Dalhousie University from Halifax NS presented at the FHS College Fair. Photo by Robin G.
Dalhousie University excels in student life; academics
By Kate H.
Dalhousie University is a top-rated Canadian university located in the heart of downtown Halifax. It offers more degree programs than any other university in Atlantic Canada, and has been teaching for almost 200 years.
One of the greatest perks of attending Dalhousie University, according to Assistant Registrar Curtis Clark, is the city of Halifax itself.
“Students are very engaged on campus. There are always events, like music festivals going on in downtown Halifax,” He said, “There are also over 250 clubs to take part in.”
Dal was visiting F.H.S. as part of an annual Atlantic Canadian University fair, and showcasing what they have to offer prospective graduates at prominent high schools along the east coast.
They have a lot to boast about, offering programs in the faculties of Science, Arts, Business, Engineering and Health Sciences, although Science and Arts are considerably more popular, said Clark. They have 180 different degree programs, and also offer 70 exchange programs for students, which span across 60 countries.
The ‘Dalplex’ is the place to go to cheer on the many accomplished athletes of this school. The Dalhousie Tigers include varsity level men and women’s teams in basketball, cross country, soccer, hockey, volleyball, swimming and track and field. Those athletes are no slouches either, with a third of them reaching a GPA of 3.45 or higher, earning them the title of CIS Academic All-Canadians.
Dalhousie also offers a slew of programs to make their first year students more comfortable when adjusting to life on their own. They have a ‘concierge service’, which allows friends and families to order items such as flowers and cakes to be sent directly to students on special occasions. There is a computer store right on campus which offers student deals and is there to help should you find that your laptop crashes while you’re working on a last-minute assignment. Even ordering pricey textbooks is made easier with their ‘Books in Rez’ program, that allows students to order textbooks from the comfort of their home, that will be waiting for their arrival at their new dorm. First year students who apply before June 30 are guaranteed a spot in residence.
From top-ranked professors to a booming nightlife, Dalhousie University offers an undergraduate experience that is hard to compete with.
Dalhousie University in Halifax is one of the biggest univsities in Atlantic Canada
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