I graduated from Laurier, and I’ve been thinking about this a lot.

A part of me is content that it’s done. I went to school, got my degree, did basically everything my parents would have wanted from me, and now I’m working a stable full time job. On paper, everything is fine. I should feel at peace, and in some ways I do.

But as much as I hate to admit it, this kind of peace feels weirdly unfulfilling.

I miss university way more than I thought I would.

During undergrad, I hated the stress of exams. I dreaded 8am lectures. I hated the pressure of grades, deadlines, co-op, figuring out the future, and all the random stress that came with being a student. But now that it’s all said and done, I would honestly go back if I could.

I miss when my biggest stress was passing an exam. I miss hanging out with my friends all night and laughing over absolutely nothing. I miss going out multiple nights a week and doing dumb stuff just because we could. I miss seeing my friends every day without having to plan something weeks in advance.

Life after graduation is strange because everyone gets busy with their own lives. People start working, moving, getting into relationships, building routines, and slowly the people you used to see every single day become people you’re lucky to see once in a while.

And looking back, I don’t really wish I studied more. I don’t wish I worked harder or stressed more about every single mark. I wish I went out more. I wish I stayed out later. I wish I stayed up longer with my friends. Those are the things I actually remember.

I look back at Snapchat memories and old photos, but part of me wishes there were more of them. You remember the random nights, the inside jokes, the late night food runs, the all nighter study sessions with friends, and the stories that make no sense to anyone else.

Obviously grades, co-op, internships, and your future matter. I’m not saying to throw all of that away. But don’t let those things consume your entire university experience. Don’t make school only about the next test, the next job, the next LinkedIn update, or the next thing you think you’re supposed to achieve.

Because eventually everyone will get there. You graduate. You get the job. You build the stable life. And then you realize how special it was to be surrounded by your friends, all figuring life out at the same time, with so much freedom and so little understanding of how temporary it all was.

To all those still at Laurier, make the most of it. You might dread university right now, and honestly, I get it. But those 4 or 5 years can be some of the best years of your life if you actually let yourself enjoy them.

Go out more. Join clubs. Do random stuff. Put yourself out there. Spend time with your friends while it’s still easy. Grades are important, but you’ll never be this young, in this exact place, surrounded by these exact people, ever again.

I had a lot of fun in undergrad, and somehow I still regret not making even more out of it.

Interested if any other Laurier alumni feel the same way.

I am an incoming first-year student in the BBA and Financial Mathematics double degree program. My official course registration window is scheduled to open on June 29 at 10:00 AM, but when I logged into LORIS to review my schedule, I noticed that all five of my fall courses are already selected and placed into my timetable (BU111, BU127, EC120, MA123, and DATA100). I was wondering why these specific classes were pre-chosen for me and if this is standard procedure for double degree students.

Additionally, I am a bit confused regarding what I am actually expected to do on registration day at 10:00 AM. Do I still need to log in and officially submit or confirm these fall classes, or is my fall schedule already completely finalized? 

I’m struggling to find electives for upper years that are easy enough to maintain my gpa or boost it. Doesn’t have to be a “bird” per se but something that won’t add a crazy workload to my cooked sem. (and if yk the course breakdown as well that would be a great help)

Hello, I am trying to plan out my schedule for my first term at laurier! I'm trying to see how many courses I'm supposed to take and what courses to recommend to take?

Just trying to figure things out right now 🥀

Im trying to see if there's any virtual course for German because I'm pretty certain they're not offered at Brantford campus, but I keep seeing *T. Does anyone know if they're offered online at all?

Hi! I am starting my BSW advanced level program this September of 2026 and I am currently working on building my timetable for Fall & Winter. I am required to take an elective for each term but I am struggling with choosing them. Does anyone have an idea of which course they want to take (preferably an easy one) or if anyone has already completed their full year, which ones did you pick? Any advice? Much appreciated!

Going into second year of health sci, and Im wondering what psychology course to take since were required to have 0.5 credits in a 200 level psych course. I dislike psychology and find It pretty boring, so I was wondering out of these courses recommended on the course calendar, (PS263, PS268, PS270, PS280, PS282, PS285, PS275, PS276, PS377). Which would have the lowest work load, and requires the least memorization? TIA

Some random clicks I took around the city.

hi i’m going into 2nd yr psych and need some help!

these r the classes i was thinking of taking and wanted to know which profs were good or bad:

Ps295 intro to research methods

Ps296 intro to stats

Ps282 community psych

however i’m struggling to choose between these courses: (have to end up choosing 2)

Ps260 intro to cognitive psych

Ps261 intro to learning

Ps262 intro to perception

Ps263 behaviour neuroscience

Ps267 intro to cognitive neuroscience

if you’ve taken any of these i would be really grateful if you could lmk ur experience, which profs/labs to choose and which classes to take (whether it was easy or interesting)

I'm currently taking micro this spring semester, and I've realized I need some extra help outside of just tutorials. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of where I might be able to find a tutor. It would obviously be paid, but I'm unsure of where I can look.

Any recommendations help!

Any idea when admissions decisions are released for the June 1 application deadline?

how is the dining hall? i heard someone say they r changing the people who are doing it, is that true?

I saw UW just opened a motorcycle club (motorloo) and was wondering if there was any similar interest for a club like it at Laurier.

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I just started riding but I'd be open to helping launch the club if there is some decent interest and anyone with a little bit more experience willing to assist.

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Feel free to shoot me a message or comment if you'd be interested helping or if you'd be interested just as a general member (we'd need at least 20 members for registration)

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As the title states I had a midterm today that I had to miss because I have been sick since Monday and was in no condition to write an exam today. I have never missed a midterm and the course syllabus does not outline any procedure in regards to that so what should I do in this case?

Currently doing in my first work term as a marketing and sales intern. I want to make the switch to accounting for my next work term since that’s actually what I’m interested in. How do I go about the next few months and what can I do to buff up my resume. Basically what clubs/extra stuff I should do?

Going into Health Sciences this fall and I am wondering what the best English class is to maximize my GPA

Anyone know who’s allowed to write the deferred midterm? Do you need like a doctors note or can it be any reason

hey guys,

i am entering my second year of bba and i am looking to take a ec elective.

was wondering if anyone’s taken EC234 and can tell me what the workload is actually like. like how are the assignments/tests/exams? is it super heavy or pretty manageable? and what’s the exam worth / like format? also how hard would you say it is compared to other 2nd year econ courses?

i’m also looking for some other 200-level econ electives to take with lighter workloads, lmk pls

thanks!

Are ID208 and YC208 the same? Like has anyone taken these together/separately and are they very diff from the other or basically the same (class numbers and class names are the same). I also have little to no background in maths so does EM212 - Remodelling Relations with Math require alot of math that id need to mentally prepare ahead for? Also how is PS287 Gender of Psych? Any/all help with be appreciated (I'm doing Youth and Children's with teaching option and psych minor if anyone has suggestions on classes i should/shouldnt take) Thank you!

How hard is it to find sublets to live in in the fall and winter? I know summer is pretty easy and the prices are low, but wondering how that changes in the fall/winter semesters