Example 1:

I graduated from UBC with a BA in Economics. Food and resource sectors have always been of interest to me as it is one we heavily rely on as a basic necessity. It is one that is constantly innovating and growing while battling through rising sustainability and health issues. Attending MFRE is a dream come true for me because I can analyze these sectors using economics to illuminate how and why these markets work the way they do. After MFRE I hope to work for the government or food industry to help build healthier and more sustainable communities.

Example 2:

I received my bachelor’s degree in finance from San Diego State University, California. I have been working in the Finance Department for a distribution company in Jakarta, Indonesia for the last 10 years. Being a working mom with three wonderful kids has led my interest in food production during my spare time. Growing up in a third world country where food resource and distribution is uneven has led my curiosity to further study the economics behind it. I see it with my own eyes while our land is fertile yet malnutrition is a social problem here, hence my reason to join this MFRE program. My plan is to establish my own food distribution company and making quality food more affordable in my home country. I am taking a leap of faith in this graduate journey, and hope to gain the necessary skill set for my future path. I enjoy playing the piano, yoga and exploring nature in my spare time. I am excited to explore Vancouver and meet fellow students who share the same interests as me.

Example 3:

In 2014, I moved to Canada to complete a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Economics and a minor in Business from the University of the Fraser Valley. I also studied international trade and economics in China for two years. After graduating from UFV, I have built strong skills in economics and statistics. While completing my degree I was also working part-time in a small, direct market organic farm in Canada. The difference between Chinese and Canadian agriculture led me to question if the future of food production will be able to balance this demand for more transparent local food with the efficiency of scale promised by modern mechanized agriculture. My goal is to assist the people involved in agriculture to make better business and financial decisions