FAQ
I KEEP SEEING INFORMATION ABOUT 101 WEEK FROM uOTTAWA, THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA STUDENT UNION (UOSU), AND FROM YOU GUYS. IS IT ALL THE SAME THING?
101 Week is jointly organized by the University (the administration and other staff of uOttawa), the UOSU (the student union, which represents ALL students), and by UNSA (the Undergraduate Nursing Student Association – us)! The University hosts general events throughout the week for all students. The UOSU hosts their own 101 Week, but we take part in their large-scale events. We (UNSA), like every student association, put on our own 101 Week specific to Nursing students. We have a full week of activities planned that are geared towards incoming Nursing students to show them a good time, introduce them to their new surroundings, and make them comfortable here at the University. We know what it’s like, we were all first years once!
Summary: UNSA 101 Week = UOSU 101 Week + Nursing student-specific events
Summary: UNSA 101 Week = UOSU 101 Week + Nursing student-specific events
SO BOTH THE UOSU AND THE SSA SELL 101 WEEK KITS. DO I HAVE TO BUY BOTH?
Nope! The purchase of the UNSA 101 Week kit encompasses all main events held by UOSU.
WHY DO I HAVE TO PURCHASE A 101 WEEK KIT?
Buying a kit helps to fund the 101 Week events you will be participating in! You will receive a 101 Week shirt, a bracelet to get you into 101 Week events, along with some cool Nursing swag and you will be designated a “101er” (A.K.A. an incoming student).
95/110$ SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF MONEY. IS IT REALLY WORTH IT?
If you asked any 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year student, they would probably tell you that a 101 Week kit was their best purchase in university. Now only do our kits contain awesome merch, coupons, information, and useful goodies that can help you during the school year, but they also get you access to some of the best events of the year! The experiences you have and the people you meet during the week will make it more than worth it.
ALRIGHT, I’M SOLD. WHERE AND WHEN CAN I BUY MY KIT?
You can purchase a kit online through the UNSA website! Kit pick up begins at the start of 101 Week, on Saturday August 31st, and Sunday September 1st. Once you have purchased and picked up your kit, you’re fully registered!
DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING when i come pick up my kit?
Bring a piece of photo ID with your date of birth (e.g. driver’s licence, health card, passport, etc.); you will be given a bracelet indicating your age. Driver’s Licence is HIGHLY preferred.
I’M NOT ARRIVING UNTIL AFTER KIT SALES END ON SUNDAY. CAN I STILL BUY A KIT AND PARTICIPATE?
For sure! Just get in touch with Nerija Sungaila, our VP Social (social@unsa-aepsi.ca) and let her know! We’ll keep yours aside for you.
SOME OF YOUR EVENTS ARE LISTED AS 18+, BUT I’M ONLY 17. WHAT DO I DO DURING THESE TIMES?
For every event that is 18+, we have an alternate event for all ages.
I’M 18, BUT I’M NOT REALLY INTO THE WHOLE BAR NIGHT/CABIN PARTY THING. CAN I COME TO THE ALTERNATE EVENT TOO?
Absolutely! You are free to attend whatever event you’d prefer.
I HAVE A DISABILITY THAT MIGHT MAKE IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO PARTICIPATE IN SOME EVENTS. WHAT CAN I DO?
We always try to create an environment where everyone can participate. All of our events have been made as accessible as possible. Feel free to contact Joel Dupuis, our VP Equity (equity.equite@unsa-aepsi.ca) before the week starts if you have any specific concerns. We’ll do absolutely everything possible to make it work for you!
I’VE LIVED IN OTTAWA ALL MY LIFE AND HAVE ALREADY VISITED CAMPUS. IS THERE ANY POINT IN ME COMING TO 101 WEEK?
You should especially do 101 Week if you’re from Ottawa. Students who live at home generally don’t integrate as much with the university community as those who are from out of town. You should participate so that you can meet other people in your program, learn some useful tips about university life, and if nothing else, just have a great time before classes start!
DO CLASSES TAKE PLACE DURING ANY OF YOUR EVENTS?
Classes begin on the Wednesday of 101 Week. Because everyone has different schedules, we try to minimize major events during class times. For events on campus, feel free to come and go as you please.
ONE OF MY FRIENDS IS A 1ST YEAR STUDENT IN ANOTHER FACULTY. WILL I GET TO SEE them AT ALL DURING THE WEEK?
Yes, there are many events in which all 1st year students participate, so there will be lots of opportunities to mingle with people outside of Nursing.
*NOTE : Adapted from the SSA.