Mohawk College Life - its okay and local

I have already been to thus school previously for a different program based in the trades. After sexual discrimination and safety concerns I chose to come back to school here for a career change. I have grown up in the local areas of Hamilton and Brantford, so regularly I went on field trips and participated in events geared towards learning about Mohawk College. This school used to have an amazing reputation (before it started really taking advantage of international students like it has been last few years until the Canadian cap was put into place). This time around I applied with help from indigenous student services, however it's easy to apply online. Once admitted, first semester is usually the easiest semester, second is okay and third semester always seems to be the hardest. Note this is a college that prides itself on being barrier free. If you have questions about how to get in, just come visit on campus services and ask. They want you here and will help.

This is a 3 yr program with many courses that feel like repeats each semester all honesty. Look into PLAR if you have any previous experience with the field just in case you can knock off some credits. The faculty are enough, especially since class sizes drop the further into college you are. All these classes have been "blended" with in person and online. Some people may prefer blended, I have always found it to be a lot. You spend hours in class, and never touch up on online material and still have to go home and do hours of My Canvas review on top of usual textbook readings. This wasn't helpful for me but can benefit students who like this format.

This is a 3 yr program with many courses that feel like repeats each semester all honesty. Look into PLAR if you have any previous experience with the field just in case you can knock off some credits. The faculty are enough, especially since class sizes drop the further into college you are. All these classes have been "blended" with in person and online. Some people may prefer blended, I have always found it to be a lot. You spend hours in class, and never touch up on online material and still have to go home and do hours of My Canvas review on top of usual textbook readings. This wasn't helpful for me but can benefit students who like this format.

Many of our furniture is old and falling apart. Many of the food services are over expensive and not amazing quality. Clubs exist, I have never joined any. The library is good for computer use and online has access to articles and scholar resources. Ask for help if you need. The gym is nice, but the main gyms will be taken over by different programming so it's not always available to play basketball or do what you want when you want. You need your student card to access and can't bring your huge school bag. There's lots of information on whatever you're interested in, on open house.

I have no information other than the job market is a competitive mess right now. Focus on getting experience where you can instead of just academics. People don't care what grade you have, if they have to pit more effort into training you they'll be less likely to hire you now. Your pay will vary huge with field, company, experience and demographics. Note all placements provided by program are unpaid in CYC.

I've been renting a student room for housing. It can be expensive and a hard search. I recommend going through Facebook marketplace and different student housing groups. If you are new to country, please learn about your rights as a tenant before renting. Lots of greedy landlords and scammers will try to take advantage of you. The college has resources for this. If off campus, you usually apply, pay first and last month and pay for all your own food and supplies. For student housing you usually need a student card or proof of enrollment.

I went through OSAP as a domestic student. For me OSAP pays my tuition for me and gives me some money for the semester to use to live and buy textbooks. They send the tuition straight to the college. Every other semester there's always a spot holding deposit of $250. OSAP does not cover this. You can pay using debit or credit online. There's lots of bursaries and awards available. Always apply each semester. There's also on campus employment that you can apply to, but is higher competition to get in. Tuition is a lot, and doesn't include textbooks. Certain courses will require lab gear or PPE or external costs. CYC requires police checks that you pay out of pocket for.

Just fill out the "My Financial Profile" every semester honestly. Money is given to those in financial need or for awards. I usually fall under the need category. There are indigenous specific awards as well each winter. They have listed criteria for indigenous students for all the awards.