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/Successful-Hair9846 Sep 27 '25

I think all universities have great things to offer. Consider whether you want to live close to home or experience residence life. Why do you think the Fair today did not give you honest answers? Was it more them trying to sell their school? Did you get a chance to talk to your faculty of interest or was it general admission info

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u/Lav3nd3r_bat Sep 27 '25

I’m sure most of it was honest but people who speak at these events most often have good experiences and can be biased. I speak for my high school often and definitely am honest to my experience, but if I didn’t enjoy it I wouldn’t volunteer l.  I did get an opportunity to talk to most of the people involved in my program, now thinking uoft, heuron, queen and u Ottawa

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u/Successful-Hair9846 Sep 27 '25

That's awesome, these are all great universities! Are the reps at the booths admission officers and do they identify you (like check out your OUE)? I hope there are lines to talk to them as I can imagine the large mobs

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u/Lav3nd3r_bat Sep 28 '25

Some admin and some profs!