"The Grenfell advantage is that faculty are able to get to know students very well; permits more one-on-one interaction; allows students to 'ease' out of high school settings into university life; is one of the things students coming back always point out to me as an advantage to having been at Grenfell: ‘Would not have missed it for anything...one of the strengths of Grenfell’ is what they say to me."
Dr. Don Downer
Manager, ACRE
"The Division of Fine Arts forms the main point of contact between the College and the Community. The theatre productions and the art gallery bring more of the public on campus than any other academic unit. Thus, it has received strong support from the administration of both the College and the University."
Dr. Roy Hostetter
Retired
"I would suggest that among our biggest advantages are our size and physical setting. Our faculty, staff and student body are all small enough to allow close interpersonal interactions between colleagues, between students and between professors and their students. This extends into the realm of scholarship and teaching where we often see close collaboration between professors on research projects and in interdisciplinary teaching endeavours. There are few post-secondary educational centres anywhere in the country that can rival either the landscaping of our campus or its physical aspect overlooking the Bay of Islands."
Dr. John Ashton
Principal, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College
"I love attending school here at Grenfell because of the great friends that I have made. Since Genfell is a smaller college, I have gotten to know many people which is a great asset when I am looking for help with a course or when I just want to "vent." Also the faculty members and support services employees are always willing to lend a hand to all students. Grenfell has been a great experience."
Amanda Boone, Nursing
La Scie, NF
"I enjoy Grenfell because of its low student-teacher ratio. It allows a close personal relationship with your prof, which is difficult to have at larger universities. And I love how Grenfell offers so many extra-curricular activities! From basketball and volleyball to swimming and gymnastics, there’s always some exciting activity to take part in."
Crystal Foote, Social Work Graduate
Pasadena, NF
"I heard through word of mouth that Grenfell's theatre program was excellent. Grenfell College's faculty members provide personal attention in a small environment. It's like one big theatrical family! Living in Newfoundland is an adventure I'm glad I had the opportunity to experience."
Lindy Zucker, Theatre
Toronto, ON
"I think that I speak for many other Grenfell students when I say that I would not be where I am today without the one-on-one support that I have received from my professors. This summer I will be working in for an environmental agency in Britain. My professors played key roles in making that possible."
Nadine Myers
Environmental Studies, Outdoor Pursuits
Pasadena, NF
"Deciding to finish my university career at Grenfell was the best decision I've ever made. Knowing that the faculty and staff do all they can to help students achieve their full potential makes attending university at Grenfell a great experience. They make you feel important and let you know that you are not just a number. Now, as I graduate from university, I am sad that my time is ending but I am confident that my experiences here at Grenfell will serve me well in whatever I undertake in the future."
Heather Carey
Graduating Student, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Psychology Program
Cape Broyle, NF