u/NebulaEast2920

let me know about the class sizes, professors/faculty, practicum/field placements, safety of campus overall, etc

from september to april, how often does it rain, snow and shine :)

i know that the MSW at WLU is highly regarded, but I am wondering if it’s the same for WLU?

I would love to hear peoples experiences with graduating with an undergraduate degree that isnt a BSW and what type of work experience and additional/supplementary information they needed to get in.

could students from this program please tell me more in-depth information, advice and tips on this program? how are the co-op programs looking like? are the class sizes big? how are most courses graded (tests, papers, presentations)? please let me know about everything :)

thoughts on this? its starting to make me regret my decision of committing to a BSW :(

im deciding between wlu brantford (bsw) and waterloo (global studies) and one of the main differing factors are the class sizes.

i work better when i am working in smaller groups and want to grow a reliable relationship with my profs so that i can get recommendation letters and work with them.

i want to know the student experience with class sizes when it comes to waterloo. are they big classes? small? how many people?

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wlu global studies - waterloo campus

- Can have a concentration in International Development or Peace and Conflict

- Can take courses with practical modules to develop essential skills like project management in global development contexts 

Or the Social Entrepreneurship Minor to gain hands-on experience

- study global challenges (conflict, inequality, and environmental sustainability)

- can lead to an MA in International Development

- co-op!!! 

- participate in the social innovation in the city course 

- can do international field placements focusing on peace and conflict resolution and economic development (volunteer experiences)

- learn a language during my degree

- can do a minor in legal studies/sociology/political science

cons : more debt, oversaturated field (will probably need a masters for a good job)

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wlu social work - brantford

 Study social work from year 1

- Small class sizes (~25 students) 

- Can add a minor and teaching option to my degree 

-  Diverse experiences and opportunities

- Can do a semester abroad in 4th year 

- Integrated essential clinic skills and training 

- Exposes me to subfields of social work

- Field placements at places like international organizations and hospitals

- Amazing professors and faculty 

cons : brantford…

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