Here are some testimonials from students in the form of videos and podcasts about the challenges they face when they arrive at cegep or university. It’s inspiring, and gives you hope when the first semester seems like an insurmountable mountain!
Nina’s experience
Nina shares her experience of recent immigration to Quebec, which led her to make a career change that involved going back to school, and the support measures that facilitated this academic, family and geographical transition.
Kenny’s experience
Kenny shares his atypical journey through many stages. He talks about the challenges of returning to general adult education after dropping out at secondary school, right up to his current studies for a master’s degree in school counselling.
Charles-Antoine’s experience
Charles-Antoine talks about his transition from high school to cegep, the steps he took to choose his programme of study, and his move to a new region. He talks about the challenges of adapting to college studies when combined with learning difficulties and the need to develop his independence.
Kassandra’s experience
Kassandra returned to university in her early thirties as a mother of young children. She talks to us about preparing for this transition and the challenges of reconciling study, family and work.
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