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Professional Skills Develoment, Social & Wellness Opportunities

OAC prioritizes opportunities for graduate student development, wellness and building a strong student community.

There are a multitude of opportunities for OAC graduate students to engage and develop their personal and professional networks, skills and knowledge, a few examples of which are outlined here.

I have had the opportunity to participate in activities and programs that have been incredibly rewarding. The OAC provided an environment for me to pursue my goals and interests, beyond just my research. Don’t hesitate to get involved to make the most out of your time here.

Alyssa Francavilla, MSc PhD Food Science Current Student General Director, Food Science Department, Graduate Student Association

Grad Pathways

Grad Pathways is the University of Guelph’s resource hub specifically designed to support the academic, research, personal, and professional success of our graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.

3 Minute Thesis (3MT)

The 3 Minute Thesis competition assists students with building great communication skills by presenting their research and its wider impact in 3 minutes or less. It challenges students to present complex research in an engaging, accessible and compelling way. OAC graduate students have excelled with several winning not only the University-wide competition but both the provincial and national competitions as well.

International Exchange and Travel

As a graduate student, you may broaden your horizons with the opportunity to visit or study at another institution in Canada or abroad. The Ecuador field school (find out more about Field School here) is just one of countless examples of the graduate student travel opportunities.

Check out what is happening in our International Development office!

OAC Graduate Student Councils

OAC’s graduate student community has strong connections and countless opportunities to build your network through engagement with your graduate student councils. Graduate Student Councils enhance student experience by hosting academic and social events throughout the year and promote an engaging and collaborative environment within departments.

“Being part of the Food from Thought initiative allowed me to learn about other OAC students’ research at conferences and symposiums. Opportunities like these helped me develop my communication skills and confidence.”