University of Ottawa Speciality : Politics
programme: Political Science

I studied Political Science at the University of Ottawa, it being the capital of Canada I was given the opportunity to meet many influential individuals in my field. On many occasions they were invited as a guest lecturer which allowed me to learn things from their perspective and ask questions!

Studying Political Science at the University of Ottawa has been an incredible experience, largely thanks to the fantastic co-op opportunities and the exceptional faculty here. The co-op program at uOttawa is a standout feature, offering hands-on, practical experiences that are tightly integrated with our academic studies. This blend of learning and working in real-world settings has significantly enriched my understanding of political science, making the theoretical aspects much more tangible and applicable. One of the highlights of my academic journey has been learning from Professor Stuart Chambers, who teaches Introduction to Social Sciences (SCS1150). Professor Chambers is not only deeply knowledgeable but also brings an infectious enthusiasm to his classes. He encourages us to think critically and engage actively with the material, which has made his courses both enlightening and enjoyable. Campus life at uOttawa is also very engaging, filled with a variety of events and activities that make it easy to connect with others and find your community.

I like the university of Ottawa because of its diversity and its engagement with students and the many big associations we have and how much they do for us the student, each month we have many events, I am participating in a club where we can promote our culture without discrimination, this being said the university had opened me to many opportunities, new learning experiences and I’m grateful, however, the downside about this is the treatment we as students receive, some professors need to be reviewed for the way they treat their students and they approach things, many faculties need to review their ethic codes with many of them.

The school has diverse nationalities which makes no one feel alone. The classes at the graduate level are tinies so that everyone can interact as a debate, in a seminar form which is really accurate as a learning process. Yeah

Going to the University of Ottawa in the capital of Canadian politics is a dream come true. First of all, I fell in love with politics at a young age. Since my father was an economics professor, he would make us read some of his publications. We would often debate about the themes at the dinner table. I started reading books about it such as the prince by Niccolò Machiavelli, the Second Treatise of Government by John Locke, etc. The more I learned about the topic the more I treasured it. I would even listen to the news and try to analyze some political conflicts. At the University of Ottawa, I got to have an amazing teacher that taught us these topics and even debts.

However, due to the pandemic, the qualities of certain courses took a dip. Teachers are less hands-on.