What Students Say
Likes
- Faculty was amazing like I got the international exposure which I was looking for. Some of the teachers were from Italy and some were native Canadians, whereas others were from different parts of the world like Australia and New Zealand, Russia etc.
- The campus had great housing facilities also available.
- I loved the gym area. Every equipment was present, and it was kept very neat and tidy more and cleaning wipes were also present so that a person can clean the machine machines before, and after using it so good hygiene practices.
Dislikes
- The sports area was smaller as per the requirement, which is greater. If one wants to play together, then they need to wait for the turn because they have only one badminton court.
- Although issuing equipment is hassle free because of the student ID, but the equipment is still present less in terms of quantity so sometimes you need to get your own to play games. Specifically badminton ones because these were broken by previous players but I am unsure whether these will be replaced in stock or not yet.
- Campus is very aesthetic get some places, but there are some buildings like the stairs area or something like that and the cafeteria which needs to be painted. I was titled to see such a big campus, very beautiful, but some were not painted so I don’t know why it was but I didn’t like that.
Course Curriculum
- Curriculum was very easy for the first year. It was similar to the things that we already knew in some subjects that I studied in grade 8 in India too but the labs were amazing because I got to learn a lot of new things that I never knew about. Positive aspects are that you get to know a lot of new things about how the international system works. And the negative ones are repetitions of the things that I already learnt in India, like the things I started in middle school.
- On average, my class had 20 students in the lab and approximately the same ratio or maybe 25 students in a class; so many Indian students were involved in the course, like in my class. I had only two foreigners and the rest of the class were Indian.
Admission Experience
- I applied to two colleges; one was Sheridan College Davis campus, which is located in Brampton, Ontario. Canada, and the other world, was Humber College. The status for Sheridan College was admitted while I faced the rejection at Humber College. The reason behind my rejection was that I was lacking marks in Mathematics from the admission requirements. So for that programme at Humber College I needed to secure more marks but the admission requirement was 70 at that time for grade 12. But it was for a different programme; it was for biotechnology.
- My parents wanted me to live near the Brampton city and Davis campus of Sheridan College is located in Brampton. So the housing place also determined the college I was selecting to get admitted to. Entire process was done by IDP education, from application to visa processing. Eligibility criteria included a minimum of 6 bands in the IELTS exam. They do accept PTE too. It was an amazing experience to get admitted to Sheridan College with unforgettable memories and a lot of new skills were learnt. The only challenge was that the environment didn’t suit me, as it was very cold in winters with freezing temperatures outside. But Sheridan is not just a college; it is now an emotion for me. It is the best college with great faculty and the best curriculum for hands-on experience.
- I applied to the January intake. It was the closest intake with possible seats and availability. It took 2 months for the admission process. It started in April and by the end of June, I had my admission letter with me. But now the process is slower due to changes made by IRCC. So processing time has changed. But still Sheridan has a good acceptance rate in the same light
Faculty
- Faculty to student ratio is 1:25 or in labs it is 2:20, i.e., 1:10 finally. There is good interaction with faculty. Teachers of various countries so it was an amazing experience so that students could get international exposure. They used practical knowledge more than theoretical in the laboratory. they provided slides that contained the lecture notes and everything. Yes, it teaches them to assist students and find jobs once they graduate.
- The faculty member I admired the most was Vito Masi. He cracked so many jokes in the class and made learning more fun and his way of teaching is amazing. Students don’t like to miss class at all.
Campus Life
- My college has three campuses. One is located in Brampton, another one is in Mississauga and the remaining one is near Orangeville. My campus has library sports facilities and medical services along with that. It also has the security office, which is very helpful to ensure student safety and it also has lost and found services. Popular club is the SSU Sheridan student union.
- Gym area’s present sports like badminton and basketball and cricket is also available. Extra clerical activities include student organisations and clubs, of which one can be of interest.
Part Time Jobs
- I don’t know about how many students, but most of the students are working as teaching assistant and we have the tutoring services in the college, so many students are working as part-time tutors and these tutors are available to students for free of course and they are paid so much – around $16-$18 per hour. Teaching assistants and tutors are different. Other campus jobs available for students are like working in the cafeteria and research work or something like that, which is available on the Sheridan work website. It’s very hard to secure a part-time job on campus because right now the supply is higher and demand is much lower for the jobs.
- Most Indian students earn on an early basis about $16 before the taxes. Indian students don’t prefer any jobs because whatever they get, they are ready to do that because there are jobs in the Brampton region so whatever they get, they are ready to do. But some people from well-off families don’t prefer to work. They would only prefer to work if they get jobs related to what they have studied. People apply on LinkedIn for jobs and give resumes in shops. They also use indeed.
Placement
- Most of the students after graduating go to a different state and mostly they prefer remote areas where there are more jobs and fewer workers so they can have higher chances of getting a job. People go to the Calgary site after doing a diploma in CLT most of the time. This thing is what my professor told me. But there are very few students who get a job in Brampton.
Accommodation
- I had my relatives living nearby the college, so I lived with them and I didn’t use any accommodation sites, such as Online ones. But my friends were living and they rented some places that cost them $450 per month minimum and some places for single seaters were like $800 per month per person.
- I would say that students should look for accommodations near the college and the best one is Sheridan residency because it’s a good one and it’s a lot safer. Most of them are students; they actually rented places and didn't use the Sheridans' accommodation because it is costly but if one can afford then why not.
Exams
- I was required to go for the IELTS exam, as it was mandatory or it required PTE. No GMAT, GRE, SAT, or TOEFL was required. And the documents required were class 10 and 12 mark sheets and an SOP, which is a statement of purpose. Birth certificate.
- Passport and Bank details like bank statements. No interview was conducted as a part of the application process for Sheridan College.
Fees
- Fee was very high; it was above $9000 CAD per semester. For the entire course, it would cost $35000-40000, as the fee is increased each semester sometimes. Fee is charged semester-wise. If someone is reappearing for a course, then it is charged credit-wise. It was about $600 per credit. Regular expenses were $800 minimum per month. These include rent, food, groceries, mobile bills and other miscellaneous expenses like transportation (no trips are being included to travel). It doesn’t include tuition fees too.
Scholarship
- Yes, scholarships are available. Depending upon the program you are studying, It is offered accordingly. I got $750 scholarships for each semester. So for two semesters I got $1500. Every student studying with me got this scholarship. Most of my Bach mates got it. I don’t know of a single person who didn’t, to be honest. On average, the basic scholarships are bagged by everyone but the ones with huge amounts, like $3000 or more, are as per eligibility criteria. Some are for specific degree programs, while others are to help disabled people, etc.