Student Testimonials
SASAH students undertake experiential-learning (EL) opportunities in an impressive variety of fields. Their internships, community-engaged learning, and independent projects help them to develop their skills, sample careers, follow their talents and passions, and build their confidence. In many cases, their experiences have a significant, sometimes life-altering, impact on their plans for the future.
Click on the links below to read testimonials students wrote about their experiences.
For student testimonials from previous years, click here.
2022-2023
Kate Armstrong (SASAH & Major in Sociology), Forest City Film Festival
Seoyeon Bae (SASAH & Major in Philosophy), Osborne Holdings
“Osborne Holdings was a great learning experience. Not only did I learn how to transfer my academic skills to the non-academic world, but I also saw the different career options my degree offered. Your degree does not define your career or path, you choose that for yourself. It was truly comforting to know that I could use my skills in another environment and society.”
Bridget Leslie (SASAH & Major in French), Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Joyce Leung (SASAH & Major in Linguistics), Anthropology Research Assistant
Tiffany Lin (SASAH & Major in English Language & Literature, Minor in French), Undergraduate Student Research Internship
Merdeka Miles (SASAH & HSP in Physics), Rwanda: Culture, Society and Reconstruction
“The Rwanda trip with Professor Boyi is an eye-opening journey that allows you to discover what is truly necessary to become a global citizen. With the daily service work and the explorative, laid-back travels in Rwandan afternoons, the trip is the perfect balance of hard work and immersive cultural experiences.”
Kristyna Reedon (SASAH & Major in Kinesiology), Mississauga Steelheads
“Working as a communications intern with the Mississauga Steelheads was an incredible experience during which I gained invaluable insight into what it is like to work in the sports industry. I was able to get hands-on experience in sports communications, social media, and community relations while making connections and building on my professional skills.”
Naomi So (SASAH & Major in Kinesiology), Metatherapy
“My experience with Metatherapy was very insightful and pushed me to redefine myself and broaden my horizons. The hands-on techniques were a valuable experience; however, the personal advice from therapists made the experience so much more. Metatherapy is a wonderful clinic filled with a community of passionate therapists who care for what they do, and it was such an honour being a part of the team. I felt that the four months really prepared me to see and feel what it was like to work at a clinic and if this career path were really meant for me.”
Celine Tsang (SASAH & Major in Linguistics), Publicis Sapient
“I am so grateful for the experience I had as a People Operations Intern at Publicis Sapient this summer! From speaker series to intern socials to exciting challenge projects, it exceeded all my expectations (and more) for my first in-person office job!”