Meet A Loyalist Student
JOHN
Police Foundations, Second Year
Hometown
Brockville, ON
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy weight-lifting, watching movies and hanging out with friends.
Extracurricular Activities/How are you involved on campus?
I am currently employed as head of Security at the Shark Tank Pub. I am also planning on playing Rugby in the fall.
My favourite things about Loyalist
My favourite thing about Loyalist is the relaxed atmosphere of the campus and the people, people here are friendly.
My Orientation experience
I had a fun Orientation experience, we engaged in group building, "get to know you" activities.
Why I enjoy working on campus
I enjoy working on campus because it gives me a chance to interact and get to know people at Loyalist.
My favourite place to hang out on campus
My favourite place to hang out on campus is the Student Centre aka the pub, there's good music and movies in the afternoon on Wednesdays.
Why I enjoy living in Residence
I enjoy living in Residence because it gives you an opportunity to meet interesting people living in a close-nit community setting.
Why I chose Loyalist/program?
I chose Loyalist College because my cousin went to school here, and every time I came to visit I had a good experience with the school and staff. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
My favourite Loyalist professor
My favourite Loyalist professor is Pat Dockrill. I've never met a teacher who cared so much about the success of her students. Pat helped me with scheduling my classes my first year.
My favourite Loyalist class/Most interesting class taken so far
My favourite class that I attended at Loyalist was Applied Psychology. I found the class very interesting, and what I learned will be useful to my career.
My favourite Loyalist service
My favourite service at Loyalist College is the Career Centre. The people there can help you build a strong resume and cover letter or practice for an interview.
My favourite pub night
My favourite Loyalist pub night is the St. Patrick's Pub.
What advice do you have to offer students on staying balanced between their academic responsibilities and social life?
The best advice I can give is remember that you are there to learn and heighten your education level. You can still have a lot of fun; just make sure you get your work done.
Why I recommend Loyalist to other students?
I recommend Loyalist College to other students because in my opinion, it is the perfect combination of professional education in a relaxed atmosphere. It's a great environment to learn and co-exist with others.
My post-graduate plans
My post grad plans are to obtain a career in the Provincial or Federal Correctional System.