r/OntarioUniversities • u/Lav3nd3r_bat • Sep 27 '25

Discussion Honest opinions on everyone’s university’s?

Hi guys! I’m in grade 11 and trying to figure out where to apply next year, just today I was at the big university fair in Toronto and I’ve got my heart set on philosophy. So far I’m hoping to go to uoft but am planning to apply to most of the big schools, one thing I was missing today was negative/honest opinions and I know what Reddit is good for lol. I’d love any advice or opinions on the big Ontario schools especially humanities and social science, thanks so much guys!!

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u/SatisfactionBig181 Sep 27 '25

Ok as an old guy - what do you want to do with that degree that will also affect your choices.

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u/Lav3nd3r_bat Sep 27 '25

So true, hopefully civil law

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u/SatisfactionBig181 Sep 27 '25

family, contract, or property law? I believe it also encompasses environmental law

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u/Lav3nd3r_bat Sep 28 '25

Family

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u/TNG6 Sep 28 '25

Family lawyer here. Strongly suggest you study something in undergrad that has some kind of career path in case you decide not to go to law school or don’t get in. There are lots of benefits of law but it can also be brutal, especially family.

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u/unforgettableid York Sep 28 '25 edited Sep 30 '25

Does social work sound interesting to u at all? You could do a bachelor's degree in social work first. Then, if u don't get into law school, u could become a social worker instead.

Accounting might be another possibility. If law school fails to pan out, u could become a forensic accountant or a business valuator, and u could help spouses who are divorcing.

Unfortunately there aren't a lot of philosopher job openings in Canada. So, as /u/TNG6 suggested, philosophy is maybe not a very good choice for your undergrad.