Graduation Awards Langara would like to recognize the following graduates for their outstanding academic achievements and commitment to community service.
M ARZIA AMBROSINI ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN ASIAN STUDIES Langara College Graduate Excellence Award (Arts and Science)
TAYLOR DA SILVA BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Langara College Graduate Excellence Award (Bachelor’s Degree)
Marzia is graduating with the highest cumulative grade
Taylor is graduating from Langara with the highest
point average in a two-year arts and science program. She
cumulative grade point average in a bachelor’s degree
is excited to have finished her credential, and is looking
program. She worked extremely hard to maintain excellent
forward to pursuing further study. She is grateful to
grades, and is gratified to be recognized for her efforts. She
the supportive Langara faculty who worked with her,
feels a great deal of comradery with her entire graduating
and appreciates that they managed to continue to teach
class. Since finishing her studies, Taylor has begun working
effectively while physically separated from their students
in a fast-paced medical unit at St. Paul’s Hospital, where
during the pandemic. Marzia would like her classmates
she is pursuing leadership opportunities. She believes that
to remember to seek fulfillment, and reach towards their
adaptability is one of the most important skills a nursing
dreams, and that there is always a way forward.
student needs to thrive. Taylor hopes to eventually complete a master's degree so that she can train the next generation
CHRISTIE BUGDEN DIPLOM A IN EDUCATION ASSISTANT (CO-ORDINATED) & CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION ASSISTANT Governor General's Collegiate Bronze Medal, Langara College Graduate Excellence Award (Career), & Langara College Graduate Excellence Award (Certificate) Christie achieved the highest cumulative grade point average for a student graduating from a two-year career program and a certificate program. She was originally very nervous to return to school after a long absence but is very glad she did. After graduating alongside a small cohort of students and faculty whom she admires, she plans to work in the lower mainland as an Education Assistant. Eventually, Christie hopes to grow her career as a Youth and Family Worker or a Teacher. Christie feels that persistence, positive intentions, and hard work pay off, and will not hesitate to follow her future dreams or ambitions. She looks forward to giving back to the community and creating meaningful experiences for her future students.
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V JEANNETH JACOME BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTR ATION IN BUSINESS M ANAGEMENT President’s Medal for Academic Excellence and Community Service Jeanneth is delighted to have been chosen for this award. She believes completing the Bachelor of Business Administration has taught her to juggle many stressful situations simultaneously and effectively. In the near future, she hopes to launch a business in fashion and design. Jeanneth would like to thank her family for their support while she worked to complete her degree. She would like to encourage her fellow graduates to continue to pursue their passions, to find a way to forge a meaningful path, and to try to leave the world in better shape than when they entered it.
