Fleming College

Self-discovery and being silly is what makes the Child and Youth Care program special for Valedictorian Brittany Parsons

Brittany Parsons’ favourite thing about the Child and Youth Care program is that she gets to be silly while learning. “I’ve had many spectacular moments in the program over the three years. Our program is a lot of games and activities,” said Brittany, who opted for a silly pose for her Fleming College graduation photo.… Continue reading Self-discovery and being silly is what makes the Child and Youth Care program special for Valedictorian Brittany Parsons

Haliburton School of Art + Design Valedictorian Amy Black feels “fortunate” to have an amazing art school in her hometown

Valedictorian Amy Black didn’t have to look far for a leading arts education. Born and raised in Haliburton, Amy feels fortunate that she could earn her diploma at the Haliburton School of Art + Design. “I am incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing art school in my hometown and was able to study what… Continue reading Haliburton School of Art + Design Valedictorian Amy Black feels “fortunate” to have an amazing art school in her hometown

10 years after high school, Jessica Polley took the “huge, scary step” to attend college

Jessica Polley was very nervous to attend college as a mature student. Among concerns like tuition, being older than her peers and whether she chose the right program for her, Jessica was concerned about her ability to learn something new 10 years after graduating high school. “Choosing to attend college 10 years after graduating high… Continue reading 10 years after high school, Jessica Polley took the “huge, scary step” to attend college

Childhood hospital stay inspired Fleming grad Olivia Anderson to become a nurse

Olivia Anderson was 13 years old when she decided she wanted to be a nurse. After being diagnosed with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, Olivia underwent an 11 hour surgery to have her spine fused with titanium rods. She was bedridden in the hospital for days, unable to shower due to the… Continue reading Childhood hospital stay inspired Fleming grad Olivia Anderson to become a nurse

Hands-on learning in the hatchery

By: Laura Copeland While searching for a post-graduate program to build on her knowledge and experience, Lenora Dias came across the School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences at Fleming College’s Frost Campus. “Aquaculture caught my eye,” she says, adding that the amount of field work in the program initially drew her in. The compressed,… Continue reading Hands-on learning in the hatchery