The University of Guelph is a small family in itself with a lot of support to facilitate different types of lifestyles. My ability to feel safe and learn without worry is something I have admired.
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Student Health Services and the Wellness Centre has great, friendly staff who are always willing to quickly help you feel better.
My department gave me a stipend, which has allowed me to spend more time focusing on my work, rather than stressing over the financial aspects of graduate school.
I highly recommend University of Guelph graduate studies for the prospective grad student who is looking to build their skills and improve their knowledge. This great learning experience will make students more employable in the labor market. The best thing in grad studies is the working opportunities offered to students while studying which improves their networking and can prepare them for the labor market.
The University of Guelph has a very cooperative and motivating environment. It has the power to really keep you motivated and happy throughout your studies. In terms of financial support, the department informed students of all scholarship opportunities available and encouraged our applications.
The University of Guelph's graduate studies is great, and will provide you with a very unique experience. They have great library services that prove useful over and over again. It's a truly unique campus, providing all types of facilities and services needed by students.
In graduate studies, you will work harder than you have ever worked, but it is going to be so rewarding. There are experts in every field at the University of Guelph, who will support you and offer so many resources that are available to help you succeed. You are also going to meet some incredible people along the way, especially since there is such strong comradery among fellow graduate students. I know this is a cliché, but I think you get out of your time here what you put into it, and there are so many opportunities available to take advantage of, to ensure you have a great experience.
U of G has a fantastic intramural program. I played ice hockey and dodge ball, but there are many other sports offered. In addition, the University has a brand new physical education building and every student has access to basketball, gyms, the pool, and hot tub.
To any undergraduate student that wants to pursue graduate school, my best advice would be to study hard, celebrate your academic victories, and don't get caught up on your failures. Everybody has a story of a course they wish they did better in, or a midterm/exam that was an unexpected curveball, but as long as you learn from your past and keep pushing forward, things will work out for the better.
My advisor was more like my mentor. He is very open, honest and helpful, which made me very comfortable to express my ideas and also to discuss different issues concerning my academic life.
