Student Perspectives

Tatijana felt drawn in by the campus atmosphere and the sense of community she experienced while visiting the University of Guelph as a high schooler. Having wrapped up her third year in the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) program, she reflects on her love for studying built environments and the way in which well-designed environments impact human livelihood. In the future, she plans to use her talents and knowledge to enrich the living spaces of local and global vulnerable communities, as a fully licensed landscape architect.

Marika Bowrin is in her second year of the Bachelor of Science program, majoring in Environmental Science – Environment and Resource Management. She grew up in a small country in the West Indies, and aims to center her career around renewable energy resources.

Keerthehan is a first year student in the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (BBRM) – Equine Management program. He actually didn't know a lot about horses before entering the major, but pursued the program to support his hope of applying to the Ontario Veterinary College. Despite only being in his first year, he's already learned a lot about horses and the equine industry.

Caleigh Copelin is a third year Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (BBRM)- Equine Management student. Her interest in horses started when she was nine, but her equine knowledge has grown drastically since starting her studies. She was drawn to the program because it's a one-of-a-kind in Canada, plus "the amazing campus and opportunities provided by the University were an added bonus".

Madison Pawsey attends the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus and is working toward getting an associate diploma in veterinary technology. The pace of life in Ridgetown is perfect for Madison, who transitioned there from a larger city. She enjoys learning about livestock animals in her program and hopes to work in a mixed or large animal practice in the future.

When it comes to selecting a university there is a lot to consider. Studying in a program that matches your interests is most important, but there are lots of other things to consider! To help, we have highlighted some of the best reasons to say “yes” to the University of Guelph. Check them out below.

Finding a healthy balance when it comes to work, school and life can be difficult. This is something I have personally struggled with in the past, and honestly, I still find myself a little unsure of how to plan out my days and sift through all my to-do’s without completely overwhelming myself. 

As a university student, managing your finances should not be something to fear. Many students living away from home for the first time are susceptible to overspending and losing track of where exactly their funds are going. 

In my opinion, our university years should be a financial training ground, preparing us for a lifetime of wise spending and budgeting habits. However, there’s no need to feel overwhelmed by the budgeting learning curve that is unique to each of us as we discover what works and what doesn’t. 

In my third year of studies, I had the amazing opportunity to enroll in an experiential learning course here at U of G: UNIV*3140 – Flexible Internships in Agri-Food. 

If you’re anything like me, you have a plan to live on campus for one year, and then transition to off campus housing. It’s important to know that the process of looking for housing is different for each student. 

There are some students who are lucky enough to be invited to live with someone who’s done all the heavy lifting in finding the perfect student home. Or you might be the student doing the heavy lifting – searching for, finding, and sealing the deal on the perfect student home.