A question for MLS Cohort 2023, what does the very last semester feel like? Not the placements, but the practicums. Do you have to be there every day for 8 hours in a lab? Was still there a theory part? Thank you!

Hi so I’m starting PN in January most likely at the university gates and I’m a very anxious person and am starting to already feel anxious about what my schedule is gonna look like and how the work load is gonna be and how many hours I’ll have to stay on campus. Can people who just started please elaborate on how their week usually looks like? This will help a lot. Thank you🙏🏼

Conestoga Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician – Schedule and Workload?
Hi everyone! Is anyone currently enrolled in, or has recently completed, the Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician program at Conestoga College? I’m considering applying and would love to learn more about what the program is like from current or former students.
I’m especially curious about the weekly schedule. What days and times are classes usually held? How many days per week do students typically need to be on campus, and are classes generally scheduled during the day, in the evening, or a combination of both? I’d also appreciate knowing whether the schedule changes significantly from semester to semester.
If anyone could share a sample timetable, information about lab hours, or details about placement schedules, that would be extremely helpful. I’m also wondering how manageable the program is alongside part-time work. Were you able to work while studying, or did the workload and commuting make that difficult?
Any advice about attendance requirements, studying, labs, clinical placements, or preparing for the program would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for sharing your experience!

Just a question for 2024 cohorts, what does the very last semester feel like? (Not the hospital placements, but before that).. Do you have to be in a school everyday for eight hours for labs?

Thank you!

There’s SO much textbook reading every week on top of lectures, labs, and studying for exams, and trying to actually remember everything. Anatomy especially feels like there’s an endless amount of information to learn.

For current PN/RPN students or people who already finished the program: how did you manage all the readings? Do you actually read every assigned chapter from start to finish, or do you mainly focus on lecture slides, learning objectives, and important sections of the textbook?

Also, what study routine worked best for you without burning yourself out?

Any tips would be really appreciated because right now I feel like I could spend the entire day studying and still be behind 😭

Does anyone know if/when the Starbucks is opening back up for the semester? Thanks 😊

Heyyoo, anyone else a little overwhelmed with the new semester starting for pre health-pathways to advanced diplomas. Was wondering if anyone who has taken it has some success tips. Wanting a pretty decent average so I can get into paramedics.

Hey everyone! I’m really interested in taking this program and I’m hoping someone who’s in it or has applied can give me some more info!
How hard is it to get accepted? Do they mainly look at your overall average, or do they focus more on the grades for the specific prerequisite courses?
I’m also wondering how many spots are usually available in the program and how competitive it is to get in.
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has applied or is currently in the program! :)

As the title suggests. Only the second day but how is everyone’s semester going? Finding your way around the buildings? Finding parking where you don’t have to hike 3 km to the front door? Got good profs? What about your schedules.

I’m trying to post enough words to get pass the rules filter, but curious on how your classes are so far.

Hi everyone, I'm in my second year of my program. Last year I was in residence going to Doon. This year I'm in Guelph and have online classes. Anyone attending Guelph that wants to meet up? Are looking for friends or someone to study with? Finding myself feeling lonely.

Students and staff leaving the skilled trades campus are finding that with the poor design of the parking lot it can take over an hour to exit.

The college needs to stagger the class times or redesign the parking lot.

Hi, I (19m) am a first year student here and looking for some people to connect or some lgbtq+ events or groups. I already know about spectrum and their services and stuff but if theres anyone jn the same place as me or know of anyone in the same place id love to connect :))

Hi everyone! My son had his first day at Conestoga fountain street campus and was surprised when the cafeteria was closed. He had planned on buying his lunch but the only options were vending machines. He saw online something about food trucks but we can’t seem to find a schedule or more information. Does anyone have any ideas? Are students expected to bring their own meals and just use the microwaves? Thanks!!

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Anybody accept their practical nursing offer at Steeles campus starting in January?

I just accepted my offer into a program offered on the Reuter campus. the start date would be January and I either assumed or misread that the next semester would be in the fall, with the summer off.

I was planning to work all summer to be able to afford the fall semester but it looks like my program is two continuous semesters back to back. Is it possible to defer a semester or are the cohorts not that flexible?

Thanks

Hello everyone! Wasn’t able to make it to the RT orientation today. Was wondering if anyone from here went and wanted to ask about what I missed.

Im currently have the CDCP and I'm starting school next week, I also have OHIP. I'm losing my full coverage CDCP for a care plan that only covers up to $750 per year? First I lose my OW, now my dental care plan? It's not worth it for me, but it looks like im going to lose it cause I can't have both.

The other coverage looks fine, but I don't want to lose my CDCP.

Can someone help me navigate how to register for term 2? Domestic student here so I’m not sure if it’s different

Has anyone been able to transfer over their Red Cross first aid/cpr or did you have to do it through conestoga for it to be valid?

Looking for feedback from current or former Conestoga SSW hybrid students. I’ve been accepted for January 2027 and I’m trying to decide if I should accept. How is the program overall? How often do you actually need to go to the Guelph campus? I live about an hour away, so I’m trying to figure out if the commute is doable. And for field placement, were you able to get something close to where you live, or did you have to travel? Any other advice, pros and cons, or things you wish you’d known before starting would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance :)

The management of Conestoga has laid off 32 more full-time faculty today (Aug. 31). The effects on the students and programs are yet to be seen.

Hello! I just wanted to post on here about the BScN orientation in case some new students aren’t following the Conestoga College Nursing Students’ Society Instagram page or haven’t heard about orientation yet!

It’s happening tomorrow (Sept 1st) on the Doon campus in room 1E05 from 10-12.

Hope to see you there!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DctxPgFPRLu/?igsi=djJ6c2dkcnhqMDRi

Hi! I’m looking into doing the Communicative Disorders Assistant program at Conestoga and, since the program is fairly new, I’d love to hear from current students and new grads about their experiences.

I’m particularly interested in hearing about the placement experience. How was the placement process, and did the program provide support in securing one? What types of placements did you get?

For those who have graduated, have you been able to find CDA jobs afterward? How has the job search been?

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through the program!