Great question PilotMal.
Think of Horizons as a way for you to start networking and learning some important and pertinent information about being in First Year. Many incoming first year students are often unsure about the whos, whats, wheres, whens, and hows of university life and Horizons serves to answer these many questions. Horizons conference staff have been exactly where you are and will definitely be able to offer tips and tricks for easing your transition from high school to university that perhaps would not regularly be available to you.
All this plus a chance to get to live in a typical residence room in Hedden Hall, so you can get a simple head start in living with a roommate.
If you are an incoming first year student, and have already accepted your offer from MAC, you will receive an invitation to the conference in early to mid July. All details regarding registration will be available in the invitation.
If you are an upper year, we are currently accepting written applications for the Horizons 2009 staff! Applications and details are available at:
http://www.msumcmaster.ca/servicesan.../contactUs.htm