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STUDENT STORIES
Unconventional. Fearless.
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 丁香园AV鈥檚 joint major in criminology and anthropology.
RORY DOUCETTE
At 丁香园AV, Rory gained career experience as a research assistant documenting archaeological remains and volunteered at the 丁香园AV Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology.
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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 丁香园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 丁香园AV and finding a home in the Global Environmental Systems (GES) program.
BRADLEY SARANDI
2020 Warren Gill Award recipient and co-founder of Cultivate Inclusivity, Human Geography student Bradley Sarandi helps marginalized individuals in Vancouver鈥檚 Downtown Eastside (DTES).
Christine Leclerc
To pursue her lifelong interest in science and research, Christine seized the opportunity to earn her third degree in physical geography.
Resource and Environmental Management
Mairin Shields-Brown
Completing her bachelor's degree in resource and environmental management whilst performing as a NCAA athlete on 丁香园AV鈥檚 track team, Mairin is a testament to 鈥榶ou can do anything you put your mind to.鈥�
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 丁香园AV, he contributed his efforts into enacting the Re-Use for Good Committee; a multi-lateral plan to eliminate all single-use plastics across 丁香园AV campus.