Alex the Great Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 So I've been accepted to SFU and Langara. Most people would say "It should be easy, pick SFU" but I just can't commit to either school and I have 2 days to decide. The only reason I can't commit to SFU is because honestly, I'm scared that I'm not smart enough. I applied for the Bachelor of Arts (General) program to both schools. I wish to become a Sports writer or analyst. So, any advice on what to do or personal preferences on schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 So I've been accepted to SFU and Langara. Most people would say "It should be easy, pick SFU" but I just can't commit to either school and I have 2 days to decide. The only reason I can't commit to SFU is because honestly, I'm scared that I'm not smart enough. I applied for the Bachelor of Arts program to both schools. I wish to become a Sports writer or analyst. So, any advice on what to do or personal preferences on schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 There's no shame in Langara. If you're doing Bachelor of Arts, it's much cheaper to do the transfer programs after 1 or 2 years, especially when their courses are almost guaranteed to transfer properly. It's much smarter, IMHO. From my brief time there, I thought the instructors were much more relaxed and because it's college, they have much smaller classroom sizes. You'll meet people too - much more personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mau5trap Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 So I've been accepted to SFU and Langara. Most people would say "It should be easy, pick SFU" but I just can't commit to either school and I have 2 days to decide. The only reason I can't commit to SFU is because honestly, I'm scared that I'm not smart enough. I applied for the Bachelor of Arts program to both schools. I wish to become a Sports writer or analyst. So, any advice on what to do or personal preferences on schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks.brad Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Need more specifics on your program, i.e. if you have been accepted into a specific faculty at each institution. i was in SFU Communications, but there are not many practical classes. pm me if you want and ill tell you more about the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLASSJAW Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I went to Camosun College in Victoria before going to UVIC, because I would have flunked out of UVIC really quick back in the day. I knew I wasn't ready and wanted a slower, easier pace. However, there are a lot of students at UVIC who definitely don't SEEM ready, yet seem to do fine. But like I said, I started at Camosun, I've dropped out twice, and yet just this summer I was accepted to literally every MA program I applied for, including a top school in America, a top school in England, and the local ones too. Honestly, there is no right or wrong answer. Take your chance with SFU, and if it doesn't work, drop out and go to Langara the next semester. No problem! Or, like Dazzle the adulterer said, start with Langara because it's cheaper and transfer programs are a good way to ease yourself in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex the Great Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Ah sorry, I've been accepted to Bachelor of Arts General Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3ff Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I got my B.A. from SFU.. don't have many good things to say about the place, but its definitely not filled with geniuses if thats your perception. There are many stupid people that go to SFU, don't fool yourself. If you have a clear goal, and you know doing a specific program will lead you there then go the SFU route. If you're unsure of yourself and think you may change paths, start at Langara and take the time to explore your options a little more. I wish I took a year off between highschool/university to find myself and/or what I wanted in a career. Good Luck.. post secondary is a seemingly never ending journey for me. I'm at BCIT now studying accounting.. totally unrelated to my psychology degree lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Is cost a concern for you? At Langara, you'll get a much better reference from the instructor (assuming you actually work hard) since they know you better. A semester there that's too easy is a significantly cheaper mistake than flunking out of SFU because you weren't ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 So I've been accepted to SFU and Langara. Most people would say "It should be easy, pick SFU" but I just can't commit to either school and I have 2 days to decide. The only reason I can't commit to SFU is because honestly, I'm scared that I'm not smart enough. I applied for the Bachelor of Arts (General) program to both schools. I wish to become a Sports writer or analyst. So, any advice on what to do or personal preferences on schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuretoMogilny Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 So I've been accepted to SFU and Langara. Most people would say "It should be easy, pick SFU" but I just can't commit to either school and I have 2 days to decide. The only reason I can't commit to SFU is because honestly, I'm scared that I'm not smart enough. I applied for the Bachelor of Arts (General) program to both schools. I wish to become a Sports writer or analyst. So, any advice on what to do or personal preferences on schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex the Great Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Is cost a concern for you? At Langara, you'll get a much better reference from the instructor (assuming you actually work hard) since they know you better. A semester there that's too easy is a significantly cheaper mistake than flunking out of SFU because you weren't ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex the Great Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 I've decided to go to Langara, I think I need a bit more time before attending a university. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 If you think you're not smart enough, you're probably right.Too many go around with a distorted self image instilled in them from the start. Good for you for being realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTania Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 You got in, you are good enough, you are smart enough and will succeed but you have to push and believe it. Don't ever let anyone tell you different and especially yourself. We all have self doubt in our lives, but how we gain confidence is by ignoring it, working hard and then succeeding. The only way you'll achieve your goals is to push yourself. Congratulations, You are good enough to get in, so the school thinks you're smart enough to succeed, you should too! Go to SFU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Mauviette75 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 If you think you're not smart enough, you're probably right.Too many go around with a distorted self image instilled in them from the start. Good for you for being realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 So I've been accepted to SFU and Langara. Most people would say "It should be easy, pick SFU" but I just can't commit to either school and I have 2 days to decide. The only reason I can't commit to SFU is because honestly, I'm scared that I'm not smart enough. I applied for the Bachelor of Arts (General) program to both schools. I wish to become a Sports writer or analyst. So, any advice on what to do or personal preferences on schools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iLLmAtlc Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Might be of some interest to you TC: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome Good luck at Langara. Do your best and you will be awesome, effort goes a long way in determining undergraduate grades IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mau5trap Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I've decided to go to Langara, I think I need a bit more time before attending a university. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's What She Said Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 If a professional admissions officer decided that he would be a good fit for the school, then I trust that more than the anxious mind of an eighteen year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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