Carleton University has a special place in Jessica Jackson Clement’s heart – it’s where she succeeded.
As the 33-year-old Aboriginal student prepared for her spring graduation, she reflected on the length of her journey and her path to the future.
“It’s been a long journey and it’s been a great journey,” says Clement, who is picking up a bachelor degree in social work at spring Convocation. “Earning this degree has helped me shine as a First Nations woman.
“Carleton has given me the education I need. They have given me the opportunity to express my feelings. They have made me self-aware. And they have given me the tools to practise as a social worker.”