Featured Students
Amber
My name is Amber, and I graduated in May 2024 from the School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH) and Health Sciences. As part of my degree, I completed a project based experiential learning course with a community engagement focus. Myself and three other students in the course collaborated with Urban Roots to survey the London community to explore the intersections of climate change and food insecurity, aiming to identify the positive impact that urban agriculture can have in the face of these challenges.
The project deepened my connection with the city and its residents, giving me the confidence to take the theoretical knowledge I gained in the classroom and apply it practically to generate meaningful change.
I highly recommend project based learning opportunities to any students at Western who have the opportunity to do so!
Dhriteeka
My name is Dhriteeka and I am a 4th year BMOS student doing an Honours Specialization in Human Resource Management. During my experiential learning opportunity, I supported the Client Project Manager in managing Voices’ project cycle from initiation to completion, ensuring that everything was delivered on time. I was responsible for a range of tasks that gave me practical insights into project management and customer relations. Balancing multiple tasks like reviewing auditions, hiring talent, and reviewing talent deliveries taught me the importance of time management and strong organizational skills, and I also realized how important communication was having to constantly update both clients and team members on the workings of the projects.
This experience helped me develop a lot of valuable skills that will help further my career, and I would highly recommend this type of experiential learning to other students looking for hands-on experience with real-world projects.
Kobby
Hi! I'm Kobby and I'm a third-year Medical Science student doing a double major in One Health and Pathology. In the summer of my first year, I participated in the 6-week International Summer School program at the Chinese University of Hong Kong which allowed me to explore Hong Kong while also doing courses and not interfering with my program at Western. It helped a lot with personal growth in terms of getting me out of my bubble and challenging my beliefs, and it helped me become more involved in campus on my return.
My international experience is one of the greatest privileges I've gotten from coming to Western, making my first time travelling alone a lot less scary and stressful. Global exposure in any capacity is invaluable, so if the opportunity arises, or you're currently on the fence, go for it!
Madi
My name is Madi, and I am currently in my 4th year studying Business at Huron University College. In my second year of studies, I found the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship and it transformed my university experience. Throughout my time in the Founders Program and Entrepreneurial Summer Internship, I have connected with like-minded students, expanded my network, developed meaningful mentorship relationships, and have grown my business—The Starfish Studio—well beyond my expectations.
I am deeply grateful for the experiences I have had through Morrissette Entrepreneurship and would highly encourage any students interested in Entrepreneurship to explore the many resources that are available to them through Morrissette.
Matthew
My name is Matthew, and I’m a fourth-year student at Western doing an Honours Specialization in Neuroscience and a Minor in Music Performance on the clarinet. My experiential learning opportunity was with Dr. Jessica Grahn’s Music and Neuroscience Lab where I investigated musical properties to improve gait in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
Research is a long process that includes proposals, data collection and analysis, manuscripts and presentations; but the journey has been very rewarding, allowing me to utilize my creativity and problem-solving skills when making decisions on changes and direction of the study, as well as providing me with analytical and presentation skills whenever I showcase my project at conferences or lab meetings.
Thanks to Dr. Grahn, Kristi Von Handorf (my direct supervisor), and fellow lab members, I can gladly say that research has become a crucial part of my undergraduate career and personal identity.
