Becoming a Golden Hawk means more than just cheering on our (really good) varsity teams – it means being a student who cares about your community, who works hard in the classroom, and who takes advantage of all the learning opportunities that can happen outside the classroom, too.
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Go Beyond the Classroom
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Pursue your passions, chase new perspectives, explore the world, make a difference. There are thousands of experiential learning opportunities for you to choose from, so build the experience you want that reflects who you are.
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Track your learning experiences on the Laurier Experience Record (LER) throughout your years at Laurier.
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Graduate ready to make a difference. Pair your LER with your resumé and show employers you have the skills they need.
We offer you countless opportunities to put classroom theory into practice through fieldwork, volunteering, co‑op and more. Experiential learning opportunities are everywhere at Laurier, just waiting for you to jump in.
Golden Hawks are proud to give back to our community. Laurier's Community Service-Learning courses give you hands-on experience through a project or placement with a local non-profit organization.
You can also get involved in the Community Engagement Option or in the first-year leadership program, or travel internationally on a Laurier Habitat for Humanity build.
Co-op is a paid work experience program that allows you to integrate in-class learning with practical experience. Explore career options, develop skills and network with employers.
We have the largest business degree co-op program in Canada and it was the first one to be offered in Ontario. More than two-thirds of our programs are eligible for co-op.
Be involved in developing and launching a business, social or cultural venture for academic credit. Or tackle social and environmental challenges in the Social Entrepreneurship Option.
Conduct research that’s related to your program. Work with faculty to tackle local and global challenges from many different angles in our research centres and institutes.
Gain intensive practical experience, at home or abroad, in a workplace or community setting related to your program. Even better: your experience counts for academic credit.
Whether you’re interested in studying abroad for a year, a term, or even just a course over the summer, there are many ways you can see the world while completing your degree.
You can also enhance your international and intercultural skills right at home.
Gain practical experience right on campus. Earn money and skills as you work in a department on campus, conduct research in a lab with faculty or be an instructional assistant.
Get to know your classmates and professors in a relaxed setting outside of the classroom. Host events, engage in debates, attend conferences and more.
Live in a themed residence environment that expands on concepts learned in class. Network with peers, faculty and staff through programs and excursions held both in your residence and off campus.
Student-led activities are the heart of Laurier. Get involved in the Students’ Union or join a campus club.
Laurier has one of Canada’s most active student unions with more than 250 student-led clubs and associations and 5,000 members. The opportunities to find your fit are endless.
From academics and research to alternative transportation and waste reduction, Laurier's Sustainability Office gives you many opportunities to get involved with environmental awareness and action on campus – and beyond.
Connect with your learning material, find your passion, and be ready for your future. Apply to Laurier and start designing your Laurier experience.