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UCalgary Scholars' Advantage Room Tour - Best Residence in Canada?

If you're a first year prestige award winner at UCalgary, you have the opportunity to join the Scholars' Advantage community: a special floor of residence at UCalgary for prestige award winners. The community has a very limited number of rooms, each one spacious and comfortable like a hotel room. Plus, you get a monthly cleaning service to keep your room tidy (as do other residents in International House)!
Let's start with

The Living Area


The couch is comfy and also doubles as a pull-out bed for overnight guests. There's also a small kitchenette in the room with a mini-fridge and microwave as well as several storage spaces.


Facing the couch is a 32" TV and a nice armchair. I used the TV to watch shows and also host party games such as Jackbox.

The Washroom

To the left of the living room is the washroom. Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo of the washroom but it's pretty big and there's a sink, toilet, and bathtub. You'll have plenty of room to get ready in the morning or relax in the evening.

The Bedroom

Now for the bedroom, where there is a (excessive but welcome) king bed - sorry for the mess:


The bedding is provided by residence so you don't have to bring your own (although if you're a picky sleeper, you may prefer to bring your own if you don't sleep well in hotel bedding).

Not pictured but to the left of the bed there is a closet, mirror, desk and chair, and dresser. There's a lot of space to store clothes and other belongings. Facing the bed is also another 32" TV... yes, there are two TVs.

Some of the rooms have a slightly different layout with a larger living area where the desk is located, and a smaller bedroom, but they're pretty much the same.

Conclusion

Overall, I had a great time living in the Scholars' Advantage community - not just because of the rooms, but because of the amazing people I met on the floor (granted, I think anyone living on residence will probably make meaningful connections with their floormates). Also I want to give a shoutout to our CA (community ambassador) for organizing the best residence events and making us feel welcome from the first day!

It is a once in a lifetime opportunity if you do get a first year prestige scholarship, but not worth losing too much sleep over because your overall university experience will probably be the same whichever residence you end up living in.

I will miss you, big bed, and probably will never have another like you again... oh well :)



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