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So, I am finally graduating, but I have very little job experience. I'll probably go back to college for a post-grad, but this summer I need some entry-level experience. I figure the only way to do that would be to gain some valuable volunteer experience. Any suggestions for places that...

So I'm going to Chicago for a few days with my family, and I am trying to think of things to do. I've got all the touristy stuff included like Millenium Park, Navy Pier and maybe a river tour. But I'm getting nervous now because Chicago does not seem like it has that many cool neighbourhoods...

So I'm rather torn about whether or not to pursue a Geography major. I might have to do two extra courses. But it is not an undergraduate in Urban Planning, but Geography. With that being said, I have a few questions: 1) Will a geography major be of any use in seeking an ubran planning...

I'm in University and for the summer I would love a job that offers real experience in planning or even something more corporate than a typical student summer job. I take Communication Studies and Geography at McMaster and I was wondering where would be a good place to apply? I've applied to...

I live in Mississauga (sometimes Hamilton) and it's kinda hard to make close friends. What sort of things do I need to do around the Toronto area that could result in more friends? I'm 20 years old, so I'd prefer to make friends with my age group.

I always wonder why the US has so many issues with immigration, yet in Canada it seems to be a cornerstone to the city's success. In the US, people from Texas, California and Arizona believe that immigration is destroying the state. I go to University, and most non-white people speak near...

I made a thread earlier about Toronto's obsession with diversity, and many had said that Toronto was diverse unlike many American cities. But youèd be surprised how diverse some major American cities are, even moreso than Toronto. San Francisco and New York seem very non-segregated. Meanwhile...

I just read a horrible article in the Toronto Star about how truly diverse Toronto is as a city (as if we haven't heard this one before). The basis for his arguement was that on a visit to London, everyone on the subway was speaking English (God forbid). I guess every city should feel like one...

So I'm a student in Universtiy and during the summer I work for the City of Mississauga as a student employee and it pays well, but it's the worst job ever. I spend most days there hating life. Not only that, but it provides no experience for the "real" job world. I was wondering what job...

What are your favourite cities that you've visited and why? I've only been to New York City and San Francisco and I loved them both. I really loved the density and the grit of New York City. With San Francisco, I loved the topography and the upscale feel that the city seemed to have. What...

Everyone seems to hate Los Angeles as a city. It's got a lot of problems (smog, crime, traffic, etc). But it has an appeal to it that other suburban cities like Atlanta and Houston simply don't have. Do you believe Los Angeles is a good city to live?

I don't profess to know much about the issues in the UK. But from what I've read it seems the UK has some serious issues, that are arguably even more catastrophic than the problems facing the US. It seems political correctness has established a climate in which thugs and delinquents are given...

What are the most gay-friendly cities? I know San Francisco has a large gay population. I also know New York City and London are gay-friendly from what I hear as well. Cities in Texas and Florida have a bad reputation and I think southern California can be somewhat homophobic.

I'm going to San Francisco soon and I was wondering what your opinion on the city is? Any hidden gems within the city to see? Are the homesless really as belligerent as people say? Are there really as many liberals, hippies and gays some would like others to believe (not that that would even be...

London and New York both have a lot in common. High density, global importance, large populations, good transportation networks. Which one is better in your opinion?

Is it true that Canada's population very well may shift from Central Canada (Quebec and Ontario) to Western Canada (Alberta and British Columbia)? Ontario's manufacturing industry is on the decline and the province's need for energy continues to rise. Not only that, but since Ontario is such an...

I'm in third year University at McMaster for Geography and Communications Studies and I'm starting to warm up to the idea of a job in urban planning. The University does not offer urban planning and transferring schools would simply not be worth it. Should I pursue a post graduate degree in...

It seems like CityPlace is the textbook definition of failure. People critisize everything about it, from the exterior to the neighbourhood. How come it is so widely critisized? Is it even complete yet? I thought they were adding retail all along Bremner Boulevard? The area seems relatively busy.

What's the worst developed city you've ever visited? A city that would be unbearable to live? Some contenders for the worst cities (from what I've heard) would be Phoenix, Detroit, Houston, Miami and Los Angeles.

I hear a lot of discussion about how Toronto is a rapidly expanding city and growing in population, but it really isn't that unique when compared to other US cities. According to this survey, Toronto is the 200th fastest growing city behind US cities like Phoenix, Portland, Denver, Houston...