travel
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Exchange students take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Stratford Upon-Avon
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On Feb. 28, a trip from the University of Birmingham to Stratford Upon-Avon for the English literature department left with two full buses of students. This trip was planned by two coordinators from the student exchange advisory and involved a jam-packed schedule in Stratford Upon-Avon where students were able to meet cast members of Shakespeare’s…
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Why studying early English literature is still important in the UK today
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English literature is an incredibly vast medium of writing. Studying authors such as Shakespeare focuses more on creativity and setting, whereas novelists such as Jane Austen centre on story and character building. The University of Birmingham has approximately 20,000 full time undergraduate students studying disciplines from economics to philosophy. The college of arts and law…
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Exchange student expectation versus reality: is it worth it to decide to study abroad?
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To commit to an exchange program abroad is not always as easy. Things do not always go the way you expect. I talked to some exchange students at the University of Birmingham to find out what they hope to get out of their exchange experience. “Getting to experience studying in a different country while also…
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Moving to Europe as an undergraduate student
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One day I woke up and told myself I was bored. Bored of what, I’m still unsure. I have a great family life, a great social life and a great school to attend. But something was missing. Maybe it was COVID-19 that did this to me, or maybe it was just the incessant need to…
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International program opportunities at Laurier
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Studying abroad is an opportunity of a lifetime. Laurier offers abroad programs at up to seventy different accredited institutions across the world? I had the pleasure of interviewing the Laurier Student Abroad Advisor, Allison Donahue, on the importance of exchanges through Laurier, “It’s something they can do as part of their Laurier degree that helps…
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Ex-convict released into KW region sparks criticism of Canada’s justice system
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Last month, Hayan Yassin, convicted for two separate accounts of rape and kidnapping in 2011, was released into the KW region after serving ten years in prison. The Waterloo Regional Police issued an online warning to the public several weeks ago, sparking fear in women across the community. The Correctional Service of Canada is partnering…
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MacLatchy eases into role of president and vice-chancellor
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s new president and vice-chancellor Deborah MacLatchy officially took over the role from former president, Max Blouw, on July 1. Since 2009, MacLatchy served as Laurier’s provost and vice-president: academic, and was appointed as president and vice-chancellor of the university on Jan. 11. Before taking over the role, MacLatchy and Blouw worked closely…
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Fred Nichols retires after many dedicated years at Laurier
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An era spanning over half a century at Wilfrid Laurier University is coming to an end. After serving as Laurier’s dean of students for nearly 30 years and having worked in alumni relations and department roles, Fred Nichols will retire at the age of 84. During his 53-year career at the university, Nichols made his…
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A letter to final year students
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Dear upcoming graduates, So it’s that time of year again. Summer is winding down and everyone is back in Waterloo for another academic year. Lots to look forward to! Homecoming is around the corner, you get two reading weeks, a winter break and there’s no forgetting St. Patrick’s Day. But I’m willing to bet that…
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Pay to learn, pay to test
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How much does a class cost? We’re all familiar with the number that appears on our invoice every semester, but is that it? The majority of university classes will at the very least require students to purchase a textbook or course readings, but that’s not always the end of it. Tactile textbooks have long circulated…
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