University of Alberta Speciality : Education
programme: Education

I studied Education at Campus Saint-Jean at the University of Alberta with a minor in inclusion and overall had a very positive experience. One of the biggest strengths of the program is the small class sizes, which create a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Professors are approachable, my favourite professors being Asma M’barek, Dalbir Sehmby, Dominic manuel and Randy Lyseng, to name a few. It is easier to participate in discussions and build connections with classmates when professors foster such productive and welcoming learning environments.

Another highlight was the accessibility of student services. Whether it was academic support, health care or general guidance, it felt like there were always resources available for students on Main Campus. Because Campus Saint-Jean is a smaller campus, the selection of specialized courses were sometimes more limited compared to the main University of Alberta campus. Lots of things make up for this though.

Edmonton is also a great student city. It’s affordable compared to many other Canadian cities and has a strong sense of community, especially within the French-speaking environment at Campus Saint-Jean.

I would recommend the program to students who value smaller learning environments, close relationships with professors, and being part of a tight-knit campus community.

I love how, despite being a big university, my experience has been very personalized and there are so many supports available. There are lots of programs, both academic and non-academic, and overall feel the staff is super passionate about their work.

The University of Alberta is a decent institution. I only say decent because of the factors in my bachelor of education program that left a little to be desired. There was far too much theory and not enough practical hands on training. I felt quite helpless in my second practicum because I don’t think i was ever properly prepared for the field. Maybe if there wasn’t so much online due to Covid, I would have had a better experience.

Student life at University of Alberta is a perfect balance of work, academic associations and life long memories to cherish. The study experience is par excellence: be it academic rigour, personal counselling and of course infrastructure facilities. You name it and believe me University of Alberta has it all. The student association activities, the academic writing program and campus recruitment assistance are surely going to make you nostalgic, when you reflect on your academic journey at UofA.

The University of Alberta is an excellent university located in Edmonton and I am currently attending this school. As a 2nd year education student, I’ve enjoyed the campus and professors so far but there are some areas that could be improved such as the parking. Availability is very limited and fines are quite hefty (100$ for the first offence). All in all a great place to take your degree!