Student Profiles
Brahney and her research team tracked the origin and lifecycle of wet and dry microplastics. The study approximates over 1,000 tons of plastic from the atmosphere travel to protected areas in the US, like the Grand Canyon and Joshua Tree National Park, every year. That’s equivalent to 120-300 million plastic water bottles.
International student with co-op experience at SFU Student Recruitment and Transition
Deciding to make the most of her time at SFU, Carolina actively pursued opportunities to expand her education beyond the four walls of a classroom.
“I thought environmental science was about humans’ impact on the environment,” says Jijie. “Turns out, it’s much more. It’s blending statistics, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics to find environmental solutions.”
Take courses that are challenging and unique that add value to your core curriculum and experience at university. Work hard and be persistent in your studies; trust me, it does pay off. If anything, it shows your employer that you have what it takes to succeed at your job.
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