Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies

Grad Students' Words of Wisdom

Jonathan Samson

Jonathan Samson

Other Thoughts...

“The only limits on your research are those which you impose yourself. It truly is a free thinking environment.”

Tourism and Hospitality MSc at the University of Guelph graduate student Xiaoyan Yang

Xiaoyan Yang

Words of advice for someone considering graduate school.

Do not hesitate to ask questions in all aspects of overseas study. Your peers, professors, graduate coordinators, and everyone you meet here would love to help.

Portrait of graduate student Tselmuun Tserenkhuu

Tselmuun Tserenkhuu

Advice for Prospective Students...

Stay focused on your research but do not forget to make some time for your other active interests.

Naheda Sahtout

Naheda Sahtout

About the Campus...

“I like the fact that you can go out to the Arboretum and walk during lunch. The flowers and the trees provide such a beautiful and serene outlook to the campus. I like how the buildings are not congested into one area but are separated by trees and pathways.”

Portrait of graduate student Morla Phan

Morla Phan

Advice for Prospective Grad Students...

Be patient with yourself. As a student your job is to learn, and by necessity, fail. Solving the problem and having the right answer isn't always the same thing.

Portrait of Danielle Nowosad

Danielle Nowosad

Advice for Prospective Grad Students...

I have found success in graduate studies by having a solid group of people supporting me. Academia can be daunting and difficult, but having friends and colleagues who are like-minded, engaged, and generally supportive has made my journey possible. Pick your department and supervisor with care, seize opportunities, explore new and old interests, maintain hobbies outside of research, and most of all: stay curious.

Dendra Hillier

Dendra Hillier

Thoughts about UofG...

At the University of Guelph, they care about your education; you will never be just a number.

Mychal-Ann Hayhoe

Mychal-Ann Hayhoe

Advice for future grad students...

Figure out what motivates you, what you’re passionate about and what will drive you now and in the future. Start talking and engaging with people around campus. Go out of your way to get involved. It will pay off! The University of Guelph is full of passionate and interesting people and your attempts to connect with them can create opportunities you wouldn’t expect.

Benjamin Hayden Wildlife Biology

Benjamin Hayden

Advice for Prospective Grad Students...

TAKE initiative. REACH out. LEAD boldly. This program affords you opportunities and connections that you will not receive anywhere else and if you take advantage of these you will become “that” person. “That” person who helped you, “that” person who was proud of you, and “that” person who you wanted to be.

Portrait of Nicole Prudenciano in the lab

Nicole Prudenciano

Words of wisdom for someone considering grad school...

My advice would be to not be afraid to try anything. Take any opportunities you have for new experiences because you never know what you will end up liking! If I had not tried a wide variety of courses during my time at the University of Guelph, I would not have discovered my interest in reproductive biology. Also, take any opportunity you can to speak with other graduate students; everyone is extremely friendly and always willing to lend a hand if you need it. Your peers are a great resource and are always willing to offer some advice on school, research, or life.