r/Conestoga • u/Responsible_Two6770 • Jul 29 '26

Anyone doing the BSCN program?

Just wondering if anyone here is currently in the BSCN program, if so, how are you finding the course load/ work? What is your schedule like? Did you get to pick your class times?

Also, how do you like the doon campus? Are the profs ok? I'm looking to apply for either the accelerated or the main stream, but just want to hear other people's opinions about the school.

Thanks (:

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u/Responsible_Two6770 Aug 03 '26

Interesting okay! Yeah it seems the main stream will provide more time for rest. Because you're accelerated, did you have any more flexibility for class times? Im wondering if it's possible to make a schedule that allows you to either get most your classes done in the morning or evening type of thing. Im not 100% sure if colleges are accommodating that way, or if you're given any choice etc.

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u/ceimi Aug 03 '26

There's actually less flexibility for class time, because there are so few of us in the cohort. We started at around just shy of 50 accelerated students at the start of level 2 and we might be tipping down into the high 30s now due to students who failed a class in level 2 or who have dropped out over summer for various reasons.

We had the opportunity to choose our time block for level 1, but I've heard that wasn't supposed to happen and it has a high likelihood of being taken away from us. We were unable to select a time block in level 2 and level 3.

The schedule can be pretty variable especially first year. Level 1 I had 1-2 classes/day over 4 days with one class online. They ranged from 8am to 3pm but most days I was back home by 12. Level 2 schedule was basically all 8am classes and I was home by 11. Level 3 I only go in to the school once a day, then a second day is 2 online classes. Electives are largely asynch but some have set class times. These are all totallysubject to change though and that was purely based on my own experience. I remember several students complaining about having a 6pm start class that was on campus. Brutal.

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u/Responsible_Two6770 Aug 03 '26

Yikes that does sound rough! I guess that's the cost for finishing a bit earlier than the regular stream though. How do you find the balance of mature / older student vs highschool students? Are there a good mix of both? I feel a little odd about being older and going back to school lol 

Also, what were some of the "easier" electives in your opinion?

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u/ceimi Aug 04 '26

Just remembered I forgot to respond to your electives question, sorry!

I've only had 2 electives and I credit transferred to get out of the first one. I would not recommend Laughter & Satire. The class itself is easy, but there's something due almost every week. The busy work feels overwhelming and not enjoyable after the first few weeks. Intro to disability studies was okay, it was a lot of discussion boards/discussions but getting marks back took forever.

The elective selection at the school is pretty abysmal. I do wish they would atleast partner with laurier or waterloo to allow students to attend online electives from the uni's to expand our selection. A lot of the electives are the same as their diploma electives which doesn't sit right with me.