I am very pleased to provide a
perspective about our very special Wilfrid Laurier University,
Ontario Canada's number one ranked undergraduate university.
Laurier is dedicated to providing an education that is relevant
in our rapidly changing world. Our reputation is built on
innovative programs in arts, science, business and music. Many
programs stand out as some of Laurier's finest in business and
economics, global studies, geography and geomatics, biology,
biochemistry, kinesiology, financial mathematics, music therapy,
biology, archaeology, double degree programs in business and
science, communications studies, english, history and
mathematics to name a few. We are large enough to offer a great
range of programs, but intimate too with a strong campus
community where you will feel important as a person. Most of our
facilities are within a large single city block which makes
commuting to class convenient and allows a close comradery with
your fellow students.
Our highly regarded faculty are approachable, involved and
available to students to offer help, advice and guidance.
Laurier's strong academic programs are backed up by first rate
teaching. A degree from Laurier has a strong reputation
nationally and internationally. The majority of your classes
will be taught by full-time professors. Active in the
international research community, Laurier's faculty not only
provide new knowledge to channel any inquiring mind, they also
prepare students for a complex world by supporting the
development of critical thinking, personal identity, instilling
a capacity and love of learning.
If you want to get involved outside of the classroom, Laurier is
the place to be. The opportunities to volunteer, to join a club,
to participate in recreation and intramurals, in student
leadership, faculty councils and residence life are endless. In
the recent University Report Card Survey, Laurier received an A+
for the overall university atmosphere.
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Laurier Student
Services also consistently rank very highly in student surveys.
Laurier cares about its students, their success and their future
careers. We offer a wide range of resources designed to help our
students achieve their academic and personal goals.
Wilfrid Laurier University is located in the city of Waterloo in
the heart of Southwestern Ontario about an hours drive west of
Toronto, Canada's largest city. In one of the most prosperous
and fastest growing areas in the country, the Waterloo region is
rich in local arts, entertainment, theatre, orchestra, shopping,
restaurants and galleries. Over 20% of people living in the
Kitchener-Waterloo region were born outside of Canada and the
university attracts many foreign students. Numerous restaurants
and shops cater to the international community. The Waterloo
region referred often to as the "technology triangle" is the
home of Research In Motion and Open Text Corporation as well as
the Centre for International Governance, Innovation and the
Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.
What's so special about Laurier is its focus on the whole
student both academically and personally. At Laurier with your
special skills, interests and expertise you become a member of
the community. Your presence will enhance our diversity and you
will be encouraged to leave your personal legacy to Laurier's
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