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C M Y K PAGE 13 SUPPLEMENT TO THE FREE PRESS • SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 13 EDUCATION GUIDE The Co-op program has consistent- ly grown since its introduction at BU and is now open to students in every science department and almost all arts departments, including business administration. With work-integrated learning already built into other BU faculties, nearly every student has the opportunity to make formal work ex- perience part of their degree. Extracurricular activities like the Student Leader program and more than 50 clubs and collectives create even more opportunities for growth and friendships. "As a recent graduate with a bach- elor of arts degree in history, joining the Student Leader program at Bran- don University was one of the best decisions I made," says Laura Da- vidson. "This program allowed me to meet many other students from dif- ferent departments, which allowed me to form everlasting friendships." The success of BU's approach is shown in its alumni, with graduates playing important leadership roles in their communities. A survey of graduates has shown that 98 per cent of them would recommend Brandon University, while 93 per cent said that they were prepared to excel in the workforce. Academic advising, career plan- ning, personal counselling and acces- sibility services provide students with support every step of the way, and spots on campus like the Indigenous Peoples' Centre provide students with a place to relax, study and be themselves. The Al and Bee Wagner Indigenous Student Transition Pro- gram combines support from Knowl- edge Keepers, student services staff and student mentors to help new In- digenous students make a successful transition to university life by focus- ing on four pillars: academic, social, personal and cultural. "Most of our classes have less than 20 people in them, and our students tell us that they appreciate the oppor- tunity to participate in class and to get to know their professors," says Le- anne Barcellona, director of recruit- ment and retention at BU. "As a re- gional university, our connections to our community are very important to us, and students really feel like they are at home when they join us here." Learn more about Brandon Univer- sity, take a virtual tour or set up a time to visit the campus in person by visit- ing BrandonU.ca/Your-Future. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 SUPPLIED PHOTO From left to right, professor Bryan Cassone, student Harald Grove, professor Christophe LeMoine and student Sachi Villanueva formed a research team to study the ability of waxworms to break down plastic waste. PHOTO BY CHELSEA KEMP A popular new gathering place on campus is the ceremonial firepit, which was installed this year. Map out your future using RRC Polytech's Program Explorer, the new web tool that easily allows you to filter over 200 full- and part-time programs to best match your career goals and preferred way of learning — during the day, evenings and weekends, in person at campuses across Manitoba and online. DISCOVER PROGRAMS rrc.ca/explore Explore Flexible Programs AT MANITOBA'S ONLY POLYTECHNIC

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