Arts Stories

Much like a lot of you reading this right now, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but I knew that I wanted to help people. I had tried many different disciplines that led me to find…

“Psychology is where I ultimately want to end up. Returning to my education after 10 years and committing to that decision is something I am very proud of,” says Calvin Crinklaw.

Currently a full…

“I was doing a year of work and travel first, and I loved Canada so I decided I wanted to stay here longer… [I chose KPU after] an agency recommended that KPU would be a great fit because they’re so…

Fernando first came to KPU in 2017 while studying Music on an exchange from Brazil. His experience at the university inspired him to stay and complete his second degree in Political Science. The…

My time at Kwantlen Polytechnic University has been wonderful and has led me to obtain my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with a minor in History. Kwantlen has provided me with outstanding…

Jennifer O’Brien first heard of Kwantlen Polytechnic University at a young age as she is the daughter of a (now retired) KPU Instructor. While Jennifer was growing up, she met many of the faculty and…

After receiving her Certificate and Diploma from Douglas college (CISY and Business), Jill Cowan started working at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in June 2013. After working in the Scheduling…

Julia Vergara was a mom raising young kids when she decided to change careers and go back to school.

“I have always enjoyed writing and I wanted to pursue that.”

Julia began studying journalism and…

My pathway to an undergraduate degree hasn't been a straight line from high school to my BA. As a mature student, I returned to KPU a few years ago determined to get a university degree but I had no…

My name is Nicole Green and I graduated from KPU with a BA in Sociology in 2020 and I am currently completing my MA in Sociology (2022). Studying sociology at KPU broadened my understanding of how…

Paige turned a horrific act of bullying into an opportunity to speak out. Now she's blending her education with her desire to raise awareness and the ultimate goal of eliminating bullying.

Working for WorkSafe BC, Puneet is using what she's learned at KPU to investigate fraud.

Rawia Inaim has always loved literature and writing. At an early age, Rawia wanted to develop her writing skills and wished to pursue a major in English.

After graduating high school, Rawia applied…

I'm beyond grateful that I had the opportunity to learn Sociology at Kwantlen and to be able to learn from and connect with a pretty incredible faculty. If you'd have told me five years ago that I…

Shewit Kidane knows what it means to work hard. Holding multiple jobs at once throughout his time at KPU, he’s found ways to give back, create opportunities, and make a difference for others.

“Maybe…

Stuart Chase has always enjoyed storytelling and pursued a career in journalism to utilize his writing skills.

As the Director of Marketing and Communications at the Make a Wish Foundation, Stuart…

My time at Kwantlen was an incredibly memorable experience. I graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and I thoroughly appreciated the smaller class sizes that KPU offers as they…