| Resource Specialization | Environment and Climate Change |
| Region Specialization | British Columbia |
| Hometown | Chicago, IL, USA |
Why did you choose the GRS specializations that you did?
My experiences in high school inspired my interest in climate change and environmental science. I was involved with my high school’s environmental club, and as a member, I had the opportunity to learn about perceptions of climate change and climate solutions. In school was interested in biology, so when I got involved in the environmental club, my love of science and interest in climate change merged into a love for environmental science with a specific focus on climate change.
Where did you travel to (or where are you going) for your international experience(s)?
I am unsure where I want to go on exchange. I hope to live in the UK at some point and exchange is a neat opportunity for that to happen, but I am also interested in traveling elsewhere. In Grade 10, I was prepared to go on exchange in Japan, however, COVID-19 prevented me from doing so. Therefore, I am exploring universities in Japan as well.
When did your international experience(s) take place?
I hope to go on exchange during the 2024-2025 academic year.
What do you like best about the GRS program?
I love the academic flexibility and close-knit feeling of the GRS program. Prior to applying for GRS, I hoped to study climate change but hadn’t found a program that aligned with my specific interests. I thought it was too good to be true when a friend told me of GRS. The opportunity to study what I was passionate about within a small program was ideal for me. I am happy to say that my expectations of what GRS would be have been exceeded.
What year do you expect to graduate?
2026