Stephanie Lamb
Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science in Media Studies
Orillia, ON
I chose to attend LU because being in a smaller school setting is something that really appealed to me. I like being able to recognize a lot of faces wherever I go because it makes my school experience feel more personal. By going to Lakehead, I am able to live at home (seriously, staying at home isn't all bad!), save a LOT of money, and enjoy my parents' hospitality!
Getting to interact with your profs is SO beneficial, I honestly can't imagine how other students in larger schools do it! It's great to be able to have smaller class-sizes which are centered on critical discussion and debate, and it's nice to feel like there are people behind you who actively strive to see you succeed.
Academics are definitely important, but the relationships you form and the memories you make are just as important! I can't say enough about the group of friends I have made in my Media program. They are the most genuine and generally awesome people I have ever met, and I'm pretty sure I'd be nowhere without them. We all have a lot in common, and I believe we are vital to each other's success and maybe each other's sanity when life gets super hectic! They have really helped shape my academic and student life at LU :)
Attending a new school allows me to be a part of many firsts for the school and I get to help create history. For example, I'm the co-chair of Communications for the new LU Student Centre project, and being an active member of that committee has thrown me into student life in a whole new way, where I hone my media skills and help create a building focused entirely on us students!