Congratulations Class of 2025!
We asked graduates to share what their next step will be and we wish each of them well as they move on to their next great adventure.
Alexandra Morrison
Upper Tantallon, NS
BSc honours Psychology, minor in Language and the Mind
What's next? Working at MTA as a research assistant under Dr. Desmarais for a year then hopefully applying to masters programs.
Ammal Malik
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
BComm Aviation
What's next? I’ve been actively applying to banks like BMO and RBC, hoping to gain meaningful experience and build a strong foundation in the workforce. My ultimate goal is to return to aviation and become a flight instructor, I’m confident this chapter will support my growth until I’m ready to take flight again.
Avery Nicholson
New Glasgow, PEI
BA honours Psychology, minor in Community Engaged Learning
What's next? After graduation, I plan on working in the mental health field to gain hands-on experience and travel. Eventually, I intend to apply to Masters in Counselling Psychology programs to pursue my dream of becoming a counselling psychologist.
Cassandra Gauthier-Downs
Campbellton, NB
BA honours Environmental Studies, major in Community, Education, and Social Change, minor in Community Engaged Learning
What's next? I have accepted a full time position with Trace Planning and Design.
Catherine Stone
Moncton, NB
BComm, minors in Economics, International Business and Economics
What's next? I will be attending UOttawa as an incoming student in the Master’s of Science in Management program with a focus on Marketing and Behavioral Sciences.
Chloe Duguay
Truro, NS
BA honours International Relations, minors in Geography and French Studies
What's next? Next year I will be pursuing my masters degree in environmental development at the London School of Economics. While abroad I will continue my work with the Young Diplomats of Canada as well as the Environment and Climate Change Canadian Youth Council. I look forward to expanding my horizons across the water, and building on the foundations I have gained at Â鶹ÊÓƵ A.
Chloe Robichaud
Bouctouche, NB
BSc honours Environmental Science, minor in Geography
What's next? After graduation, I will be heading off to Montreal to start my Master's of Environmental Assessment at Concordia University.
Claire Wilbur
Saint John, NB
BSc honours Biochemistry, minors in Chemistry, Biology
What's next? I am going to Oxford for a DPhil in Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics as a Rhodes Scholar.
Conal Donnelly
Squamish, BC/Barnsley, U.K.
BComm, honours Economics, minor in International Economics and Business
What's next? Attending the University of Toronto, studying a Master of Arts in Economics.
Diego Gonzalez Molina
El Salvador
BA honours PPE, minor in French Studies
What's next? I will use this next year to build my work experience in the Premier’s Office and later pursue my studies in the legal world.
Duncan MacLean
Lethbridge, AB
BSc honours Chemistry, minor in Biochemistry
What's next? Attending Simon Fraser University to pursue a PhD in bioinorganic chemistry.
Elizabeth Davidson
Woodstock, NB
BA Commerce, minor in Music, certificate in Music Education
What's next? I will be attending Saint Thomas University for my Bachelor of Education degree.
Emilie Barro
Yarmouth, NS
BSc honours Psychology, minor in Chemistry
What's next? I'm taking some time to gain research experience, working as a research assistant in a lab focused on child cognitive development and language learning. I'll be applying to graduate school for the following September.
Emily Rushton
Stewiacke, NS
BSc honours Biology, minor in Psychology, certificate in Foundations of Health
What's next? Attending Dalhousie Medical School's Cape Breton Medical Campus, to obtain a Doctor of Medicine degree.
Emma Webb-Mueller
Rideau Lakes, ON
BA Psychology, minors in Sociology, Religious Studies
What's next? I will be starting my first year law school at Queen's University in their Juris Doctor Program.
Maika-Evelyn Branch
Moncton, NB
BA Drama Studies and English
What's next? I will be pursuing interdisciplinary arts practices in Atlantic Canada with a focus on theatre and literature.
Heather MacTavish
Barrie, ON
BSc honours Biology, minor in Data Science
What's next? Attending Dalhousie University to pursue a master’s in epidemiology and applied health research.
Henna Matharu
Dartmouth, NS
BSc Biology, minor in Screen Studies and Popular Culture
What's next? After graduation, I will be taking a year off to gain more work experience, explore various passions, and pursue professional theatre.
Imed Abdou Boutoutou
Niamey, Niger
BComm Aviation
What's next? After graduation I plan on trying to become an instructor and build my hours and in the meantime if I get a job anywhere in aviation I will be more than welcome to accept the offer.
Irene Garmendia Amoros
Madrid, Spain
BComm, minor in Psychology
What's next? I am getting my Master´s in International Business at Queen's University.
Jacob Farrell
Marystown, NL
BA Classical Studies and Commerce, minor in Drama, certificate in Theatre Arts
What's next? I will be attending the Juris Doctor program at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto! From there, I hope to work in corporate law.
Jordyn Williams
Beaver Harbour, NB
BSc honours Biology, minor in Biochemistry
What's next? I will be pursuing a MSc in Biology at MtA! I am continuing to study Eastern Painted Turtles and Snapping Turtles in New Brunswick, expanding on my Honours research.
Julia Webster
Montreal, QC
BSc Psychology, minor in Biology
What's next? I will be attending Crandall University to pursue a Bachelor of Education specialized in elementary education.
Katie Clyburne
Halifax, NS
BA Aviation and Geography, minors in Environmental Science, GIS
What's next? I’m heading to Red Lake, ON to work as a dispatcher and first officer with Superior Airways.
Kayla Hansen
Riverview, NB
BA Canadian Studies and Community, Education, and Social Change, minor in Visual and Material Culture Studies, certificate in Visual Literacy and Culture
What's next? I will be attending the University of New Brunswick to pursue my Bachelor of Education, with a special focus certificate in Early Childhood Education K-3.
Kyla Wilkinson
Rockwood, ON
BA honours Environmental Studies, minors in Geography, Environmental Science, certificate in Visual Literacy and Culture
What's next? Working for EOS Eco-Energy this summer, and starting the Master of Marine Management program at Dalhousie University in September.
Lauren Reid
Rothesay, NB
BA Commerce, minor in Classical Studies
What's next? Taking a year off to work while staying in Sackville. After that, pursuing my JD.
Lauren Smith
Charlottetown, PEI
BSc honours Mathematics and Computer Science, minor in Data Science
What's next? I have accepted a position at Maritime Electric.
Leah Saulnier
Moncton, NB
BA Psychology, minor in English
What's next? Attending Crandall University for their Bachelor of Education program with the goal of becoming a high school teacher.
Lee Johnson
Saint John, NB
BA honours History, minors in Philosophy, Science and Technology Studies
What's next? MSc Geography at the University of Victoria studying the current and historical alpine plant community composition in the southwest Coast Â鶹ÊÓƵains. My work will contribute to the larger interdisciplinary research initiative of the Garibaldi Project in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh which seeks to collaborate with local partners to identify communities and ecosystems most vulnerable to landscape and climate change.
Lindsey Hood
Charlottetown, PEI
BSc honours Biochemistry, minor in French Studies
What's next? I will be attending the University of British Colombia to complete my Master's of Science in Botany, with a focus on plant biochemistry.
Marie Fogarty
Charlottetown, PEI
BSc honours Psychology, minor in Visual and Material Culture Studies
What's next? I am planning a move out to Nanaimo, BC where I will work for a year and hopefully do some travelling as well. After this I will be applying to Master's in Counselling programs.
Marissa Lefurgey
Sackville, NB
BA honours English, certificate in Community Engaged Learning
What's next? I will be taking a gap year to work, and attending King’s College for a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing in May 2026.
Matthew Hunter
Amherst, NS
BComm honours Economics, minor in International Business and Business
What's next? Attending Law School at the University of New Brunswick.
Meaghan Barnable
Halifax, NS
BA Classical Studies and Visual and Material Culture Studies, minors in English, History, certificate in Visual Literacy and Culture
What's next? I will be attending Dalhousie University to pursue a Master of Information.
Moira Cain
Cole Harbour, NS
BA Psychology, minor in English
What's next? Attending Â鶹ÊÓƵ Saint Vincent University for their Bachelor of Education Elementary Program in the fall.
Monica Gollaher
Charlottetown, PEI
BSc honours Biology, minor in Psychology, certificate in Foundations of Health
What's next? My long-term goal is to attend medical school, but I am considering pursuing a science or health-related master’s program abroad before returning to Canada to complete medical school.
Moriah Hennessey
Riverview, NB
BSc honours Biochemistry, minors in Chemistry, Biology
What's next? While I have not decided where, I will be pursuing a Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) next year, with plans to be a practicing pharmacist. This summer I am working at a compounding pharmacy in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Natalie Stewart
Dartmouth, NS
BSc Chemistry, minor in Biology
What's next? Attending Â鶹ÊÓƵ Saint Vincent University for a Bachelor of Education in secondary education with a focus in Chemistry and Mathematics.
Nevis Hunt
Kingcity, ON
BComm Aviation
What's next? Beginning in May 2025, I will be flying a Cessna 206 on amphibious floats (Part 703 operation), operating on-demand executive charters and scenic trips around Lake Muskoka and Southern Ontario. In the Fall, I will be spending some time backpacking through Europe.
Nhi (Irene) Tran
Vietnam
BComm, minors in International Business, Visual and Material Culture Studies
What's next? Spending some time with my family in Vietnam, and then going to grad school in Australia.
Olivia Ritchie
Woodstock, NB
BSc honours Psychology, minor in Language and the Mind
What's next? I will be completing a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Dalhousie.
Rene Mapelu
Nairobi, Kenya
BA honours Economics, minor in Commerce
What's next? I’ll be working as a Customer Applications Analyst at Irving, gaining practical experience in business technology and client support. Before pursuing further opportunities and potentially a Master's degree.
Samantha Walsh
Riverview, NB
BA honours Sociology, certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
What's next? I'm planning to attend Carleton University for an MA in Sociology, with hopes of pursuing a career in curriculum development and teaching.
Simon Tector
Halifax, NS
BSc honours Biochemistry, minors in Chemistry, Biology
What's next? I’m going to do my masters in biochemistry at the Goodman Cancer Institute at McGill. Ultimately I want to work in the medical sciences industry researching cancer vaccines.
Tara Scott
Saint John, NB
BA honours Political Science, minors in History, Canadian Studies
What's next? Pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration at Dalhousie University.
Tedi Buffett
Halifax, NS
BA English, minors in Sociology, Visual and Material Culture Studies
What's next? Pursuing an MA in Journalism at University of King's College.
Victoria McCarvell
Toronto, ON
BSc Biopsychology, minor in Biochemistry
What's next? Attending the School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland.
William Chapman
Ottawa, ON
BSc honours Environmental Science, minor in Language and the Mind
What's next? Attending McGill University in Montreal to pursue an MSc in Biology.
Xu Xiahanwei
Guangzhou, China
BA French Studies, minors in Japanese Studies, History
What's next? I plan to find a job first and continue improving my French while working. If there is an opportunity, I would consider pursuing a master's degree in the future.