Student Experience

What to Expect

Algonquin College is proud to provide a diverse and dynamic student experience. Check out the highlights below to get a sense of what to expect as a student in the Human Services Foundations program.

• Opportunity to explore five programs in the human services area to choose your future academic and professional pathway
• Career planning courses and scenario based learning that take place in real work environments
• Develop core skills which are important in human services careers such as relationship building, team work and stress management
• Acquire a deep understanding of client and community needs
• Enhance your critical thinking skills, time management skills, and group work strategies as you prepare for studying at the post-secondary level

Success Stories and Testimonials

Hear from Hanyta on her experience as a student in this program!

“I chose this program for direction. As I had a healthcare background, I already knew I wanted to be in the human services sector and taking this program helped me confirm this decision. Overall, my experience was extremely positive!
My professors were knowledgeable in the field of study and honestly, the faculty impressed me most. The testimonials and perspectives from the professors came from a plate of life experience and it gave a human perspective with the delivery of their lessons. The program was intended for me to help me decide a path of study, and the information taught was an introduction.
One word to describe my experience in this program was “Encouragement.” Pursuing my education as a mature student had its difficulties, new technology can be challenging at times and the professors consistently provided constructive supportive feedback. “

-Natasha, Graduate

Hear first hand about Peter’s experience as a student in this program!

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