A fine line: Douglas student develops a drawing robot using Raspberry Pi

Nicholas Brough’s passion for computers led him to Douglas College, where he excelled in hands-on Computing Science courses. Applied projects, like a Raspberry Pi drawing robot, highlighted his creativity and fueled his ambition to become a machine-learning engineer.

Earning college credits in high school: A dual-credit course that paved the way to Child and Youth Care for this Douglas College student

Karamjot, dressed in a white sweater with black stripes and long black pants, is sitting on a bench under the shade in front of a campus building on a sunny day.

Aspiring to pursue a career in childcare, Karamjot Malli seamlessly transitioned into Douglas College’s Child and Youth Care program after high school with the help of a dual-credit course.

Entering the digital landscape: Uncovering a passion for marketing

Mia Crespo found her passion for digital marketing in Canada. Her journey at Douglas, including a transformative international field school experience in Germany, equipped her with new skills and confidence. Now, she applies what she’s learned in the classroom directly to her work.

Shaping tomorrow: How this Nursing student is part of a new health-care generation focused on mental well-being

Nursing student Saina Yarzadeh-Dehkordi smiles brightly in front of a backdrop of lush greenery, thinking of her bright future in nursing

To ease the challenges of health-care professionals, Douglas College’s Nursing program now has a greater focus on self-care, which students such as Saina Yarzadeh-Dehkordi are benefitting from and creating a new, thriving generation of health-care professionals.

Meet the 2024 Student Research Days winners

Congratulations to all the winners, and every student who put their hard work and research forward at our 16th annual Student Research Days.

Making soundwaves in the hearing health field

Eric Lipschultz’s journey from musician to driving instructor paved the way for his career as a hearing care professional. Through his studies in Douglas College’s Hearing Aid Sciences Diploma program, Eric seamlessly transitioned from student to professional, equipped with the skills and confidence to excel in the hearing health field.

Inclusivity in action: Psychiatric Nursing students elevate LGBTQ2S+ cultural competency

Psychiatric Nursing students Balraj Maird and Nisha Khattra pinpoint provider knowledge gaps in LGBTQ2S+ health care to generate positive change.

From Douglas College to the front lines of climate change: a nursing grad’s journey of impact

Ten years after graduation, Raluca Radu reflects on her transformative journey from a Nursing student at Douglas College to a leading figure in climate and health education with Doctors Without Borders.

Exploring the galaxy: A journey into Computing Science and VR education

Ryan sitting in the computer lab at Douglas College with his virtual reality project displayed on the computer screen.

Ryan Milligan transforms his passion for virtual reality into an immersive educational project.

Turning a dream job into a reality: How the TESL program helped Andrea Leclerc change careers in a semester

Andrea Leclerc had struggled to find a career that would inspire her. It took Douglas College’s Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)’s one-semester program to transform her life, allowing her to do what she loves every day: teaching English to adult students.