SuccessBeyond

When I was in high-school I took all University level courses but really wasn’t sure about jumping right into a 4-year degree program. I was originally drawn to Seneca because I liked the idea of trying out an area of study with a diploma and then taking it further with a degree if I chose to.

I learned about the pathway options at Open House when I was in grade 12. I went to King Campus and attended a program information session. The professors in both programs did such a good job highlighting the programs and the benefits of the pathway option. I also met alumni and learned about all the career pathways from the degree option.

My experience at Seneca has been great so far. From my professors, my peers, working as a student ambassador, and the extramural hockey team I really enjoy being a Seneca student.

My most memorable experience so far has been winning the Men’s Hockey Extramural Championship. I've played hockey in Markham since I was three. I'm going into my third-year coaching for the Markham Waxers minor hockey organization, and I'm also a referee. At Seneca, I'm captain of the men's extramural hockey team. I thought when I was finished minor hockey that I wouldn't be able to play anymore, so it's cool to have the team here. There are countless sports at Seneca—whether that's at varsity level or extramural or intramural. It's given me a lot of opportunities in leadership roles, and it's helped me grow as a person.

The process of applying for the pathway was simple. I submitted my request with the internal pathway form and submitted it to The Service Hub for application. I didn’t need support for the process, but I knew if I had questions, I could lean on the Academic Pathways team.

The Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis program at Seneca opens doors to different career paths. I also really enjoyed everything I learned in the Police Foundations Program so the pathway seemed like a great option.

I think everything I learned in the Police Foundations program really prepared me to jump directly into the degree program. I chose to stay at Seneca because I really enjoyed my experience in my diploma program. I went into the diploma with an open mind on pathway options knowing that Seneca has options at Seneca and at many other postsecondary institutions. I chose to stay at Seneca and took advantage of the $2500 diploma to degree pathway scholarship.

I am still studying at Seneca and loving it. Outside my academics I am working as a hockey referee and I am the Captain of the Seneca Men’s Extramural Hockey team!

My plans are to complete my bachelor degree and afterwards my hope is to pursue a career in policing, hopefully with the York Regional Police since I am born and raised in Markham, ON.