Wilfrid Laurier University
speciality: Communication

The spirit of Wilfrid Laurier is unmatched to any other school. In terms of inclusion, Laurier has a huge number of Clubs and Associations that are constantly recruiting anybody and everybody. As a communications major, I find my programme particularly amazing. As a student that did not have one specific aspiration post high-school graduation, enrolling in communications was one of the best decisions I’ve made. With a degree as diverse as communications, I’ve opened an eye toward positions in Public Relations, Marketing, Media, and Human Resources. The faculty of the school is always excited to support your success, and it equipped with incredible resources for all students.

Immersing myself in the Communication Studies program at Wilfrid Laurier University has been a genuinely enriching experience. The program, marked by its insightful and thought-provoking nature, adeptly challenges conventional preconceptions. What particularly captivated me was the program’s holistic approach to communication, urging students to scrutinize how messages are conveyed across diverse platforms, including the intricate landscape of social media. The coursework necessitates a meticulous analysis of not only the content but also how messages are presented and the underlying communication they convey.

Beyond the intricacies of communication, the program delves into the exploration of pertinent social issues, such as racism, sexism, and poverty. This multifaceted perspective enhances the depth of understanding, fostering a comprehensive awareness of the interconnected nature of communication and societal challenges.

In essence, my time in the Communication Studies program has been both insightful and stimulating, broadening my perspective on the intricacies of communication while equipping me with a nuanced understanding of pressing social issues.

I loved my years at Laurier and would really recommend the Communications program to anyone who wants to go into marketing/PR/journalism or maybe doesn’t know yet what to do. I know so many people who graduated from the program and are doing something completely unrelated now (one girl is in health science, another in political science, another is doing law school in the UK right now, etc.)
Having transferred into the program after not liking first-year Economics and being convinced by a friend that it’s a similar path to marketing as BBA, I hesitantly decided to switch into it and see how it goes. Back then, I didn’t really know what the program consisted of or how to explain it to people who asked me what it was. I also thought I hated writing due to the sour taste that high school English class left for me. I also didn’t realize the program was super writing-heavy. Now that I’ve graduated from it, I can easily say that it was the best decision I could’ve made for myself. The program allowed me to really strengthen my research and writing skills and has exposed me to numerous philosophical and theoretical concepts that have helped shape the way I see and think of the world (both personally and in a career sense). It’s a great path for someone who doesn’t want to deal with business cases, numbers, and presentations but still gets into the business career they want afterward or who isn’t quite yet sure what career they want for themselves.
Most of the communications profs are really great and make you feel super comfortable with coming up to them for help. They’re really relaxed and understanding and that meant a lot in certain times. The students are also super nice and everyone has just a chill vibe to them (unlike other programs at the school…)
I really loved the program and Laurier in itself because of the small campus and community feel it brings. If you’re considering going here, just do it 🙂

In my opinion, Laurier is a very fun and actively engaged university that enhances the university experience for many students. I love the friendly atmosphere of people which allows me to be more sociable and meet new people and participate in new experiences. In classes, it can be easy to create relationships with peers which allows students to work towards common goals together. I would highly recommend this university to other students as it can provide them with endless unforgettable opportunities and enhance your degree choice.

I love how small my classes are allowing me to create a relationship with my professors to learn more about myself and how I can improve. The students and professors are great and make Laurier a warm place to attend school

As a communications studies major, I really enjoyed the variety of different classes the program offered. The program really is what you make it. I switched out from Economics because I wasn’t feeling too sure about what career I wanted to pursue in the future. Studying communications allowed for me to leave multiple paths open for myself and curate my degree to my liking. There are only 4 required communications courses you must take and the rest are up to you and which path you want to follow (sports media, cultural, media and history, digital media, visual communication, etc.)
The student life at Laurier is fantastic. Everyone is super friendly. There aren’t any major “cliques” that run the campus. Each club is very humble and all the students are very easy-going and nice. It’s a fairly small campus which makes it easy to run into people, but with that, it’s nice to always run into familiar faces! The small campus also makes it easy for getting to your back-to-back class on time since everything is a short walking distance!