We asked Fanshawe graduates: What will you miss about college life?

We asked Fanshawe graduates What will you miss about college

More than 5,000 Fanshawe College students will cross the stage at Budweiser Gardens to pick up their degrees and diplomas at six graduation ceremonies this week, marking the end of their studies at the school and the beginning of the next chapter in their lives. Mike Hensen asked some of the first batch of graduates Tuesday what they will miss most about college life.

Sean Olegario, 25, graduate of the personal support worker program: “Being on campus, different atmosphere, being around like-minded individuals, the open gym, everyone about the same age, it's fun like that.”
Sean Olegario, 25, graduate of the personal support worker program: “Being on campus, different atmosphere, being around like-minded individuals, the open gym, everyone about the same age, it’s fun like that.”


Noah Christopher Graham, 22, graduate of the police foundations program: “Definitely the people and the relationships I've established over the two years.”
Noah Christopher Graham, 22, graduate of the police foundations program: “Definitely the people and the relationships I’ve established over the two years.”


Janine Castro Suguitin, 26, graduate of the personal support worker program from the Philippines: “Companions, the peers, we'd go to eat out after school, or having coffee in the lounge before going in.”
Janine Castro Suguitin, 26, graduate of the personal support worker program from the Philippines: “Companions, the peers, we’d go to eat out after school, or having coffee in the lounge before going in.”


Alyssa Desouza, 22, graduate of the practical nursing program: “The inclusivity of the program.”
Alyssa Desouza, 22, graduate of the practical nursing program: “The inclusivity of the program.”


Alexis Willms, 21, graduate of the fire inspection and fire safety education program: “Honestly I'm going to miss the lovely friends and family I've made through this whole experience, and waking up on Zoom, and clicking play.”
Alexis Willms, 21, graduate of the fire inspection and fire safety education program: “Honestly I’m going to miss the lovely friends and family I’ve made through this whole experience, and waking up on Zoom, and clicking play.”


Jamila Taleb, 18, graduate of the personal support worker program: “The professors and the time we spent with them.”
Jamila Taleb, 18, graduate of the personal support worker program: “The professors and the time we spent with them.”


Victor Malaiu, 21, graduate of the fire inspection and fire safety education program: “Not paying rent.”
Victor Malaiu, 21, graduate of the fire inspection and fire safety education program: “Not paying rent.”

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