Comprehensive Canadian University Guide
By CCUG
Comprehensive Canadian University GuideOct 16, 2020
37. UofT Kinesiology
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature University of Toronto's Kinesiology program. Our guests this week include Sophie, the Recruitment Officer for the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, as well as Sephora, a 3nrd year student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to placements, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to Desautel's website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(4:45) – Academics
(12:20) – Extra-Curriculars and Student Life
(21:23) – Student Support and Placements
(27:41) – Admissions and Scholarships
(33:15) – Why UofT Kinesiology?
36. McGill Desautels Commerce
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. Our guests this week include Nicholas, a student recruitment associate from the university, Charles, a 3rd year Finance and Accounting student with a minor in History, as well as Leon, a 2nd year Strategic Management and Information Systems student with a minor Indigenous Studies . We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internships, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to Desautel's website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(5:48) – Academics
(25:39) – Extra-Curriculars and Student Life
(40:37) – Student Support and Co-op
(44:28) – Admissions
(50:11) – Why McGill Desautels?
35. STEAM Horizon Awards
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature the STEAM Horizon Awards scholarship. Our guests this week include Christina, President and CEO with Ingenium, Catherine, Deputy Director for the Scholarship and Fellowship Division at NSERC, as well as Tyra, a previous award winner. We discuss all aspects of the award, as well as more details into the application process! We highly recommend going to the STEAM Horizon Awards website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(4:58) – Benefits
(6:19) – Application
(16:30) – Concluding Details
34. Waterloo Science
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature University of Waterloo's Science faculty. Our guests this week include Martina, a 3rd year Science and Business student, as well as Katelyn, the Recruitment Coordinator for the faculty. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-ops, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the University of Waterloo's website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(4:03) – Academics
(11:24) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(20:17) – Student Support and Co-op
(26:27) – Admissions
(30:18) – Why Waterloo Science?
33. Waterloo Environment
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature University of Waterloo's Environment faculty. Our guests this week include Elita, a 3rd year Geography and Environmental Management student, and Graham, the Recruitment and Student Engagement Coordinator for the faculty. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-ops, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the University of Waterloo's website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(8:00) – Academics
(12:50) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(19:20) – Student Support and Co-op
(25:18) – Admissions
(29:08) – Why Waterloo Environment?
32. Carleton Humanities
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature Carleton University's Humanities program. Our guests this week include Micheline, a professor in The College of the humanities, Kendall, a recent graduate of the program, as well as Stenley, a recruitment officer at Carleton. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internships, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Carleton website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:48) – Introduction
(7:12) – Academics
(18:09) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(30:55) – Student Support and Internships
(40:28) – Admissions
(49:08) – Why Carleton Humanities?
31. Brock Nursing
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature Brock University's Nursing program. Our guests this week include three Nursing students, as well as Nick, a Recruitment Officer at Brock. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internships, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Brock website or email futurestudent@brocku.ca for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(7:22) – Academics
(18:01) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(27:14) – Student Support and Internships
(39:50) – Admissions
(44:09) – Why Brock Nursing?
30. St. Jerome’s University at the University of Waterloo
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature St. Jerome's University, federated by the University of Waterloo. Our guests this week include Tommy, the Manager of Outreach and Recruitment, Olivia, the Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator, and Catherine, an Honours Environmental Science student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-ops, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the SJ website or emailing info@sju.ca for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(12:36) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(22:21) – Student Support and Co-op
(30:59) – Admissions
(37:08) – Why SJU?
29. University of Alberta
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature the University of Alberta. Our guests this week include Karena, a National Recruitment Coordinator, and Celine, a third year Political Science student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-ops, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the UAlberta website or emailing recruitmentevents@ualberta.ca for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(4:48) – Academics
(13:14) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(26:55) – Student Support and Co-op
(32:07) – Admissions
(38:12) – Why UAlberta?
28. University of Calgary
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature the University of Calgary. Our guests this week include Steven, the Assistant Registrar for Student Recruitment, and Virginia, a student at the Haskayne School of Business at the university. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-ops, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the UCalgary website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(4:02) – Academics
(8:57) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(14:37) – Student Support and Co-op
(22:02) – Admissions
(27:33) – Why UCalgary?
27. Ryerson Ted Rogers Commerce
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson's commerce programs. Our guests this week include Katherine, the faculty's Recruitment Coordinator, Samatha, a central Recruitment Officer, as well as Brad, a 4th-year Ted Rogers School of Business Management student with a major in Marketing Management. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-ops, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Ryerson website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(6:49) – Academics
(18:04) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(25:55) – Student Support and Co-op
(34:20) – Admissions
(41:06) – Why Ted Rogers for Commerce?
26. McMaster Comp Sci + BTech
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature McMaster University's Computer Science and BTech programs. Our guests this week include Patricia, a Recruitment Representative, Sam, a 4th year CS student, as well as Kriselle, a 3rd year BTech student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-ops, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the McMaster website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(7:32) – Academics
(17:33) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(24:23) – Student Support and Co-op
(29:24) – Admissions
(37:42) – Why McMaster CS / BTech?
25. McMaster Engineering + iBioMed
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature McMaster University's Engineering and iBioMed programs. Our guests this week include Patricia, a Recruitment Representative, Sophie, a 3rd year iBioMed student, as well as Sunil, a 2nd year international student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internships, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the McMaster website or email thinkeng@mcmaster.ca for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(9:58) – Academics
(22:40) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(31:14) – Student Support and Co-op
(38:21) – Admissions
(44:14) – Why McMaster Engineering / iBioMed?
24. Carleton CS + Dev Degree
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature Carleton University's Computer Science and related Shopify Dev Degree program. Our guests this week include Christine, a CS professor and associate director of recruitment, Stenley, a recruitment officer and page liaison, Tristan, a recruiter with Shopify, as well as Ashwin, a 2nd year Dev Degree student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internships, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Carleton website and Dev Degree website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(7:47) – Academics
(19:46) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life + Workload
(25:32) – Admissions
(38:04) – Why Carleton CS + Dev Degree?
23. Queen's Engineering
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature Queen's University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Our guests this week include Addison, a Recruitment Representative at the university, Micheline, the 1st year Program Advisor in the faculty, as well as Rein, a 2nd year student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internships, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Queen's website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(6:38) – Academics
(18:28) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(26:26) – Student Support and Internships
(34:36) – Admissions
(37:59) – Why Queen's Engineering?
22. Brock Concurrent Education
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature Brock University's Concurrent Education program. Our guests this week include Erin, a Recruitment Officer at the university, Colleen, a 4th year junior-stream student, as well as Dillon, a 5th year intermediate-stream student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to placements, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Brock website or emailing futurestudent@brocku.ca for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(7:50) – Academics
(13:53) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(22:10) – Student Support and Placements
(28:18) – Admissions
(32:08) – Why Brock for Con Ed?
21. Loran Award
On this special episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature the Loran Scholars Foundation's Loran Award. Our guests this week include Meghan, the CEO of Loran, as well as Sara, a 2016 scholar. We discuss all aspects of the award, as well as more details into the application process! We highly recommend going to the Loran website or emailing info@loranscholar.ca for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:47) – Introduction
(2:28) – Award Benefits and Details
(19:02) – Application and Admission Process
20. Brock Sport Management
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature Brock University's Sport Management program. Our guests this week include Courtney, a Recruitment and Admissions Officer at the university, Emmanuel, a recent graduate of the program, as well as Liam, a 3rd year student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internships, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Brock website or emailing futurestudent@brocku.ca for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:58) – Introduction
(5:48) – Academics
(13:56) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(20:23) – Student Support and Jobs
(32:04) – Admissions
(37:27) – Why Brock Sport Management?
19. UofT Computer Science
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature University of Toronto's Computer Science programs. Our guests this week include professors, students, and recruitment staff from all 3 UofT campuses. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internships, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the UofT website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:58) – Professors
(19:10) – Students
(29:17) – Recruitment and Admissions
18. Waterloo Engineering
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature University of Waterloo's Engineering Faculty. Our guests this week include William, the Director of Admissions for Engineering, Mirjana, the Associate Director of Admissions for the faculty, as well as Delainey, a mechanical engineering student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-op, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Waterloo website, the Road to Engineering blog (highly useful), or emailing enginfo@uwaterloo.ca for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:58) – Introduction
(4:03) – Academics
(13:21) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(18:46) – Student Support and Co-Op
(31:47) – Admissions
(42:11) – Why Waterloo Engineering?
17. Western Ivey HBA
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature Western University's Ivey School of Business HBA program. Our guests this week include Hilary, the Recruiting Manager for HBA at Ivey, Chris, the Senior Liaison Officer for Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions at Western, as well as Gabrielle, an HBA 2 (4th year) student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to internships, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Ivey website or emailing hba@ivey.uwo.ca for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:58) – Introduction
(10:33) – Academics
(26:16) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(35:46) – Student Support and Internships
(49:17) – Admissions
(1:00:22) – Why Ivey HBA?
16. UBC Unique Programs
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature University of British Columbia's Management, Land and Food Systems, and Forestry programs. Our guests this week include recruitment and admissions officers from both the Okanagan and Vancouver campuses, as well as students from all 3 featured programs. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-op, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the UBC website for more information.
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Show Notes
(0:58) – Introduction
(6:41) – Academics
(19:14) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(30:30) – Student Support and Co-op
(35:26) – Admissions
(44:50) – Why UBC?
15. York Schulich BBA/iBBA
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature York University's Schulich School of Business BBA/iBBA programs. Our guests this week are Hollis, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Schulich, as well as Meena, a 4th year iBBA student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-op, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Schulich website for more information or contacting studentservices@schulich.yorku.ca if you're interested in learning more.
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Show Notes
(0:58) – Introduction
(5:10) – Academics
(23:16) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(30:47) – Student Support
(38:43) – Admissions
(48:02) – Why Schulich BBA/iBBA?
14. York Kinesiology
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Show Notes
(0:58) – Introduction
(7:16) – Academics
(15:14) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(20:18) – Student Support
(31:18) – Admissions
(35:37) – Why York for Kinesiology?
13. UBC Sauder Commerce
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Show Notes
(0:58) – Introduction
(9:54) – Academics
(14:45) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(23:32) – Student Support and Co-op
(33:42) – Admissions
(44:39) – Why Sauder Commerce?
12. Waterloo Accounting/Computing and Financial Management
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Show Notes
(1:26) – (First question) - General
(6:47) – Academics
(18:44) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(26:44) – Student Support
(34:20) – Admissions
(42:58) – Why Waterloo AFM/CFM?
11. McMaster Life Sciences
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature McMaster University's Life Sciences program. Our guests this week are Amy, a Domestic Recruitment Officer at McMaster, and Jaimin, a student going into her fourth year of Biology and PNB. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-op, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the McMaster University website for more information or contacting bhsc@mcmaster.ca if you're interested in learning more.
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Show Notes
(1:31) – (First question) - General
(4:24) – Academics
(17:14) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(25:39) – Student Support and Co-op
(33:18) – Admissions
(36:53) – Why McMaster Health Sciences?
10. UBC Engineering
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Show Notes
(2:14) – (First question) - General
(9:13) – Academics
(25:30) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(35:12) – Student Support
(48:16) – Admissions
(1:01:03) – Why UBC Engineering?
9. Dalhousie Sciences
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Show Notes
(2:01) – (First question) - General
(6:53) – Academics
(20:08) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(27:28) – Student Support
(32:22) – Admissions
(35:47) – Why Dalhousie for Science?
Referenced Links:
www.dal.ca/campus_life/health-and-wellness/services-support/student-health-and-wellness.html
www.dal.ca/campus_life/academic-support/student-success-centre.html
www.dal.ca/applynow
www.dal.ca/faculty/science/current-students/dal-science-hub/student-resource/what-can-i-do-with-a-science-degree-.html
8. Waterloo Math and Computer Science
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Show Notes
(1:44) – (First question) - General
(10:39) – Academics
(20:22) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(27:22) – Student Support
(34:20) – Admissions
(42:15) – Why Waterloo Math/CS?
7. Western Medical Sciences
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Show Notes
(1:50) – (First question) - General
(7:45) – Academics
(26:44) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(31:29) – Student Support
(38:22) – Admissions
(42:41) – Why Western Medical Sciences?
6. McMaster Health Sciences
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Show Notes
(1:38) – (First question) - General
(5:41) – Academics
(12:47) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(19:54) – Student Support
(23:43) – Admissions
(29:12) – Why McMaster Health Sciences?
5. UofT Life Sciences
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Show Notes
(1:55) – (First question) - General
(6:15) – Academics
(17:26) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(25:01) – Student Support
(31:17) – Admissions
(40:59) – Why UofT Life Sciences?
4. Ryerson Sciences
On this episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature Ryerson University's Science faculty. Our guests this week are Salwa, The Recruitment and International Engagement Officer for the faculty of Science, Jake, an Undergraduate Liaison Officer (and 2019 alumni), Martha, a 4th-year Computer Science student, as well as Ben, a 4th-year co-op Financial Math student. We discuss everything from academics and student life, to co-op, admissions and more! We highly recommend going to the Ryerson University website for more information. Follow us on Instagram at @ccugpodcast
Show Notes
(1:42) – (First question) - General
(5:19) – Academics
(17:46) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(23:04) – Student Support
(33:43) – Admissions
(39:26) – Why Ryerson for Science?
3. McGill Sciences
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Show Notes
(1:57) – (First question) - General
(5:48) – Academics
(21:03) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(35:45) – Student Support
(44:26) – Admissions
(49:46) – Why McGill for Science?
2. UofT Engineering
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Show Notes
(3:20) – (First question) - General
(9:21) – Academics
(22:44) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(27:23) – Student Support
(36:47) – Admissions
(50:33) – Why UofT Engineering?
1. UofT Rotman Commerce
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Show Notes
(1:28) – (First question) - General
(4:11) – Academics
(15:49) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
(22:27) – Student Support
(30:30) – Admissions
(35:50) – Why Rotman Commerce?