Bryanna Rae

Scott

Master's of Public Health, Honours Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Fort Frances, ON

I chose Lakehead because it was close to my hometown and I was looking for a smaller University that would become my home away from home. 

Currently, Dr Lisa Korteweg has been the professor that has had a significant impact on me.  Dr. Korteweg is my PhD supervisor from the faculty of Education. Dr. Korteweg has been my number one supporter and has challenged me to think and explore my interests in various ways that have helped me develop as a young academic.  Dr. Korteweg has also consistently shown me respect and interest in the history and culture of Metis people, which is important to me as a Metis person!  

I tremendously enjoyed my years living in residence.  I made some long lasting friendships while living in Bartley residence; friendships I hold dear to my heart today, as they are partly responsible for my success and for the person I have become.  Lakehead has never failed me in the sense that it has been a great school meeting my needs as a young student, as an Aboriginal student, as a young mother student, and now as a woman just entering her 40s!

I got involved in various social aspects of University life through my social connections living in residence!  Our home was full of a team of people and showed great pride in various successes as we worked through the first year of our University journey together.  

I have great memories of Lakehead contributing to drooping my social and life skills, as well as giving me the theoretical knowledge I needed to secure my first job.  Today I work at Confederation College in Thunder Bay supporting and advancing the learning of students and faculty with a specific interest in Aboriginal student success.  I haven't been able to leave Lakehead yet and although my journey initially started in 1994, today after many years later, I am about half way through my PhD.  All of my degrees are from Lakehead; I am a true lover of the Northwestern Ontario University that is often forgotten about but has a very special place in my heart!