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Guys, I was looking at the spreadsheet, and some people from last year applied in October and even received a response within a week. I was wondering how that’s possible

I’m stuck between these two programs and need advice from current students/grads.

I originally wanted uOttawa International Development & Globalization with the In-depth Experiential Learning Stream because I like hands-on learning, projects, and applying what I learn instead of only lectures.
But I recently found Carleton PAPM and it also seems like a good fit because I like global issues, leadership, and problem-solving.
I’m wondering how hands-on both programs actually are in reality. Is uOttawa IDG + IELS really as experiential as it sounds? And is Carleton PAPM mostly essays/readings or does it also have practical projects, simulations, and real-world experiences?
Which program would you recommend for someone who learns better by doing and wants a career related to international development, government, NGOs, or policy?
Thanks!

I’m stuck between these two programs and need advice from current students/grads.

I originally wanted uOttawa International Development & Globalization with the In-depth Experiential Learning Stream because I like hands-on learning, projects, and applying what I learn instead of only lectures.
But I recently found Carleton PAPM and it also seems like a good fit because I like global issues, leadership, and problem-solving.
I’m wondering how hands-on both programs actually are in reality. Is uOttawa IDG + IELS really as experiential as it sounds? And is Carleton PAPM mostly essays/readings or does it also have practical projects, simulations, and real-world experiences?
Which program would you recommend for someone who learns better by doing and wants a career related to international development, government, NGOs, or policy?
Thanks!

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Assalamu alaykum,

I'm a student building NIYYAH, a Qur'an understanding and reflection app.

The idea came from something I personally struggled with: I could read and memorize surahs, but I did not always understand what the surah was about, why it was revealed, or what each ayah was teaching.

NIYYAH is meant to help with:

- Surah context
- Why a surah was revealed
- Simple ayah-by-ayah explanations
- Source tafsir access
- Reflection prompts
- Journaling
- Quizzes and vocabulary review

The core learning experience will stay free. It is not meant to replace scholars, tafsir, or teachers. It is meant to make understanding easier for beginners.

Would this be helpful to you or someone you know? What would make you trust an app like this?

Waitlist: https://niyyahhapp.github.io/niyyah-waitlist/

Assalamu alaykum,

I'm a student building NIYYAH, a Qur'an understanding and reflection app.

The idea came from something I personally struggled with: I could read and memorize surahs, but I did not always understand what the surah was about, why it was revealed, or what each ayah was teaching.

NIYYAH is meant to help with:

- Surah context
- Why a surah was revealed
- Simple ayah-by-ayah explanations
- Source tafsir access
- Reflection prompts
- Journaling
- Quizzes and vocabulary review

The core learning experience will stay free. It is not meant to replace scholars, tafsir, or teachers. It is meant to make understanding easier for beginners.

Would this be helpful to you or someone you know? What would make you trust an app like this?

Waitlist: https://niyyahhapp.github.io/niyyah-waitlist/

Assalamu alaykum,

I'm a student building NIYYAH, a Qur'an understanding and reflection app.

The idea came from something I personally struggled with: I could read and memorize surahs, but I did not always understand what the surah was about, why it was revealed, or what each ayah was teaching.

NIYYAH is meant to help with:

- Surah context
- Why a surah was revealed
- Simple ayah-by-ayah explanations
- Source tafsir access
- Reflection prompts
- Journaling
- Quizzes and vocabulary review

The core learning experience will stay free. It is not meant to replace scholars, tafsir, or teachers. It is meant to make understanding easier for beginners.

Would this be helpful to you or someone you know? What would make you trust an app like this?

Waitlist: https://niyyahhapp.github.io/niyyah-waitlist/

Assalamu alaykum,

I'm a student building NIYYAH, a Qur'an understanding and reflection app.

The idea came from something I personally struggled with: I could read and memorize surahs, but I did not always understand what the surah was about, why it was revealed, or what each ayah was teaching.

NIYYAH is meant to help with:

- Surah context
- Why a surah was revealed
- Simple ayah-by-ayah explanations
- Source tafsir access
- Reflection prompts
- Journaling
- Quizzes and vocabulary review

The core learning experience will stay free. It is not meant to replace scholars, tafsir, or teachers. It is meant to make understanding easier for beginners.

Would this be helpful to you or someone you know? What would make you trust an app like this?

Waitlist: https://niyyahhapp.github.io/niyyah-waitlist/

Assalamu alaykum,

I'm a student building NIYYAH, a Qur'an understanding and reflection app.

The idea came from something I personally struggled with: I could read and memorize surahs, but I did not always understand what the surah was about, why it was revealed, or what each ayah was teaching.

NIYYAH is meant to help with:

- Surah context
- Why a surah was revealed
- Simple ayah-by-ayah explanations
- Source tafsir access
- Reflection prompts
- Journaling
- Quizzes and vocabulary review

The core learning experience will stay free. It is not meant to replace scholars, tafsir, or teachers. It is meant to make understanding easier for beginners.

Would this be helpful to you or someone you know? What would make you trust an app like this?

Waitlist: https://niyyahhapp.github.io/niyyah-waitlist/

Hi, I’m a Grade 11 student in Canada who built an early detection tool for gestational diabetes that tracks trends in your glucose, blood pressure and weight weekly. I’m trying to understand if this would actually be useful before I build further. Would love 5 minutes of your honest thoughts especially if you’ve dealt with GDM or live far from a doctor!