Congratulations Class of 2022!
We asked graduates to share what their next step will be and we wish each of them well as they move on to their next great adventure.
Mearon Mulugeta
Nashville, TN and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Psychology, minor in religious studies
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master’s in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Child and Adolescent Treatment at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology while working part time as a registered behavioral therapist.
Celina Aalders
Hubley, NS
Political science, minor in psychology
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Media in Journalism and Communication at Western University.
Recipient of the Michael J. Tucker Award (Departmental Award for Political Science)
Charlie Burke
Middle Sackville, NS
Honours biochemistry, minors in biology and chemistry
What’s next?
Pursing a Juris Doctor degree from the Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law.
Recipient of a Gold A Award
Sungmin Chun
Moncton, NB
Bachelor of Commerce, honours in economics
What’s next?
Entering the Royal Canadian Navy as an officer cadet in training to become a naval warfare officer.
Recipient of the Departmental Award for Commerce — Accounting/Finance
Hannah Crouse
Stewiacke, NS
Honours sociology, minors in community engaged learning and psychology
What’s next?
A master’s (MA) in sociology (perhaps simultaneously taking sign language studies at NSCC), a summer job as a research assistant for “Imagining Futures for Queer Youth”, and attending the two-week psychology field school in Utrecht.
Recipient of the Frances S. Allison Award, Donna L. Purdy Memorial Social Justice Prize in Sociology
Yizhi (Alice) Liu
Montreal, QC
Classics, minor in museum and curatorial studies
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Arts in Conservation of Archaeological and Museum Objects at Durham University in the U.K.
Recipient of the “Illuminations” Art History and Museum and Curatorial Studies prize for 2022, Departmental Award for Classics, Departmental Award for Art History
Christina Acton
North Vancouver, BC
Bachelor of Music, minor in English
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Choral Conducting at Memorial University of Newfoundland
Recipient of University Leadership Pin
Julie Dessureault
Dartmouth, NS
Biology, minor in biochemistry
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Occupational Therapy in Ontario.
Recipient of Departmental Award for Biology, University Leadership Pin
Lauren Shaw
Sackville, NB
Honours psychology
What’s next?
Pursuing a master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
Gabriel Champagne
Moncton, NB
Honours mathematics, minors in commerce and economics
What’s next?
Either law school or working in insurance.
Nadine McLaughlin
Tracadie, NB
French Studies, minor in sociology
What’s next?
Pursuing a Bachelor of Education at Université de Moncton.
Recipient of a Departmental Award for Modern Languages and Literatures, James Robert Inch Memorial Prize 2021 (highest mark in French Studies)
Brianna Crosby
Central Onslow, NS
Biology
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Marine Management at Dalhousie University as the recipient of Dalhousie’s Sobey Fund for Oceans.
Recipient of the David S. Fensom Prize
Carson Rafuse
Kingston, NS
Bachelor of Commerce, minor in drama
What’s next?
Getting a Nova Scotia real estate licence and working as a realtor.
Recipient of Departmental Award for Drama Studies, University Leadership Pin
Julia Bedell
Lower Sackville, NS
Psychology, minors in commerce and French
What’s next?
Travelling to Australia this summer to be an au pair before starting a Master of Arts Health Promotion at Dalhousie University in September.
Recipient of a University Leadership Pin
Brittany Snow
Halifax, NS
Honours sociology, major in Canadian studies, Certificate in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Arts in Community Development at University of Victoria (and being a mom!)
Recipient of the Hibberts Meekins First Generation Graduating Student Award, Department of Sociology Prize, Graduate Award at University of Victoria
Addy Smith
Boutilier's Point, NS
Bachelor of Commerce, honours in human resource management, minor in psychology
What’s next?
Working as an HR co-ordinator at PowerUp Leadership, a leadership consulting firm in Halifax, NS, for the summer, then pursuing a Chartered Professionals of Human Resources designation through a one-year graduate HR program at NSCC in the fall.
Recipient of the Departmental Award for Commerce — Management, Reginald Miller Management Prize
Emily Ahmadvand
Halifax, NS
Modern languages, literatures, and cultures, minor in computer science
What’s next?
Beginning an internship with Mount Allison's International Centre.
Recipient of the Departmental Award in Modern Languages and Literatures for academic excellence
Graeme Stevens
Sudbury, ON
Honours political science, minor in history
What’s next?
Fighting forest fires in Ontario this summer, then pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Recipient of the Political Science MASU award (academic and engagement)
Riley Nixon
Moncton, NB
Bachelor of Commerce, minors in economics and French
What’s next?
Working as an accountant at Grant Thornton in Moncton in pursuit of a CPA designation.
Recipient of a University Leadership Pin, the Chartered Professional Accountants Prize
Hannah Hawkes
Woodstock, NB
Bachelor of Commerce, focus in marketing/management, minor in psychology
What’s next?
Working as a human capital consultant with Deloitte in Halifax, NS and planning to pursue a Master of Business Administration.
Recipient of a University Leadership Pin
Hayley Woodside
Ottawa, ON
Honours psychology, minor in French
What’s next?
Pursuing a Doctorate of Psychotherapy and Counselling at the University of Edinburgh.
Emily Maggie Doucette
Stratford, PEI
Honours in international relations, minors in religious studies and Japanese studies
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Education in Social Justice Education at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, ON.
Emma Graham
Campbellton, NB
French studies, minor in sociology
What’s next?
Pursuing a Bachelor of Education at Acadia University.
Holly Morrison
Belleville, ON
Bachelor of Commerce, major in accounting, minor in French
What’s next?
Working as an accountant for Deloitte in Toronto, ON.
Ian Richardson
Ottawa, ON
Honours international relations, minors in French, economics, and political science
What’s next?
Pursuing a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in the Common Law program at the University of Ottawa.
Recipient of MASU International Relations Award (Academics and Engagement) and a University Leadership Pin
Esperance Balewula
Dieppe, NB
Commerce, minors in economics and international economics and business
What’s next?
Joining the Financial Officer Recruitment and Development (FORD) program, a highly-competitive development program for entry-level finance professionals. Participants work in up to three different areas of finance to gain the practical experience required to obtain their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Ava Waugh
Kingston, ON
Honours international relations, minors in classics, religious studies, and politics
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Science in Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Shamus Tobin
Dartmouth, NS
Honours physics, minors in astronomy and mathematics
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Science in Physics at Queen's University in Kingston, ON.
Brogan Skinner
Blockhouse, NS
Commerce, minors in psychology and international business and economics
What’s next?
Working as a business development specialist at Watzan in Halifax, NS.
Makayla Foster
Aylesford, NS
Psychology, minor in French
What’s next?
Completing prerequisite courses for a two-year accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Claire Kleinknecht
Hammonds Plains, NS
Honours biology
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Marine Management at Dalhousie University.
Sam Pierson
Kingston, ON
Chemistry, minors in biochemistry and biology
What’s next?
Planning to pursue pharmacy.
Evelyn MacKay-Barr
Chatham-Kent, ON
Honours biochemistry, minors in biology and chemistry
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Physical/Analytical Chemistry at the University of Western Ontario.
Mackenzie Allen
Pointe de Bute, NB
Honours biology
What’s next?
Planning to take a year off to work as an au pair or abroad, then going back to school.
Muhammad Hassan
Lahore, Pakistan
Aviation sciences, minor in mathematics and computer science
What’s next?
Hoping to make flight instructing the first stepping stone in achieving the dream of becoming an airline pilot.
Recipient of the Departmental Award for Aviation
Anna Manuel
Mineville, NS
Honours psychology, minor in biology, Certificate in Foundations of Health
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master in Human Kinetics with a concentration in consultation and intervention (sport psychology) at the University of Ottawa in the fall.
Julia Aurora
Ottawa, ON
Bachelor of Commerce, minor in psychology
What’s next?
Taking the summer off to relax and travel, then starting a full-time job in Halifax in September with EY, one of the Big Four accounting firms, with plans to pursue a CPA designation.
Charlotte Hache
Sackville, NS
Honours biochemistry, minors in chemistry and biology
What’s next?
Pursuing a Master of Biology at Mount Allison.
Recipient of the Departmental Award for Biochemistry