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“I chose to attend IESP because I knew two people who had previously attended the program and one person who worked with IESP, and they all spoke very positively about their experiences and recommended it. After taking a gap year, I was a little nervous about returning to school and becoming overwhelmed by the workload. The support offered through IESP, such as peer mentors, well-being sessions, academic guidance, and cultural workshops, made the transition much smoother. The program provided helpful guidance on organizing my schedule and classes, writing assignments, and especially managing stress.<\/em><\/p>\n

One of my favourite parts of the program was the sense of community it created. Even though I still see former IESP students in the hallways at Carleton, I miss the cohort that I spent time with every day during the program. I had already been living in Ottawa before attending, but for students coming from communities outside the city, I think that sense of community and support would be even more valuable.<\/em><\/p>\n

Overall, the IESP program played a significant role in helping me adjust to university life and guiding me toward pursuing my current program in Economics at Carleton. 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