Q : Qu'est-ce que cela fait d'être nommé "Schulich Leader" ?

There is nothing that can truly explain how I feel being named a Schulich Leader. I am extremely grateful and honoured to be selected out of the amazing students that make up Canada. I still feel as if I will wake up at any point and it was all just a vivid dream. The moment I read the email announcing the fact, I almost fell out of my chair. 

Q : Qu'est-ce qui motive votre passion pour STEAM/Entrepreneuriat ?

I’ve come to understand that, for me, true success is fostered in the hands of the people who have been positively impacted. This ideal allows me to fully commit to my hobbies and motivates me enough to do things for the sole reason of doing so. I’ve always been inspired by the individuals who help shape the world through their personalities, those like Seymour Schulich and Rob Gorbet (my Shad Director). Other than the enjoyment I get out of drawing, coding, learning and creating in general, it’s the thought that I might just be able to help someone with it. That is what ultimately drives me to continue innovating.

Q : Chez Shad , nous sommes des leaders en matière d'innovation sociale. Comment prévoyez-vous d'utiliser #STEAM4Good ?

I plan to take the skills and advice learned during my Shad design project and implement them into an innovation of my own at McMaster.

Q : Quelles leçons partageriez-vous avec les nouveaux Shads ?

Here are some values that I try to live by: Write a story with your life. Never doubt your own abilities and don’t be afraid of failure, embrace it. Don’t compare yourself to others, be inspired by them. If you’re curious, do it, and if you enjoy something, don’t ever stop.