Goal diggers: Geological Resources students land the perfect mining jobs this summer

The Diploma in Geological Resources gives students the skills and connections they need to carve out a place in the mining industry. Eight of its up-and-comers beat university students two years ahead of them for the chance to scour B.C. for important minerals.

Meet your Summer 2022 Valedictorians!

We caught up with seven of our Summer 2022 valedictorians before they crossed the stage. Find out what they’ll be doing after graduation and how they plan to change the world. How do you hope to make the world a better place? What will you DO after graduation?

Get ready to snooze: A student’s perspective on the importance of sleep hygiene for mental health 

For Beyond the Blues, we have Jayden Haywood to help you fall asleep faster and have a better night sleep – and as a result, perform even better at school!

Top brass: This music alum and her saxophone build community through their sound

Together with her bandmates, Kaylar Chan strives to make music for those who’ve felt unseen in the world. As a creator, she’s learned that music can connect you with people, networks and opportunities for success in ways you’d have never predicted.

Not only for improving English: how the ELLA program helped this Post-Degree Diploma student’s journey every step of the way

Post-Degree Diploma in Marketing Management student Amie Sarabosing didn’t think she needed to take classes to improve her English at first, but is now the biggest advocate for any non-native speakers to enroll in the ELLA program. She shares her experience on how ELLA helped her academically, introduced her to lifelong friends, and found her the perfect job.

Staying connected during a pandemic: my Student Ambassador experience

Student Ambassadors help with school visits, speak to potential new students, direct people to information sessions, and address concerns potential or current students may have. It is an opportunity for me to share my Douglas experience. Most of these opportunities have now had a virtual replacement and I am able to do most from home which has been a pleasant experience.

Beyond the face: Meet Katelyn

Criminology student Katelyn Lohr plans to one day open her own legal clinic to serve underrepresented populations in northern Canada.

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.

Hitting a home run for Indigenous youth

A history of playing softball helped Sahara Tom find her passion for coaching and kinesiology.

Committed to improving young people’s lives

A determination to make a difference led Gloria Shen to persist in her dream – despite the hurdles.