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In a class of their own

Adventure Studies, Space Engineering, Costume Studies!?

UBC Wood Processing students putting together the podia used at the 2010 Olympic ceremonies

From the 21st Maclean’s University Rankings—on newsstands now. Story by Alex Ballingall.

Parents have a tendency to dream on behalf of their children. Sometimes they envision their daughters and sons climbing the hallowed staircases of ivory tower institutions. Sometimes they’re graduating from law school, leaping headlong into medical school, or simply training to take over the family business. There’s no doubt such dreams have merit, but they don’t always mesh with what kids want. Canadian universities offer a staggering array of enticing programs in which students can pursue their own destinies and determine their own dreams. Here are a few standouts:

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