{"id":428474,"date":"2022-04-07T03:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T00:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/wilfrid-laurier-university-student-life-on-campus\/"},"modified":"2022-04-07T03:00:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T00:00:15","slug":"wilfrid-laurier-university-student-life-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wilfrid-laurier-university-student-life-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"#Wilfrid Laurier University: 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-6a370fd0f042c\" 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-6a370fd0f042c\" 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\/wilfrid-laurier-university-student-life-on-campus\/#%E2%80%9CWilfrid_Laurier_University_Student_life_on_campus%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Wilfrid Laurier University: 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\/wilfrid-laurier-university-student-life-on-campus\/#Emily_Waitson_26_English\" >Emily Waitson, 26 English<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWilfrid_Laurier_University_Student_life_on_campus%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Wilfrid Laurier University: 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=\"Emily_Waitson_26_English\"><\/span>Emily Waitson, 26<br \/>English<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_1234852\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"wp-image-1234852 size-featured-image-portrait lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UNIVERSITY-GUIDEBOOK-2022-INSIDERS-WILFRED-LAURIER-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emily Waitson (Courtesy of Emily Waitson)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Why did you choose Laurier?<\/strong><br \/>My dad attended Laurier for his master\u2019s degree, and the location and program offerings were perfect for me. After going on a campus tour, I was really drawn to the tight-knit atmosphere and welcoming vibe I got from everyone I spoke to. My decision to choose Laurier was easier than I initially expected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Describe some of your best experiences so far.<\/strong><br \/>By far, the best decision I\u2019ve made during my time in university has been getting involved in campus clubs. Writing for my school\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>paper eventually led me to take on the role of editor-in-chief, and it introduced me to some of my closest friends. Another highlight has been the chance to take classes that really connect with my personal interests and passions. Women in Popular Culture was one of my favourite courses in undergrad; I looked forward to attending class every week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you involved in extracurricular activities?<\/strong><br \/>Over the course of my undergrad years, I\u2019ve been involved with Her Campus, the Cord, and the Laurier Undergraduate Journal of the Arts. Becoming involved in these publications was a great way to meet new people and pursue my interests. Laurier has endless options for extracurricular involvement and activities, so it quickly became easy for me to discover what I was interested in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of your professors?<\/strong><br \/>Like most students, I became familiar with the professors I liked and wanted to take classes with during my first and second years. Overall, I\u2019ve had great experiences with the professors I\u2019ve taken courses with. As long as you put effort into being a present, hard-working student, most professors are supportive and want to see you succeed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do you think of the school\u2019s administration?<\/strong><br \/>Stay on top of deadlines for adding and dropping courses. It can be challenging to talk to whom you need to talk to get your classes organized, especially if there\u2019s a waitlist. I have found that administrative staff can be difficult to communicate with. They don\u2019t always understand and really listen to student concerns. This problem has definitely become exacerbated during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is off-campus life like in Waterloo?<\/strong><br \/>The tri-city area (Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge) has a lot to offer students if you know where to look. The key to discovering hidden gems is to break outside of the uptown Waterloo bubble and venture to different parts of the local cities. This area has a variety of bars, distilleries, caf\u00e9s, shops and live music venues.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>PROFILE<\/strong>: <strong>Wilfrid Laurier University | Waterloo, Ont. | Founded 1911<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>If I wrote the school motto:<\/strong> \u2018It\u2019s great to be a Golden Hawk (if you push yourself outside of your comfort zone)\u2019<br \/><strong>Best place to live:<\/strong> Avoid renting from big companies. Searching for people who want to add students to their leases in the Laurier housing groups is often your best bet.<br \/><strong>Best place to study:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a> Building Atrium (if you\u2019re able to snag a free table) or any spot in Laz (Lazaridis Hall)<br \/><strong>Best campus events:<\/strong> In-person O-Week events, concerts and drag shows organized by the student union<br \/><strong>Best campus food:<\/strong> Wilf\u2019s<br \/><strong>Best cheap lunch:<\/strong> Bao Sandwich Bar<br \/><strong>Best pizza:<\/strong> Score Pizza or Graffiti Market<br \/><strong>Best place for a fancy dinner:<\/strong> Red House or the Bauer Kitchen<br \/><strong>Best giveaway:<\/strong> The freebies handed out at Campus Fest during O-Week<br \/><strong>Best bar for hanging out:<\/strong> Ethel\u2019s Lounge or Pin Up Arcade Bar<br \/><strong>Best live music venue:<\/strong> Jane Bond<br \/><strong>Best hangover breakfast: <\/strong>Go to Mel\u2019s Diner<br \/><strong>Best place for a nap:<\/strong> A cubicle in one of the upper floors of the library<br \/><strong>Best weekend activity:<\/strong> Hiking in Huron Natural Area, going to Bad Axe Throwing with friends or seeing a movie at Princess Cinemas<br \/><strong>The thing that surprised me most about the school:<\/strong> How quickly I became familiar and comfortable with the campus<br \/><strong>If I could change one thing about the school:<\/strong> Improve the Wi-Fi and dining hall food<\/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> straight to your inbox. 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