“I was just another international student coming to Canada from Punjab with huge dreams and little experience. It hasn’t been all fun and games coming from my hometown, but you know what they say, “Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.” Indeed, it became true.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Leia's Journey
“My journey to Canada was an unexpected one but also a rough one to speak. This was because, at that point in time, I was unsure about my career, what I wanted to do, and where I wanted to go, but I knew I didn’t want to stay where I lived. As a solo female leaving my little island of Trinidad and Tobago, transitioning to a cold climate country is both a huge culture shock and a shift in general.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Catarina's Journey
“I still remember when I first came here, I could not even order myself breakfast in Tim Hortons and struggled to ask for directions. At that time, I desperately questioned myself “Is this actually the dream that I’ve been chasing for several years?”, “Do I really belong to this world?”.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Cassandra Bailey
“School keeps me going. School allows me to keep pushing and do what I strive to accomplish in life. We only have one life, so my advice is for you to do everything you want to do. If you believe it you can honestly achieve it.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Akil McKenzie
“I didn’t know how to contribute outside of the marches that were already in progress. What else could I bring to the table? So, I wrote. Historians. The poem was originally meant to provide understanding. A sense of understanding is powerful enough to end wars. Hopefully, some people who may know me may begin to empathize with the issue at hand and see another perspective.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Wafa Benmahmoud
“My experience at Sheridan College has opened my eyes and deepened my knowledge in many sectors. It provided me with the necessary tools that I will need to become a successful child and youth care practitioner, taught me critical thinking and etiquette of asking questions amid so many other skills.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Mazi Okafor
“I now believe all these were learning experiences. What I love most about Sheridan is that even though they make you feel welcome, no matter what part of the globe you’re from, they offer equal opportunities to everyone.”
Read moreA Year In Review from Your President
“Ultimately, my goals as President have been, and will continue to be to create a more inclusive community in which everyone feels welcome, to create and continue to provide whatever supports students may need, and create new opportunities for students to connect with one another and improve their college experience and #SheridanLife.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Tony Mach
“The term, “study abroad”, may sound fancy and appealing to any person, since it owns itself to the promise of a better learning environment and a guarantee of the extraordinary experience; yet, not everyone can quickly adapt to it. Likewise, the majority of international students will often be encountering different challenges when they are living in a completely new place, whereas some experience conflicts of interest, cultures, and perspectives.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Rohaan Shanmugarasa
“Looking back, I wonder to myself if I would be the person I am today if I decided to go to another school. Would the person I am today have been the person I was always going to be if things were different? Or was it dependent on the path I took?”
Read more#SherYourStory: Jessica’s Journey
“For the first two years of my life here at Sheridan, I did nothing but academics. Attend class and leave. During the second year of my diploma, I managed to handle class time without so much as saying “hello” to other people. It almost became a challenge to float by unnoticed. It was a silent piece of pride at first, but it quickly became a feeling that left me a little hollow…”
Read more#SherYourStory: Ahkeelah’s Journey
“Change steered my boat and I trusted its direction. If an opportunity presented itself at the right time, I took it. If help knocked on my door, I welcomed it. I genuinely believe that it was not by fate but by my faith in God that caused all the above to occur..”
Read more#SherYourStory: Josée's Journey
“People are people before they are leaders. Underneath this title is an individual with needs, dreams, and desires, and they must nurture these aspects of themselves to be the best person they can be for themselves and others…”
Read more#SherYourStory: Tony's Journey
“Sheridan didn’t seem any different from other schools when I first started. The same new student orientation, the same services provided and the same amount of homework. However, as I slowly began to get to know people, my perspective started to change…”
Read more#SherYourStory: Marc's Journey
“My first day of learning at school was essentially a student orientation program that introduced us, newcomers, to the academic and social aspects of life on and off campus. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed by every bit of information thrown my way and I did not know where to start. From this point onward, I felt every bit of motivation gradually being picked apart as I started the school year on a weak note…”
Read more#SherYourStory: Kym's Journey
“Let’s be, honest learning in this pandemic is difficult. There are plenty of at-home distractions. Personally, I’m missing that in-class environment. I am currently studying Animation; a huge part of that learning is talking to others to explore ideas and get feedback from those around you. We essentially learn how to work in a studio environment during our time at school…”
Read more#SherYourStory: Kyle's Journey
“If I could give any great wisdom from my time at Sheridan, it’s that you can do it, no matter what you might think or how hard it might seem. Lean on professors, ask for help, take care of yourself and your mental health, and distance yourself as quickly as you can from toxicity and negativity.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Khaleel's Journey
“Becoming a part of the Sheridan community meant that I’ve been able to meet people who are highly motivated, in the sense that everyone is always working to accomplish new and better things in their life, and adapting to new environments. Personally, that has motivated me more in believing that anything is possible with hard work, and that it helps to surround yourself with the right people who are also working to achieve their goals.”
Read more#SherYourStory: Julia's Journey
“Going to Sheridan has completely changed my life. I came to Sheridan right after high school with no other post-secondary experience. For the first half of semester one, I was stressed every day, worried that everything I was doing wasn’t enough to prepare me for my first ever set of mid-term exams…”
Read more#SherYourStory: Gaby's Journey
“In 2017, I enrolled in the Business Administration: Marketing diploma program. Along the way, I have met so many incredible classmates who have allowed me to expand my working capabilities to excel and be proud of every piece of work I turn in. I knew that I wanted to be a marketer but no idea what area fascinated me the most.”
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