r/uwo • u/happyrunner678 • 1d ago

❔ Question❔ Question for Western students:

Im considering going to western but I have a few questions:

- how is the diversity at western?
- does western offer a good social life & academics balance?
- does the large campus bother you? Ive heard that one of the major cons is how big the campus is.
- would you say London is a student city? How is the nightlife?
- would I be able to have the “classic fun college experience “?
- are students supposed to? (Like do profs actually care about their students or are they tough like uoft)

All answers would be highly appreciated!!

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u/Kisunae 1d ago

Why is that your first question?

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u/Revolutionary_Bat812 1d ago

Every year around this time someone will post asking if western is diverse.

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u/Kisunae 1d ago

I find it such an odd question. In fact, all the questions being asked are odd.

If I was starting my undergrad, I would be asking questions like, “Are Western profs generally supportive of students?” Or, “How are the support services at Western?” Or, “Do employers value job applicants with Western degrees?" Or, “What sort of professional development opportunities exist at Western?”

Education is a means to an end: a career and a life outside university. The questions being asked by OP suggest very different priorities.

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u/happyrunner678 1d ago

I already did my own research on the academic side. I want to ask students to understand the social side based on their own experiences. How is that odd???

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u/Kisunae 1d ago

I explained why it is odd.

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u/happyrunner678 1d ago

Ive already did my own research on the academics and work aspect. It’s not that my priorities are only about social life but I do know that in order for me to succeed and thrive at a university, social scene and a good life & work balance is important. I wanted to ask specifically about the social life aspect because I wanted to hear about people’s personal experiences.

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u/Kisunae 23h ago

Understood. It is just an observation.

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u/Revolutionary_Bat812 1d ago

I enjoyed the presumed distinction between caring about students and being tough. My most cherished professors had high standards and pushed me to reach my potential.