Nancy Huang
First-year student Nancy Huang found more than just an exceptional education at Western—she found a home. Drawn to Western’s world-class academics and reputation, she arrived with four years of guaranteed housing and the promise of new possibilities thanks to her ‘Continue in Canada’ Admission Scholarship. Nancy quickly connected with Western’s community and began exploring her passions across programs, while discovering new interests like actuarial science, Spanish and ultimate frisbee. She is now paying it forward as a volunteer with a non-profit that teaches financial literacy to youth across Canada.
Nancy is among the thousands of students at Western using their unique experiences to inspire others, today.
Nancy's Path
- 🌍 Joined the Western community as an international student from China
- 📚 Major in the Honours Specialization in Financial Modelling program and holds an early acceptance to Ivey Business School
- 📊 Director at Investors of Tomorrow non-profit organization
- 💰 Member of Western Capital Markets and Western Investment Club
- 💜 Member of the Western Varsity Ultimate Frisbee Team
- 📚 Exploring her academic interests through courses like Spanish, Art History, and Philosophy
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Education is an important investment in your future, but we understand you may be facing financial barriers. Find out how Western can help you finance your degree through scholarships, bursaries and grants.
If you're a high school student on a study permit in Canada, we want to help you feel at home at Western. Nancy received the Continue in Canada Admission Scholarship, which offers you $40,000 over four years and four years of guaranteed on-campus residence.
There are options for international students outside Canada too. The Welcome to Canada Admission Scholarship offers $10,000 and guaranteed on-campus residence during your first year. No separate application is needed; you'll automatically be considered. This support aims to ease your transition, allowing you to focus on your studies and settle into your new home at Western.
Our welcoming campus makes it easy for you to find fellow students who share your goals and passions. With hundreds of clubs, teams and recreational opportunities to choose from, you’ll meet people from across Canada and around the world, and create bonds that last a lifetime.
We are committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging, ensuring all students feel comfortable, welcome and cared for. Building a connected community and engaging in student leadership roles is how students like Nancy thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Enjoy the flexibility to shape your own learning experience and the support and resources to help you succeed on whatever path you take. With over 400 combinations of undergraduate majors, minors and specializations in 11 faculties to choose from, we have the program to fit your interests, needs and goals.
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