Academic Portfolio

 

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Bismah Zaidi -

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3rd Year Business Economics and Law

Drink Order: Iced Vanilla Latte from Tea and Coffee Company in HUB

Study Spot: The booths in the cafe area of Carruthers Student Commons

Favourite Course = INT D 207 (Inspired to Lead: Skills You Need)

Fun Fact: I lived in Dubai for 5 years, before moving to Canada in 2013

Advice for First Years:

“Learning to balance being authentic but also effectively pitching yourself, will open up so many doors and opportunities. The best way to do this is in a club setting - you get to work with big corporations, handle budgets, learn event and conflict management all while doing it with your peers (who over time become close friends).”

 
 

Emma Krista Demeter

Student Advocacy Director

3rd Year Business Economics and Law

Drink Order: Medium Iced Latte from Tim Hortons

Study Spot: Carruthers Student Commons

Favourite Course = CLASS 102 (Greek and Roman Mythology)

Fun Fact: I’ve played the piano for over 15 years

Advice for First Years:

“Use a planner to keep track of everything and try and engage in class and with your prof!”

 

Cynthia Nguyen

Student Engagement Director

3rd Year Finance

Drink Order: Mango Green Tea from Teapsy

Study Spot: 4th floor of Rutherford

Favourite Course = PALEO 200 (Introduction to Dinosaurs in the Fossil Record)

Fun Fact: I'm a competitive dancer

Advice for First Years:

“Get out of your comfort zone and go to as many business events as you can!”

 

Gwen Van Eden

Student Engagement Director

2nd Year Operations Management

Drink Order: Iced Chai from Remedy

Study Spot: Rutherford Library

Favourite Course = ACCTG 211 (Introduction to Accounting for Financial Performance)

Fun Fact: I have a 16 year old cat named Rachel

Advice for First Years:

“Get involved with extra-curricular's and make friends with people in your program!”

 

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