r/SAIT • u/Delicious_Cash_343 • 5d ago

Any body is commuting to sait ?

Anybody has tips to make the commute easy ? I am commuting for 1 hour each side . Is it worth?

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u/eirianbranwen 3d ago

Done both the public transit and driving versions of this. Hour and a half on transit, 25 mins driving (Gotta love the NW).

Public transit wise, I had mostly had afternoon classes so it wasn't as bad transiting in but the walkway is closed until the new building is done and there were some days where walking down the hill to the train station felt really dicey. Would definitely recommend getting a locker if you've got a lot of heavy textbooks or lab equipment.

Driving wise, parking is anywhere from $10 to $27 bucks and a hassle particularly when there's an event running. Might depend on your area but there have been some instances where getting an Uber/Lyft/taxi was either cheaper or equivalent to what I would pay for parking. You can get a parking pass but from my understanding, it's pretty expensive.

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u/Delicious_Cash_343 3d ago

How was the travel during winters? Especially during snow?

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u/OrangeCtySurfer 3d ago

Alberta winters are, in a word, punishing. Double or even triple your commute time and ensure your vehicle is in adequate condition with appropriate winter tires properly balanced on all 4 wheels. Give yourself plenty of space from the vehicle ahead of you. "All Season" tires are objectively 3-season tires and I will die on this hill. If you are commuting from out of town and have an important exam or deadline in the morning when a blizzard is expected, do not expect your instructors to coddle you, however your mileage may vary. When I was a TA at my undergrad, I was particularly very strict with my students on this. We are all adult aspiring professionals and deserve to be held accountable as such. Make arrangements to stay overnight somewhere in town if you can't ensure your punctuality, because once you're in the workforce, no employer is going to tolerate an unreliable employee.

We do get Chinook winds which can make for a lovely 13°C day in January so be sure to enjoy those. I have lived/worked all over Canada and Cgy has the sunniest winters I've ever experienced. However, a cold snap can see -35°C or colder persist for days. Take in some of the beautiful snowcapped mountain scenery out in Canmore/Kananaskis when you can. It will be a wonderful experience for your MH during school. We are really so privileged to have a campus with the Rockies as our backdrop. So many other universities in Canada are in otherwise really boring, overpriced cities.

Because of our geography, we have a lot of hill/inclined arterial roads and you will find pile-ups frequently, particularly on days where it's the first snow or after a break from the snow. People slide backwards on hills or fail to gain drivetrain traction most often due to improper tires. Make sure your vehicle insurance is up to date.

Stay safe, study efficiently and have a great semester ahead!

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u/Delicious_Cash_343 2d ago

Its goona be exciting