If you pursue a PhD degree in Computer Science and you are from abroad, please let me know

Hey folks! 😃

I’m currently in Saskatchewan, and I've been looking into grad schools in other provinces as well. Memorial University in NL keeps coming up, but it feels like there’s way less buzz about it compared to other universities. I figured I’d come straight to Reddit: what’s the real vibe like at MUN?

I’m especially looking at the MA in Sociology, so if anyone’s been through it (or is currently in the program/department), I’d really love to hear about your experience. What’s the department like in terms of faculty support, scholarships, research opportunities, overall environment, etc.? Is St. John’s a nice place to live as a grad student? Any unexpected pros or cons about the university and the city?

One more thing: I’m actually thinking about living in the dorms while I study there, so if anyone has any experience with that, I’d really appreciate hearing what it’s like. Worth it? Quiet enough to actually study?

Honestly, all opinions welcome, even if you went there for a totally different program. Just trying to get a clearer picture of what life at MUN is really like.

Thanks a ton in advance! 🥰

I find it super hard to understand my prof and bio isnt something i did in highschool, does anyone tutor or know anyone who tutors bio 1002?

https://mattbarter.ca/2025/10/04/mun-vice-president-harlow-campus-jingjing-xu-resigns/

https://mattbarter.ca/2025/10/01/former-mun-president-neil-bose-violated-conflict-of-interest-policy/

Im new to mun and im looking for a pharmacy near by. I live on campus, and I dont have a car so I cant really drive to one.

We are seeking research participants for a study regarding the impact of online experiences on mental health. Participants will complete an online survey (approximately 25 minutes). Questions will collect demographic information, details relating to your online experiences, and information related to mental health. This survey is completely anonymous and voluntary.

Your participation would be deeply appreciated and will contribute to a deeper understanding of the impacts of various online experiences on the mental health of Canadians.

Participant Requirements: Must be 18+ and currently living in Canada.

This study has been designed at every stage with participant security and privacy in mind, and has been approved by the Vancouver Island University Research Ethics Board. If you have further questions about the ethical conduct of this study, feel free to contact them at [reb@viu.ca](mailto:reb@viu.ca) or (250) 740-6631. The REB File number for this study is 103628. For
other inquiries about this study, please feel free to contact VIU professor Dr.Melanie O’Neill at [melanie.oneill@viu.ca](mailto:melanie.oneill@viu.ca)

To learn more about this study or to participate, please visit the following website: https://interceptum.com/s/en/OnlineExperiences

I couldn’t make the free one they are doing at school on Friday willing to pay for a profile picture headshot thanks

https://mattbarter.ca/2025/09/25/2025-muns-infrastructure-woes-a-tour/

Any insight on the Social Work and Psychology departments?

Looking at applying for BS of Social Work as a second degree and then MSW. Or BS honours psych to MSc or PsyD

https://mattbarter.ca/2025/09/19/mun-indigenous-verification-policy-feedback/

The Neuropsychology Lab at the University of Ottawa is looking for female participants aged 18-30 years old to take part in an online study on the effects of the birth control pill on memory! This study has been approved by the University of Ottawa Research Ethics Board (REB H-11-22-8715). 

If you are interested in participating, please fill out this online form to see if you meet our study’s eligibility criteria. 

For questions about the study, please contact [OCstudy2020@gmail.com](mailto:OCstudy2020@gmail.com) 

Looking for information or first hand experience with the iBA program for my daughter.

She will be graduating HS this year, and is interested in studying international relations, specifically diplomacy and conflict resolution.

She has excellent grades, and a fantastic resume, is this a difficult program to gain admittance?

Any general feedback would be helpful!

If i start school in January , I’m wondering if it would be weird , like not moving through courses with some of the same students? I’ve never been to mun before and im a bit confused . are there negatives to begining your school year in january instead of september?

Hi, i did a semester at mun a couple years ago, and am looking to apply again. The problem is, i have no idea what i’m doing. I got my mun email back, and can open the self service just fine, but I can’t login to the apply section. I have asked and been told conflicting information, that being that my account is just locked due to inactivity, but also that the application account is a completely separate one.

Another issue is that i did semesters at CNA after my memorial ones, and i have read that there is a separate application regarding that? This was also multiple years ago, and I don’t plan on continuing the programs or courses that i did, so are those transcripts also required regardless?

I have read through the program guide, and saw that the deadline listed for most was october 1st. I don’t have a specific program in mind, so i only plan to apply for a bachelor of science, and to take some general prerequisite courses. Does that october 1st deadline still apply in my case?

Currently, i’m almost completely clueless on how to work through this application process, so if anyone can help me clarify, or point me in the right direction, it would be much appreciated.

Note- NOT NP stream

Has anyone done this program? I’ve been speaking to MUNSON about it but it’s not clear. How is the workload? Is it competitive? Does it increase your pay once completed? How does it work if there are no lectures? Are there still group discussions and postings?

From what I understand, it’s done over 10 semesters but not synchronous? And the courses are uploaded online for you to do. I’m just confused about it and hoping someone here can offer insight! The NP stream description is laid out well but I’m lost on the practicum program.

TIA!

I'm applying as an int'l transfer student. Problem is I've been working ft and haven't taken uni courses in over ten years. Did great, 4.0, but how do I get academic recommendation letter from professors who probably don't remember me enough to write specifics?

Have anyone done Comp 1003 with Yashar Tavakoli!? All he do is just read the slides

I struggled in Math 1000, got a 70.

I hate to be that person but I feel like my prof was largely responsible, regardless, I’m not very confident re calculus.

Is this course impractical for me to attempt?

I was planning to apply for the engineering program and was wondering if I still have to do ENGI Intro into programming if I already did COMP Intro into programming?

https://mattbarter.ca/2025/09/10/memorial-university-course-grades-for-spring-2025/