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Top 10 Reasons to Choose Laurentian

Jun 27, 2014



1. PROGRAMS THAT RAISE THE BAR
With more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs, Laurentian raises the bar with top-ranked programs that have garnered national and international attention. Laurentian is renowned for its signature programs in: environmental studies, health sciences, mineral exploration and mining, engineering, and management. We also offer unique specialty programs in forensic science, sports administration, midwifery, and human kinetics, among many others. Our students benefit from the expertise of our faculty (see Reason #8) and reap the rewards of an unparalleled postsecondary experience.
 
2. A PERSONALIZED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
At Laurentian you will find a unique learning environment, prized by students, affording opportunity for one-on-one interaction with professors. Our small class sizes combined with respectful and approachable profs give students the best chance of meeting and exceeding their academic goals. Our student-to-faculty ratio is ranked as one of the best in the country, with an average class size of just 27 students. Small class sizes allows more hands-on experience, and students use workplace-relevant technologies in our labs; becoming better prepared for the real-world work environments.
 
3. OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT
At Laurentian you will find a unique learning environment, prized by students, affording opportunity for one-on-one interaction with professors. Our small class sizes combined with respectful and approachable profs give students the best chance of meeting and exceeding their academic goals. Our student-to-faculty ratio is ranked as one of the best in the country, with an average class size of just 27 students. Small class sizes allows more hands-on experience, and students use workplace-relevant technologies in our labs; becoming better prepared for the real-world work environments.
 
4. BILINGUAL PROGRAMMING WITH ADDED FLEXIBILITY
Laurentian offers programs in both official languages on the Sudbury campus, 38 with a full French-language curriculum and many others with some courses offered in French. Laurentian’s bilingual programming is a boon to students seeking to improve their proficiency in either language as it offers the added flexibility of mixed course language selection. Opportunities also abound on campus to converse in either of the official languages as so much of the Laurentian community is proudly bilingual. Students can earn a certificate of bilingualism by successfully completing 15 credits or more in each language – English and French – during their university studies. A distinction of excellence can also be earned by those students who excel.
 
5. RESEARCH WITH GLOBAL IMPACT
Laurentian out-performs many Canadian universities with the scope and impact of its research. Our international reputation in the areas of business, health, mining, and the environment is solid and growing exponentially. Our world-class facilities- like the Vale Living with Lakes Centre, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and many others – are incubators for leading-edge innovation, with many celebrating ongoing discovery. In fact, for the past three years Laurentian has ranked among the top three for sponsored research income among primarily undergraduate universities*. In addition, top-level research happening in Sudbury has even attracted world-renowned experts such as physicist Stephen Hawking who visited Sudbury’s SNOLAB twice, in 1998 and 2012. This unique cutting edge underground science facility that specialises in dark matter, physics and neutrinos operates in collaboration with Canadian scientific partners from Laurentian and other Canadian universities. To learn more about SNOLAB, visit snolab.ca. 
 
6. OUTSTANDING POST-GRADUATION EMPLOYMENT
With one of the highest post-graduation employment rates in Ontario – 94.8% – Laurentian is a sound investment for your future. Students are offered clear pathways to career and research opportunities in the early stages of and throughout their studies. Laurentian graduates have a broad base of options and employers concur: our students are considered among the best-prepared graduates for the workforce.
 
7. GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
Laurentian consistently ranks in the top 10 nationally for scholarships and bursary opportunities in the annual Maclean’s surveys and was ranked 3rd in 2013. Financial assistance includes academic bursaries and scholarships, as well as athletic and leadership awards. We can also help with budgeting and counselling advice, all readily accessible. Last year, Laurentian awarded $8.3 million overall in financial assistance, of which $6.1 million for undergraduate studies and nearly $519,000 in direct work-study opportunities on campus. 
 
8. PROGRESSIVE FACULTY
Laurentian’s faculty is comprised of forward-thinkers and visionaries, focused and driven by the reputation of their respective programs. They are the same individuals who are just as likely to share a bite to eat, offer a word of encouragement, direction or advice on a student project. This clearly makes a world of difference to students and their learning outcomes, and sets Laurentian apart from the rest.
 
9. A CULTURALLY-RICH ENVIRONMENT
English, French, Indigenous and international cultures thrive at Laurentian in an environment that celebrates and respects individuality. We respect the whole student, with services and amenities that include spiritual supports, access to health care and financial counselling, and open social events. We’re quite sure you’ll find yourself “at home’’ here at Laurentian.
 
10. ENGAGING ACTIVITIES
Our Sudbury campus is truly a gem, in terms of location, surroundings, facilities and services – it is a year-round haven for the sports enthusiast and for everyone who appreciates nature. We have almost endless possibilities for the active student. From a multi-million dollar world-class recreation centre, an Olympic-size pool, competition calibre indoor and outdoor tracks and a climbing wall, to the beautiful campus beach, canoeing and kayaking, nature trails (that are part of the well preserved Laurentian Conservation Area), you can be active every day. In Barrie, scenic trails and peaceful surroundings combined with access to a 9,000 square foot fitness centre and a culturally-vibrant community in which yoga studios, golf courses and fitness groups abound, all makes for a setting that promotes learning and a balanced lifestyle. Laurentian has dozens of varsity, intramural and club sports, along with student associations, clubs, debates, team challenges, fairs, pubs and events to help students stay focused and engaged during their postsecondary experience. Your success is our priority. The Laurentian life is full indeed.

Source: http://laurentian.ca/top-10-reasons