Dalhousie as a University does not rank at the top for academics. However, it should rank higher due to its sense of community and school spirit. Since coming to Dalhousie in the fall I have found that every student that attends the university loves it. There seems to be a big sense of community here with less competition than in other schools nearby. The professors share the same fondness for the school and embrace it in all of their lectures and tutorials. Overall, I would recommend Dalhousie not just for its academics, but for its community and all-around school balance.