It's quite rather strange I cannot find any images online on what it looks like on the SFU pages. Sus, but coolios. Has anyone used it before? I'd like to see and hear what it's like before dropping an annual fee of $120 on it.
I'm taking only two online intersession classes this summer and I live much closer to downtown (and work around there) than the Burnaby campus, so I'd prefer to go to the gym downtown.
Funny to say, I don’t regret going to SFU. If anything, it’s shaped me into a much better person than I expected.
Back in Grade 12, I was devastated after getting rejected from UBC Sauder. At the time, it genuinely felt like my life was over. Looking back now though, my life was really just beginning. Being at SFU, specifically in Beedie, has taught me so much. There have been so many small moments, setbacks, and opportunities throughout my degree that changed me as a person. I truly believe that even if I had gone to UBC, I wouldn’t have ended up as strong or as driven as I am today.
Because I went to SFU, I felt like I had to challenge myself more, like putting myself out there, joining programs and extracurriculars, meeting new people, and actually creating opportunities instead of waiting for them to come to me. And I’m a big believer that what you put into your university experience is what you get out of it!
I know I complain about SFU sometimes (and maybe some of you do too), but thinking about it now, it’s really not that deep. I’ve met incredible friends, gained a stronger appreciation for our mountain views (underrated!), and been involved in so many meaningful experiences around campus. Aside from the occasional struggle with grades and stress, SFU deserves more love. ❤️
Curious to hear other people’s thoughts, whether you regret your experience at SFU, what you wish you did differently during university, or anything else. It's so easy to go on a tangent hating on SFU, but let's give it some appreciation!
If so, I made a discord group for incoming UC Berkeley exchange students!! Feel free to join!!
If you're an incoming UC Berkeley summer session exchange student, feel free to join the Discord server I created: https://discord.gg/nVvmfKrDU2
It’s pretty basic for now, but the goal is to create a space where you can meet other incoming exchange students, ask questions, and connect before arriving. It can be pretty tough finding others on Reddit, so I thought it'd be easier to have our own little community!! 😊