Saint Mary's

Growing up in a Mi’kmaw community near St. George’s, Newfoundland, Kyle had big expectations for himself, and all indicators would have predicted a successful future in STEM.

Morgan understands what it means to build a supportive community.

While Sudeep’s studies at Saint Mary’s may be over, he’s created a strong community during his four years in Halifax and says he would like to continue to make it his home.

Both Brad Farquhar and Joe Power recall finding their entrepreneurial interests at a young age. But it wasn’t until their time as undergraduate students at Saint Mary’s that they found their partnership and an environment that encouraged them to set their goals higher.

Dr. Erin Cameron is a researcher and professor in the Department of Environmental Science. She has studied earthworms for 16 years and published 20 journal articles on below-ground biodiversity.

Since his arrival at Saint Mary’s as an undergraduate student, Raymond Sewell has found limitless ways to honor his traditional Mi’kmaq roots in both his academic and career decisions.

When Kendra found herself struggling to balance academics and varsity sports, she didn’t give in to the pressure to give up.

Kaleigh found herself contributing to meaningful healthcare-focused chemistry research in her first year and continued to work with inspiring mentors until graduation.

Limitless opportunities can come in all forms. Guillermo attributes his success to the community he found at Saint Mary’s.

How do you discover the secret ingredient to success? See how Deeksha found success in the restaurant industry by combining family, culture, and her natural entrepreneurial spirit.

How do the darkest spots in the universe shed light on new research? See how Sophia transformed a lifelong passion for the stars into a chance to research black holes at Germany’s Max Planck Institute.

How do you turn a late start into a head start? See how Michael used education to overcome hardship and adversity, becoming a successful small business owner before finishing his degree.

How do you make bigger waves in the world of small business? See how Ossama finds excitement in entrepreneurship by taking his small business dreams from the boardroom to the boardwalk.

How can you launch a career from the classroom? Read Sehmat’s story and see how boardroom dreams can start coming to life before leaving campus.

How do you make self-expression a bigger part of self-employment? Read Christopher’s story to see how a passion for the arts can pay dividends when the right education meets the right connections.

How do you face the challenge of a game that has no end? Read Harry’s story to see how being a student athlete helped shape a passion for giving back.

How can you highlight blind spots in an industry that’s seen it all? Read Sarah’s story to learn how an entrepreneurial mind helped her conquer the business side of the music industry.

How can you crystallize your calling before setting foot in the lab? Read Chandika’s story to learn how a move from Mauritius led her to Halifax and the forefront of pharmaceutical research.