Stories of Change

Every day, Algonquin College students are Changing Lives for the better.

Meet some of our incredible students and hear their stories.

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Advertising and Marketing Communications Management

Mercy is a student of the Advertising and Marketing Communications Management program. She had a previous degree in Engineering and wanted to explore something different for her career, so she decided to make a switch to Marketing and found Algonquin College to be the school for her.

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Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management, Business Administration (Core)

Brandon graduated from Hospitality - Hotel and the Restaurant Operations Management, and Business Administration (Core). With similar courses between the programs, he was able to use course credit to complete both diplomas at the same time.

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Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

Erin is a student in the Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) (Honours) program. She chose to take her program at Algonquin College because of the co-op opportunities in Ottawa.

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Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development

Shelina is a graduate of the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development (Honours) program. As part of her program, she had the opportunity to do three placements with community organizations which has helped her get employment after graduation.

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Computer Programming

Gianluca is studying Computer Programming at Algonquin College. In addition to his studies, he’s an amateur Muay Thai artist and a proficient bowler.

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Graphic Design

Ibrahim is a second-year student in the Graphic Design program at the College. When he graduates, he’s hoping to make design more accessible for all audiences.

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Computer Programming

Francesca is a kindergarten educator studying Computer Programming through Algonquin College’s Online Campus. She chose the online stream because it afforded her the chance to shift careers.

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Pre-Health Sciences

David is passionate about sports, especially soccer, and is studying Pre-Health Sciences at Algonquin College. His goal is to work with athletes as a chiropractor or physiotherapist.

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Human Services Foundations

Hanyta is a graduate of Algonquin College’s Human Services Foundations program. She is passionate about helping people and her goal is to help provide people with mental health support and counseling.

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Television Broadcasting

Randy is an indigenous student at Algonquin College currently studying in the Television Broadcasting program. He chose Algonquin for the hands-on opportunities available at the college.

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Journalism

Andrea is a graduate from the Journalism program at Algonquin College. The program gave her the opportunity to pursue her passion for words and to try new things.

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Early Learning and Community Development

Emily is a student in the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development Honours program at Algonquin College. She chose Algonquin for smaller class sizes in a more personal setting.

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Early Childhood Education

Uyen is an international student from Vietnam who loves working with children. She is currently studying Early Childhood Education at Algonquin College.

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Motive Power Technician

Wenyan’s passion for cars led him to Algonquin College’s Motive Power Technician program. He enjoys the small class sizes as well as a hands-on approach to instruction.

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