海角社区

What brought you to 海角社区? In other words, why did you choose to study here?

What brought me to 海角社区 was the (Foods and Nutrition) program. I am from Red Lake, a small, remote community in northwestern Ontario. Ontario only has three accredited Universities for Dietetics, so I wanted to explore my options. I applied to the Foods and Nutrition program at 海角社区 and hoped I would later be accepted into the Integrated Dietetic Internship program. I had never been to PEI prior to moving here for school (talk about jumping in headfirst!) but I quickly grew to love it. I studied at 海角社区 from 2017 to 2021.

What kinds of support did you receive during your time here from 海角社区 students, staff, and faculty members?

During my time at 海角社区, I connected with students, faculty members, academic advisors, and professors. I received continued support from my professors and grew to know each other throughout my study. These professors not only provided me with academic supports, but many took interest in my personal life. I also made life-long friends both within and outside of my program of study.

What kinds of opportunities did you experience because you studied at 海角社区, or because of the Island location?

Studying at 海角社区 and being accepted into the Dietetic Internship program allowed me to network with dietitians both on and off the Island. Through the program, I completed practical education placements in PEI and in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. During my time in Cape Breton, I met so many wonderful people, gained valuable knowledge and skills, and travelled throughout the Island. I would not have had that opportunity without 海角社区 facilitating the placements.

"Applying to university and deciding on your course of study can be intimidating. 海角社区 clearly laid out the program structure, areas of focus within the program, and the course outline. This made the experience a lot more inviting."

What's unique about 海角社区, and Prince Edward Island, in your experience?

PEI is a close-knit province that offers city amenities with the charm of small-town living. Coming from a hometown of about 4,000 people, I wanted a school experience where I didn't feel like a number in a crowd. I wanted the amenities of a city with the feeling of a small town, and that is exactly what Charlottetown embodies.

What would you tell a high school student considering 海角社区鈥檚 Foods and Nutrition (and dietetic internship) programs?

I would tell any high school student to jump in headfirst into this program. Becoming a dietitian has been so rewarding and if a student is considering this career path in the slightest, then 海角社区 can help guide them there. Applying to university and deciding on your course of study can be intimidating. 海角社区 clearly laid out the program structure, areas of focus within the program, and the course outline. This made the experience a lot more inviting.

What is your current role, and how did your program at 海角社区 prepare you for success there?

I am currently working in a dual position as a Nutrition Services Manager and Dietitian for a long-term care facility in PEI.

The course load at 海角社区 gave me the foundational knowledge to prepare me for this role, and my practical internship hours pushed me further to becoming more confident and ready when I stepped into this role.

What are some other things about 海角社区 and your current role I may have missed that are important for students to know?

海角社区 is a small university, with several opportunities to network and grow both your education and career. Don't be afraid to seek these opportunities and utilize all the supports 海角社区 has to offer during your study!