testimonial-marianna


 * Oct 25th 2009**

Hi OSCSS! I'll start by saying HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :) How are you?

University is AMAZING! Such a different and exciting experience. A lot of work, but I must say the OSCSS has really prepared us for this load. All the chemistry labs were very useful since we get similar ones to do but the ONLY difference I find is that instead of working in groups, we are on our own.

Functions was very useful when it came to problem solving technics, Stewart really prepared us to view math in a different perspective and therefore be able to grasp the concept that lies behind the question (this is very useful when it comes to trick questions and believe there's TONES of such questions).

The third course I took at the OSCSS was biology and I must say that I am very thankful that Mary thaught us evolution, since BIO150 (First year bio course) is about evolutionary biology! For now most of the stuff we are learning I had already learnt from Mary's biology class.

Unfortunetly I didn't take Physics at the OSCSS in order to be able to compare it with university physics, but I remember how much fun the physics students used to have with Maria's demos (eg. bungee jumping eggs).

What I found really important is that Matt (the coordinator) and Paul (The Principal) were always there to help us out when we needed help with practically anything. I found that that really helped in being able to use our ressources, this is very useful in university were you need to SEARCH for help instead of help searching for you. All the educational fieldtrips such as the brewry were very helpful by expanding our knowledge and to understand that everything we learn is not pure theory and memorization, but that it is actually relevant to our word.

I also found that the OSCSS made me build long lasting relationships, for instance I know three of my OSCSS friends that also attend UofT and we still contact each other, study together and hang-out. My biggest advice to all the students is to manage there time since the work load can get very heavy and that you can fall behind very easily. However, don't be scared to jump into this new adventure because you are all capable of doing so with the help of the OSCSS!!!!

Have a nice day! Jessica :)