Hometown: Coquitlam, B.C.
Program: Master of Science in Audiology
What attracted you to your field?
I have always found joy in problem solving and helping others feel empowered. This, along with my academic background in biopsychology, led me down a path to find a field that ties these things together. When I learned about the field of audiology, I felt that it would be the perfect match for what I was looking for. Having the opportunity to educate others about their hearing and balance, connecting it with cognition, and working with them to find solutions to improve quality of life sounded like a rewarding pursuit.
What is one piece of advice you have for students entering your program?
Stay curious. Don’t hesitate to spend time in the lab tinkering with the different programs and technologies available to you. Force your friends to come in for hearing screenings to get more practice in the booth. The more comfortable you are handling the equipment and understanding what does what, the better time you will have expanding that knowledge.
What is your favourite moment from your time at UBC?
During our first Halloween as a graduate class, my cohort came to school dressed as the auditory system! Half of us dressed in red (right ear) and the other half in blue (left ear), and each of us made a costume to represent a different piece of anatomy. Honourable mentions include pool noodles for the auditory nerves, drums for the eardrums and funnels for the outer ears.
What’s next for you?
I am currently working in a Hearing Life clinic in beautiful Sidney, B.C. I have been eager to return to Vancouver Island after falling in love with it during my undergraduate studies at the University of Victoria. I am happy to be able to support the great people of the peninsula in their journey to better hearing, and I look forward to what the future holds for me.
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