Back on Track as a Mental Health Worker
A story of how to succeed when the odds are against you “They tried to break me because they didn’t think I’d make it. I was small, 120 pounds, 18…
Global Change
Lin Bi is a proud Nursing Unit Clerk graduate from Stenberg College. When she moved to Vancouver from China, she was searching for a better life, and she found it. It was not an easy decision to move across the world…
Without Limits: the story of an Early Childhood Educator
Melanie Parlett dreamed of becoming an astronaut. She was fascinated with astronomy, admired the solar system from afar, and envisioned herself floating above the earth in a little tin can. So, how did the little girl who fancied herself in…
The Indomitable Will of a Mother
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi Haeley Horton exudes a great attitude. After all, she has just graduated with a…
From Rink Rat to Lab Rat: How a pro athlete became a Cardio Tech
Would you let a hockey player do your ECG? If it’s Brett Morrison, you definitely would. Brett was a competitive hockey player before he traded in his hockey stick for…
Life is Good: The Canadian dream comes true for Anthony Generoso
There’s no shortcut to success – Anthony Generoso, Licensed Optician, is a living example. It’s taken Anthony, whose pet name is Ton-Ton, 14 years to realize the Canadian dream that his…
From Electrician to Hospital Administration: Emily Skawski pursues her dream job in the health care field
At 21 Emily Skawski decided it was time for a career change. The former electrician found herself sitting across from a program advisor at Stenberg College and on her way to becoming a Hospital Support Specialist. Now 23, Emily is at the start of a bright…
Imperfectly Perfect: A 31-year-old mother grows up beyond her wildest dreams
“Believe it and it will come to you.” That’s Sabrina Halladay’s mantra in life. The Om symbol etched on her hand bears witness to her past struggles, her current successes…
When Passion Meets Purpose
Marilyn Patterson never expected to return to school at the age of 40 or graduate at the top of her class. “To be honest, it’s hard for me to grasp.” Marilyn is bright, intelligent and strong – so why was…
Tia Serdachny: Giving Her All to Practical Nursing
How a high school dropout became a distinguished Practical Nursing student and a remarkable & selfless human being. Tia Serdachny was not born into the best of circumstances. When she…
Regaining confidence: How Mumta became a Nursing Unit Clerk
Mumta Karra’s infectious laugh is easy to love, and something the 27-year-old shares with a compassionate generosity. She’s the kind of person whose presence lights up a room and her friends, co-workers, instructors and fellow…
Overcoming Adversity: Charlene Pritchard
Single mom Charlene Pritchard shares how she bounced back from serious health issues to become a Pharmacy Technician. For several years after the birth of her son, Charlene Pritchard was a stay…
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