Ryerson University (reviews)

Some courses do not have great professors. Not enough information is given on projects and assignments making things very unclear. The school is in a very good location as it’s downtown. As it is downtown, there may be a lot of traffic but overall a great experience.

I love my program a lot because it has all I was planning to do and learn for my future. I experienced both online and in person classes, which was good because I understood which I liked and best for me. The student life there is amazing, there are many different things you could be part of and will help you throughout the university experience. The environment where the university is just was loved by me and many others. Overall my experience here is awesome and can’t wait to be amazed more in the coming years.

The professors who teach the mandatory courses within this program are very understanding. The know students have other things to deal with so they work towards making the learning experience easy and provide assistance whenever it’s needed. Many professors are very lenient when it comes to deadlines and go above to help students succeed.

Ryerson profs really made it an easy and comfortable experience for students to communicate with them, especially during the pandemic and online school. They were kind and understanding about students’ mental health and were really accommodating throughout the semester. They were quick to respond to emails and will meet with you outside of office hours if you were not able to make it.

After one year in the Creative Industries program at Ryerson University, I have gotten a very slight feeling of the university experience. Despite the university’s best efforts, online school will never compare to the feeling of meeting your peers on campus. However, the professors have been extremely understanding and accommodating to our special circumstances, making online as enjoyable as it can be. We got the opportunity to explore some of our campus facilities such as the SLC, library and gyms. All of which are great spaces for the Ryerson community to form. The majority of students I know, cross their fingers for a more immersive next year!

Some of the core nutrition courses are very useful. Especially the mandatory courses for dietetics (if you want to become a registered dietitian). The skills you learn in these core courses are transferable and can be applied to future jobs related to food and nutrition. However, some of the content in some courses do overlap and it can feel repetitive. Since it is such a small program, it is hard to take the same course with a different professor as the classes are very limited. Some of the core courses only run once a year (either Fall, Winter, or Spring/Summer) so if you fail a course you would have to wait an entire year before you can retake it. Some of the courses with lab components were very fun but some may have mixed feelings about labs. As you need to pass both the lab component and lecture component separately in order to pass courses like biochemistry and food management.

In terms of student life, if you don’t live on campus or live in Toronto, student life is pretty much non-existent. The majority of students at Ryerson are commuters who live outside of Toronto and it may hard to find a sense of community if you aren’t actively involved in clubs or events. The location of the campus can be considered both bad and good. There is always something you can do after school as it is situated in the heart of Toronto. However, safety is a concern as there are many notifications of security incidents that occur on campus (such as criminal harassment, assault, and robbery). The school can definitely improve in terms of campus safety and tightening security measures.

In terms of career prospects, there are many industries that nutrition and food graduate students can branch out into. After graduation, you can choose to pursue a master’s program or the PMDip program to become a registered dietitian in the future. Those that choose not to become registered dietitians, can still work in health care, food service, government agencies, marketing, product development, food safety, etc.

So far this program at Ryerson has been amazing, the blended delivery of classes is flexible and easy to work with. The lecturers for the courses I have taken so far are knowledgeable and easy to work with. Also, the learning platforms are accessible and easy to use.

It is no doubt that Philosophy is one of the most overlooked programs at any university. Many people carry this stereotype that a Philosophy degree cannot take you anywhere in the professional life in the world. However, those very people have not considered the actual benefits that Philosophy teaches a student and where it can take them not just in the professional side of one’s life but personally.

When choosing any program at a college or university it is important to consider what the program specifically offers for its students. Many students overlook the personal development of students in the program. Ryerson University (renaming in the process) offers an Italy Credit Program in collaboration with Vancouver Island University which provides a unique interdisciplinary examination of one of the most dynamic and significant periods of European History.

In addition, the Philosophy Program at Ryerson University offers diverse learning formats that incorporate experiential learning, independent and group study, group discussion, public dialogue, and lectures.

One of the biggest benefits of studying Philosophy at the (X) Ryerson University Campus is that it is located at the core of downtown Toronto, so the connections and networking opportunities for students are endless. There are services and resources for philosophy students to connect with industry professionals and programs where they are able to get paired up with an upper-year philosophy student to guide them to well-balanced student life as an undergraduate students.

Remember, do what you feel passionate about. After all, you are the only one that is putting in the time, money, and effort for your undergrad and the opportunities follow from there.

I am currently enrolled at Ryerson University as a fourth-year student. I love the campus life at Ryerson, I personally never lived on campus and had to commute so I made good use of my time and the facilities on campus. There are different floors for studying and each one had its own purpose. If I want to study quietly and have a quiet space around me, I would go to a specific floor, if I want to study with friends, be more casual and social, I could go to another floor that has couches and beanbags and is a more relaxed environment. The student body is made up of both international students and domestic students and I think there is a great balance as I’ve made friends from both groups. I can’t think of any improvements that could be made as far as the school goes, the school is located at the heart of downtown Toronto, so it is a unique environment. I would recommend the school to others, especially if you are looking for a unique university experience.

The labs were great, with very fun interactive materials, the lab instructor was very involved in the labs and was enthusiastic about her material. The lab instructor was very knowledgeable and very approachable. Overall the labs were a great way to apply theoretical knowledge in a physical setting, the tools that I have gained during this program continue to be applied to my everyday life and into my future profession.