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.

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.

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.

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.