Department of Politics and International Studies

Isabella Grajczyk

"There is so much to learn about how countries interact, how global governance works, and how development initiatives can transform societies"

Katelynn Kowalchuk

“I was able to adjust to the expectations of graduate school with ease thanks to the mentorship of PAIS faculty, and their support was invaluable to me as a first-generation university student.” 

Matthew Leo

“PPE offers versatility and opens up a variety of career opportunities in government, non-profits, business, journalism, law, and academia.”

Michael Gumisiriza

"I have been working as a police officer for the past five years. International Studies inspired me to shift my ambitions towards the security sector.”

Bethany Kulaway

"My Political Science degree boosted my curiosity. It’s important to have your views challenged, and learn to think critically about what you believe and why you believe it."

Mikayla Koronkiewicz

“My PAIS degree perfectly set me up to dive deeper into policy work at a graduate level.”

Norman Pamisaran

"My mentors welcomed and challenged my curiousity, which enabled me to apply what I learned in my PSCI classes to worthwhile civic activities back in the Philippines.”

Kaitlyn Seath

"International Studies prepared me to analyze complex issues from multiple perspectives—political, environmental, legal, economic, and social—enabling me to propose holistic solutions that consider the interconnected nature of our world.”

Bree Crookshanks

“The PPE program prepared me with a strong foundation for the knowledge and skills needed for the field of public policy.”

Alena Vidyadhar

"PAIS classes primed me to engage in thoughtful debate, and think critically—two key skills in the legal profession.”

Bronwyn Heerspink

"I appreciate how PAIS encourages students to learn practical skills to prepare them for employment after they graduate.”

Matthew Sobotkiewicz

"Completing my Honours in International Studies provided me with experience in writing a thesis paper and gave me the confidence to go on to write a Master's thesis.”

Umniya Hassan

"International Studies classes allowed me to understand and analyze the power civilians can achieve when they come together to fight for their liberties.” 

Alanna Decorby

“Working as a Research Assistant with PSCI professors provided me with endless opportunities for learning and growing in the field of Political Science.”

Evan Brick

"I had the opportunity to receive credit for volunteering on a political campaign during a federal election. The network I built created opportunities that have enabled me to pursue a career in politics.”