how many people is taking business in first year?

Also, I'm looking for some off campus housing, better if it is Chinese roommates

Check out the McMaster Commerce Class of 2017 group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MacCommies2017/?fref=ts

I'm going into second year but let me know if you have any questions about the program or about finding off-campus housing!

#Commie42

Can you share you first year experience? Perhaps how do you meet new friends and housing.
Since I'm living in Toronto and none of my friends is going to McMaster, I'm a bit nervous right now. LOL
Will I be late if I'm going to Hamilton to find housing in mid August?

Originally Posted by tom510513

#Commie42

Can you share you first year experience? Perhaps how do you meet new friends and housing.
Since I'm living in Toronto and none of my friends is going McMaster, I'm a bit nervous right now. LOL
Will I be late if I'm going to Hamilton to find housing in mid August?

First year experience - First year wasn't that bad at all. Commerce is a lot of electives so it shouldn't be that challenging. It is really important to get into good study habits early on thought. Make sure you go to class, keep up with the coursework, and take good notes.

Making friends - I didn't really know anyone when I came to campus. Go to as many Welcome Week events as you can. Make sure you talk to people, get phone numbers, and add people on Facebook. Try to get involved with 3 clubs and figure out where your interests are in terms of campus activities and events.

Housing - Yes, this is VERY late for finding housing. I'd say the majority of people start looking for housing in the previous Winter, but almost all people have a place by the Spring. I would start look ASAP. It takes a lot of time to find a place (especially since most places will be taken by now). You want to make sure the place and the landlord is a good fit and you have to make deposit payments, sign a lease, and make a roommate agreement (which I would highly recommend). The only advantage you have right now is that if there are places that aren't filled yet, you might be able to get a better deal.

what commie42 said is true but you are also more likely to find really really good deals close to campus around august. I've met a lot of people who were paying less than I was for better housing and only for an 8 month lease. They all found their houses in august.

Originally Posted by melodicdream

what commie42 said is true but you are also more likely to find really really good deals close to campus around august. I've met a lot of people who were paying less than I was for better housing and only for an 8 month lease. They all found their houses in august.

That's possibly because school's almost starting in August and those houses still don't have tenants. Landlords get desperate. They'd rather have someone pay less for 8 months than no one pay anything all year. So don't lose hope for getting a good place late - that said, looking early is always better and you get a wider range of selection.

why's is gotta be chinese roommates preferred, if you're looking to meet people randomly on a forum at least open up to all sorts of people, variety is the spice of life you know.

Originally Posted by omgwtfitsp

why's is gotta be chinese roommates preferred, if you're looking to meet people randomly on a forum at least open up to all sorts of people, variety is the spice of life you know.

Just to avoid cultural conflicts because I've never lived with other people from different culture before.
But it is just a preference, actually it is not necessary