<p>its because they legalize crimes. What happens when you legalize a crime? Its no longer a crime and your "crime" rates go down. Canada is unique in its own way. Nevertheless, it is still a terrorist-harboring socialist state. Also you may contend that their crime is lower because their population is 1/10th of ours. Ratio per capita dude! learn some statistics</p>
<p>i dunno, i still belive that if you work hard, everything will work itself out. you should apply from canada, dont let anyone tell you you cant.</p>
<p>Canadians are considered "US Candidates". Here's a quote indirectly proving that:</p>
<p>"If you are applying from a school outside the United States or Canada, you should follow the same procedures and timetables as candidates applying from schools in the United States. There is, however, some special information for students applying from abroad, outlined in the links below."</p>
<p>This denotes that it's seperate from the international pool.</p>
<p>Hey, DHA_3000, did you ever stop to think that it's a cultural difference between Canada and the U.S.? Canada is more than merely "unique in its own way." We (Americans) can actually learn from our Canadian neighbors! Go and get a copy of "Bowling for Columbine" and then come back and show your face on this site, you insensitive, puerile.....dork. Sorry, I could have said something worse, but I think this will suffice. There are Canadian users of CC on this thread dude! Learn some civility! I apologize to all Canadians on this thread for some people's insensitivity and unbearable prejudice! Sorry!</p>
<p>-Jon</p>
<p>Canadians are less international than other international apps. Most american universities give canadian applicants their domestic app. ie Upenn</p>
<p>What can we learn? To be socialist? I really dont see the different culture. The english area is basically like us, however, with less law-enforcement rules. The french side, well dont get me started on the french side. And no. I will not see that idiot's movies. You call yourself a "religious" person and you watch Michael Moore? Who is kidding who here. Maybe he can make up some more garbage about a president, make some money off the illiterate other half of America, and buy some more McDonald's for his big, fat ***. Learn some patriotism.</p>
<p>Yeah, you sure summed up Canada well there, "socialist with two distinct languages". not. </p>
<p>And Smariomaster, Michael Moore? So if Michael Moore told you that HAlliburton is planning on taking over the world, would you believe hm. Come on now, he's a joke, even to the liberals.</p>
<p>I've had two roommates who are Canadian- one from Alberta and one from Nova Scotia. One of them told me that, to her knowledge, Canada doesn't count as international in admissions.</p>
<p>hmmm, I certainly hope so. I also hope that the standards aren't too high. Where I live, there aren't many opportunities.</p>
<p>DHA<em>3000 I was born in Colombia and I've been raised in the U.S. I know more about patriotism than you ever will! And the Michael Moore movie was part of an English assignment. We watched it in class for a few days. But you know what? I did learn some things b/c aside from some of his eccentricities, Moore does make some valid points, if you'd only open your heart a little. And don't get me started about religion. I am a devout Roman Catholic. The fact that our teacher had us watch a movie in AP English should not detract from my devotion to God. Moore brought out some good points about the detriment caused by violence. An anti-violence stance actually goes hand in hand with my Roman Catholic faith. Learn the basics about world religions!
Seth Blue, I do agree that DHA</em>3000 was wrong about Canada. Dude, I'm on your side - there's so much more to it! Obviously DHA<em>3000 dislikes Canadians and wants nothing to do with the French influence in Canada. It's his/her loss that s/he's such a bigot - not ours! I'm proud of both of my heritages! No amount of cr@p from DHA</em>3000 or anyone remotely like him/her could ever make me feel shamed about my cultures!
Ok, so you both think that Moore's an idiot... go ahead - you're both entitled to your opinions (whether you're American or Canadian). I only think Moore brought out some valid points. I'm not saying that this guy is a saint or even that he's the #1 spokesperson against violence in America.
Remember that essay I was talking about that I have to write? Here's my thesis statement - READ IT AND WEEP: "While Michael Moore, the creator of "Bowling for Columbine" has recourse to ethical and emotional appeals, his argument is not without some glaring flaws." This essay happens to be about argument and persuasion, and as my thesis states - I'm not 100% for this guy!
DHA<em>3000 - grow up and as I said again: Learn some civility!
Seth Blue - REALIZE when someone is defending you and is on your side! As a student coming from different cultures, I TOTALLY sympathize with you when I see b@st@rds like DHA</em>3000 writing such atrocities!
Why don't we all calm down and go back to the original intention of this thread? This is a chances thread. So instead of bickering with one another, let's offer some advice if we have any. If not - then LEAVE! End of story! If no one has anything constructive to add then - END OF THREAD! I hope we can put a mature end to this completely tangential discussion!</p>
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<li>Jon</li>
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<p>don't fret, don't relent,
there's no harm in a little disagreement.</p>
<p>Anyhow, are you a CAnadian? My politicals inclinations lean right, so forgive me if I find Moore a complete idiot.</p>
<p>Although, you wrote about Michael Moore for your college app essay? That's not a wise decision. </p>
<p>besides, calm down a tad, you haven't seen anything if you think this thread is flamin'.</p>
<p>They could honestly care less as to whether it's a 2200 or a 2300. I've heard, unfortunately, that people who are international don't get much financial aid (if any).</p>
<p>good thing they take the combined ;) I checked the websites of all the ivies...they say that they consider Canadian applicants w/ the same financial aid policies as Americans? Also, I think only the ivies do that bec Stanford and Caltech treat Canadians just as other internationals (need will be taken into consideration in apps) thx for the help guyz...i will just need to study for IB mocks now -__-</p>
<p>If you really want to be Canadian, forget Micheal Moore. </p>
<p>Rick Mercer is SO much cooler. He should be Prime Minister.</p>
<p>Hahah Hey everyone,</p>
<p>NO I did NOT write about Michael Moore for my college essay. That would have been absurd. I wrote about him for an AP Eng. Lang. & Comp. essay. Our teacher assigned it because we recently had a school assembly about Rachel Scott (one of the victims of the Columbine massacre). So my teacher had us watch "Bowling for Columbine" because it was relevant to what we were taught at the assembly.
I wrote the essay about diversity and an additional essay.
I am not Canadian. In my last post, I though I said that I'm Colombian. Colombia is in South America for those who have no clue what I'm talking about. But yeah, even though I'm not Canadian, I have a lot of respect for people of different cultures. I just dislike when people are racist or bigots. Sorry if it seems like I overreacted, but you HAVE TO view it from my angle. As a Colombian American, you cannot begin to fathom the racism I've experienced. I apologize to those who think my post was unnecessarily harsh. I only ask that you consider where I'm coming from and how that influences my views accordingly. Thanks!</p>
<p>-Jon</p>
<p>P.S. Yeah, I actually have seen worse threads. And no, I don't want to be Canadian. I'm happy being Colombian American :) It's what I am, and I would never trade it away for anything in the world! :D</p>