Dean’s Honour List Takes Downtown Ottawa
This story was originally published by the Faculty of Public Affairs on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Danielle Akhibi, Political Science (4th year)
“Many of my professors had experience working in the field and that knowledge is inspiring me towards my goal of being a diplomat.”
Sancho Angulo, Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) (4th year)
“This was an extraordinary journey. I couldn’t have done it without the support of the faculty and support staff.”
Brian Mitchell, Criminology (2nd year)
“I think the key is to surround yourself with positive people who influence you and help bring you up.”
Lalla Maiga, Communication and Media Studies (3rd year)
“My highlight was the first year seminar. I met all of my friends there and it really grounded me in the communication program.”
Grace Girotte, Communication and Media Studies (3rd year)
“A lot of my program involves writing and it’s developed so much. My writing has improved and I have learned how to accept feedback. It’s been really helpful.”
Rebecca Sattaur, Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) (3rd year)
“Whenever I feel stressed, I tell myself, ‘Do your best and trust that will be enough.’ You have to believe in yourself.”
Sam Taylor, Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM) (2nd year)
“I’ve always wanted to study this and when you are doing something you are interested in, the stress falls away because you care about it.”
Madison Venngopal, Law and Sociology (2nd year)
“My parents told me, ‘Don’t think outside the box because you have to understand the box.’ You have to understand the issues first before you can change the world, and that’s what I’m doing.”
Keean Nembhard, Bachelor of Global and International Studies (BGInS) (5th year)
“It’s a lot of work, but if you truly love what you are doing, everything gets so much easier.”
Sabreen Sidhu, Economics (3rd year)
“It’s hard to procrastinate when you don’t have time to procrastinate.”
Silas Xuereb, Economics (graduated in 2019)
“I am planning to do graduate school and focus on solutions to income inequality.”
Jonathan Torell, Journalism (2nd year)
“I chose electives that I enjoyed—that helped me get through the tough courses last year.”
Justine Ricketts, Journalism (4th year)
“I was balancing school work and a job, so I used timetables to block out the entire month. That’s how I got everything done.”
Yusuf Yapici, Economics and Political Science (4th year)
“I treat school like a 9 to 5 job: that’s how I keep up with the work of a combined major. My next step is a master’s degree.”