<p>Let's not let this forum die!!! And while we're at it....let's get some questions answered. Like is Queens as elitist and WASPy as I've heard?? What is there to do around town?? I'm accustomed to Toronto's lively atmosphere and I love it. Will I be disappointed? How is their development studies program? Tell me stories!!! How is rez life?</p>
<p>i've heard kingston is not very exciting... it does a prison though.. lol That's just what I've heard though so I dont base your decision on it.</p>
<p>Queen's is definitely not as elitist/WASPy as people might think. While there are a lot of private school people here, they are certainly not the majority and it's also important to keep in mind that just because someone is white and/or wealthy, that doesn't make them a snob, elitist or bad person. that just happens to be the way they were born, and it shouldn't stop you from being friends with them! </p>
<p>As far as racial minorities go, it's obviously less multicultural than somewhere like Toronto-but Toronto is demographically the exception, rather than the rule, of the Canadian population. Queen's and Kingston are actually a fair representative of Canada as a whole, in my opinion. It's true that there aren't a lot of black people here, but there are many Asians and a fair amount of East Indian people, as well as other various minorities.</p>
<p>While Kingston wouldn't be the most exciting town to live in if you weren't a university student, I think that if you go to Queen's it's a lot of fun. The shopping isn't bad, the Hub (where the bars are) is a 10 minute walk from campus, and the student ghetto (where parties and keggers are all held) is what lies between campus and downtown-everything is very close together. While there aren't tons of bars, there are 4-5 that students go to and what's great about that is that you could go out with 4-5 friends and run into a lot of other people you know there. Because you spend time with people when you go out who you may not have necessarily called to go out with, it's pretty easy to make friends and acquaintances. I'm also from Toronto, which I love, and I'm quite the city girl, but I love Kingston and was actually really excited to come back here after a weekend in Montreal! Remember that there's a big difference between a small town and a small university town. Though I don't know you, I don't think that you'd be disappointed.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, while I am in arts, I don't know a lot about the DEVS program. I believe that they are revamping it, but I don't know the specifics.</p>
<p>Lastly, residence life is amaaaaaaazing. You become really good friends with many of the people on your floor, and it's easy to find something to do with so many people around. I strongly suggest leaving your door open and people will drop by. I live in Victoria Hall, which is the biggest rez and is considered the party rez, but if you shut your door it's easy to get work done. The library is close by all of the rezes so if you need a lot of quiet, it's easy to find.</p>
<p>Hope I was helpful-let me know if you have any other questions.</p>
<p>wow katiebee, thanks a lot. You were a big help...very informative. I actually visited McGill this past weekend and loved it, but Queens is still one of my top choices. I just hope I get in to one or both....I hear it's tough.</p>