I am so grateful to have been in the social science Honors program during my passage at Ste-Anne even though this was not my pan beforehand. What this program taught me is that sometimes having friends in the same boat as you is the best motivation. I made a good group of friends in Honors and I am happy to say that we were always supporting each other in projects or with studying for exams. Also, the program did encourage me to continue the volunteer work I was already doing in high school. After every experience, I was proud and glad I spent time helping for various events like sports races, information kiosks and even the creation of Christmas baskets. This program also helped me keep my motivation and helped me be more conscious about my grades since we had to keep them above a certain level. Although it was not always respected on my part, I really did try to honour this requirement and it pushed me to do my best at times where I was tired and unmotivated.

 

For me, cégep was not to find myself and try to find things I enjoyed doing. It was a moment for me to understand what the best study method is to be able to have good grades. It took me quite some time, but I am glad I was able to do it here for two years than at university and it is crucial to have good grades (especially since I want to get into the doctorate

I also believe that being in the Honors program gave me a sense of accountability, not only towards my academics but also towards myself and my future goals. It reminded me that it’s okay to struggle sometimes, as long as I keep moving forward. I really appreciated the extra challenges and expectations because they helped me realize that I am capable of more than I thought. Looking back, I know I’ll carry the lessons I’ve learned here throughout the rest of my academic journey.

 

Since I want to go into psychology, I’m very aware that getting into a doctorate to practice in a clinic is extremely competitive. I know I’ll have to work hard at university and stay focused if I want to have a shot. That said, the Honors program also helped me stay realistic. Through it, I had the chance to talk to past students who had different paths, and it opened my eyes to other options I hadn’t considered before. It’s comforting to know there isn’t just one right way forward, and even if things don’t go exactly as planned, there are still so many meaningful directions I can take.