When considering your academic future, you need to make an informed decision. At Durham College (DC), our student ambassadors are happy to answer all of your questions about post-secondary life.

Launched last year, the Student Ambassador program is comprised of more than a dozen students from various Faculties and programs who are available to provide valuable insights, answer questions, and offer support to their incoming peers as they navigate this new chapter in their lives. New DC applicants can message the ambassador of their choice and they will receive a response within 48 hours.

“It’s about making connections,” explained Magdalena Ramzia, a Conversion Specialist in DC’s Admission Services. “Looking into colleges or programs can be such an overwhelming process, and there are a lot of questions that can’t be answered by staff.”

That’s where ambassadors like Rahesh Doshi come in. As an international student, he has been uniquely suited to advising newcomers to Canada about the changes and challenges that come with studying abroad.

“I loved answering their queries, guiding them and making a positive impact on their journey,” he said.

Having recently graduated from the Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration program, his time as an ambassador is winding down. He recommends incoming students continue to connect with ambassadors to smooth their transition to DC.

Andrew Skerritt was once one of those students. His decision to come to DC for the Supply Chain and Operations – Business program was greatly influenced by the student ambassador he spoke to. Now entering his second year, he has sought out the opportunity to become an ambassador himself.

“It was so helpful to me, and I wanted to give back,” he said. “We all appreciate a guiding hand to help us get comfortable in a new environment, and that’s what the Ambassador program does. That’s priceless to me.”