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“Osborne Holdings was a great learning experience. Not only did I learn how to transfer my academic skills to the non-academic world, but I also saw the different career options my degree offered. Your degree does not define your career or path, you choose that for yourself. It was truly comforting to know that I could use my skills in another environment and society.”

"My internship with the Morrissette Institute was incredible; I got to work extensively on developing my small business and receive fantastic mentorship from executives. My experience has greatly shaped my leadership style, entrepreneurial approach, and helped to set my business up for success going forward."

Siobhan and her business, GoFacepaint, was featured on the Morrissette Institute's news page. Read the article .

“The Rwanda trip with Professor Boyi is an eye-opening journey that allows you to discover what is truly necessary to become a global citizen. With the daily service work and the explorative, laid-back travels in Rwandan afternoons, the trip is the perfect balance of hard work and immersive cultural experiences.”

“Working as a communications intern with the Mississauga Steelheads was an incredible experience during which I gained invaluable insight into what it is like to work in the sports industry. I was able to get hands-on experience in sports communications, social media, and community relations while making connections and building on my professional skills.”

“My experience with Metatherapy was very insightful and pushed me to redefine myself and broaden my horizons. The hands-on techniques were a valuable experience; however, the personal advice from therapists made the experience so much more. Metatherapy is a wonderful clinic filled with a community of passionate therapists who care for what they do, and it was such an honour being a part of the team. I felt that the four months really prepared me to see and feel what it was like to work at a clinic and if this career path were really meant for me.”

“I am so grateful for the experience I had as a People Operations Intern at Publicis Sapient this summer! From speaker series to intern socials to exciting challenge projects, it exceeded all my expectations (and more) for my first in-person office job!”

“The Academic Support and Engagement Transition Leader position gave me an opportunity to go from being an individual who dreaded public speaking to someone who loves engaging with an audience. Throughout the entire experience, I felt comfortable making mistakes and had a supportive team that felt like family.”  

“The opportunity to work with a company as revolutionary as The Walrus and gain experience in the rapidly changing online publishing industry was an honour. I loved being a Digital Intern at The Walrus as it combined my passion for storytelling, interest in web development and production, and content strategy.”  

“Working at the Timmins Public Library in the midst of the COVID pandemic presented in equal parts challenges, opportunities, and growth. I worked on a fun and dynamic team adapting library resources to safely meet community needs and undertook a variety of projects that allowed me to exercise creativity and have a meaningful impact in the community.” 

“I am very grateful to have been able to complete my internship under the circumstances [COVID] and have enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the legal profession. This experience has helped me develop a platform of knowledge and skills which I will be able to build upon in law school.”  

“For my Community Engaged Learning Placement, I worked with the Center for Research on Health Equity and Social Inclusion (CHRESI) to create an infographic that will supply healthcare providers with information on how they can provide better access to healthcare for Migrant Agricultural Workers. This internship allowed me to develop my research, communication, and design skills and it gave me the opportunity to form cross-discipline connections and actively benefit the wider local community.” 

“Interning at eSight was a terrific experience. From learning hard skills in programs like WordPress and Sprout Social, to fine-tuning soft skills when managing a team of digital influencers, I am so grateful that I was able to work at this fast-paced startup that is changing lives.”