Sarah Horne

Sarah is in her 2nd year at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, studying International development Studies, Political Science and French

« I am looking forward to the Seminar to Ghana this summer and see it as a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain a whole new perspective. I am excited to take the theory and knowledge that I've been learning in the classroom and apply it to real life. I am honored to have been selected to participate in this Seminar. »

Kelly O'Connor

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing..." Helen Keller

Stéphanie Poulin

Stéphanie is in her 2nd year at Université de Sherbrooke, studying History and International Relations.

“Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive: easy to govern, but impossible to enslave” Peter Brougham.

Mirella Séguin

Mirella is studying at UQÀM in Montreal, in her 1st year of Political Science and Law.

"Ce séminaire m’intéresse beaucoup, d’abord, parce qu’il porte sur un aspect du développement international qui, à mon avis est primordial : l’éducation. J’ai toujours cru que l’éducation des citoyens des pays en voie de développement est nécessaire pour qu’ils puissent prendre en mains leur futur. "

Joanie Châteauvert

Joanie is in her second year at Université Laval, Quebec City, studying Psychology.

“I'm really happy to be part of this project and I can't wait to be there!”

Nathaniel Winata

In his fourth year at McGill University, Nathaniel is studying Arts and Science: Biomedical Sciences, Economics and East Asian Studies.

“I am looking forward to living and learning in a country and culture that is foreign to my own. I hope to be able to effect change to those around me and within myself.”

Katie is currently in her 2nd year in the Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science program at Guelph University.

Christopher Wright

Chris is currently studying at Ryerson University, in his second year of the Honours Bachelor of Arts & Contemporary Studies program, with a Concentration in History and a Minor in Marketing.

“I shall pass though this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now, let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."

Rachel Fahlman

Rachel is currently in her third year at Carleton University in Ottawa.  She is in the Honours History program, pursuing a  minor in Political Science.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."   
 - Margaret Mead

Rebecca Beaulne-Stuebing

Rebecca is studying at Algoma University College in Thunder Bay, Ontario.  She is pursuing a degree in Community Economic and Social Development.

Nadia D'Lima

Nadia is studying at Centennial College.  She is in her second year in Social Work.

“Being able to travel to Ghana and work on a meaningful project such as the seminar is a dream come true for me. I am looking forward to working with young people from across Canada and Ghana to raise awareness about education and bring about change to those who are denied access to this powerful tool.”

Lindsey Gradeen

In her second year at Nipissing University, Lindsey is studying Geography of Regional Planning, International Development and Sociology

I am so grateful for the opportunity to go on the International Seminar to Ghana. It has been a dream of mine to go to Africa and experience their unique cutlure.  I am also looking forward to making a difference by raising awareness about international development issues both globally and in my community once I return."

Robin Stratas

Robin is currently in her fourth year at the University of Windsor, studying Drama in Education and Community with a minor in Psychology.

“I maintain a global perspective in my life which I have incorporated into my studies, my involvement on campus and within the community.  The development and economic situation of Africa is of great interest to me, and I believe the International Seminar in Ghana will provide a valuable cross-cultural learning experience, enriched through research experience and collaboration between Ghanaian and Canadian citizens."

University of Ottawa student Chelsey Slack is in her third year in Political Science and History.

"It is one thing to read about the Millennium Development Goals in our textbooks and it is another thing to have the opportunity to be in the field to help put them into action!  It is a great privilege to be accepted to the 2008 Uniterra International Seminar and I look forward to working with my fellow Canadian and Ghanaian counterparts in what is certain to be a memorable experience!"

Kaitlin Mooney

Kait Mooney is in her first year at the University of British Colombia, studying Arts.

“Impossible is Nothing"

Serina Zapf

University of Victoria student Serina Zapf is in her 3rd year in the Honours Political Science program.

Puneet Kapur

Puneet is pursuing a Computer Science degree at the University of Calgary.

Chris Secreti

Rachel Willis