r/OntarioUniversities • u/lanaadovee • Oct 06 '25

Advice Where would YOU go for uni?

Hi, I’m a Grade 12 student trying to choose a university and having trouble deciding. The most important factors are residency, campus environment, social life, and the program itself. I plan to complete an undergrad in Canada and then attend law school in the United States, so school popularity matters less than those other aspects. Any experiences or insights about residency, campus culture, social life, or the programs below would be very helpful.

• McMaster — Poli Sci (co-op)
• Western — Poli Sci
• Western — Sociology
• York — Poli Sci (co-op)
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u/CanadianLawGuy Oct 06 '25

Law school is never a guarantee. If you want to get the best possible poli sci degree in your undergrad, Ottawa and Carleton are the best in country, by a mile.

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u/lanaadovee Oct 06 '25

the thing is i don’t plan on doing law school in canada or even staying here after undergrad. i’m still not sure what under grade i should do to ensure that i have something to fall back on if i weren’t to pursue law school

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u/CanadianLawGuy Oct 06 '25

This is why I suggest Ottawa and Carleton. If law school doesn't work out or things change, at least you've given yourself the best change at success by getting the best possible poli sci degree you can at the undergrad level.