

Overall, my experience as a student at Carleton University has been terrific. It has a welcoming and vibrant student community that encourages creativity, growth, and perseverance. Students have various avenues of support in excelling in their desired field from the plethora of student clubs and associations to the supportive faculty.
View moreThe journalism program at Carleton was quite good when I attended in the 1980s. Professors were intelligent and fair; the course materials were good. The campus is lovely, situated by the canal, but it is a little cumbersome to access and you have to travel some distance to do anything off campus. Sport and recreation facilities were good.
View moreMy experience at Carleton University has been really positive overall. The programmes are well-structured and the professors are approachable and genuinely care about student success. I especially liked the campus community, it’s diverse, welcoming, and there are lots of clubs and events that make it easy to get involved. Ottawa is also a great location for internships and research opportunities. If I had to pick one thing to improve, it would be more support around housing during peak intake periods. Overall, I’d definitely recommend Carleton to future students looking for a balance of academics and campus life.
View moreOverall, my experience has been very positive. The courses are engaging and encourage critical thinking, especially in programs like Human Rights and Social Justice. Professors are generally supportive and approachable, and there are many opportunities to get involved in student life and community initiatives. One thing I appreciate is the diversity on campus, which creates a more inclusive and open learning environment. There are also many resources available for students, both academically and socially. One downside is that some administrative processes can be slow or unclear at times, which can be frustrating when trying to get quick answers. Overall, I would recommend this university, especially for students who are interested in social sciences and want to be part of an engaged and active student community.
View moreI genuinely have loved every year of my degree in Aerospace Engineering at Carleton.
The engineering community is the biggest standout for me; the assorted academic and social societies are filled with the kindest and friendliest people that cheer you on and want to see you succeed. When I started in first year, it was an amazing asset to attend meetings and be able to ask upper year students questions about coursework or the student governance.
Additionally, the professors are extremely involved in the success of the students and are proactive in asking for and implementing feedback to improve the student experience. Many of the professors even go as far as to work with the governing student societies to ask for help in better serving the general student population.
Furthermore, the societies and design teams are very good ways of boosting resume experience that employers are looking for. The school and faculty are all very well connected to the local engineering and technology industries in Ottawa and make for great connections, references when applying for internships or entry level jobs post-grad.
Unfortunately, the school administration as a whole has been having some budgeting issues which ends up being reflected in the quality of the teaching assistant support and the labs. Some of the labs are pretty outdated and have to recycle data so that everyone can participate and get somewhat of a lab experience. With the TAs being underpaid and having less hours, sometimes receiving quality feedback on projects and assignments can be hard.
Overall the school has been a wonderful experience and the friendships and professional connections I’ve made will stick with me for many years!
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