{"id":424363,"date":"2022-03-31T02:43:04","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T23:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/universite-laval-student-life-on-campus\/"},"modified":"2022-03-31T02:43:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T23:43:04","slug":"universite-laval-student-life-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/universite-laval-student-life-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"#Universit\u00e9 Laval: Student life on campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2fcd59db077\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2fcd59db077\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/universite-laval-student-life-on-campus\/#%E2%80%9CUniversite_Laval_Student_life_on_campus%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Universit\u00e9 Laval: Student life on campus&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/universite-laval-student-life-on-campus\/#Camille_Lavertu_23_English_literature\" >Camille Lavertu, 23 English literature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CUniversite_Laval_Student_life_on_campus%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Universit\u00e9 Laval: Student life on campus&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n                            An insider\u2019s guide to the best place to live, campus food and more\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camille_Lavertu_23_English_literature\"><\/span>Camille Lavertu, 23<br \/>English literature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1234847\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1234847 size-featured-image-portrait lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UNIVERSITY-GUIDEBOOK-2022-INSIDERS-LAVAL-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"Camille Lavertu (Courtesy of Ingrid Chabot)\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camille Lavertu (Courtesy of Ingrid Chabot)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Why did you choose Laval?<\/strong><br \/>I knew many people whose experience at Laval had been great. I was especially interested in its English literature programs. And the location could not have been better, since I lived right next to the campus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Describe some of your best experiences so far.<\/strong><br \/>Having the chance to study abroad for six months was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I chose to go to Paris to attend Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3. Moving across the world from my family and friends at 20 years old allowed me to become much more independent and resourceful. Another memorable experience was helping to plan <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> events with the executive committee of my program. We organized a wine and cheese party in November 2019 to bring students in the program together. It was a lot of work, but it was definitely worth it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you involved in extracurricular activities?<\/strong><br \/>As an undergrad student, I worked as the internal affairs coordinator in the executive committee of my program. As a grad student, I work for the English writing centre of my faculty. We provide tutoring services to students who need help with their grammar, syntax or vocabulary in English. Being involved in extracurricular activities has pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow, both as an individual and a student.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of your professors?<\/strong><br \/>Most professors are honestly great. They are supportive, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roachable and very knowledgeable. It obviously depends on the program and size of the cohort, but most teachers know their students by name, so classes are much more fun and engaging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of the school\u2019s administration?<\/strong><br \/>It is fairly easy to sign up for classes, thanks to the university\u2019s online platform, monPortail, which is intuitive and easy to navigate, although it is quite often down for maintenance. Administrative staff are helpful and attentive to our needs. I especially needed a lot of help with paperwork before leaving for my semester abroad, and people at the Bureau International were there to provide answers to my (many) questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is off-campus life like in Quebec City?<\/strong><br \/>Quebec City is full of life and a great place for young students. It is safe and has a lot to offer in terms of outdoor and indoor activities, restaurants, bars and parks. Its public transportation system, the RTC, is convenient and affordable since an unlimited monthly pass is included for all students as part of the tuition fees.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>PROFILE<\/strong>: <strong>Universit\u00e9 Laval | Quebec City, Que. | Founded 1663<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>If I wrote the school motto:<\/strong> \u2018Laval University, where even groundhogs are welcome on campus\u2019<br \/><strong>Best place to live:<\/strong> Old Limoilou is a lovely neighbourhood. Many young people live there, and it is close to bars, restaurants, coffee shops and pubs.<br \/><strong>Best place to study:<\/strong> The Carr\u00e9 des Affaires on the third floor of the pavillon La Laurentienne<br \/><strong>Best campus food:<\/strong> Pub Universitaire<br \/><strong>Best cheap lunch:<\/strong> Le Bureau de poste. Who would say no to a $6.95 meal?<br \/><strong>Best pizza:<\/strong> Pizz\u00e9ria No. 900 Napolitaine<br \/><strong>Best place for a fancy dinner:<\/strong> Chez Boulay or La Signature<br \/><strong>Best giveaway:<\/strong> The CADEUL (the school\u2019s student association) with its $1,000 giveaway to help with tuition fees at the beginning of the semester<br \/><strong>Best bar for hanging out:<\/strong> Caf\u00e9 au Temps Perdu<br \/><strong>Best live music venue:<\/strong> Imp\u00e9rial Bell<br \/><strong>Best hangover breakfast: <\/strong>Cochon Dingue<br \/><strong>Best weekend activity: <\/strong>Playing board <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s with friends at the Revanche and then going for a drink on rue Saint-Joseph<br \/><strong>The thing that surprised me most about the school:<\/strong> The underground tunnels are a little creepy but so useful, especially in the winter<br \/><strong>If I could change one thing about the school:<\/strong> More coffee options would be great<\/p>\n<div class=\"under-article-widget-nl\">\n<p class=\"under-article-widget-title\">Looking for more?<\/p>\n<p class=\"under-article-widget-description\">Get the best of <em>Maclean&#8217;s<\/em> sent straight to your inbox. 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