{"id":432624,"date":"2022-04-11T17:42:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/acadia-university-student-life-on-campus\/"},"modified":"2022-04-11T17:42:51","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T14:42:51","slug":"acadia-university-student-life-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/acadia-university-student-life-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"#Acadia University: Student life on campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3216bf48f88\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3216bf48f88\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/acadia-university-student-life-on-campus\/#%E2%80%9CAcadia_University_Student_life_on_campus%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Acadia University: Student life on campus&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/acadia-university-student-life-on-campus\/#Aditi_Sharma_19_Computer_science\" >Aditi Sharma, 19 Computer science<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CAcadia_University_Student_life_on_campus%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Acadia University: Student life on campus&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n                            An insider\u2019s guide to the best place to live, campus food and more\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aditi_Sharma_19_Computer_science\"><\/span>Aditi Sharma, 19<br \/>Computer science<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1234813\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1234813 size-featured-image-portrait lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UNIVERSITY-GUIDEBOOK-2022-INSIDERS-ACADIA-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aditi Sharma (Courtesy of Aditi Sharma)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Why did you choose Acadia?<\/strong><br \/>I chose Acadia because of the variety of programs the school offers along with the option of doing co-op. I also liked the relatively small size of campus. A lot of people in Wolfville are associated with Acadia in some way, which really helps students feel as though they are a part of the community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Describe some of your best experiences so far.<\/strong><br \/>I really enjoy campus events. I especially loved the Slip and Slide, when they covered the lawn outside one of the residences with a plastic sheet and put soap all over it. Students foamed themselves up and slid across. There were water guns, music playing in the background and lollipops for everyone. I\u2019ve also really <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>reciated the way my professors adjusted to teaching during COVID, finding ways to keep things interactive and helping students stay focused.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you involved in extracurricular activities?<\/strong><br \/>Acadia is academically demanding, but everyone seems to be involved in something extracurricular. There are a ton of volunteer opportunities, on-campus societies and sports clubs that you can be a part of. Personally, I have been involved with the school\u2019s sexual health resource centre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of your professors?<\/strong><br \/>In <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, the professors at Acadia are very supportive. I have found that when I email them or drop by during office hours, they listen and try their best to help me. Of course, not every professor is going to be for you. It\u2019s always a good idea to ask around and talk to other students about professors whose courses you are thinking of taking. That way, you know what to expect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of the school\u2019s administration?<\/strong><br \/>It\u2019s important to plan ahead when you\u2019re deciding which courses to take. Some classes have prerequisites, and in some cases you need to have earned a minimum grade in a prerequisite course. This is where the administrative staff comes in. They are really helpful. You can plan your whole degree with them. They\u2019ll tell you exactly what you need to do and help you out with signing up as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is off-campus life like in Wolfville?<\/strong><br \/>Wolfville is a small and scenic town in the Annapolis Valley. It is very much a student town. Most restaurants have a student discount and students can find jobs right downtown or in the next town, which is 20 minutes away by bus. However, Wolfville may not be the place for you if you are a city person.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>PROFILE<\/strong>: <strong>Acadia University | Wolfville, N.S. | Founded 1838<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Best place to live:<\/strong> Main Street. It\u2019s more affordable than residence while still being connected to campus.<br \/><strong>Best place to study:<\/strong> The K.C. Irving Environmental <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a> Centre makes me feel calm and focused<br \/><strong>Best campus events:<\/strong> Homecoming and Orientation Week<br \/><strong>Weirdest tradition:<\/strong> Going to the campus bar every Wednesday for wings<br \/><strong>Best campus food:<\/strong> The Axe Bar and Grill: it\u2019s student-run and on campus<br \/><strong>Best pizza:<\/strong> Picasso Pizza<br \/><strong>Best place for a fancy dinner:<\/strong> Troy Restaurant<br \/><strong>Best giveaway:<\/strong> Acadia Students\u2019 Union giveaways during orientation<br \/><strong>Best bar for hanging out:<\/strong> The Anvil<br \/><strong>Best live music venue:<\/strong> The Anvil on a weekend<br \/><strong>Best hangover breakfast: <\/strong>The Naked Cr\u00eape<br \/><strong>Best place for a nap:<\/strong> Dorm room after classes<br \/><strong>Best weekend activity:<\/strong> Hiking trails<br \/><strong>The thing that surprised me most about the school:<\/strong> The town shuts down by 8 p.m. on weekdays<br \/><strong>If I could change one thing about the school:<\/strong> That it wasn\u2019t on a slope<\/p>\n<div class=\"under-article-widget-nl\">\n<p class=\"under-article-widget-title\">Looking for more?<\/p>\n<p class=\"under-article-widget-description\">Get the best of <em>Maclean&#8217;s<\/em> sent straight to your inbox. 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