Student Testimonials

James Kyte

Class of 2016, BAH Economics

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When I began at Acadia, I intended to study Economics and Business but decided to pursue Economics only after my first semester. In addition to finding the content interesting, I also like the style of learning: it is generally logic-based and plain-spoken, which I prefer to subjects requiring rote memorization, highly subjective analysis, and/or heavy reading loads.

Due to the small size of the Economics department, knowing professors personally is inevitable. I found this to be beneficial, as faculty have a respectfully personal interest in their students’ academic performance and wellbeing. Detailed feedback, help with course material and access to academic and professional opportunities are available to students who seek them. Some professors enhance their courses with material from their fields of specialization or personal interest within Economics, which I also enjoyed.

Like the Economics department, Acadia University as a whole benefits from its small size. Issues concerning transfer credits, course prerequisites, student accounts, and scholarships were resolved easily and sensibly by communicating with administrators. This compares favourably to the frustrating bureaucracy I encountered at Dalhousie University before transferring to Acadia. The lower price of rent in Wolfville, and the smaller number of entertainment and retail establishments (relative to Halifax), makes it an affordable place to live.

Thanks to an opportunity created by Acadia’s excellent co-op department, I plan to work for at least a few years before continuing with a master’s degree. Overall, my experience at Acadia will stand me in good stead for graduate education.