This year we asked our entrants to tell us about their Life Goals and their community involvement as well as what inspired them to choose their area of study. We also asked them to define what they hope to achieve in their future career with their education.
Abbey won first place with her essay entry. Abbey is attending Wilfred Laurier University and is enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration Program.
Below is an excerpt from Abbey’s essay:
“When applying for university, I had a clear goal. knew I wanted to study business and had a target program in mind. After years of hard work, achieving a 90% average or higher, hours writing applications and months of waiting, I finally heard back. I was rejected from my top choice and left to decide what to do next. I attended countless campus tours and discussed options with my family. The challenge was, I could imagine myself as a student at every university I visited. Ultimately, the deciding factor was the community aspect of the schools I toured. When it came down to selecting my future university, I knew I wanted to attend a school that emulated my core values. I felt that Wilfrid Laurier University did this and would also provide me with an opportunity to apply and grow my leadership skills.”
Isabelle is our second-place winner. Isabelle is attending McMaster University and is enrolled in the Humanities Program.
An excerpt from Isabelle’s essay follows:
“Ever since I was little, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. Growing up, I had many school teachers that I looked up to and who I wanted to be like. I always found myself willing to do my part for my classroom environments. Throughout my academic career I have been told by many teachers in both elementary and high school that I have always been helpful and kind towards my peers. From my community involvement experience, being able to return to a learning environment that was special for me then, made it even more special for me now as I arrange my plans for this pathway. Seeing these students engaged with their teacher reminded me of the importance of the influence that a great teacher has and the positive effect their leadership will leave on students for the rest of their lives. Which leads me to another reason I believe has encouraged me to want to become a teacher is my experience with the different types of teachers I've had so far.”
If you would like to read Abbey or Isabelle’s full essays, please reach out to us and we will happily share.
We wish both Abbey and Isabelle all the best in their post-secondary education.
Thank you also to all of those who applied for our Scholarship this year.
Congratulations!
The Lifeview Team
Deb, Kelly, James, Jannine & Vicky