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Yeah, we have that! English Language and Literature

Does Memorial have an english program?

This month’s celebration of William Shakespeare’s 453rd birthday takes me back to my undergraduate studies as an English Language and Literature major here at Memorial. I’m often asked if we offer a program where students can explore English further, and we absolutely do! I love talking with students about the program since I’m a graduate myself. 

I always had an interest in Shakespeare and my degree program allowed me to pursue those interests further, studying his comedies, tragedies as well as Greek and Roman plays. My experience in the classroom was an excellent one because my class sizes were small and my professor made the material super engaging. Aside from my Shakespeare courses, the English major allowed me to study a bit of everything: Canadian or American literature, science fiction and fantasy, gothic literature, film, graphic novel, and more. There really is a great variety of choice to suit what you’re interested in.

My program allowed me to examine both classic and new texts, and improve my understanding of language structure. English majors are not only equipped with knowledge of texts across different time periods and genres, but also develop a strong skill-set to prepare them for work in today’s world. Transferrable skills in critical thinking and analysis, research and writing, close reading, and communication make English graduates successful and sought after in a variety of different settings. 

Interested in learning about Memorial’s English program? See what faculty member, Dr. Lokash, and student, Esther, have to say about studying English here at Memorial. 

Until next time,  Ashley H

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Yeah, we have that! Arts Degrees

Does Memorial offer an arts degree?

Have you had a chance to check out some of the fantastic majors offered by Memorial’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences? The Faculty’s “Who We Are, What We Do” series can help you see what disciplines are out there and explore what they’re all about. The bachelor of arts program immerses students in human knowledge and provides understanding of our past, present, and future societies. An arts degree not only equips students with foundational knowledge in their area of study, but helps develop a strong skill set in critical thinking, research, analysis, and communication – all the right tools for today’s world.

Interested in learning about Memorial’s economics program? See what faculty member, Dr. Masoudi, and recent economics grad, Devin Drover have to say about studying economics here at Memorial.

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Yeah, we have that! Go Abroad

Can I study abroad during my program?

If you’re looking for some global experience as part of your time spent here at Memorial, look no further. We offer a number of different opportunities to either study, work or volunteer abroad - options to suit the desires of all kinds of students!

Memorial is one of two Canadian universities that has a campus in the United Kingdom. Our part-time campus is located in Harlow, England (about a 45 minute train ride outside of London). Students in a number of different programs, like commerce, English, biology and music, have the chance to spend some time at our campus abroad. Doing so is an excellent option for those looking to explore another country, culture and academic setting. It’s also common for our students to spend their weekends abroad visiting 10-15 different countries in a semester - what an amazing experience!

Our university also has partnerships with over 40 different universities in 30 countries around the world. If you’re looking to gain a global study abroad experience, you will have plenty of options to choose from. Some fantastic examples of these are within the business program in Malaysia, the communication studies program in Italy, the French program in Nice, France or Saint Pierre et Miquelon, the German program in Heidelberg, Germany, and more.

Memorial has a Go Abroad Office on campus whose coordinator helps students find placements that suit their program and interests, and walks them through the process on how to make it happen. What’s more, is students actually pay our tuition fees when attending either the Harlow campus or one of our partner universities, making their experience abroad much more affordable!

Until next time, Ashley H

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Yeah, we have that! Clubs & Societies

How can I get involved on campus? Here on the St. John’s campus, getting involved is as easy as 1-2-3. That’s largely due to the fact that we have over 200 clubs and societies on campus! Our student groups are recognized by and receive funding from our students’ union, MUNSU.

Some of these groups are academic societies - meaning they’re associated with one of our programs of study. For example, there’s the Biochemistry Society, that’s made up of students in that program that get together and host fundraisers and different social or educational events. In my opinion, getting involved in the society respective to your program is a great idea, especially in your first year. You’re bound to meet new friends that are going to be in your program with you for the next few years, that you can study with, and that probably have similar interests to you!

The remainder of the student groups on campus are interest-based clubs. If you think of almost any type of interest, we’ve probably had a club for it it here on campus. We’ve had a quidditch club, a knitting club, video gaming clubs, outdoor adventure clubs, and many more. Again, getting involved in these clubs are a great way to meet new friends that are interested in the same things that you are! And if there isn’t a club that appeals to you, you can visit MUNSU with a few friends and create a new club for others to join.

Joining a club or society isn’t just a great way to become integrated in the campus community. Any position you hold within these groups looks great on a resume and your experiences with them are great to draw upon in future job or program interviews! These are the things that will set you apart from others post-graduation :)

Until next time, Ashley H.

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Yeah, we have that! Social Work

Can I study Social Work at Memorial? Yeah, we have that!

Memorial’s social work program is a nationally accredited, experiential-based undergraduate program that can be completed as either a first degree or as a second degree. Our prospective students are often excited to hear that at Memorial they can complete the prerequisites for the BSW in their first year of studies. Students then apply to the School of Social Work and complete the remaining three years of the program (four years total) – note: volunteer experience will be an important portion of your application!

With small class sizes of 15-30 students, the program provides students with fantastic opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, preparing them for professional work environments. Students can make use of many opportunities here to practice social work theory in small group discussions or role playing, and utilize our interview room to gain feedback from classmates. With two field internships built right into the program, BSW students also get to go out into the workforce and get valuable, hands-on experience in social justice. Our graduates go on to find great careers in non-profit organizations, community agencies, government departments, and private sectors, including addiction services and corrections.

If you have further questions about studying social work at Memorial, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! Until next time, - Ashley H.