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Vancouver Is Now Holding Paddleboard Races And It's Actually Hilarious

Needed something to put on your summer bucket list? We've got just the thing. You read right, and it's exactly what you think. Someone out there took something incredibly Vancouver and made it hella extra. But it's hilarious AF and we're all for it!

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12 Super Annoying Things People Say To Halifax Students

Whether you’re a Froshie moving out of residence or just finishing up your masters, you know you’ve heard the same irritating things from family, friends, and roommates about studying in Halifax. Whether it’s something about the weather, a night of drinking or even what you’re studying, there’s always something you constantly get asked or told as a student living in Halifax.

Below is a list of actual quotes that have been said to me while studying in Halifax, and I don't doubt you've heard many of them before as well!

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101 Things You Must Do In Halifax Before You Die

Whether you're planning on moving out to Halifax for school in September or have lived here your entire life, there are certain landmarks every Halingonian has to hit during their time here. We put a piece together compiling a bunch of adventures, foods, bars and parks that you have to check out during your time out east.

Scroll through the bucketlist we made below and get as much of this done as you can!

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24 Struggles Every Vancouver Dancer Knows All Too Well

1. We'll say it again for the people in the back: cold, long rehearsals at Robson Square.

2. Having to rely on Translink to get you to class on time.

3. Trying to afford studio and class fees while still having enough for rent...life.

4. When there's a fire workshop, but it's in Surrey.

5. Trying to make your first class at Harbour, then having to try to race out to Studio 604 in 30 minutes for your second class.

6. The biggest club night of the year for you isn't New Years or Halloween, it's the night of "The Main Event".

7. Having team rehearsals and Scotia Dance Centre and having to wait in the lounge in between studio slots.

8. Trying to explain to every new dancer that a "concept video" at Science World or Robson Square is just not original.

9. Having to beg the workers at the A&W on Robson to use the washroom because the one at UBC Robson Square is closed.

10. Stepping out of a late class at Scotia or Harbour and realizing you're on Granville Street on a weekend night in sweatpants.

11. Can you name a studio with good AC?

12. Due to LA being the mecca of dance, your regularly scheduled classes consist of a constant rotation of subs.

13. Competitions are like high school reunions.

14. You've taken class in rain boots to avoid bringing shoes.

15. How many of us hate the rubber floors at Scotia?

16. Vancouver is so small that you have to choose which friends you're going to betray when you buy tickets to their show.

17. "You gotta hit 1, 2, KAKAKA-HA" .. "Wait, its actually 1, 2, BOOM KAKA-HAHA and 3."

18. You came to class in sweatpants and the choreographer is in skinny jeans, Air Max 97', and a Stüssy bomber.

19. Not being able to go full out in a class because your shoes got soaked in the rain.

20. The #Roadtobodyrock is a flight and you wish it wasn't.

21. A3 District is too far but the classes are too good.

22. WOD Seattle is also WOD Vancouver.

23. Trying to walk in downtown without running into an old dancer friend after having taken a break from dance.

24. You haven't danced in a while and are going to/have told a friend that you should take a class together ASAP.

12 Super Annoying Things People Say To Halifax Students

1. “How was the Dome last night?”

2. “Heard you got lots of snow out there!”

3. “What is that statue supposed to be..?”

4. “You should’ve worn your rain boots!”

5. “Saint Mary’s? Don’t you mean Robie St High?”

6. “So, does everyone just fish in their spare time? Isn’t Halifax a fishing town?”

7. “What do you mean Halifax doesn’t have UBER?”

8. “What are you going to do with your Theatre Degree? Be on Trailer Park Boys?”

9. "How's the caf food taste this year?"

10. “Wait...you don’t like donair sauce?”

11. “Everyone knows the lyrics to Barrett’s Privateers”

12. "Can I see your ID?"

101 Things You Must Do In Halifax Before You Die

1. Visit the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market on a Saturday

2. Hit up power hour at Split Crow

3. Get late night eats at Willy’s Poutine

4. Take the ferry the Dartmouth

5. Relax in the boardwalk hammocks

6. Bike out to Long Lake

7. Stay out all night long during Nocturne

8. Spend an afternoon at the Africville Museum

9. Try the oysters at Press Gang

10. Investigate The Dome on a Thursday

11. Spend some time exploring the Central Halifax Public Library

12. Hike to the top of Citadel Hill

13. Camp out on McNabs Island

14. Relax at Spirit Day Spa

15. Go for a walk through Point Pleasant Park

16. Pick up some Ice Cream from Dee Dee’s

17. Try and climb The Wave

18. Warm up at The Bicycle Thief’s Fire and Ice Bar

19. Browse through some records at Taz

20. Shoot some pool at Locas

21. Visit King of Donair for their signature dish

22. Rent a bike from I Love Bikes for a city-wide adventure

23. Eat your way through the city during Burger Week

24. Stock up on candy from Freak Lunchbox

25. Go skating at the Emera Oval

26. Traverse some rock walls at Seven Bays

27. Get your sweat on at Moksha Yoga

28. Take a walk through the Halifax Public Gardens

29. Dance with Signal Hill at The Lower Deck

30. Marvel at the boats that sail by during the Halifax Tall Ship Festival

31. Make your own Caesar at Durty Nelly’s

32. Take a selfie with Theodore The Tugboat

33. Feel like a kid again at The Discovery Centre

34. Tour the Alexander Keith’s Brewery

35. March in the St. Paddy’s Day Parade

36. Go for a booze cruise aboard Tall Ship Silva

37. Throw some axes at The Timber Lounge

38. Try a dance class at Studio In Essence