Student Profiles DC Blog Archives

Photo of student Jalen Brown participating in the Braiding Diversity event.
Paralegal Honours Bachelor Degree: Building advocates for court and community

For Jalen Brown, a third-year student in Durham College’s (DC) Paralegal Honours Bachelor Degree program, classroom learning is already translating into real-world impact. Under the...

Ashley and Megan Bent sit back to back in front of the DC sign.
Megan and Ashley Bent make DC a family affair

Megan Bent’s fifth and final year as a Durham College (DC) student may be her best one yet. She’s once again serving as Executive Chairwoman...

Finding confidence, creativity, and community at DC

With a new school year underway, we spoke to Durham College (DC) alumni about their experience, what they wish they’d known on the first day...

Max faces the camera and smiles.
Making the most of it: Advice from a two-time DC graduate

With a new school year underway, we spoke to Durham College (DC) alumni about their experience, what they wish they’d known on the first day...

Aciff Williams on the DC campus.
Launching one student’s journey to the cosmos

Graduate Spotlight: Aciff Williams For one aspiring astrophysicist, attending Durham College (DC) was the launchpad for a lifelong dream. The General Arts and Science –...

Liam Croft stands in front of the DC logo.
Leading with purpose at Durham College and beyond

Graduate Spotlight: Liam Croft Liam Croft has made an indelible impact on Durham College (DC). The Mechanical Engineering Technology graduate strengthened student engagement as President...

J. Sarah Armstrong leans on the DC sign and smiles.
Paralegal graduate finds her calling, community at DC

Graduate Spotlight: J. Sarah Armstrong J. Sarah Armstrong is dedicated to lifelong learning and community empowerment. Before arriving at Durham College (DC), her many post-secondary...

Ashley Sedgwick faces the camera and smiles.
Pursuing a culinary calling at Durham College

Graduate Spotlight: Ashley Sedgwick With a passion for sustainability and a drive to learn, Ashley Sedgwick dove into a fast-paced 16-month journey through the Culinary...

Griffin Yan feeds a giraffe at the zoo.
Animal Care a stepping stone to dream job at Toronto Zoo

Graduate Spotlight: Griffin Yan Working at the Toronto Zoo has always been a dream job for Griffin Yan. Though he spent years at the popular...

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The future looks bright for Cloud Computing graduate

Graduate Spotlight: Irene Joseph Irene Joseph’s time at Durham College (DC) has been marked by academic excellence. She has excelled in all her courses on...