HI guelphbiomed and everyone,
So I've been trolling this message section for a while now and thought I would pipe in! There is so much great information on here, I just want to say thanks to everyone who has contributed, because it has been such a huge help during this whole admission process/waiting game. I have been accepted at U of G into the MPH program and am so, so, so excited, as this was my number one choice. (Was also accepted at U of W, but will be declining now that I've heard from Guelph). I live in Guelph and also did my undergrad degree at U of G. I have to say that Guelph is a very liberal, open-minded town, from all of my experiences here. (Of course, that's not to say there are not isolated instances of unacceptable behaviour, as could be said for anywhere) It is also a very beautiful city and I really love the campus (I am a bit biased here, of course...) As a bit of additional information, I called and spoke with a woman by the name of Sandra in the Financial Services department on Wednesday. It just so happened that Sandra had previously worked as the graduate secretary for the MPH program, and when I told her what program I was starting, she said she thought it was one of the best programs U of G offers, because the students in the program always just seemed so happy and like they really enjoyed it.
Not sure if that helps, but I thought I would share. I really look forward to seeing some of you in September!