Amanda Kathleen

Wiebe

Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Bachelor of Education (Concurrent)
Kenora, ON

I chose Lakehead because of its unique northern location and small class sizes. I believe learning is often an individualized experience, which can’t easily be achieved in schools where students are labeled with numbers instead of their names. 

Class discussion is a huge part of learning for me, and in many of my classes at Lakehead, academic discussion was a key focus. There is often a large degree of freedom within topic choices for assignments, which I believe helps students develop and expand their interests and potentials.

For my final research paper of my sociology degree, I chose Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) as my topic and it wasn’t until then that I realized how interested I am in the relationships formed between people and animals. Having this choice within my research has inspired my potential career path in AAT.

 Overall, I feel that my education at Lakehead has rewarded me with excellent analytical skills, relevant knowledge for my daily life, and exciting career inspirations for my future.