Human Rights Alumni Success Stories

Mon. Nov. 22, 2021

“人权可以帮助您前进的生活”

Danielle Morrisseau's pictureMy name isDannielle Morrisseau(她/她)和我是位于条约2领土的曼尼托巴省布兰登的一名无际国家女性。我于2021年从温尼伯大学的人权计划毕业。在得知我大多数家人来自的家中,我从西蒙·弗雷泽大学(Si亚愽国际app下载mon Fraser University)转移到西蒙·弗雷泽大学(Simon Fraser University)。完全公平,从SFU转移到温尼伯实际上恢复了我的学术生涯,因为我突然在programI was thoroughly passionate about, that had amazing Professors who genuinely cared about not only my studies but my well-being as well. There were times throughout my last four years that were challenging, not just mentally but physically as well, and the one piece of advice I can give students is reach out. Tell your教授if something is troubling you, if you're having a hard time whether it be in your studies or personal life, they've been through it too and know which supports to connect you with if needed.学到更多


“我在全球学院的时间确实使我成为一个知识渊博,具有社会意识的人。”

莎拉·斯坦德(Sarah Steidl)的照片Sarah Steidl(she/her) graduated from the University of Winnipeg in June of 2021 with a major in Human Rights and a minor in Conflict Resolution Studies. She decided to pursue a degree in Human Rights because of her interest in history and social movements and her strong desire to create a positive impact in the lives of others. She chose the Global College because of its unique program offerings and strong commitment to the student experience. She currently works as a Community Programmer at the NorWest Youth Hub.

斯坦德尔对她在全球学院的时间的最美好的记忆正在参加实习计划。Steidl说:“完成实习安置,使我能够在1Justcity上度过一段时间,该组织在西区经营社区空间。亚愽娱乐app通过这种经验,我能够结识这么多出色的人,并建立动手技能,使我在整个职业生涯中继续发展。学到更多


“利用全球学院提供的所有惊人旅行机会,讲习班和演讲。永远不要害怕提出问题。”

米歇尔·弗里森的照片米歇尔·弗里森(Michelle Friesen)于2020年10月毕业亚愽国际app下载于温尼伯大学,获得了4年人权学士学位。在参加了一门入门课程后,她偶然发现了人权研究,这使她迷上了该计划。从她的第一篇论文到她在柬埔寨的最后一次实践,米歇尔在智力和个人上一直受到挑战。

米歇尔目前正在与加拿大的再保险d Cross as an Emergency Response Team Supervisor and is in the application process for the Canadian Armed Forces as a Medical Technician. She hopes to apply her prospective medic training to future humanitarian emergency responses.学到更多


"Human Rights has multiple applications with other career paths."

斯蒂芬在联合国前面的照片,纽约My name isStephen Krzos。我一生的经历塑造了我后来想跟随大学的经历。我攻读人权学位,因为我有利益学习其他文化,国际政治和社会问题。我在2016年完成了人权学士学位。毕业后,他们对选择什么职业并不明确。我在韩国大道(Daegu)和台湾台风(Taichung)担任ESL老师一年半。教学并不是我想做的事业。我记得全球大学课程中教授和同事的一些重要建议。人权在其他职业道路上有多个应用。我对来自其他文化背景的人们的热情给了我一些灵感。我在多个国家长期生活的时间使我更好地了解某人适应不同的生活方式有多困难。 I eventually set my sights on finding a lifelong career that involves working with immigrants and refugees to help them adjust to living in the United States. I am currently living in New York City and searching for the means to help people from around the world.


"Now as a lawyer, I apply the foundational critical thinking and advocacy skills that Global College’s multi-disciplinary degree helped me to cultivate."

Madison Pearlman's pictureMadison Pearlman graduated in June 2013 with a 4-year BA in Human Rights and Global Studies and a minor in conflict resolution studies. She then went on to obtain her Masters of Science in Refugees and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford and came back home to Winnipeg to pursue her law degree at the University of Manitoba. Currently, Madison is a lawyer at PooranLaw in Toronto, a social justice firm with a focus on promoting inclusion in law, policy and in the community.

Madison’s passion for human rights and social justice began in high school. When she became aware that Global College offered a degree that would foster and expand her knowledge and understanding of human rights, law and politics, she knew it was the place for her. Being at a downtown campus, Madison was quickly exposed to and encouraged to participate in many important community initiatives.学到更多


"I met some of my closest friends and greatest connections as a student."

Shayne Wong's pictureShayne Wong graduated in June 2018 with a 4-year BA in Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Studies. Having graduated from a strongly UNESCO affiliated high school, she joined the program to further her learning and engagement in human rights. During her studies, she gained knowledge, skills and was offered opportunities to continue to grow and develop within the field.

Wong is thankful for the various opportunities that let her learn and grow inside and outside of the classroom. She travelled to the United Nations on multiple occasions with other students to attend the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Additionally, she completed an international practicum in Thailand where she taught primary and university level students.学到更多


全球学院: A World of Experiences

Teruni Walaliyadde的照片Rahasin Teruni Walaliyaddegraduated in June 2017 with a BA in Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Studies. Walaliyadde has been interested in human rights from a young age, particularly since she experienced a civil war in her birth country (Sri Lanka), and was excited to hear about the Global College's human rights undergraduate degree. She adds that she thoroughly enjoyed her time learning and sharing knowledge, and found that the themes of Conflict Resolution complemented Human Rights very well.

在全球学院期间,Walaliyadde参加了许多激动人心的机会,并且是Golden Key International Honor Society的成员。学到更多


Making a Difference

Breanne Lavalle's pictureBreanne Lavallee-Heckert2016年10月毕业于全球学院的人权和全球研究计划。她决定加入该计划,因为她想在世界上有所作为,并且她知道该计划将使她能够使用工具。Breanne非常积极地谈论她在全球学院的经历:“有许多经验丰富的人在全球学院拥有独特的背景,我很幸运能被这些出色的教授教授。该计划帮助我对我对人权的了解充满信心,这种信心使我摆脱了舒适区。”学到更多


赋予全球公民权力

卡特里娜·勒克莱克(Katrina Leclerc)的照片Katrina Leclercgraduated in June 2016 with a 4-Year BA in Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Studies. During her degree, she participated in a wide variety of exciting opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom. She describes Dr. Dean Peachey and (now Senator) Professor Marilou McPhedran as instrumental to her overall learning and growth, through courses, student politics, extra-curriculars, and so much more!学到更多


全球学院: A Home Away from Home

Chelsea Cadwell's picture切尔西·考德威尔graduated in June 2014 with a 4-Year BA in Human Rights and Global Studies and a minor in Conflict Resolution Studies. She went on to study at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University where she graduated with her law degree in June 2017. Caldwell describes how she was challenged, mentored, impassioned, and inspired during her time at Global College. She travelled to New York and Ottawa twice (in her first and then last year of studies), assisted a professor with a course on issues affecting newcomers to Canada.学到更多


Community Activist Using Media to Create Change

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Christie McLeodgraduated with a 3-year B.A in Human Rights and Global Studies (later renamed as Human Rights) and a 4-year degree in International Development Studies.

McLeod stepped down as Executive Director of Mondetta Charity Foundation in order to move to Toronto to attend Osgoode Hall Law School. She continues to work with Mondetta Charity Foundation as their Communications Director from Toronto.学到更多


Joint Master’s Student Continues to Promote Human Rights Globally

凯蒂·穆赫黑德的照片Katie Muirheadgraduated from Global College in 2015 and is now pursuing a Master’s degree at the University of Manitoba in the Joint Master’s program in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Muirhead’s fondest memory of her time at Global College is when she traveled to New York to attend the United Nations and Ottawa to visit the Department of Foreign Affairs, as part of a Study Tour facilitated and directed by Professor McPhedran.学到更多


Integrating Human Rights in the Classroom

艾米丽·维特(Emily Vitt)的照片艾米丽·维特(Emily Vitt)2015年毕业于温尼伯大学,获得教育学亚愽国际app下载士学位和文学学士学位。她的艺​​术学士学位是人权,拥有英语专业和辅修政治学。

在高中,Vitt开始思考about the type of career and life she wanted. When asked what led her to human rights, Vitt says: “Through my involvement with the school’s Human Rights Group, I was able to travel to Europe and learn about the history of human rights, including visiting Holocaust and World War II sites.学到更多


人权毕业生参加奥斯古德音乐厅法学院

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Kelby Loeppkygraduated from the University of Winnipeg in June of 2016. Loeppky earned a double major in Human Rights & Global Studies (4-year) and Conflict Resolution Studies (3-year).

洛普基(Loeppky)从曼尼托巴省(Manitoba)的温克勒(Winkler)前往多伦多大城市 - 今年9月就读奥斯古德音乐厅法学院。但是,是什么塑造了Loeppky的旅程?她能告诉我们她在全球学院的时间吗?学到更多


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