Breaking barriers for disability in the fitness industry
Personal trainer and Ehlers-Danlos advocate Kat Lee is using her social media platform to create a more accessible fitness industry for everyone.
Improving lives one soundwave at a time
Kei Tatsuno, a former rock band drummer from Japan, has always loved music. Over time, he decided he wanted to extend that passion to help others. With support from Douglas College, Kei made that a reality, learning how to combine music theory, technology and therapy skills to make a real difference.
An Autists guide to college
As an Autistic and ADHD Psychology student, Heather Mason shares their guide to successfully navigating college and utilizing the student resources available at Douglas College.
Three tips for future human resources students
As a recent graduate now working in human resources, Celia Kurniawan shares her top three tips for aspiring HR students.
Nurturing interactions: A recent Social Work grad fosters community bonds through a peer mentorship club and outreach support in the Downtown Eastside
Sonia Nand co-founded a peer mentorship group to support fellow Social Work students at Douglas College. As a current facilitator at Community Living BC, she works with diverse groups of people, helping them regain stability and resilience while embracing community-building.
Purpose meets play: Pioneering therapeutic recreation through client-centered care
Pivoting from a Rehabilitation Assistant to a Therapeutic Recreation student at Douglas College, Michelle Addison is dedicated to blending creativity with care. With six years of experience working with older adults, Michelle channels her passion for therapeutic recreation into hands-on learning, innovative caregiver research and versatile, client-centered care.
Beats to business: Finding a passion for human resource management
From mixing tracks in a recording studio to mastering the art of leadership, this student’s journey to human resource management reveals how diverse interests can converge.
Overcoming financial barriers: A journey to becoming an education assistant
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.
Five easy steps to upgrade your English at Douglas College
Discover how to easily upgrade your English skills at Douglas College with our step-by-step guide. Enroll in tuition-free English Upgrading courses to meet the language requirements for Early Childhood Education or Child and Youth Care programs, all without needing a placement test.
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.
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