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Reflective Essay

This presentation was for my CMNS 2290 – Professional Business and Technical Writing course that I took at TRU in the fall of 2018. I really enjoyed giving this presentation orally, because it was the first opportunity where I could speak from my heart on topics that are really important to me: Reconciliation and theContinue reading “Reflective Essay”

Indigenous Cultural Educational Exchange Australia & New Zealand

I had the amazing opportunity to partake in an Indigenous focused exchange that fostered cultural exposure and education, and knowledge sharing. This program ran three weeks and we made stops in Hobart and Sydney Australia, and Auckland and Hamilton, New Zealand. I got to explore three very unique cultures, but I was shocked by theContinue reading “Indigenous Cultural Educational Exchange Australia & New Zealand”

Study Abroad: Australia 2018

I had the amazing opportunity to participate in a Study Abroad session for the winter semester of 2019. I learned how to live on my own for the very first time, in a destination on the other side of the world. I moved to a place I had only dreamed of visiting. I had aContinue reading “Study Abroad: Australia 2018”

TRU Courses: GEOG 1010

People, Places and Landscapes: Introducing Human Geography During my time here at Thompson Rivers University, I have taken a Human Geography course. This course introduces and explores a variety of human geography concepts, issues, and processes that influence the dynamic connections among people, places and environments at different spatial scales (TRU). The themes we coveredContinue reading “TRU Courses: GEOG 1010”

Additional Language: French & Secwepemctsin

I have achieved my DELF A2 Certification for the French language. I took French classes throughout my entire high school education, because I saw importance of bilingualism in a multicultural country. I have used my French language skills on my travels, primarily in Canada and France. Having the ability to speak French made it easierContinue reading “Additional Language: French & Secwepemctsin”

Giveback Piece

Trip reflection of my Indigenous Cultural Educational Exchange (ICEE) to New Zealand and Australia, submitted to TRU WORLD. Video interview done at the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia. Testimonial within promotional video and participation recognition. Verification of Reflection & Testimonial In-class oral presentation on the topics of Reconciliation and the Indigenization of TRU. CMNS 2290Continue reading “Giveback Piece”