Overcoming financial barriers: A journey to becoming an education assistant

Delaney Northgraves, dressed in a black shirt and brown cardigan, is standing on a balcony with towering buildings and a river in the background.

Delaney Northgraves always wanted to be an educator. Despite financial challenges, she found her path through Douglas College’s Classroom and Community Support program with financial support, balancing work and studies to achieve her dream role as an Education Assistant.

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.

Embracing neurodiversity in life for a successful, uplifting career

Wearing a hat and hoodie, Patrick Fowler stands beaming in front of a blossoming cherry tree.

Patrick Fowler, who faced challenges with ADHD, now advocates for adults with disabilities after completing Douglas College’s Classroom and Community Support program.

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.

This playwright is telling the stories missing from stages

Playwright Elaine Avila

For Elaine Ávila, theatre and storytelling bear a central role in creating a more equitable, just and creative society. She uses her passion for stories from the margins to build a more representative curriculum.

The virtual advantage: Equipping next-gen nurses to build a stronger health care system

Nursing instructor Lisa Kirk is preparing future and current nurses across Canada to tackle the complexities of their field through virtual simulations.

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.

Congratulations to the 2024 Student Leadership Award winners

Meet the students, faculty and staff who have shown themselves to be leaders through their outstanding contributions to the College.