I loved my time at Ryerson! Great school with a unique urban feel. Classes across the downtown core (including in a movie theatre). Other than 1 or 2 iffy profs, I had many great professors and many interesting classes. Loved the double reading week and the short exam period, as well as extended summer. Great psych program too.

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.