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DEAR FUTURE ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½DENT,

My name is Simon Wassef and I graduated from ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ in 2021 with honours in Criminology and Criminal Justice, and minors in Psychology and Spanish. I came to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ from the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia.

ACADEMICS & CLASSES

I chose ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ for its exceptional Criminology and Criminal Justice program and grew to love every other aspect of the university experience. This program provided me with a well-rounded understanding of criminal behaviour, restorative justice, wrongful convictions, data analysis, environmental crime, and the Canadian criminal justice system.WHY ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½?I loved my experience at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, as it gave me the chance to grow beyond what I could have imagined. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ provides a unique atmosphere of friendship and togetherness—a feeling that is refreshing in today’s world. It is a place where you will learn the name of the person making your morning coffee! I recommend that anyone coming to ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ live in residence for at least their first year. It can be one of the best ways to make friends—although no matter where you reside during your time at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, you will make plenty of friends.

A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

While in my third year, I began working with the RCMP as a Criminal Analyst through a federal student work experience program. After graduating, I transferred into Strategic Communications. In this role, I assist in producing content for the RCMP of New Brunswick’s social media channels—content about missing people, critical incidents, and other news releases. I was better qualified to apply for these opportunities and positions thanks to my educational experience and my participation in ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½’s incredible internship program. In my third year, I interned with the John Howard Society of Fredericton where I worked on a program called “Strengthening Families; Strengthening Communities.” The program assisted families in developing healthy problem-solving habits, managing emotions, and creating a plan for financial stability while working toward a happier life. I was also able to engage in hands-on work by participating in walkabouts—where we conversed with Fredericton’s homeless population to gather information for future programming.

LOOKING BACK

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ provided me with some of the best times of my life. The professors are exceptional, the people are beyond friendly, and the opportunities are unlike those at other universities. I encourage any student with an interest in liberal arts to explore the options at ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½—you will develop a portfolio of skills that will make you a stand-out candidate to any employer. You will have the time of your life.

Thank you and best of luck!
Simon Wassef