Western University

I completed my BSc in Environmental Science at Western University in 2022. I enjoyed the program, as it provided a lot of flexibility to tailor my degree to my interests. While the large student and faculty body could be overwhelming, I was able to connect with multiple professors to conduct research in my undergraduate program. The broad range of research programs at Western allowed me to seek out opportunities that fit my professional goals and interests.

I also participated in the Western Science Internship Program, in which I conducted two 8-month placements. The internship team at Western were very helpful in finding positions and developing resume/cover letter/interview skills.

It was shocking to me to learn the Western Nursing faculty was moved under the Social Sciences category. How this happened requires explanation as it defies all logic. All other BScN Nursing programs in Canada are associated, as they should, within the Medical-Dental-Nursing Science programs.

I graduated in 2019 and grew so much, personally and professionally, over four years because of this program. Clinical placements were very good but you need to prepare for them. Ask questions before you begin and expect to practice, practice, practice, because class work won't fully make you ready for what happens in a real health care setting. But I was given plenty of help in areas where I needed it. For nurses who want research specialties, there are better nursing programs out there, like UofT, UBC and McMaster. I am interested in paediatric nursing and will need more experience and training in this field, but what I learned was certainly enough to pass the NCLEX. Western's NCLEX rating is higher than most universities! Best of all was the community. Great people supporting each other 100% of the way, especially important during these trying times.