Canadian Design Schools
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Hmm I have heard George Brown is restructuring their program, when I applied I wasn't so impressed with what they had to offer.
Two main choices I'd say would be York/Sheridan or OCAD.
I am currently in the York Sheridan program, and I don't know... it has its weak points and it has its good aspects. The facilities are pretty good, open 24 hour access to 4 computer labs, scanners, cameras, areas to photograph your work, letterpress etc and there are some pretty good profs. One namely that i had this year was a guy named David Cabianca, probably one of the best profs I have had thus far, on the other hand you get some rally lame professors who's feedback is really deceiving and very poor. There is not much of a community at the school I found. Alot of stuff is pretty self directed, if you are the type that needs someone to wlak you through every step of the way, it may not be right for you. One plus is having access to facilities on both Sheridan and York campus, the teaching styles at both campuses are different so you can change it up a bit or find out which ones help you more.
OCAD, I can't tell you as much about but I think its pretty similar. One downside to OCAD is that once in design after your foundation year everything you do is within the design faculty from what i know, York will give you some more fine art electives outside of design if that interests you.
Overall don't let my negativity discourage you, ideally i would rather learn things on my own, I find many of the projects could be so much better. You can setup a tour at either school, and talk to as many students as you can to get a feel for what will cater to your needs better.
Also if you are really insterested be sure to check out the grad shows from the diff schools around April>
I know the York/Sheridan Grad show has a website up and it will be at the Steamwhistle brewery again, http://www.theconscious.ca/
Hope this helps, feel free to email if you have questions.
As for cell phone provider, I use Bell Mobility, it does the job but nothing to write home about. I get great reception tho.