What is your best first year memory?

My best first year memory would probably be exploring the Burnaby campus for the first time. I loved exploring all the little side halls and secret corridors at SFU, and stumbling upon secluded areas with gorgeous views. I remember on my first day at the Burnaby campus, I was lost in the AQ and couldn’t even figure out how to leave the building to go home! Luckily, I was with a friend so we were lost together, but we still laugh about it to this day.

Words of advice to new students?

I know they are probably tired of hearing this… but get involved!! SFU has so many different clubs that you are bound to find a club that you’re at least a little bit interested in. Even if you’re not sure if you like a particular club, sign up for it anyways and go to a club meeting or two. Who knows, maybe you can make a lifelong friend or two! Worst comes to worst, you can just stop going to the meetings and try a different club.

Another thing I would recommend new Education students to do is attend as many Education events as you can! They are always super fun to attend and it’s okay if you go alone - everyone there is always super kind and welcoming.

What are you involved in on and off campus?

Currently, I’m working at SFU’s Friends of Simon tutoring program, where we go to different schools across the lower mainland and tutor at-risk students such as immigrants and refugees. On the side, I am also a piano teacher and have been teaching for about 8 years. I have also been involved with SFU’s Exchange Buddy program and I have volunteered at Elementary schools in the past.