Today we shine our Student Spotlight on our former ACSA Wellness Representative from the Philippines, Annika Bautro! Annika is currently studying towards an Associate of Arts Degree with a concentration in Psychology.
Annika first set her sights on studying in Canada when her uncle told her about the quality of education in Canada. With a country in mind, her agency suggested Alexander College.
Through her own research, she discovered Alexander College’s YouTube channel, currently the YouTube channel with the highest subscriber count out of all educational institutions in Canada. Seeing the diversity of students in the videos convinced her to choose Alexander College and the rest is history.
“I saw the campus tours and students who tell their experiences and I was like, ‘Oh, I think this is a nice school to go to.’”
Since then, Annika has enjoyed her time at Alexander College. She says everyone has been really nice and she recommends exploring the student services that the College offers.
For example, when she was looking for a part-time job, Career Advising helped her out with her resume and even helped her with interview practice.
Now that her ACSA term has come to an end, she is currently working as a student worker. Annika says it has been a great opportunity to help build her communication, problem solving, and organization skills.
Another service she enjoys using is Academic Advising, especially when it comes to selecting courses. Academic Advisors can help create a study plan so students know exactly which courses to enrol in once course registration opens.
The Writing and Learning Centre (WLC) has also been incredibly helpful for Annika whenever she needs help with her essays and term papers.
“I think it’s nice if students are able to use those [student support] services because it’s really helpful for them.” Annika states. “Most of the staff and students are really friendly.”
Looking ahead, Annika wants to continue her education after graduating from Alexander College and pursue a bachelor’s degree in either industrial psychology or clinical psychology. To her, business and psychology is a fascinating topic.
“It’s hard,” Annika says. “But it’s fun when you get to understand things deeply.”
Her advice for new students? Embrace every opportunity and do things even if you’re scared!
“Do things scared even though you have doubts…there’s going to be people along the way that’s going to help you and support you no matter what!”
If you’re a current student at AC, we would love to hear our story! Contact us at social@alexandercollege.ca and you may have a chance to be featured in a future blog and video.
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Alexander College acknowledges that the land on which we usually gather is the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this territory.
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