I live south of Canada and don’t know much about it, but I’ll invite the awesomest Canadians I can think of.
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president mindhealer wrote:
I live south of Canada and don’t know much about it, but I’ll invite the awesomest Canadians I can think of.
Thanks!
Well, I can speak more for the Universities in Western Canada. U of A (Edmonton AB) has a great river valley beside it, and is one of the best humanities curriculums in Canada, and it’s only 3 hours away from Jasper and the Rocky Mountains. It’s also close to Whyte Ave which is a funky collection of shops and pubs. U of C (Calgary AB) is good too, and they are only 40 minutes away from Banff.
In BC, which is probably the most beautiful province in Canada (next to la belle province) has an excellent school in Vancouver (UBC) and a strong one at Simon Fraser University. Their winters on the west coast are also a lot milder (lots of rain) than Alberta.
In the East I would recommend the two excellent schools in Montreal, Quebec: Concordia University and McGill University. Montreal is an amazing city and has a fantastic vibe for students.
Just before you start your trip I want to caution you that your fees to complete your studies as an international student are going to be very high, not like a domestic students’ fees. If you are going to do your masters or PhD degrees, those are going to cost you even more. Plus, you have to think about your living cost and textbooks etc. If you have all these money to spend than I would say no matter what university you go to in Canada, the education system is so much better than in many other countries in the world. Basically in all Canadian universities have a really good degree program or higher in your field.
East-canadian here! And, coincidentally, attending a french university with a decent psych program. Université Sainte-Anne (Clare, Nova Scotia) is a great university, but it is in a small town. Friendly, and amazingly warm and welcoming to the university students, but small none the less. Université de Moncton (Moncton, New Brunswick) is another amazing university, and the surrounding area is a french-speaking community. As a Canadian living in the east provinces, I may be biased, but I think no matter where you go you’re going to be welcomed quite warmly into the student body. But of course, you can’t go wrong with a university in Quebec. I’ve heard Université Laval has an amazing psych program. You can google these school and visit their web pages, and good luck in your search!
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East-canadian here! And, coincidentally, attending a french university with a decent psych program. Université Sainte-Anne (Clare, Nova Scotia) is a great university, but it is in a small town. Friendly, and amazingly warm and welcoming to the university students, but small none the less. Université de Moncton (Moncton, New Brunswick) is another amazing university, and the surrounding area is a french-speaking community. As a Canadian living in the east provinces, I may be biased, but I think no matter where you go you’re going to be welcomed quite warmly into the student body. But of course, you can’t go wrong with a university in Quebec. I’ve heard Université Laval has an amazing psych program. You can google these school and visit their web pages, and good luck in your search!
Great! Do you know much about Dalhousie University in Halifax? Unfortunately Université Sainte Anne isn’t one of our exchange partners, but I noticed Dalhousie is nearby. I’ve tried to stay away from the university websites because I don’t believe the give an accurate representation of their university in relation to others (and why would they?) They can’t be objective. I think students and locals will have a better idea of the different regions and universities.
I think I’m currently tossing up between Queen’s, McGill, UBC, and Western University. I’d like somewhere student orientated, and I would like to see Toronto at some point but I don’t know if it’d be too big for me to live in. I like to tramp and hunt and am enthusiastic about getting out into the wilderness. It seems like Queen’s is the best situated for that.
I actually have a few friends that have gone to Dal, and they all love it. Personally, I’ve only passed through on my drives to and from university, and the campus is absolutely beautiful. The student body is very active in just about everything a university student body can be. They have amazing sports programs, and some of the best quality teachers in the country. Halifax would also be the perfect place if you’re looking for a balance of city life, and also a chance to explore and such in the wilderness. Nova Scotia is a beautiful province, and the people here are all very friendly, especially to the university students.
But on that note, I’ve heard amazing things about Queens as well. I’ve never been to Ontario, but I have cousins up there and from pictures I’ve seen it’s not nearly as big and intimidating once you’re actually there. I plan on transferring to the school of translation and interpretation once I finish my B.A. at Ste. Anne, but that’s a branch of uOttawa, not Queens. Being the capitol province, I believe you’ll get a little bit of everything you’re looking for in Ontario. And it’s true, the locals have a much more honest and reliable opinion of a university than the institute’s webpages.
I live in montreal, and University McGill is known worldwide for lawschool and medschool, or you have Concordia University which is known as well…
Oh I just read psychology. McGill!!! :) It’s in the province of Quebec, and the campus is beaaaaaautiful! My friend is in her 1st year at McGill in psychology and she LOVES it!
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I live in montreal, and University McGill is known worldwide for lawschool and medschool, or you have Concordia University which is known as well…
CreateHappiness wrote:
East-canadian here! And, coincidentally, attending a french university with a decent psych program. Université Sainte-Anne (Clare, Nova Scotia) is a great university, but it is in a small town. Friendly, and amazingly warm and welcoming to the university students, but small none the less. Université de Moncton (Moncton, New Brunswick) is another amazing university, and the surrounding area is a french-speaking community. As a Canadian living in the east provinces, I may be biased, but I think no matter where you go you’re going to be welcomed quite warmly into the student body. But of course, you can’t go wrong with a university in Quebec. I’ve heard Université Laval has an amazing psych program. You can google these school and visit their web pages, and good luck in your search!
All fine choices:)
Good luck.
McGill would be my first pick because of it’s reputation for being Canada’s most exclusive, second would be Dalhouse and then University De Moncton for the lower cost. But they’re all fantastic:) Hard choice.
Pffft. Don’t listen to ‘em. Go west youngling, to the land of milk and honey!
True, but they said they wanted to go to a French Uni.
Thank you everyone for your help! I’ve considered what you’ve all said, coupled with my own research. But I am also restricted by the limited number of exchange partners I have.
I’ve chosen McGill, Queen’s, UBC, and Dalhousie.
I can’t wait to be a Canadian for 6th months. Hunt the hills, walk the bush tracks, go see an ice hockey match, have maple syrup on my pancakes… Do Canadians play baseball?
Also, how often do you bump into Inuit? I want to meet one.
Also, what are your gun laws? Like the US?
Gah, have already started saving!
!!!!Hockey Game:) Not match.
Hike the trails.
Yes we play baseball.
No our gun laws are not like the states.
Inuits don’t like the city or the heat, but welcome everybody.
lol..it takes 18 hours to drive from McGill to Dalhousie in a car.
Inuits live very north, so we don’t see them. Some have no roads in the winter, so you have to take a private plane.
We restrict hands guns, but hunting rifles are allowed.
Max wrote:
We restrict hands guns, but hunting rifles are allowed.
Hah, yes. New Zealand english has evolved some what on its own in our corner of the world.
18 hours from McGill to Dalhousie… I don’t think I quite understood how big Canada is. It takes 24 hours to drive the length of New Zealand.
I should clarify that these universities are only my options, I only get billeted to one for a whole semester.
Gotta go see a baseball ‘game’ too then.
And glad to hear your gun laws aren’t like the states, I feel much safer. Though it would’ve been neat to unload a few pistol rounds in a range!
The USA is very safe, it’s just a whole lot larger and gets a bad rap. Canada is larger then most think with less people and we do have gun ranges.
McGill may fit your profile better.
Max wrote:
The USA is very safe, it’s just a whole lot larger and gets a bad rap. Canada is larger then most think with less people and we do have gun ranges.
McGill may fit your profile better.
If would fit my profile better in what way? I’m not such a fan of the cities myself, but I put it down because what with it being such a high ranking university, it could push my study, and ultimately career, in psychology to a whole new level.
Exactly what you just said. The smaller towns are nice, but the unemployment is higher.
lol… inuits are in the north. the ones you meet here, especially if you end up going to mcgill which is in the downtown area of montreal, are drunkards and druggies in parks at night. aaaaall inuits! lmao. we do have a baseball team but they suck. and canada isn’t all about hills and mountains if you go to mcgill at least lol… montreal is very modern.
Max wrote:
True, but they said they wanted to go to a French Uni.
Facultie **** Jean in Edmonton!
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Dear peoples of the American continent.
I am thinking of moving to a Canadian university next year. I need to decide which university.
Do any of you have ideas about which areas and cities within Canada would be ideal for a psychology finalist looking for opportunities to travel, get out doors and explore, and meet relaxed and friendly, like-minded students.
Bonus for french-speaking areas and student-friendly cities.
I have never travelled to Canada let alone America so your input would be greatly appreciated :).
Canada is the land of peace, prosperity, fun and everything good. Isn’t it. :3
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Any travel suggestions/must do’s for my itinerary would be greatly appreciated.
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