Political Science at McMaster University is unique from other political science programs from other universities in various ways. The program itself is not only about politics but it also covers fields of law, regulations, theories such as political theory, the practice of government, and several other topics. Political science at McMaster allows students to study in various branches within the programs. As a political science student, you can take a courses such as: Canadian and American politics and law, international laws and relations, comparative politics, political theory, public administration as well as policies. Moreover, the people and faculty at McMaster University help create a positive environment, especially in Political Science.

These professors provide their students with various outside opportunities as well as advice that you will not receive anywhere else; professors at McMaster genuinely want all their students to succeed. This is shown in many ways,. For example, they are always offering to help and remind students to contact them if they need anything. Many of these professors are involved in the jobs and organizations that students want to join. For instance, many Professors at McMaster University are lawyers, members of organizations such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; many professors are activists, speakers etc. 

Overall, a great way to know if this program is right for you is to ask yourself what you want and what career path you want to pursue. If you want to be a lawyer or work in government, McMaster is the place for you. McMaster University is constantly challenging its students since they want their students to succeed, problem-solve on the spot and be able to handle anything that comes in their way. In addition to this, Political Science at McMaster helps students grow a thick skin because of the challenges with pursuing a career in the legal field.  If you’re a hard-working student and want to be prepared for the legal field, Mac is for you.

I chose Political Science because I want to make a change in the world that we live in, whether it is a big change or a small one. There are various ongoing issues with inequality, racism, discrimination and the list goes on. Furthermore, the diversity, environment, and the skills that I would be able to learn drew me to this program. Therefore, I am extremely happy with my decision because as a third-year political science student, I have learned and grown a lot.