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With two science-related degrees already under her belt, Jessica Campbell became aware of how important data analytics and machine learning have become in all fields of industry and research. With this on her mind, she decided to pursue her interest in this emerging field by enrolling in the Master of Science in Computing & Data […]

Since working as a naturalist interpreter at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, Kayla Rudderham has discovered an interest in creatively educating her community. Having witnessed the inner workings of a museum, Kayla was eager to pursue higher education that would connect art and teaching practices with social responsibility. NSCAD University’s new Master of […]

Kelsey MacRae grew up playing in the dirt and having a strong interest in cars and trucks. After graduating high school, she worked at an automotive shop where her interest in heavy equipment was piqued. “I knew university wasn’t for me since I learn best by performing hands-on tasks. Couple that with my interest in […]

I remember the first time I visited Greenwich in Prince Edward Island National Park,” says Dr. Adam Fenech, director of the UPEI Climate Lab and interim associate dean of science for climate change and adaptation. “It’s a stunning place, and is home to multiple protected ecosystems. You really couldn’t have a more perfect setting to […]

[IMAGE-1] W e’ve all heard the saying: “It’s who you know in the job market.” Though many of us don’t want to believe it’s true, sometimes it really does boil down to the politics. Can you blame potential employers? If they know someone is reliable, hard-working, personable and qualified, why wouldn’t they go after them? […]

Jessica Wall had originally enrolled in a nutrition program with the goal of becoming a dietician. After completing a year in the program, she realized her real passion was in addressing the underlying causes of food insecurity. “I was interested in how food could be used as a tool to connect individuals in communities, rather […]

Sarah Dobson had always been interested in politics and political science. She was that junior-high student who was always running for student government and had a real interest in learning more about how Canadian institutions and international communities worked. She began her arts degree at Dalhousie University taking an array of general classes in political […]

Rick Gunn didn’t need the Atlantic School of Theology until he experienced what is known to some Christians as a “call to ministry.” He had worked in the church for about 15 years as a youth and music minister and was known as a “Designated Lay Minister” at Bedford United Church. People often told him […]

Qhe Dalhousie School of Social Work emphasizes critical, anti-oppressive and social justice approaches to social work practice.  The School is now offering entrance to the Master of Social Work Program (MSW) to those with a bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and paid social work experience, and to those who do not have a BSW, but have a […]

O riginally from Lebanon, Elsy Makhlouf left home in pursuit of a public relations degree at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU). Coming to Canada as an international student was an adjustment, but she never felt like a stranger at MSVU. “Professors supported me in every step along the way, and I was able to make […]

Maria Garcia had first expressed her interest in becoming an Early Childhood Educator when she visited ISANS (Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia) in 2013. She had a few concerns with enrolling; the first was that her English language skills weren’t where she wanted them to be, and this was an important requirement to access […]