Queen's University (reviews)

I loved that the program was small and the pool of professors tight. It allowed them to engage in the classroom and get to know my peers, but also be comfortable in a dynamic environment directly engaging in meaningful discussion with my professors and teaching assistants. Queen’s in general strives for success and encourages students to get involved in and outside the classroom to get the most out of their experience. My program specifically was called a specialization in Astrophysics. However, there were a lot less options for Astrophysics than I initially expected, only one course for 3 fall terms. The program is also very academia based as it does not allow for other skills to thrive if you don’t excel academically. But there was a large array of physics courses in general to pick from, so if you chose more of a general physics specialization, it was an incredible way to gain exposure to such important areas of the growing field. I highly recommend the school for others simply because of the student life. The campus is considered mid-size for Ontario and students genuinely want to see their peers succeed. The extra-curricular experiences are unmatchable. I am not too sure about how international the school is. I know that we do get a select number of exchange and international students, but not more than a couple hundred. We do have a liaison office in China since majority of our international students are from Queen’s. I feel very confident in my career prospects as I mostly intend to stay in Canada and I know that Queen’s is a widely known school. Besides that, my extracurricular experiences have set me up to take on real-world networking opportunities and apply my interpersonal skills in a variety of schools.

I found that the programs at Queen’s University, specifically the BHSc program were very organized and intuitive. The learning environment, onQ was easy to use and all the courses were organized within onQ in a piecemeal and digestible manner, with weekly incremental modules. The program wasn’t centred around rote memorization, but rather focused on collaboration with fellow students, group problem solving, and case-based study. The level of scholarship and integrity amongst the students was notable. The professors were also very helpful, with most of them responding to any queries within hours with detail and care. The professors were very understanding of my circumstances as a student with disabilities and were very accommodating. All my assignments received great feedback so I knew exactly where I went wrong and how I could improve.

The school offers amazing career prospects with many of my friends going on and entering medicine and other high-level careers. There are students from around the world and the environment is accommodative for international students as well. The campus is beautiful and there are many activities around the campus to keep students busy and happy!

Overall, the school is great and I would recommend it to anyone from around the world. The school could improve though by introducing more hands-on and in-person sessions for students who study in the online program. For example, they could introduce a week where we could go to the campus and work on labs or cadavers. Other than that, I have no complaints!

I had an amazing experience at Queen’s, moving from Vancouver to Kingston was very intimidating for me but once I settled in there was no doubt that I had picked the school for me. Student life was exemplary, everyone was excited to make new friends and make long-lasting memories with them. School took the back burner for a while so if you end up coming to Queen’s make sure you can balance your school work and social life to avoid falling behind.

All in all, I am extremely grateful for Queens and all it has given me in life lessons, practical skills I need for the future, and amazing friends.

My time at Queen’s University studying in their Arts and Science and Concurrent Education program has been life-changing, and this experience comes with its ups and downs. I find Queen’s to be an excellent institution overall, and what I love most about it are the school’s student life and challenging academics. The Orientation Week program is outstanding, with many fun bonding activities and dedicated student leaders to transition new students to the Queen’s body. It has indeed been a thrilling and n eye-opening experience meeting, so many people from different walks of life compared to if I just stayed home in Vancouver at UBC. The variety of clubs and student organizations is abundant, making it easy for students to find their niche and explore their passions. The courses overall went as expected and challenged me in meaningful ways. My favourite course I took was DEVS 100 Global Development because of the deep and engaging class discussions we had in tutorials. I would recommend this course to a friend because of the intriguing content that sparks meaningful conversations about the relationships between first-world and third-world countries.
Furthermore, as a local citizen from Vancouver, BC, the main disadvantage I found coming to Queen’s was the lack of diversity in a small city like Kingston as a person of colour. There was not much internationality within the student body, sometimes making it challenging to find a like-minded community. However, this lack of person of colour visibility made me grow up, seeing more of the world that is different from my upbringing and how to navigate those new spaces. So, this drawback also benefits from expanding our perspectives in new places. That being said, the school’s diversity and a history of racism problems that got pushed aside, unchecked, and never worked through, is something Queen’s can improve on. Overall, I feel that my career prospects at this school are limitless and that I have made incredible friendships, making Queen’s a place I am forever grateful to be.

Queen’s University is one of the best schools in terms of student life and integration. It is super easy to meet new people and make lifelong connections with your peers. When it comes to Academics, Queens is known as one of the best Universities in all of Canada for a reason. There are so many places where you can receive extra help if needed and everyone is super accommodating. Professors are always available to meet outside of class hours to help ensure you understand the course materials. Overall Queens is one of the best schools in Canada and I am happy I chose it.

I love Queen’s University for so many reasons including the student life, courses offered and so many other opportunities offered. I have been able to join so many different clubs at Queen’s with some surrounding science and others playing sports. This gave me the chance to meet so many new people and opened me to so many new experiences. For courses, they have a course for every subject and topics relating to everyday experiences and what is going on in the world.

The Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) programme at Queen’s University is a dynamic and diversified degree geared towards the understanding of public phenomena through a multi-faceted lens that occupies several disciplinary angles. The amalgamation of these subjects together allocates students the ability to analyse a variety of complex issues and problems present in today’s society.

Queen’s is known for its lively atmosphere and students thrive off studying all day and enjoying life at the same time. It is a great place to make friends and study your chosen course. With their prime focus being you the queens does a great job boasting excellence in academics and spirts with a lively spirit all the time