This alum is bringing joy to seniors with dementia in the midst of the pandemic

Therapeutic Recreation seniors

Therapeutic Recreation grad Danielle Axton’s simple request to spread holiday cheer went viral – and global.

8 tips to manage your finances as a Douglas College student

Student Success Advisors share their favourite financial planning resources to help you budget and meet your goals.

Get the support you need to succeed

Advisors, counsellors and more are available to help you be your best self at Douglas and beyond.

Beyond the face: Meet Ariana

PE and Coaching student Ariana Gomes came to Douglas for the learning atmosphere – and stayed for the degree of her dreams.

In his element: an alum’s journey from chemistry to clippers

Chemistry grad Jamie Stanton puts his science degree to work at a local barbershop.

5 free tech tools all Douglas students need to know about

Two Mac laptops on table with journal, plant, drink and food

Here are our top picks for tools to help you throughout your academic journey that won’t break the bank. For the ultra-low price of . . . free! you can reap the benefits of these online tools.

Framing the world with a different pair of glasses

A successful career can mean different things to different people. For Dispensing Opticianry grads Sara Moshurchak and Dana Dempsey, success means bringing creativity and customization to producing unique eye wear in an industry dominated by mass production.

How my passion for helping people led me to Douglas College

Therapeutic Recreation Diploma student Jessica Zilney talks about her journey towards a career helping those with disabilities enjoy life.

Follow the money: Finance manager turns criminal investigator

Monika Kaczorowska is a finance manager studying criminology

Monika Kaczorowska is working on a successful career in the finance industry while she studies criminology. Find out how she plans to meld her two interests together.

Science grad aims to open specialized pharmacy

When she first came to Canada, Ariana Pourbabak had no friends or family in her new country – and she didn’t speak a word of English. Fast-forward to a year or so later, and the Iranian-born student had not only learned the language, but was able to step into the role as a tutor for other students at Douglas College Learning Centre. Now, the Douglas College grad is in her third year of Pharmacy at UBC, after transferring from the Associate of Science degree program in 2013. “It was very difficult when I… Read More