When I first heard about Global Resource Systems I definitely thought that it was too good to be true.  The jump from high school to university was an extremely disheartening experience for me.

My desired path was Dietetics and the prerequisite journey to that end point was really bringing me down. Not only were my grades in first year more than 20% lower than my final year in high school but my spirit was a little crushed too 🙁 .

I had an amazing high school experience, my teachers were more like family and they were genuinely invested in my future. They inspired me to follow my dreams of becoming a nutritionist and supported nearly every endeavor I took on, and as repayment to their unconditional encouragement, I worked hard to be an exceptional student. It was a symbiotic relationship and set a baseline for what I thought I could expect from an education. Was I ever in for a rude awakening called ‘first year sciences at UBC’ –YIKES!!!

I was so shocked by the teaching style of university that I took a one year sabbatical post first year to travel and debrief on whether I could continue with my degree. Luckily, I mustered up the courage to walk back on campus and continue on. I slowly learned how to learn again and hold myself accountable (welcome to the real world Britney), and life was starting to look exciting again.  In comes GRS…

When I found out about the program I was completely re-inspired.  Not only will it allow me freedom and a global perspective of nutrition and international issues but it will also give me academic credit to do what I love most –TRAVEL??? sign me up!!!

GRS reassured me that university does not have to be such a cold, daunting, impersonal experience but it can be rich in community, networking and good ol’ fun. GRS is such an inspiring environment for me, I feel creatively stimulated being apart of this program whether it be by reading others’ blogs, reading about the endless opportunities forwarded to my inbox or simply networking with a bunch of the most interesting people on campus. I have always been passionate about global issues, sustainability and overall general health and I am so blessed that these interests can span beyond personal hobbies to tangible credits toward my degree.

Take this post as a token of my appreciation!

Cheers to advisors that are actually on your side!!!