This is Chelsey
The deciding factor was talking to alumni
I chose The University of Calgary because it has a great Kinesiology program and a warm and welcoming campus that offers many opportunities for students. It’s also not far away from my hometown in British Columbia, which means I can easily get home when needed. The deciding factor for me was the feedback I gathered from students who previously went to U of C and the great experience they had.
I enjoy being involved
As a second year university student living in residence, I spend the majority of my time on campus. I enjoy being involved in various groups and committees, as well as participating in a variety of events occurring on campus. I am an Events Commissioner for the Residence Students Association. I represent students living in residence, and I plan and organize a variety of events such as the West Edmonton Mall trip, Winter Gala, Residence Olympics, etc. I am also the RSA representative on the Residence Dining Advisory Council, where students discuss the dining center and different venues on campus and how we can improve them. Apart from residence, I was an Orientation Leader during Orientation Week 2009 and a member of the Campus Tour Crew for the past two years. I am also a member of Community Impact, which is a group a residence students that volunteer off campus to better the community at large.
2011: A U of C Odyssey
My future plans are to eventually graduate from U of C with a Bachelor of Kinesiology with a minor in Health and Society, and apply to physiotherapy. It’s a difficult program to get into, but with a lot of work and commitment I am hoping to reach it in the near future.
For next year, I am hoping to become a Community Advisor in residence, continue my involvement on campus, and also further my contributions off campus and into the Calgary community.
Chelsey’s Advice
1. Get involved
Get involved in clubs, intramurals, volunteering, and committees. The U of C offers so many opportunities to get involved—there is truly something for everyone.
2. Get to know your professors
I advise future students to get to know their professors. They are very willing to help and guide you in the right direction which can be very beneficial. I guarantee that forming a relationship with your professor will enrich your learning experience, as well as your grades.
3. Live in Residence!
As a residence student myself, I would recommend that every university student should live in residence. It is an experience all on its own and believe me it’s a lot of fun.
Favourites
Place to study
Residence academic lounges: quite enough to study, yet full of fellow students who are more than happy to help you out with a question or entertain you during a study break.
Kinesiology study area above the pool: quiet with a nice view of the pool.
Place to eat
The Barons court! They make the best smoothies and breakfast bagels; I couldn’t have survived first year without the great food and friendly environment. Anette (she works there) is fantastic! She is the friendliest person and knows everyone by name.
Upper Crust: makes the greatest cookies on campus; warm and chewy, and baked to perfection daily.
The Bake Chef: they have the most amazing Vietnamese subs very unique and delicious—a must try for sure.
Dairy Queen: typical stop after an exam to get a cold treat to reward myself.
Research
Hoping to apply for USRP in summer 2011
Psyc 205: as part of the final grade each student had to be involved in a number of psychological studies. Example: I had to wear an eye tracker and look at a series of picture as it tracked my eye and its responses to each image.
Professor
Reed Ferber (Anatomy): Most enthusiastic prof at 8:00 am and ready to teach and dazzle you about various interesting parts of the human body. He definitely knows his stuff and is always ready to jump up and show you how to manoeuvre your body to work a specific joint or muscle. Highly recommended.
Books
Right now I’d say class textbooks but not by choice.
Music
Country all the way. I absolutely love country music especially the girly stuff like Taylor Swift.
Typical Dance Music: who doesn’t love the conventional upbeat pop, with a mix of rock, R&B and techno music heard at every club and on every radio station in the country?
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey (pretty much U of C’s theme song)
Things about Calgary
The Chinooks: wearing t-shirts in February is always great.
Kensington: is my favourite area in Calgary (unique shopping venues and restaurants)
Crave Cupcakes: you can’t come to Calgary without having one. They’re beyond delicious and you will have more than just one.
Value Village Trips: can’t get enough whacky costumes for themed cabarets at the Den.
Hiking: the trails just outside of Calgary are amazing and a must (especially for those who never get to see mountains- aka my roommate from Regina).