the website called Applying As An International Student. But basically you have to apply with the OUAC 105 and other than that the application isn’t much different. You do have to somehow send your transcripts (report cards) and have them translated by a certified Ontario translator and there’s a few things about your school that are different in the application. But other than that you have to also do you PSE.

[@LuizaCarvalheira]

This was so helpful! :)

[@zozomccormack]

i’m glad!!

[@serenachan9009]

I love your videos, you make things clear and I'll take ur words, will def buy a fridge for my yogurts :)

[@zozomccormack]

thanks so much!! great investment:)

[@dhanushrajni975]

Thanks for the helpful vid 😊

[@zozomccormack]

of course!!

[@curlygirly3673]

Hi! Could you talk about your CEGEP experience and how it was applying to Queen's from CEGEP? Thanks!

[@zozomccormack]

my cegep experience was fine but i didnt want to stay for two years, so i applied to queens after one year. my transcript got sent in with no issues, and im really happy i did this

[@anaisrezaigue7577]

Zoe Maya Can you apply to all the Programs or only specific programs

[@kingsonjohnson160]

I live in Nigeria and wuld love to go to Queens university to study engineering

[@zozomccormack]

thanks for watching!

[@jamiesteel487]

Omg ! I recognize the girl in the tie dye sweater we used to live in the same town !!

[@zozomccormack]

so cool!! she was my cousin’s floormate

[@rca6576]

I'm glad you are enjoying your time here but, only take issue with one thing. Yes, there are students everywhere! Hooray! but, no, it is not "your town" only by a long shot. There are people who have lived here for decades that are very happy you are here but, it is their home too. Geez! I host international students, live one block from campus and it's our city too. lol...if you don't mind. I also sometimes put up a notice to make home-cooked meals for students(for free! to a limit) and occasionally host hot pot nights.

[@peachbunny1246]

I’ll see you guys around campus in September :))

[@zozomccormack]

wooo!!!

[@colbysharma2765]

CHECK OUT THE ROOM OF REQUIREMENT

[@alexandramonet]

u should definitely do an updated one :)

[@zozomccormack]

haha maybe!

[@am-dq2xs]

I just got accepted today, I was wondering how you feel about Kingston, is there enough to do? And how is the diversity of people on campus?

[@zozomccormack]

congrats!! depends what you like to do... there's an amazing pier, enough shopping places, lots of good restaurants, clubs... it's pretty diverse I would say

[@am-dq2xs]

ok thank you! @@zozomccormack

[@nellsykes4911]

I don't go to queens but Ive lived in Kingston my whole life. Overall its a really nice size town with a good amount of stuff to do. Theres lots of parks and restaurants and great water access. It is however notoriously not diverse. From what i have witnessed and heard, there is quite a big racism problem at queens. If u are interested go look at the stolenbysmith instagram page, they have some interesting ideas as well as a collection of personal stories from university students

[@khadeejah5968]

@@j5p4 what about racism towards muslim people? (i'm indian, specifically) i wear a hijab and am super scared i'll have to face a lot of issues from other people due to that

[@khadeejah5968]

@@j5p4 I'm sorry, but that's a terrible take. I was born and raised in Canada (and am still a Canadian citizen) and even though I was too young to wear a hijab back then, plenty of other people I knew did (including my mother). You assume because I'm wearing my hijab I'm going to be constantly talking about my religion and separating myself from others, but you're wrong. Or maybe you assumed that because you did, but I'm not you either and obviously if I have any amount of sense I'm not going to bring up my religion at all, otherwise that's all anyone will see me as. The hijab is just a cloth on my head that I wear because I want to. I won't ever stop wearing it. You willingly changed yourself, but you didn't have to. The fact you quit watching anime and stopped wearing your crucifix when that's something pretty common in Canada (especially the anime... like what?!) just because you were desperate to fit in is... sad. When I moved to India, I /was/ the "western person". I only knew western culture and people were curious, but definitely welcoming and kind too. I know there are places in Canada that are not kind to hijabis, but there are dozens more that are welcoming. I just wanted to know if QueensU is one of them.

[@riripeaches]

I’m also looking for a film school this is perfect!

[@zozomccormack]

good luck!!

[@dolanvaping4812]

Best University! Love it!

[@zozomccormack]

wooo!

[@laaibahrehan]

hey zoe I just wanted to ask whether as an art student did u also give SATs ? also very informative vid you and ur cousin are so pretty:)

[@zozomccormack]

you don't have to take the SATs in canada

[@davidi3586]

How are the double loft rooms, and what residences have them? Wana save money but don't wana live on west campus

[@zozomccormack]

i'm pretty sure only vic hall has them, & i don't really know people's opinions... one of my friends is in one and i think he finds it a bit cramped and annoying waking up at different times but you know what you've signed up for and do save a LOT of money

[@davidi3586]

@@zozomccormack thx:) I am kinda nervous but really excited for september

[@damienpot1474]

I’m in a double loft and it’s great! I got lucky and me and my roommate get along well but overall you save a good amount which is completely worth it (around 7 thousand compared to other living options)

[@anaisrezaigue7577]

Was it hard to get into queens? Specially when you’re a first year student in CEGEP? I just moved to Quebec and I’m confused with this education system. I just want to go study business at queens and I don’t want to spend 2 years of my life in CEGEP (one is enough, I just want to graduate like the rest of my friends 😭)

[@zozomccormack]

you can go to queens after one year of cegep!

[@anaisrezaigue7577]

Zoe Maya thank you sm!! Love your video btw!!!

[@zozomccormack]

thank you!!

[@amelievaandrager2582]

hey!! kinda late but as an international student i was wondering if queens university also has frat parties and stuff?

[@zozomccormack]

nope haha no greek life here :/

[@wombattakat]

Frats have apparently been banned for a while for being “too exclusive” or smth

[@jamieharvie9827]

is there a lot of pressure for people who don’t drink?

[@zozomccormack]

no! people do, but there's no "social consequence" if you don't

[@pokemonfan-hx7ko]

How do you make friends and attend parties as a transfer student

[@zozomccormack]

i wasn’t a transfer student, but i assume you meet people in classes and be very outgoing and you’ll find your people in no time!

[@babarmasood4770]

Hi, I'm actually in college right now and I'm looking to transfer to Queen's after I finish to continue my studies, so do you think Queen's is a good school?

[@zozomccormack]

ya i think it is!

[@babarmasood4770]

@@zozomccormack that's cool thx for ur reply

[@tinekeefstatheu7283]

Can you request roommates you wanna share a dorm with or is it completely random?

[@zozomccormack]

you can request roommates for a double/triple/quad if you put that type of room as your first choice and your roommates do as well. if you put single first, you can’t request

[@mackenziew4328]

I really want to go to Queens ❤️

[@zozomccormack]

i hope you get to!

[@forestnoir6702]

I was wondering if there is a curfew or a dress code for students? Also, how much time do you have for extra clubs or part time jobs with the workload?

[@zozomccormack]

no curfew or dress code! and you have a good amount of free time

[@PaulaGUmeh]

Also is it possible to have a single room with a nearby kitchen w a stove?

[@zozomccormack]

i'm honestly not sure which residences have stoves - most people only use the microwave at most because queen's has such a great meal plan

[@kaileyfejer9630]

I just accepted my offer to queens!! but I can’t decide how to rank my res (I’ve heard single plus is wayy nicer but I’m coming from BC so I won’t know anyone so do you think it’d be better to put a regular single/double in terms of meeting people and making friends?)

[@zozomccormack]

congrats!! i think it’s totally up to how you think you’re going to be here - if it’s super easy for you to go up to people, make friends in your classes & frosh week, i don’t think you’ll need the help of a roommate. but if you’d like to come already with 1 friend, go on the facebook page and see if there’s anyone you think you’ll click with. also, putting a single room first might increase your chance of being on west campus (that’s just what i’ve heard). in the end it comes down to your personality and the people on your floor, no matter the room style

[@annikakim1614]

OML TAMS INCLUDE STARBUCKS???

[@zozomccormack]

YES!

[@lireesagj2346]

I wanna take film and media, what are your thoughts on that program? Are you taking it?

[@zozomccormack]

yes i am

[@mimi-gs7cw]

do i need to take the SAT to get into queens?

[@zozomccormack]

nope

[@papanoodle]

As long as you're a Canadian citizen/permanent resident, no; however, if you're from the US, you will be required to take either the SAT or ACT. If you live elsewhere, please use this QU page to find out what is required for you: www.queensu.ca/admission/about-applying/requirements#international-student

[@hollyindia8466]

where did you get your jumper? xx

[@zozomccormack]

tricolour outlet!

[@sumiinlee]

Hey Zoe, your sweater is so nice 🥺 tricolour just reopened is your sweater a Small or Medium?

[@zozomccormack]

thank you! it's a small :)

[@sopxarmyxsel0330]

What are the job prospects for your program and is it easy to get internships?

[@zozomccormack]

i’m interested in film or social media!

[@Harminder_Saini]

Is Queens a diverse university?

[@zozomccormack]

i don't know the stats for the entire university, but there was diversity in all of my classes first and second year

[@karenjensen7330]

are there any opportunities to get a job on campus (also is there a pool?)

[@zozomccormack]

there definitely are a lot! and yes there’s a pool in the ARC

[@traceyesterhuizen8171]

Hi Zoe Accepted to Queens Eng Fall 2022. Wanting a crew neck hoodie so be shipped to me in the meantime. Tricolour are not shipping at the moment but I noticed another store called Phase2kingston. Any reviews on this store as I cant seem to find correct sizing. I am usually a small or medium in hoodies. Any other stores you can recommend to buy a hoodie.

[@electric_sniper0076]

Western vs queens which is better?

[@papanoodle]

It depends on the program, but both are generally pretty good!

[@iwantpizza476]

Hey! Ik none of u are in Vic hall but I was wondering if they have kitchens like the other residences? Also what are ur thoughts on it?

[@zozomccormack]

i honestly don’t know! i wanna say no because it’s an older res but it’ll still have a fridge and microwave. and vic is good! it’s known as the party res cause it’s huge so you’ll meet lots of people, and you’re attached to lazy (a retail food place on your meal plan)

[@iwantpizza476]

Zoe Maya Im so terrified and I love that you still reply after a year we really appreciate it! Thank you so much!

[@zozomccormack]

don’t be scared!! it’ll be so fun :)

[@champagnemami28]

What program did you take in CEGEP ? ❤️

[@zozomccormack]

cinema & communications!

[@ratilalmakwana6494]

hi. what best university in canada for master in civil enng. and project mannegement ?

[@jannajanna4155]

can we go to this school while being french ?

[@emmap3407]

What average would you need to get into English? I’m in the 90s but chile my extra curriculums are.... not a thing.

[@zozomccormack]

not sure sorry not in english :)

[@ahmedmoabogeba6501]

Hay Zoe can I communicate with you please I wanna to know more details about study 📖 any social media you have (what’s app .facebook anything)

[@zozomccormack]

hi, what’s your question?

[@NatalieGrimmett]

Hey Zoe! Super helpful video :) I’m coming to Queen’s on exchange in September and I’m struggling so hard to find housing (nobody told us it would be so hard until it was way too late :/). Do you have any tips so I don’t end up homeless haha?

[@peachbunny1246]

Are the food good?

[@zozomccormack]

yeah! i have a video on food at queen’s :)

[@paulazayas7654]

is architecture available in queen's university?

[@zozomccormack]

i'm not sure, don't think so

[@kameliaalmeri9821]

the wiseness

[@taeblends]

I love how I do like ZERO extracurricular activities and yet I got accepted to Queen's lmao

[@zozomccormack]

don’t think that matters haha

[@taeblends]

@@j5p4 Lol for me it was just good grades and no extracurriculars. But no I'm actually of European descent-- I just like kpop 😅 Taehyung from BTS, yknow?

[@taeblends]

@@j5p4 Bruh that's actually really cool, since Vernon's in the kpop group Seventeen now. I remember talking to a girl from school whose friend was cousins with Wendy from Red Velvet, but that's all I got lol

[@taeblends]

@@j5p4 Done ;)

[@rubinaahsan6554]

Hi Zoe I have few questions regarding this university. can i contact u through instagram or twitter??

[@zozomccormack]

hi! my instagram is @zozomccormack

[@dazzling_febi]

Helloo....any msc psychology courses available in Queen's university?

[@zozomccormack]

what does msc mean?

[@brianpedraza545]

Heyy, are the graduate programs well known at queen's?

[@zozomccormack]

probably some are! im not interested in it so i don’t really know

[@brianpedraza545]

@@zozomccormack oh ok thank u so much 😘

[@user-du2ri8cn7c]

hey what about diversity wise?

[@zozomccormack]

I don't know the stats for the entire university, but there was diversity in all of my classes first year

[@Corsair7245]

it's a white school

[@user-du2ri8cn7c]

@@Corsair7245 u go to queens?

[@Corsair7245]

@@user-du2ri8cn7c going this fall

[@user-du2ri8cn7c]

@@Corsair7245 r u white

[@samb1232]

is there wifi in the dorm rooms?

[@zozomccormack]

yes but you need your own router

[@samb1232]

@@zozomccormack thank you! do you have to buy them through the school or can you buy them seperately?

[@zozomccormack]

buy separately

[@samb1232]

@@zozomccormack perfect! thanks so much!! :)

[@zozomccormack]

np!!

[@PaulaGUmeh]

Hi! Is there a gym?

[@zozomccormack]

yes! a big one, it’s called the ARC

[@PaulaGUmeh]

Zoe Maya tyyy

[@zozomccormack]

np!

[@tayte14]

How is the west campus at queens? Residence and food wise?

[@zozomccormack]

residence wise it has a reputation of being the worst because it's far from everywhere else (on it's own "west" campus) but people say that makes you closer with your floor because you only have each other. i only ate there once but it is supposed to have the best dining hall of all three. however, it's far from all the TAM places

[@tayte14]

Zoe Maya Also! I think I’m going to apply for Concurrent Education in Science at Queens! So because the faculty of Education is on west campus does that mean I automatically will be staying on west campus for residence? Or is there options to choose main campus

[@zozomccormack]

nope, i know tons of con-ed students who were on main. i don’t know if they do this every year but for my year they sent out an email in the summer saying that if anyone wanted to volunteer to be on west they would be guaranteed a single room

[@laurabailey1054]

@@zozomccormack I lived at west and loved it. I was there in the 90’s and meal plans were optional there were 1 to 2 kitchens on each floor. But I think they turned some of the common rooms into double rooms.

[@marubasilaen5787]

GOD

[@jameswilliam5247]

Walaal ma is wasnaa

[@mahakhan6821]

Can you video abt how to get in like an accurate video please it be very helpful

[@michlsr4607]

90 percentage 🙏 doubt clear can't join University 😂😂😂😂

[@michlsr4607]

Can i get some help?✌️

[@zozomccormack]

ya?

[@michlsr4607]

I'm from india can i join queen's

[@mariamddt]

@@michlsr4607 you could try but queens isn't very diverse. Not a lot of people of colour. It isn't really isn't known to be a school for international students.

[@michlsr4607]

@@mariamddt 🤗

[@michlsr4607]

@@mariamddt it's ok Mariam thank you for your information 🤗