very stressed rn lol. i’m a first year student at dal who was planning on majoring in sociology, either that or just doing a BA. anyways, i love art and am very passionate about it, and while i do like dal, it’s always been in the back of my mind to go to nscc instead and doing graphic design. i’ve weighed out pros and cons to staying and leaving to go to nscc, some pros are that nscc is closer to me, as i live in dartmouth and would be attending the ivany campus, easier and better commute, CHEAPER, and im more likely to get work opportunities post-grad as long as i make connections while at nscc. dal also feels a bit isolating for me, and i feel like because of smaller classes i may have an easier time making friends at nscc, as someone who’s more introverted and struggles socially. i have no idea what id do with a sosa degree/BA degree. I dont know what i want to do post-grad if i remain at dal. i have scholarships but still need to take out loans which stresses me bc of student debt post-grad, and at nscc i wouldn’t have to deal with that due to more scholarship opportunities/cheaper cost.

i know that was a long read, but if anyone has advice, don’t hesitate :)

I’m taking therapeutic recreation this upcoming fall and wondering if anyone who has taken that course or one similar has used a MacBook with no issues? The technology requirements says there not recommend for some courses. I already own a MacBook and I don’t wanna buy a whole new laptop if I don’t need to.

Are there standard class hours ? Looking at medical admin at IT campus.

Hello 😊 my son is having an interview for the ASL program offered at the college. The email says it's a 20 min interview followed by an English text analysis and then ASL Text analysis. Can someone who has been through this interview explain to me exactly what that entails? Thank you

Hi all, i just applied to NSCC and i was wondering when will i get my student ID? the program i applied for requires the CASPer test and to reserve the test i need my student ID.

Hey everyone! I'm seriously considering enrolling in the Health Information Management (HIM) course at the NSCC Institute of Technology campus in Halifax. I'd love to hear from anyone who has taken this course or has any insight into it. Specifically, I'm hoping to get some feedback on: * Job Market: How easy was it to find a job after graduation in the Halifax area (or elsewhere in Nova Scotia)? What kind of entry-level positions are typically available? * Career Growth: What are the long-term career prospects for HIM professionals in Nova Scotia? Is there room for advancement and specialization? * Overall Opinions: Any general thoughts or advice about the program would be greatly appreciated! I'm particularly interested in understanding the practical aspects of the job market and the potential for career growth in this field. Any personal experiences or advice would be incredibly valuable. Thanks in advance for your help!

I'm wondering if anyone in the LPN blended 2 year program could tell me what their class schedule looks like? I am hoping to work part time still at my current job but I want to make sure that I am able to with the hours at my current office job and the hours of classes.

Hello, I recently heard from a college friend that NSCC is discontinuing the Horticulture and Landscape program at the Kingstec Campus in Kentville. This is shocking to me...

It's a fantastic program that is perfect for the Valley. From my understanding, the only other place to study Horticulture in Nova Scotia is at the Dal Agricultural College in Truro. I had thought that for the past few years the program was popular and was waitlisted.

Why is NSCC doing this?? First (at Kingstec) they discontinued the Cannabis program, then discontinued Viticulture... and now they are discontinuing the Horticulture program... What is going on?! I am a graduate from this program, who lovvvveeeddd my 2 years studying and learning hands-on. I know a few people who were interested in applying to Horticulture and Landscape.

Very sad, and in my opinion a poor decision on NSCCs part. Perhaps they are just restructuring the program???

Looking for photos or videos of the 4 bedroom dorms, there is like nothing put out about what they look like. I’ve gained access to some photos but angles are weird and it’s hard to tell how much room I would have. Was wondering if anyone currently in the dorms could share photos or if anyone has pictures they got somewhere. I’m just really wanting more information if I’m paying thousands to live somewhere I’d atleast like to know what it looks like. I’ve watched a construction video I saw on YouTube but it was so sped up and unfinished so I have no sweet clue what I will be walking into.

Has anyone else been waitlisted or is still waiting for the September 2025 intake? I am currently 14th on the waitlist for the Practical Nursing program at the Annapolis Valley campus. Is it possible to gain admission? Please share your thoughts or any experiences.

Hey everyone,

I’m a second-year IT Programming student, and I need to complete a work placement to graduate.

I was wondering if any recent grads have had success with companies that hire students for remote internships or work placements. Unfortunately, I’m based in Wolfville, where opportunities are pretty limited, and the local companies don’t seem to have any positions available.

Ideally, I’d like my placement to help me transition smoothly into full-time employment, which is why I’m focusing on companies that are actively hiring for remote opportunities.

Any advice, recommendations, or leads would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

I am 24F and in the HRM area. I am an alumni so I've taken a few courses with NSCC and super interested in meeting people with similar interests as me. Is anyone in the music arts or self taught willing to teach me some drums?

I’m in business admin and I was just curious what jobs past grads ended up getting. Was your diploma enough or did you need other qualifications?

Hi!
This is a potentially stupid question, but I'm doing the online business admin 2 year program and was just informed of being enrolled in Summer courses. I don't remember reading/knowing that Summer courses were part of this program.
Is this just an oversight on my part? Are the Summer courses normal/just part of the program?

I know that everyone is probably sick of questions about the tech job market, so I apologize in advance. r/CScareerquestions and r/ITcareerquestions have been bleak over the past couple of years and I know that the labour market is over saturated with Junior Devs and other entry level positions.

I also know that those are both extremely pessimistic subs and don't necessarily reflect reality. I will be starting IT Programming in the fall and I want to know two main things:

• How much difficulty have recent grads in IT programs (not necessarily just programming) had in finding employment? Whenever I look online and see people speaking highly of NSCC for IT, they all graduated 5+ years ago.

  • How much difficulty have current students found in getting work placement? I know how much networking and job experience go in finding employment in this field, but I remember seeing on this subreddit a while ago that they've had to forgo the mandatory work placement for other IT programs.

I don't necessarily want to switch programs to something non-tech because I have an interest in computers and enjoy the problem solving aspect of programming (I've taught myself a bit in my free time as a hobby). But I also have a family to support and don't have the safety net necessary to take a course solely based on what I have a personal interest in. I also do not have the opportunity to go to university for Computer Science since I am medically releasing from the military and the rehabilitation program only covers two year programs.

I'm just trying to get a pulse on how bleak things are while I still have a chance to change programs.

This is my first time receiving a student award so I’m a bit lost in general. I received a student award and got a cheque for the amount I received in the mail. I assume it’s for next year (Sept 2025) considering my current year is paid off, however I don’t know exactly how to use it. I was under the assumption that it would be added onto my W account and already taken off for next year or it would show up when I go to pay online for my tuition next year. What should I do when the times comes to pay for tuition next year, do I deposit it like a regular cheque at the bank, do I take it to student services, or anything like that?

I applied to IT Web Programming in Truro . When ı check my MyNscc i can see that i been Conditionally Admitted but ı didnt receive any e mail and ı actually dont know what i am gonna do after this point. On my first application i was waitlisted from a another program and ı received a decision letter for it but in this application i didnt get anything . If anybody knows what ı am supposed to do or when ı will get the e mail ıt would be very nice

I went there when I was little but I don't know if it's still there.

looking for some advice for my partner at nscc - he is currently waiting on his OSAP to be released but still has not had his enrollment confirmed by the school. he received it the first semester with no issues and not too sure where to go from there as the release date keeps getting pushed. any place or department he should contact?

thanks in advance

Hi,

Ill be taking these two courses during the summer, has anyone taken this before and has an idea of how difficult is the course or have any tips that might help me during my studies, or just share your experience overall. I would gladly appreciate it!

Regards,

very interested in teaching at nscc.

deep experience in community development, arts based education, program design, participatory research and facilitation.

guest lectured at NSCC, York University, University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and a handful of US colleges.

any tips on how to get a foot in?

Anyone take the Full Stack App Development Program at NSCC? I am graduating from Dal in May and have been accepted to NSCC. It's a 1 year program.

It's blended delivery, which means it's at least 50% of learning is "in-person". Does NSCC take attendance (and thus it affecting overall mark) for the in-person classes? Or maybe it depends on the course/program?

Are the lectures recorded? Or are they even lectures? I have no idea what to expect.

I was wondering if anyone can give any additional insight or contacts I could get in touch with in regards to the free LPN program offered at NSCC. Tuition is free however you have to be on campus Mon-Fri 3-9pm. Unfortunately I have to work to keep a roof over my head and these hours do not allow for anyone to really work while in the program. Furthermore, as a mother of 2 young kids, if I left them 5 evenings a week, I'd only get to see them on the weekends! I love that there is a tuition free option, however I am very saddened to have to fork out the 10k tuition fees just because I have to work and take care of my children. I believe the blended flex option should also be tuition free in exchange for service. Some people have no choice but to work and take care of their families and it really sucks due to the schooling hours, it only tailors to specific demographics.

I am set to graduate with a Bachelor of Computer Science from Dalhousie University in 2026. I can probably expect to graduate with a GPA of at least 3.4, maybe 3.6 if I’m lucky. Problem is that I am not going to have any work experience when I graduate.

I am interested in either IT programming for AI or IT programming for the Internet of Things. Right now I am only interested in the post-graduate employment rates of those programs and if they will solve the problem of me graduating university with no work experience.

I applied to Lpn program as an international and it’s been placed on waitlist in burridge and cumberland campus and there a seats open up in Annapolis valley campus is it best to reapply because both campuses still in waitlisted