Crandall University, Bachelor of Science
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Arts
“If I became a lawyer I believe that it would help individuals of colour due to the bias that the law enforcement has on minority groups. Being a lawyer would be beneficial for myself and other people, because they can help innocent people get out of situations that they do not belong in, as they were put there by either bias or personal racism against minority groups. If I decided to use my major in psychology for psychiatry or psychological analysis of individuals in general, that would benefit everyone including my own community members, as well as my family and friends. I could identify issues with people’s mindsets, and in the lawyer field of things, I could help out people figure out if they are at fault for law issues, or if I’m guilty of my own liabilities. I want to be able to help people because they should be able to help themselves as well. A lot of people aren’t aware of laws themselves, and that some people don’t know what to do in certain situations, what to say, what might’ve been wrong, what could be done to improve it and what could be done to prevent it entirely. Especially since minority groups are targeted more often than anyone else, they are more likely to need that help.”
Dalhousie University, Transition Year Program
“The impact I’m hoping to make remains right here at home. As our population grows and Nova Scotia becomes a more desirable place to live, our current housing infrastructure can’t keep up with the demand for housing. I hope that with my diploma and degree I’ll be able to design more sustainable and affordable housing that can then become intergenerational wealth, houses that can withstand the changes and needs of all who live there. Community is a big thing that as humans we have been lacking and I think the pandemic really stunted our growth in that perspective and I’d like to bring this feeling of community, being together, block parties and being comfortable within your community, back. I also hope to make an impact on the housing crisis Nova Scotia is facing. I know that we can believe that within two years this crisis can be fixed but at the same time I hope to make it so that we never see these levels of homelessness again.”
Dalhousie University
Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
“I want to pursue this career because I believe that everyone deserves equal accesss to quality healthcare, regardless of their background. I am committed to making a positive impact, particularly within marginalized communities. Growing up in a marginalized community, I have seen the obstacles many people in our communities face in accessing quality healthcare. My experiences gave me a passion to pursue a career in Diagnostic Ultrasound. My goal is to research the specific needs, differences, and health challenges faced by Black women and children. I want to give back to my community and meaningfully contribute to the well being of Black families. Through my research I want to study Black women’s anatomy, differences in infant development, and develop different methods to prevent some medical issues that our Black populations are always impacted by. My hope is that by studying this field I will improve healthcare outcomes but also motivate other individuals to live healthier lives.”
Nova Scotia Community College, Criminal Justice
“I want to make an impact for the future youth of my community to make things for unchallenging for them as the elders in my community have for me and my fellow black students at CEC. I want to help them reach their educations, their goals for life, without the worry of failure. I also want to give back to those who have helped me. as I said prior, my mother has helped me so much with my goals and has put her life on hold numerous times to do just that. My tutor and mentor, Butch Borden, has been helping me with my education for well over 5 years, and I seriously would not be where I am and going to do what I am doing at NSCC without his nurturing and support. Bryson, my PREP coach at CEC, has helped me with scholarship applications, school, and has given me the opportunity to be even applying for this scholarship right now. I have so many people I am indebted to and they have all been my rocks and my solidity to pursuing my education and career.”
Nova Scotia Community College
Business Administration
“The PREP Academy was very beneficial in helping determine the route I wanted to follow to further my education. Identifying math as my preferred subject in school lead me to broaden my skills and take an accounting elective. I am now enrolled at NSCC where I will study Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. My goal is to complete this course and start my career to become a CMA.”
Nova Scotia Community College
Child and Youth Care
“I am Grateful for the opportunities The PREP Academy has shown me. In the fall I will be attending NSCC to start my Child and Youth Diploma. I aspire to use my education to become an African Nova Scotian Support worker.”
