Alberta University of the Arts - AUArts (reviews)

My first year at Alberta University has been truly transformative. The support I’ve received, spanning academics, finances, and extracurricular activities, has been exceptional. The professors here are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in our personal growth, creating a nurturing learning environment where I’ve flourished both intellectually and personally.

Financially, the university has provided invaluable assistance, ensuring that financial constraints don’t hinder my education. This support has allowed me to fully immerse myself in my studies and campus life without worrying about financial burdens.

Speaking of campus life, the variety of clubs and activities available at Alberta University is astounding. From cultural clubs to sports teams to volunteer opportunities, there’s something for everyone, ensuring that boredom is never an issue.

Overall, Alberta University has become more than just an educational institution to me; it’s a community where I feel supported, valued, and empowered to pursue my passions and aspirations. My first year here has been nothing short of amazing, and I can’t wait to see what the rest of my journey at Alberta holds.

I am in the Visual Communication Design program in the Graphic Design/Advertising stream. If you research your instructors well, and also learn from your experience, you can get really great lessons from them. And sometimes you have to learn who is going to be straightforward and who will make you work harder (for example, I was doing badly in a class but I started asking for help outside of class time, and I ended up improving). Most of the instructors in my program are in the design or advertising industry, so it’s easy to learn about your job opportunities and how the world currently works for designers.

I just finished my first year at AUArts, and the best part about it was the access to a variety of classes in different media. It was nice to explore and engage in different art practices and processes that I wouldn’t have been able to otherwise on my own.