Testimonials

“ Being from Bracebridge and the Muskoka Lakes area, I had heard the dated descriptions of Sudbury as a mining town. I was pleasantly surprised and amazed, really. The scenery and the atmosphere are top-notch, and the friendliness of the people truly makes the city.”

- Derek Janssen, Sport and Physical Education, 4th year

“Anyone can do a sport, but it takes true perseverance and a lot of good work ethic to be a champion.’’

- Carling Zeeman, Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program, 4th year, Bronze Medallist, 2012 U23 World Rowing Championships, Canadian University Rowing Association Female Athlete of the Year

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“ Pride and tradition, that’s what it’s all about! I love leading and representing the Voyageurs’ school spirit. Voyageurs fans ARE the best!! Who hasn’t heard of the infamous Laurentian Voyageurs PotBangers! GO LU!”

- Warren Brown, Geography, 3rd year, Mascot 2010 – 2013

“Who would have thought you could live in a building with hundreds of your friends? That’s residence life for you. Residence is a great place to make lifelong friendships and have the most fun possible! It’s a home away from home, filled with some of the greatest people you will ever meet. Convenient, exciting, and supportive - residence at LU is the place to be.”

- Carley Whittle, Concurrent Education, 1st year

“ The financial assistance I’ve received from Laurentian will transform my student experience. It’s totally liberating. I can now concentrate on my studies and on mapping my future career.”

- Danika Mercier, Forensics, entering first year

“I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity. This bursary will allow me to pursue my dream in the field of medicine. I can now dedicate all my time and effort to my education, without the financial burden that would otherwise be attached. I can’t thank the Fielding family enough for their generous support, and I look forward to my time here at Laurentian University.”

- Dax Law, Forensics, entering first year, Recipient of the Jim Fielding Memorial Bursary

“Using Laurentian’s online tools to apply for financial aid and register for courses made things a lot easier for me. The advice and tips from staff, as well as the tutorials, made the process go smoothly.”

- Kallie Berens, Communication Studies, 4th year

“All of my professors genuinely care about my success, and go out of their way to meet one-on-one about any academic issues I may be faced with.”

- Amanda Thirkill, Communication Studies, 3rd year

“I had the privilege of studying under Dr. Zhibin Ye whose experience and expertise in the field of polymer chemistry and nanotechnology is world renowned in the international scientific community. I thrived in an environment where state-ofthe- art labs were at the students’ disposal. What an outstanding opportunity!”

- Eric Landry, Master’s of Applied Science, Bharti School of Engineering