To help connect those considering Durham College (DC) with current students, DC has launched a new Student Ambassador program. More than a dozen students from various Faculties and programs are now available to answer questions, share their unique perspectives and describe their student-life experiences to help prospective students make a more informed decision about Durham College.

“The Student Ambassador program will help incoming students and those considering DC make peer-to-peer connections, an invaluable offering that provides authentic insights, experiences, and opinions from some of the college’s best students,’” says Debbie Johnston, associate vice-president, Academic, Enrolment and International Education. “We’re thrilled to see this new program unfold and to share everything DC has to offer in a new and impactful way.”

Student ambassadors are prepared to discuss a wide range of topics including DC’s campus and learning environments, opportunities to get involved while at college, support services available to students, academic workload and so much more.

“I would have loved the opportunity to connect with a current student going through the college experience when I was applying to Durham College, which is why I decided to be a student ambassador,” says Kathryn Fullerton, a first-year student in DC’s Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship. “I hope to be able to answer peoples’ questions, ease their minds, and make the experience as stress-free as possible.”

The program is accessible through the DC website and provides a safe space to share authentic questions and experiences. New DC applicants who would like to connect with an ambassador simply need to create an account, message the ambassador of their choice and they will receive a response within 48 hours.

The new program will not only provide information and fresh insights to prospective students, but it will also help them build new connections with peers to boost their sense of belonging and become more confident about choosing DC for their post-secondary education.

Would you like to connect with an ambassador? 15 students are ready to hear from you today.