Cassandra Elphinstone

Dover Bay Secondary School
Nominated by: 
John Blain
Nominated in: 
2012
Nanaimo, BC
University of British Columbia
Blog posts: 
Cassandra Elphinstone

Profound Learning Opportunities come from People and Experiences

In this first year at university I have learned more than I ever imagined I would.

UBC is an amazing place of imagination, beauty and learning

I am gaining an amazing amount of knowledge from the many people and experiences that I have been exposed to in the last two months.

Q&A with
Cassandra
:

What STEM area are you studying starting in Fall 2012?

Science

What is your favourite inspirational quote?

By not wanting, there is calm and  the world will straighten itself.  When there is silence, one finds the anchor of the universe within oneself. - Verse 37, Tao

What is a little known fact about yourself?

I dream of someday having the skills and knowledge to live completely self sufficiently.

Why do you think you make a great Schulich Leader?

My passion for the outdoors and nature drives me to understand our world in a unique way that inspires others to protect our planet.

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