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Valedictorian Lyndin Belleau finds home away from home at Fleming College

Lyndin Belleau was nervous to leave his home in Garden River First Nation, east of Sault Ste. Marie. In high school, Lyndin was told students are just numbers at colleges and universities, and that wasn’t something he was used to—and luckily, it isn’t something he ever has to. “My experience at Fleming was nothing that… Continue reading Valedictorian Lyndin Belleau finds home away from home at Fleming College

International student Oanh Ho wins Female Business Student of the Year – Fleming College

For five years, Oanh (“Jo”) Ho worked in the hospitality industry in Vietnam, feeling exhausted from long work days in a busy city. She decided it was time for a change and wanted the adventure of studying abroad. “I was born and grew up in the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City, and now I… Continue reading International student Oanh Ho wins Female Business Student of the Year – Fleming College

Tourism – Global Travel graduate cannot wait to hit the road as a Fleming Grad Recruiter

It is obvious what Tourism – Global Travel graduate Vivienne Maxwell is looking forward to most as a Fleming College Grad Recruiter: getting to travel across Ontario! “I love to travel and I am looking forward to seeing the scenery in my own province for my next adventure,” said Vivienne, who will be speaking with… Continue reading Tourism – Global Travel graduate cannot wait to hit the road as a Fleming Grad Recruiter

Alaura Jopling wants to inspire a new post-secondary beginning for high school students

Alaura Jopling’s post-secondary journey did not start with Fleming College, which is why she decided to become a Grad Recruiter with Student Recruitment. “I want to educate and inspire the young students who are starting to apply to post-secondary because, had I known then what I know now, my journey would have a completely different… Continue reading Alaura Jopling wants to inspire a new post-secondary beginning for high school students

From taking a multi-millionaire out to dinner to creating a business, Fleming College is a wild ride for Dylan Trepanier

When Dylan Trepanier reflects on his most memorable experience at Fleming College, he recalls the time he took a multi-millionaire to dinner in his 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. He had been tasked with driving Nicole Verkindt – a young, successful entrepreneur who founded OMX (Offset Market Exchange) and serves as a Dragon on CBC’s “Next Gen… Continue reading From taking a multi-millionaire out to dinner to creating a business, Fleming College is a wild ride for Dylan Trepanier

Riding the wave of experiential learning

By: Laura Copeland The surf’s up for 15 Fleming College students who are working on a multi-faceted project to help a west coast surfboard company expand overseas. Swell Composites Supply Ltd., based in Richmond, B.C., is sponsoring three applied projects for business students. Applied projects, available within certain programs in the School of Business and… Continue reading Riding the wave of experiential learning

Fleming students pack their bags for Sweden, Denmark and Holland

A group of students from the School of Business will bid farewell to Fleming College to travel to Sweden, Denmark and Holland this spring for their Travel-Based Learning course. The new Travel-Based Learning (INTL 10) course is an opportunity for students to witness and explore new corners of the globe. In this course, students learn… Continue reading Fleming students pack their bags for Sweden, Denmark and Holland

From high school diploma to Masters degree, Sarah Healey uses Fleming’s education pathways for continuous learning

Sarah Healey never expected to love learning. When she started the Specialist High School Major (SHSM) in Business in grade 11, her only goal was to skip a year of college. “Naturally, at 17 years old, skipping a year of school seemed like a great idea,” said Sarah, who was told the SHSM program would… Continue reading From high school diploma to Masters degree, Sarah Healey uses Fleming’s education pathways for continuous learning

It’s down to the last details for Hotel and Restaurant Management grad Brittany Stewart

Brittany Stewart, Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate (Class of 2015), returned to campus on Wednesday to speak with Fleming College students about event planning, education, and gaining real world experience through placement opportunities. Brittany is the owner of local event planning company Down to the Last Details, where she plans weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, holiday… Continue reading It’s down to the last details for Hotel and Restaurant Management grad Brittany Stewart

Ruixin (Rayna) Li feels like a ‘true Canadian’ after Fleming 50th Anniversary Night at the Peterborough Petes

Ruixin (Rayna) Li was excited to attend her first hockey game ever at Fleming 50th Anniversary Night at the Peterborough Petes, but it was made extra special for the Fleming International student because she got to perform the ceremonial puck drop. Fleming 50th Anniversary Night at the Peterborough Petes was September 21st and recognized the… Continue reading Ruixin (Rayna) Li feels like a ‘true Canadian’ after Fleming 50th Anniversary Night at the Peterborough Petes