The University of Toronto’s Classics program offers a rich and rigorous educational experience for students seeking to delve into the ancient world. With a diverse range of courses that cover a broad span of history, literature, philosophy, and art, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of the Greco-Roman world and its lasting impact on contemporary society.

One of the program’s strengths is its faculty, which includes world-renowned scholars who are experts in their respective fields. Their expertise is reflected in the program’s curriculum, which offers an array of courses that explore the intricacies of classical culture, language, and history. The faculty, in addition, truly care about students’ education and wellbeing. In addition, the program provides ample opportunities for students to engage in independent research and gain hands-on experience through internships and field trips.

Another notable feature of the Classics program at the University of Toronto is its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The program strives to create an atmosphere where students from all backgrounds can engage with the ancient world and its legacy. This is reflected in the program’s diverse course offerings and the inclusion of perspectives from marginalized groups, such as women and minorities, in its curriculum.

Overall, the University of Toronto’s Classics program is an excellent choice for students interested in the ancient world. Its rigorous academic standards, world-class faculty, and commitment to diversity make it a top choice for students seeking a comprehensive education in classics.

I am a transfer student at U of T. I initially attended the University of Calgary for 2 years and transferred during the pandemic. Below I will highlight a few differences.
– The Profs here at U of T have had real careers. They often come in speaking about their experiences outside of academics, whereas at U of C, they seemed to have less so. The benefit to an experienced prof being that they have better connections to the non academic world.
– Comparatively, the HIGHLY competitive nature of U of T can have detrimental impacts on your mental health. At U of C, there was more emphasis on collaboration and teamwork. Here at U of T, the students are more competitive and the profs do seem to enable this.
– At U of C, STEM programs get the vast majority of funding, at U of T it is significantly less screwed.

(I could say more but I’ll stop here)

The History Program at UofT is extremely interesting. With courses that allow you to learn about the History of the world, you can still focus on certain geographical locations if you want.
While the Program is interesting, I have found that I’ve been rethinking future employment prospects. While it is true that a History degree can lead to occupations like Museum curators or Teachers, I’m not sure there are really many prospects for the degree on its own and would be valued much more if one took another related program such as Political Science.
To its credit, the History degree gives you skills in research, and helps you learn patience, and writing. Which can definitely give you skills to enter into interesting fields, maybe in online blogs or working as researchers. However, I believe it is harder to find a job that works well with your skills and your interests. After all, you wouldn’t want to be tucked in a career that doesn’t excite you.

The work is really challenging and sometimes stressful, but I feel I’ve learned a lot in the time I’ve been here. Most of my professors have been really accommodating and understanding, and I’ve met some really good friends here.