"SFU Surrey? That's like... not a real university!"

About a month ago, I visited UBC and stumbled across a friend from high school. A conversation arose and went something like this:"Hey, where do you study now?""At SFU, studying business.""Do you live on rez?""No,...

Transit to Surrey: Be Environmentally Friendly!

As a student attending the Surrey campus of Simon Fraser University I am faced with a huge dilemma about transportation to campus. On one hand I can take the bus or sky train without having to worry about having...

SFU: A Diamond in the Rough

The SFU Surrey campus has been around since 2002. The building and campus is relatively new and is a work of art in terms of design and look. Now while the building and campus look outstanding and welcoming, the...

Is Ignorance Really Bliss?

As a student of Simon Fraser University active in both Burnaby and Surrey campus, an inherent need for using the Translink system is required to get to each location. All these transiting experiences have brought...

SFU Surrey Struck with Negative Pulses

Is SFU Surrey really that bad? After noticing a number of complains about the SFU Surrey campus, I decided to help clear up a few things. Although there are many complaints such as closed washroom, parking stall, and lack of study rooms, SFU Surrey gives warm welcomes and the...

It’s So Hard to Get a Snow-Plow

I live in a cul-de-sac. For those who do not know what that is, a cul-de-sac usually describes a street closed at one end in a residential area, so a circle of houses with only one road out. It is a very nice and...

Student Fees: REC Pass - "Give us back our money!"

The biggest problem students deal with would be financial. Many students’ paychecks are going straight to their tuition fees or paying off their dept by paying their school fees. Have you ever read the fine print? Recreational and Athletic, student activity, Student Service...

Parking Spaces for Simon Fraser University Surrey

    Parking spaces for students attending Simon Fraser University (SFU) Surrey campus are next to none. Yes, there is a so called "parking lottery" held every term where each student could enter...

The Future of the Port Mann Bridge

Last month, the BC government unveiled its plans to replace the Port Mann Bridge with a new 10-lane bridge rather than having it twinned. The planned completion date is 2013 and construction has already begun. BC...

Are young employees in retail truly prepared to face emergencies?

It was not until a Tuesday evening, shopping at Guilford Mall with my sister and my two year old nephew, did I realize staff in the retail shop did not know how to react responsibly when faced with an emergency....

Pumpkins in April

As oddly placed it was, it was there. As you walked by, you where compiled to stop and stare.  How absurd, one would think.  But in mere moments you would be on your away, forgetting the bizarreness of the...

SFU Surrey, great school, good influence on area.

Simon Fraser University not too long ago opened its doors for the Surrey campus. It is a marvel of engineering and all together a beautiful school. It is conveniently located on top of Surrey Central mall and not 5...

Interesting commutes to university

One of the main attractions of attending classes at Simon Fraser University (Surrey Campus) is its location at the heart of Surrey city. Its close proximity to the junction of bus stations and Skytrain stations is a major plus for students, the majority of whom live outside...

Will SFU Students Ever Have a Spring Break?

                It’s finally the middle of March ‘09 and for some, it’s also time for spring break. On March 17th, many students across...

Translink just doesn't cut it

    The honest truth about transportation in the lower mainland is that it, due to lack of a better word, sucks. If you're ever been without a car in Vancouver or any city near it, you probably have...

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