Q : Qu'avez-vous ressenti lorsque vous avez appris la nouvelle ?

A: I don’t think I’ll ever be able to properly sum up how I felt when I got the call, but overall, I was immensely grateful, not only to have been named a Loran Scholar, but for all the support I’ve received that helped me get to that point—whether that be from friends, teachers, mentors, or my family.

Q : Quelle importance revêt pour vous personnellement le fait de devenir un Loran Scholar ?

A: It truly has changed my life and my future. Not only does being named a Loran Scholar mean I get to pursue my dreams and study outside of my home province, but it will provide me support and mentorship throughout university that is immeasurable in value.

Q : Quelles leçons avez-vous tirées de votre expérience Shad ? Certaines d'entre elles vous ont-elles été utiles dans le cadre du processus de sélection Loran ?

A: For me personally, I think the biggest thing I took away from my Shad experience was that you can still create lasting and valuable connections through a virtual platform. Going into Shad I was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to genuinely connect with others, which was definitely not the case. This was the first year that the Loran selection process was completely virtual, which I think made it difficult for lots of applicants. I truly believe the Shad online experience made me feel more at ease while meeting new people online in Loran interviews, something I couldn’t be more thankful for.

Q : Qu'espérez-vous faire après avoir obtenu votre diplôme ? Avez-vous un objectif à long terme en ce qui concerne le changement que vous aimeriez apporter ou auquel vous aimeriez participer ?

A: I plan on pursuing engineering at the University of British Columbia next fall. I’m passionate about food insecurity and hope that my work as an engineer could help change the way we plan and design cities and in turn, help eliminate food insecurity in Canada.

Q : Quels conseils donneriez-vous à un nouveau membre de Shad2021 ?

A: My biggest advice would be to be yourself and embrace every moment. Becoming a Shad alumni means you have the potential and the drive to be a change maker in your school, community, and the world—don’t ever forget that.

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