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Where is Bennett House located on campus?

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Bennett House is located on the beautiful and lively Southside of campus, right beside the Student Centre and the Alumni Field! Bennett is a four minute walk away from Jennings Meal Hall and (in the other direction) from the lovely downtown Sackville! 

 

What is there to do in Sackville?

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Sackville is a small town with a big heart. There is always something going on and the fact that Sackville is a university town is a huge plus for you! There are many cozy and affordable cafes that are the perfect way to hang out with friends in a low-key setting, or to sip a coffee and work on that essay. Also, there is Sackville's Waterfowl Park which is a gorgeous walkway with a stunning view- it's perfect if you need to go for a relaxing walk to clear your head. There's also always some kind of art exhibit or guest speaker to see for your enjoyment. Sackville is a small town with something for everyone- which you will get to explore soon enough. 

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What banks are there?

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In downtown Sackville there is an RBC and a Scotiabank; there is also a TD bank ATM located in the basement of the Student Centre (conveniently next door to Bennett!)

 

What restaurants/grocery stores/general stores are there in Sackville?

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Restaurants: Joey's (Pizza and Pasta), Song's (Korean), Mel's (50s Diner Style), Goya's (Lebanese and Pizza), Snack Shop (Pizza), Bridge Street Café, Napulé (Authentic Pizza), Black Duck Café, Cranewood Bakery & Café, Cackling Goose Market and Café, Tim Horton's, McDonald's and Subway. 

Grocery Stores: Independent Grocer, Foodland. 

General Stores/Other: Jean Coutu Pharmacy, The Guardian Pharmacy, NB Liquor, Cannabis NB, Irving, Esso, Canada Post 

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What is provided in the room?

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Each room contains the following items; all the double rooms contain 2 of each. All of the furniture is moveable, which means you can rearrange the room however you like:

• A twin bed, with 3 drawers underneath

• Desk, which has a powerbar attached underneath

• Lamp

• Chair (with wheels!)

• Minifridge (1 per room)

• Storage: 

  • Open closet 

  • Overhead storage (above closet)

  • Cubbies (under closet) - the side with the minifridge has 2 cubbies, the side without has 4

• Bennett has a communal kitchen in the basement with a kettle, toaster, microwave, stove/oven. There are a few utensils and pots and such, but if you are an avid chef, we would recommend bringing your own tools.

• Each floor has a supplies closet with cleaning supplies; a mop, vacuum, garbage bags and a broom.

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How to get involved around Mount Allison?

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There are around 150 different clubs and societies to choose from! Check out the MtA Clubs and Societies page for a whole list of clubs around campus. There is also a clubs and societies fair held every semester in the student centre for you to discover new groups to join!

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How to get involved around Bennett?

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There are lots of things to get involved in around the house!! You can be a part of the house intramural teams, house council/house rep, or you could become part of the Exec or RA team for the next academic year. If you have any questions about any of these positions, please message any member of the Executive team (Kaitlyn, Heidi, Colin, Rachel, or Elsa).

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What's Orientation Week like?

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Orientation Week (a.k.a O-Week) is major highlight of first year! Some of your favourite memories will come from O-Week! Orientation is run by the Mount Allison Students Union (MASU), so expect a lot of campus wide events! We also have many events just within Bennett, so we can all come together as a house! Orientation is designed to welcome you into the Mount A community and it functions as a magnificent way to make new friends! It’s also completely optional, so if you ever feel uncomfortable, you can opt out at any time. However, it’s strongly recommended that you at least try everything - you never know if you’ll enjoy it, (you'll probably love it)!

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