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Curious about what our students have to say about their time in the Faculty of Environment?

We share their narratives to give you an idea of how they engage with research, communities and fellow students. They are shaping the world around them and the future is looking bright.

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Archaeology

Kym Jones

Kym Jones overcame adversities of returning to university as a mature student and graduated in June 2021 with the Undergraduate Dean's Convocation Medal.

Chantelle Foster

Fascinated by skeletons at a young age and captivated by the popular forensic drama, Bones, Chantelle Foster knew she wanted to pursue a career in forensics and registered in ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s joint major in criminology and anthropology.

RORY DOUCETTE

At ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, Rory gained career experience as a research assistant documenting archaeological remains and volunteered at the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.

Environmental Science

Jijie Xu

Jijie Xu envisioned a career where he could crunch numbers and discover environmental solutions. At our new School of Environmental Science, he has tailored his degree to combine his passion with a purpose.

Bao Williamson

Bao Williamson entered ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV unsure where studying environmental science would lead her. This June, she is graduating with a BSc in Environmental Science, a certificate in GIS, and a job with Apex Systems, on contract for Fortis BC.

Celeste Landon

Celeste shares her experience of when was rushed home from her exchange in Singapore due to the global lockdown caused by COVID-19.

Geography

Oshin Joshipura

Oshin Joshipura joins the Faculty of Environment from Tanzania with a dream to study human-wildlife conflict. A recent second-year transfer student from Fraser International College (FIC), shares her experience of coming to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV and finding a home in the Global Environmental Systems (GES) program.

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BRADLEY SARANDI

2020 Warren Gill Award recipient and co-founder of Cultivate Inclusivity, Human Geography student Bradley Sarandi helps marginalized individuals in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES).

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Christine Leclerc

To pursue her lifelong interest in science and research, Christine seized the opportunity to earn her third degree in physical geography.

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Resource and Environmental Management

Mairin Shields-Brown

Completing her bachelor's degree in resource and environmental management whilst performing as a NCAA athlete on ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s track team, Mairin is a testament to ‘you can do anything you put your mind to.’

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Teghan Acres

In the REM program, Teghan learned more about the threat climate change poses and became motivated to inspire climate solutions. She's currently working as a Communications Coordinator for the National Zero Waste Council and a freelance writer and communications specialist for environmental publications and clients.

Brennan Strandberg-Salmon

During Brennan's time at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, he contributed his efforts into enacting the Re-Use for Good Committee; a multi-lateral plan to eliminate all single-use plastics across ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV campus.

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