"After two fabulous years here, I am so happy with
my decision to come to Laurier and I feel so lucky to be a Golden
Hawk. This is definitely the right university for me. There are many
opportunities to get involved on campus such as intramurals sports,
clubs, school competitions, etc. You will certainly be busy and meet
lots of new friends. One of my favourite things about Laurier is that
the size of our campus is small enough that you will always see a
familiar face, yet it is big enough for you to meet new people and have
fun."
"I have never been
disappointed. In my first year I was fortunate enough to get involved in
residence life by becoming a community representative for my floor on
House Council. I also volunteered and belonged to various campus clubs.
Some of these include Free The Children and Laurier Marketing
Association (LMA). I was
also the class representative for the film studies course I was enrolled
in. "
"Deciding to attend Wilfrid Laurier University has been one of the best choices I have ever made. I am now entering my
2nd year as an Honours Business student, pursuing the Chartered Accountant
designation, and am proud to have received the President’s Centennial Award,
which is an academic scholarship worth $5,000. The small campus
ensures you feel safe and secure and everything is conveniently located."
"My first year here
has been a “blast.” From the Orientation week to the day of my last
final, I have met the most open-hearted and accepting people.
Thanks to the various on-campus clubs and activities, I have been
able to build on my social and interpersonal skills, which are crucial
for an international student coming from a relatively different type
of society."Why Canada? Why Laurier?
1) You are allowed to work!
Placement experiences, on-and off-campus permits and co-op opportunities allow international students to integrate their academic studies with practical experience. Through these avenues, students gain marketable skills, network with future employers and earn a salary at the same time. Unique to Canada is the ability for International students to stay and work here for three years following graduation and then apply for citizenship.
2) Staying in Canada after school is no problem!
It's no secret that Canada is the second largest country in the world totalling 9,984,670 square kilometers. The UK fits into Canada approximately 40 times! With that much land and only 34 million people, we're a country that welcomes new immigrants. The Canadian Experience Class makes it easier for International students to apply for permanent resident status once they have graduated from a university and have one year of work experience.
3) Cost of Living & Tuition is lower
Canada is known for high quality, low-cost education. Our tuition rates for International students are lower than many other countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Cost of living is considerably less in Canada than the UK and Europe.
4) You will feel at home!
Over the past 100 years, more than 13 million immigrants have come to Canada to start a new life. This makes Canada one of the world's most ethnically diverse countries. Canada's cultural mosaic is evident in the variety of restaurants and grocery stores, religious places of worship, and festivals throughout the year.
5) We are peaceful
Canada is a friendly, safe country with a high standard of living. Canada ranked 4th amongst the world's safest countries in the 2012 Global Peace index. Canada is a peaceful country that spends more on its health care system than on its armed forces. In 2011's International Student Barometer (ISB) survey of students around the globe, Laurier scored 89% for student satisfaction in overall living and safety.
6) You belong here
With over 18,000 students in four different locations, Laurier is large enough to provide various clubs, programs, and career opportunities; yet small enough to maintain the tight-knit community feel, outstanding student experience and to ensure access to faculty and resources available on campus. Our small class sizes allow more opportunities for extra help, increased discussion and student involvement.
