Lauren Atkinson

J.L. Ilsley High School
Nominated by: 
Nancy MacBain
Nominated in: 
2012
Halifax, NS
Dalhousie University
Blog posts: 
Lauren Atkinson

Getting into the Swing of Things

This semester is definitely going a lot smoother than the first. Now I've gotten into the swing of things and it's a great time!

Starting university is like moving from one continent to another

Advancing from high school to university isn't exactly what I would call a jump in education; it is more like moving from one continent to anot

Q&A with
Lauren
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What STEM area are you studying starting in Fall 2012?

Science

What is your favourite inspirational quote?

"If you believe in a God who controls the big things, you have to believe in a God who controls the little things. It is we, of course, to whom things look "little" or "big"."  - Elisabeth Elliott

 

What is a little known fact about yourself?

Someday I would love to live and work in New York City.

Why do you think you make a great Schulich Leader?

I think that I’ll make a great Schulich Leader because of all of the life experience that I have already obtained. I definitely have gone through some challenges in my life, but they have just motivated me to be the best person that I can be. I have worked very hard to have gotten where I am right now, and without a doubt I appreciate the opportunity that this Scholarship has given me more than words can say. I have high hopes for the future, and I plan on giving back as much as I possibly can.

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École Polytechnique de Montréal is one of the 20 participating university partners of the 2013 Schulich Leader Scholarship. The universities are responsible for selecting the Schulich Leaders for their respective institution.
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