Douglas student Melissa Cocking gained friends and valuable skills by volunteering for this leadership program.
Being a Student Ambassador changed my life
Making Students Feel Welcome
If you're already engaged on campus, and either feel comfortable where you are or haven't left the program yet, you’re experiencing firsthand the joys of doing more in school than just showing up to class, groaning mid-lecture, and then leaving. How did you join whatever it is you’re now doing? Maybe you love volunteering -... Continue Reading →
Hello from Zambia: Student-led Livingstone Trip
In June and July, a group of Douglas College students are working with communities in Zambia through our Zambia Global Leadership Program. Each student will be sharing their experiences in a couple of posts. Today’s post is from Hailea. ----- Every year the students that participate in the Zambia Global Leadership Program plan a trip to Livingstone... Continue Reading →
Hello from Zambia: Lessons Learned
In June and July, a group of Douglas College students are working with communities in Zambia through our Zambia Global Leadership Program. Each student will be sharing their experiences in a couple of posts. Today’s post is from Maria. ---- Traveling has always been a learning experience. By experiencing firsthand the way of life and communicating... Continue Reading →
Hello from Zambia: Turning Tables!
In June and July, a group of Douglas College students are working with communities in Zambia through our Zambia Global Leadership Program. Each student will be sharing their experiences in a couple of posts. Today’s post is from Tefa. ------- After a couple rough weeks everything is back on track! Being part of a project like... Continue Reading →
Hello From Zambia: Kids on the Streets
In June and July, a group of Douglas College students are working with communities in Zambia through our Zambia Global Leadership Program. Each student will be sharing their experiences in a couple of posts. Today’s post is from Brayden. ------ Before coming to Zambia, I thought that I had an idea of what street children are.... Continue Reading →
Hello From Zambia: Through Sickness and in Health
In June and July, a group of Douglas College students are working with communities in Zambia through our Zambia Global Leadership Program. Each student will share their experiences in a couple of posts. Today’s post is from Robyn. ----- It's been almost a whole month since we landed in Zambia, and man oh man, has... Continue Reading →
Hello from Zambia: Through Adversity Comes Resilience
In June and July, a group of Douglas College students are working with communities in Zambia through our Zambia Global Leadership Program. Each student will be sharing their experiences in a couple of posts. Today’s post is from Hailea. ----- As you’re walking through the town centre, you see people holding smartphones while wearing tattered,... Continue Reading →
Hello from Zambia: Offering Medical Services in Mugala
In June and July, a group of Douglas College students are working with communities in Zambia through our Zambia Global Leadership Program. Each student will be sharing their experiences in a couple of posts. Today's post is from Maria. ---- The other day I had the opportunity of going on a health outreach trip to one... Continue Reading →
