Veronika McLaren

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Graduation Year	BA of Modern Language and Linguistics 1967 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: English Major: German Minor: French
Career Description	Work was part-time until 4 children were grown up enough to be left alone or at school. Work involved financial institutions, teaching and translations. Full-time translator now.

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BA of Modern Language and Linguistics 1967 University College

Inside the Classroom

Major: English
Major: German
Minor: French

Career Description

Work was part-time until 4 children were grown up enough to be left alone or at school. Work involved financial institutions, teaching and translations. Full-time translator now.

“Learning as much as possible is always good advice. “Only the educated are free.” – Epictetus, 100 A.D.
Not to forget Merlin’s advice (Arthurian Romance).”

Henry Beissel

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Graduation Year	HBA 1958 University College
Inside the Classroom	Literature Philosophy Switched programs from: Psychology
Alongside the Classroom	Interned as a Teaching Fellow at University College
Outside the Classroom	Student publications
Further Education	Masters of English Literature, University of Toronto
Career Description	Professor of medieval and modern English literature at various universities, including Concordia University (Montréal), the University of Munich (Germany), and the University of the West Indies (Trinidad and Tobago) Founded and directed Concordia University’s creative writing program Published poet, playwright, and essayist Founded literary magazine EDGE Active in Canadian writers’ organizations such as The League of Canadian Poets as its president, the Canadian Writers Union, and the Guild of Canadian Playwrights

“Follow your intellectual passions and study the humanities as widely as possible. They form the basis of any other course of studies and will put you ahead of the pack in whatever professional career you pursue. apart from your retirement years, Your undergraduate days are the only time in your life when you can afford to pursue knowledge and understanding for its own sake. In the course of doing so you will discover a passion, if you don’t have one already. Devote yourself to what you love to do and you will eventually succeed. Vocational training is best acquired on the job.”

Maggie Cheung

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Graduation Year	HBSc 2017 University College
Inside the Classroom	Major: Cognitive Science Major: Psychology Switched programs from: Life Sciences, Nutrition and Food Science at Ryerson University
Alongside the Classroom	Research Assistant, The Ferber Lab
Outside the Classroom	Designer, The Varsity Victoria College Drama Society Work-study jobs
Career Description	Design Consultant, Grantbook Inc. Internship at an integrated marketing agency Freelance work in web design and developing
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“All of my past experiences put me in a really good position to enter a marketing/design role in the philanthropic sector – which is where I wanted to be, and where I am right now. I didn’t know that this was what I wanted to do all along; I just looked for a sense of satisfaction with both my work and the people I surrounded myself with.

I think the most important thing when you’re young is to not be afraid to try things out, but keep in mind that you want to learn something from each experience – even if all you learn is that something isn’t for you.”

John Debono

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Graduation Year	HBA 2014
Inside the Classroom	Cinema Studies Political Science
Outside the Classroom	President, CINSSU Mentor, Accessibility Services Student Teacher, Peace by Peace Writing and Editor, The Strand
Further Education	Arts Management and Cultural Administration Certificate, Humber College, 2015
Career Accomplishments	Copy Editor, The Social Smiths Grant and Community Partnership Coordinator, JAYU Human Rights Film Festival Communications and Marketing Assistant, TIFF Coverage Writer, Vanguarde Management

Allow yourself to make the most of the University experience and always make sure you can be proud of the work you are producing.

Mark Selby

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Graduation Year	Innis, 2002
Inside the Classroom	Cinema Studies Major English Major French Translation Minor
Outside the Classroom	Performer, U.C. Follies (2nd and 3rd year) Producer, U.C. Follies (3rd year) Director, U.C. Follies (4th year) Film Critic, Innis Herald
Career Accomplishments	Producer: Broadcast \| Digital Media \| Live Events
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Jenny Ellison

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Graduation Year	HBA 2001 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: History
Alongside the Classroom	Exchange at University of Melbourne, Australia Research Opportunity Program Research Assistant
Outside the Classroom	Innis College student newspaper Volunteer, Royal Ontario Museum
Further Education	PhD, History, York University, 2010 MA, Canadian Studies, Carleton University, 2002
Career Accomplishments	Curator, Sport and Leisure, Canadian Museum of History Assistant Professor, Canadian Studies, Trent University Course Director, Equity Studies, Kinesiology and History, York University Postdoctoral Fellow in Canadian Studies, Mount Allison University Research Assistant, Canadian Museums Association
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter Personal website Exhibiting Hockey: A Conversation with Jenny Ellison, Unwritten Histories (blog) Women Also Know History scholar page

Careers are long. You have lots of time to try different options and find the right fit.

Patrick McGee

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Graduation Year	2006 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Religion
Outside the Classroom	Part-time Waiter
Further Education	M.A., Global Diplomacy, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
Career Accomplishments	Frankfurt Correspondent, Financial Times Lead Writer, FastFT Asia Bond Reporter, Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal
In the Media	LinkedIn profile Twitter

“Study a language, it only becomes more difficult once you begin a career. Run long distances, it’s perfect way to digest audiobooks, clear the mind, explore and stay healthy. Be prepared for stepping-stone jobs, the way you pick courses bears little resemblance to life.”

Casey Scott-Songin

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Graduation Year	HBA 2010 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Specialist: Anthropology (Society, Culture, and Language) Minor: Ethnomusicology
Alongside the Classroom	Archaeological Fieldwork, Tell Madaba Archaeological Project, Jordan Independent Fieldwork (ANT499), West Kalimantan, Indonesia Research Assistant, OISE, University of Toronto
Outside the Classroom	Co-Director, Innis College Choir Recipient, Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award Resident Advisor, Innis Residence President, Teachers without Borders, University of Toronto Chapter Member, Only Human Dance Collective
Career Accomplishments	Senior Manager Data & Insights, the National Gallery Performance Artist, Company of Dreams User Experience Researcher, the British Museum Senior User Experience Researcher, Which? Senior Associate Consumer Intelligence for Strategy, SapientNitro (Now Publicis Sapient)
In the Media	LinkedIn profile

“Take advantage of every opportunity that arises. Apply for everything you are interested in, as there is a better chance of getting accepted than you think. Optimise your time to take advantage of all the resources you have available to you.”

Curt Jaimungal

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Graduation Year	Innis, 2012
Inside the Classroom	Mathematics Specialist Physics Specialist
Outside the Classroom	Co-Founder, U of T Television
Career Accomplishments	Founder, Indie Film TO Filmmaker & Actor, Feature Film: I’m Okay
In the Media	Indie Film Hub, Toronto Metro IMDb Website YouTube channel

Quyen Ha

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Graduation Year	HBA 2002 Innis College
Inside the Classroom	Major: History Major: Political Science
Experimental Learning	Study Abroad Program – Hong Kong
Outside the Classroom	Front Desk Representative, Innis Residence Annual Charity Fashion Show, Innis College
Further Education	Certificate of Corporate Communication, Seneca College, 2004 French Pastry Diploma, Le Cordon Bleu
Career Accomplishments	Global Brand Communications Manager, Chivas Brothers Director and Founder, The Feed Creative Global Brand Communications Manager, William Grants and Sons Senior Account Manager, Jesson Artmont Communications Public Relations Internship, UPS Canada Marketing Assistant, Sears Canada
In the Media	LinkedIn Profile Refugee Family Marks 35 Years in Canada with advice for newcomers, Toronto Star

“Work hard. Dream Big. Anything is possible.”

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