How to Prepare
What to Bring for Your Tour
- A big smile
- A camera
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Depending on the season, your interests, and how long you're staying, bring skis, snowboard, skates, hiking boots, camping gear, and fishing gear
- An appetite (We have some great restaurants!)
List of Questions/Things to Find Out While on Campus:
Coming prepared with a list of questions is a good idea. Often times, you'll forget all the things on your mind once you get here so jot them down before you leave. Here's a sample of some questions that we often get asked:
- What is the history of Lakehead University?
- Where are the student hang-out areas?
- How big is the campus?
- What kinds of clubs are there at the university?
- What are the classroom sizes like?
- What is student life like if you stay in residence?
- What is a lecture comprised of?
- How is learning different in university from high school?
- Are professors available for extra help? Are there tutoring services available to students?
- Where would I have classes?
- What kinds of opportunities are associated with my program?
- Is there a co-op program available for my area of study?
- What kind of materials do I need?
- How long do classes last?
- Are there talks given on different topics by special guests?
- What is there to do on campus?
- Are there extra-curricular activities that I can get involved in?
- What would a typical semester look like for a student in my area of study?
- How far are shopping and restaurant facilities from the campus?
- Are there jobs available on and off-campus?
- How much does a bus pass cost? What other modes of transportation are available?
- Where do locals like to hang out?