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Dalhousie Graduate Studies: Innovatively renewable How Eric Logan is using small steps in order to make big change Career Minded: As a graduate student in Physics, you’re working with global thought leader Dr. Jeff Dahn, whose research is laying the groundwork for affordable renewable energy solutions. How does it make you feel to be part […]

When a World War II vet was looking for a live-in caregiver, Chris Murphy took the job—that’s just the type of person he is. It wasn’t long before Chris realized that Continuing Care was something he really enjoyed, and could pursue as a life-long career, especially with support from RJF Healthcare—one of the province’s biggest […]

Jill McKenzie took one look at the CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program at Saint Mary’s University and knew it would be a rigorous journey. She decided to take the leap. “I’ve always had an interest in teaching English as a second language. My sister also took CELTA, and told […]

Sylvain Gagnon developed kills his practical career skills at NSCC—but it was at Saint Mary’s University that he developed the skills he didn’t even know he’d need. After two years at NSCC, studying geographic sciences, Sylvain knew he wanted to expose himself to more than one type of learning, so he transferred to Saint Mary’s […]

Life doesn’t always work out as planned: Alison MacPherson went into her bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics thinking that she would pursue medical school. Little did she know that a year of travel would give her the time to reflect, and spark a career in the pharmaceutical industry (plus a travel bug). Alison’s next step […]

Rosalie D’Amours and Erika Bernier wanted to explore their options to teach French. One is a teacher, one is not. One dreamed of traveling to the Maritimes and the other searched for experience. The two found Odyssey, which presented the opportunity to travel Canada, and live an enriching, personal and professional experience. Rosalie and Erika […]

The early childhood education structure in Nova Scotia needs excellent educators to help strengthen the overall system, and Priyanka Subramani has always wanted to be a part of that strengthening process. The Nova Scotia College of Early Childhood Education made it an easy transition for her, opening her up to the possibilities of bringing her […]

Massage therapy has always been a part of Olivier Flibotte’s life. Between his mother and other close relatives being involved in the therapeutic field, for him, it was just a natural fit. He was always able to see first hand how effective massage therapy can be, and how rewarding it can be as a career. […]

Mike Porquet came into the program after recently retiring from another trade. He wanted to be productive, and to see an end-result at the end of the day; he realized that there were other trades and careers out for him. The Carpentry Development Program at Carpenter Millwright College had him prepared in just three months, […]

The art of cooking is becoming just that: art. It’s about so much more than a meal—people are beginning to look for the overall uniqueness of an experience more than simply just sustenance. Food-lovers have grown adventurous to try new things, and as a restaurant you have to be armed to provide the best and […]

Wendy Milne has always thrown herself into uncomfortable environments and been amazed at how much she has been able to accomplish, and how quickly the uncomfortable begins to feel familiar. She has always been able to recognize that it’s when she’s uncomfortable that she’s learning the most. The MBA program at Saint Mary’s University’s Sobey […]

Nathalie Landry spent five weeks in the summer immersed in the French language. Even though she had been speaking French since kindergarten, nothing compared to this. She woke up to immersion classes, and spoke French during the activities throughout the day—even in the cafeteria. By the end, Nathalie wanted more, and Université Sainte-Anne provided it. […]