{"id":569928,"date":"2023-03-23T16:02:22","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T13:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/discover-torontos-first-french-university\/"},"modified":"2023-03-23T16:02:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T13:02:22","slug":"discover-torontos-first-french-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/discover-torontos-first-french-university\/","title":{"rendered":"#Discover Toronto\u2019s first French university"},"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-6a39936b578fd\" 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-6a39936b578fd\" 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-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/discover-torontos-first-french-university\/#_Meeting_the_demand\" >\u00a0Meeting the demand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/discover-torontos-first-french-university\/#_Addressing_todays_workforce\" >\u00a0Addressing today\u2019s workforce<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div class=\"block-image\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<div class=\"image\" data-v-0165da4e=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<div class=\"wrap\" data-v-0165da4e=\"\">\n<figure data-v-0165da4e=\"\">\n<div class=\"img\" data-v-60147ebb=\"\" data-v-0165da4e=\"\">\n<div class=\"lazy\" data-v-0f9891ed=\"\" data-v-60147ebb=\"\"><img style=\"width:1024px;aspect-ratio:auto 1024 \/ 576;opacity:0;\" data-v-0f9891ed=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">Like many of her student peers, Diandra Tchoupou chose to attend Universit\u00e9 de l\u2019Ontario fran\u00e7ais (UOF) because she wanted to learn in French in an English environment. Located in downtown Toronto, the campus offers a rich linguistic experience for students who want the best of both worlds\u2014a world-class university education taught in French against the backdrop of a cosmopolitan city to sharpen their English.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\u201cI decided to enrol at UOF primarily because of the geographical location,\u201d says Tchoupou, who hails from Cameroon. \u201cI was raised in a bilingual family and studied in English up to the post-secondary level, but I wanted to improve my French language skills through the francophone system. The university offers me a great experience to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-v-18a469de=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Meeting_the_demand\"><\/span><strong>\u00a0Meeting the demand<\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">The province of Ontario has the largest francophone population in Canada outside of Quebec. As Toronto\u2019s first French-language university, UOF helps meet the demand for French language education beyond grade 12.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\u201cIt\u2019s important for students to have the option to keep studying French at the university level,\u201d says UOF President Pierre Ouellette. \u201cWe answer that call for those students with the programs they\u2019re looking for.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">Preparing students for the 21st century is central to the university\u2019s mandate and was a key factor in designing its programs. Four honours bachelor of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">science<\/a> (HBA) programs are offered for 2023: Digital Cultures, Urban Environments, Economy and Social Innovation, and Human Plurality. A part-time and full-time bachelor of education program is also available for students.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">As a small university with a tight-knit community, students can get the support they need to excel academically. \u201cI decided to study at UOF because of its transdisciplinary programs and teaching <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>roach to put the student at the heart of the curriculum,\u201d says first-year Digital Cultures student Nathalie Kuesso Keho Nimpa. \u201cIn addition to the beautiful campus, I appreciate the relationship between teacher and student at UOF. The professors follow along in your learning process and help you to conquer your shortcomings.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 data-v-18a469de=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Addressing_todays_workforce\"><\/span>\u00a0Addressing today\u2019s workforce<br \/>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">Tchoupou is enrolled in the Economy and Social Innovation program, works part-time on campus and still finds time for extracurricular involvement to enrich her student experience. \u201cWorking at the library has improved my communication skills,\u201d says Tchoupou. \u201cI also tutor children in French in my free time and entered a contest this year called D\u00e9lie ta Langue (Loosen your tongue).\u201d The competition requires students to make a presentation on a French expression and link it to a social issue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">UOF\u2019s programs prepare students for the competitive global workforce. Students armed with the knowledge to help address today\u2019s pressing issues, combined with expert fluency in French and English, gain access to remarkable job prospects and potentially higher earnings. Bilingual employees in Ontario earned, on average, $10,000 more than those who spoke only English, according to the 2021 Census.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">Since UOF opened, more Francophone students can pursue a world-class French language post-secondary education in one of the world\u2019s most exciting cities. But for Kuesso Keho Nimpa, it extends beyond career prospects. It\u2019s also about her love of the language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\u201cThere is an aspect of pride in the French language. Helping to sustain it, or at least adding my contribution to the language, makes me happy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\">\n<p data-v-c42aa070=\"\" data-v-2d21c750=\"\"><strong>Universit\u00e9 de l\u2019Ontario fran\u00e7ais welcomes francophone students from around the world. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uontario.ca\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/uontario.ca\/\">Tours are available year-round<\/a> to experience Toronto\u2019s first French-language university located in the heart of downtown Toronto.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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