Professor Jocelyn Vlasschaert
CM1903
Wednesday September 11th
Message of introduction assignment
To begin the assignment, I will first explain information about my previous schooling before attending Northern College. Firstly, my high school education was completed at Theriault here in Timmins about three years ago, and then I began my post secondary studies out of town. I followed suit of my older sister for pursuing a University education at the University of Ottawa, in which I completed two years of schooling with a major in criminology. However, the job opportunities outside of that program would of mostly led me to law enforcement, which coincidentally, turned out to be something that I had no longer interest in doing and evidently led me to Northern College. On a lighter note, my hobbies include athletics like hockey, soccer, basketball, and also an interest in coaching youth hockey within the community. As for the reasons behind choosing Northern College’s electrical program, there are mainly two. Firstly, I prefer a good mix of practicality along with theory, which is what seems to be offered in regards to my three year program. Secondly, Northern College’s partnership with Hydro One had really interested me in terms of the possibility of working for such a company after completing the program. This program seems to be a really good fit for me considering I have qualities that represent what most employers would seek in job opportunities that require post secondary education. With those qualities being my ease in practical work, and my ability to understand or apply theory in the workplace and not only the drawing board. Now, as I had previously explained, Northern College’s partnership with Hydro One was of importance when I chose this school, however it was the location of it’s campus that really made the school an excellent choice considering I live in the area. Additionally, my plans in regards to 2nd and 3rd year of