SHOOTING FOR BIG-TIME SUCCESS KYANITH THAPA Sport Science Diploma “Douglas has opened up a lot of doors in terms of career options.” yanith has major league plans. He CONTENTS wants to work for the NBA as a coach, K manager or physiotherapist. He’s also a clothing designer, and wants the team he 2 Is Douglas right for me? 14 New programs works with to wear warm-up gear he designed 4 Get a degree with a difference 15 Areas of study himself. 12 hands-on bachelor’s degrees. Every program we offer, from A-Z. “I have so many ideas. It’s just a matter of putting them all together,” says the Sport 6 Start university here 16 Program details Science student. And reap the advantages. 16 Applied Community Studies Kyanith came to Douglas to do just 16 Commerce and Business Administration 7 Not sure what you want to study? that. “Douglas has opened up a lot of 17 Health Sciences Explore your options while earning credits. 18 Humanities and Social Sciences doors in terms of career options,” he says. 8 Get to work 19 Language, Literature and Performing Arts “With the Sport Science Diploma, I can 40+ career programs. 20 Science and Technology pursue physiotherapy or coaching or sport management. And Douglas is also helping me 9 Apply what you learn 21 Post-degree programs with my clothing line. I’ve taken electives in Get experience in your field before you 22 How much does it cost? graduate. Tuition, financial aid and budgeting. business and marketing, and I’ve been able to use my own company for projects.” 10 Become a global citizen 23 Services for your success Kyanith’s clothing line, Minty Brand Take your studies abroad. Counselling, academic advising and more. Apparel, launched in 2020 with a winter- 11 Join a sports team 24 Getting into Douglas weather streetwear line; Kyanith is working Play to win, or play for fun. Admission requirements and how to apply. to expand his streetwear collection, and will 12 Our campuses 25 Maintain school-life balance eventually add athletic wear to the line-up. Book a tour to get the full feel. Reach our campuses in 30 minutes or less by When he isn’t studying or designing SkyTrain. clothing, Kyanith is moving his career forward 13 Get involved Life outside the classroom. in other ways. He’s the assistant coach for a local amateur basketball team and works at a rec centre. And he’s just getting started. PHOTO CREDITS “I’m working my way up the coaching P.10 – Submitted ladder and getting involved with more teams,” P.11 – Jerald Walliser KYANITH’S PATHWAY: he says. “I’m reaching out to influencers to P.13 – Jerald Walliser help market my clothing, and I’m planning to P.14 – Stock connect with other coaches about providing High school > All other photos – David Denofreo of Black Opal Images branded warm-up gear for their athletes. “There’s still a lot to figure out, but I’m on SET DESIGN Sport Science Diploma Cover and facing page – Heather Kent my way.” 1 IS DOUGLAS RIGHT FOR ME? WHAT DO I WANT TO DO? If you know the answer to this question, we’ve got bachelor’s degrees, career programs and university- transfer options to help you get started. And if you don’t know, Douglas is a great place to find out. Here, you can earn credits that can be put toward a credential, with the assurance that your time and money are being put to good use. WHAT ATMOSPHERE DO I PREFER FOR LEARNING? Douglas gives you the opportunity to interact with your classmates and ask your professors questions about what you’re learning. It’s harder to get that in first- or second-year classes at a big university, where there are sometimes up to 500 students per class. DO I LIKE BEING PART OF A COMMUNITY? osh had no idea what career he Josh decided to become a social worker, Maybe you’re a joiner – or maybe you aren’t. Either way, wanted or which post-secondary to but the only programs offered were at Choosing a school can be tough: You if you like getting to know people and have them call you J attend. But something he heard at universities. Josh wanted to stay at Douglas, want to find the right fit for you and by name, you’ll love the smaller community at Douglas. a Douglas College info session helped him where he was thriving in the close-knit your needs. Here are five questions to HOW ARE MY GRADES? make up his mind. community. DISCOVERING “Rather than telling me why I should “Having one-on-one time with instructors ask yourself and five answers about Universities often require high grades to get in, while colleges are more flexible. If university is your ultimate WHAT SPARKS choose Douglas, they asked if Douglas gives me the opportunity to build relation- Douglas that will help you figure out goal, you can still start at Douglas and then transfer your was right for me. That in itself showed me ships with them. I’m able to ask questions credits, if chosen carefully, to a university. that Douglas cares about its students. For and get meaningful support.” if we’re the right school for you. JOY me to succeed, I knew I needed to be in an When Douglas launched its Bachelor of HOW MUCH MONEY DO I HAVE FOR environment that supported students’ well- Social Work, Josh applied and transferred his JOSH RASALAN being and personal growth.” credits into the program – and hasn’t looked SCHOOL? Bachelor of Social Work Unless money is no object, then you – or your parents or But he still didn’t know what he wanted back. Once he graduates, he wants to work in supporters – probably want an education that won’t leave “Having one-on-one time to do. He enrolled in General Studies so he community development and eventually get you with massive debt. Douglas offers some of the lowest could explore different subjects while earning his Master of Social Work. tuition fees in the province. If you’re planning on getting with instructors gives me credits he could put toward a program later a bachelor’s degree from a university, you can save over the opportunity to build on. $4,500 by doing your first two years at Douglas and then “I took some fantastic courses in business JOSH’S PATHWAY: transferring. Double those savings if you stay relationships with them.” and French, but they weren’t my calling. It at Douglas to complete your degree. was the sociology and psychology courses that truly sparked joy, and I discovered a High school > passion for supporting and empowering other General Studies Diploma > people.” Bachelor of Social Work > Master of Social Work 2 3 GET A GIVING, DEGREE AND NOT GIVING with a UP ADELIA PAUL difference Bachelor of Science in Nursing “Pushing myself to Choose from 12 bachelor’s degrees, all of them applied. That means do better and not you get hands-on learning in real workplaces to complement your give up got me to classroom learning. This is a bonus for employers, who want to hire where I am today.” people with experience. Plus, you’ll save over $9,000 in tuition by getting your degree at Douglas instead of at a research university. ACCOUNTING p. 16 PERFORMING ARTS p. 19 Bachelor of Business Administration In partnership with Capilano University CHILD AND YOUTH CARE p. 16 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND Bachelor of Arts COACHING p. 20 CRIMINOLOGY, APPLIED p. 18 PSYCHIATRIC NURSING p. 17 Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts – Honours Bachelor of Science FINANCIAL SERVICES p. 16 PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED p. 18 Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts – Honours MANAGEMENT p. 17 SOCIAL WORK p. 16 Bachelor of Business Administration THERAPEUTIC RECREATION p. 16 NURSING p. 17 Bachelor of Science s a member of Kitimat’s Haisla “Ideally, we will work together to close the Nation, Adelia is all too aware of the gaps in services that are present right now for A gaps in health-care services in north- our people.” ern Indigenous communities. As a registered It’s an ambitious project, but Adelia is up nurse, she wants to do something about it. for the challenge. She has always fought to 1 2 3 4 “I really want to make an impact in achieve her goals – and knows first-hand the ADELIA’S PATHWAY: nursing, for my own people at the very least. power of persistence. Indigenous health is an issue that gives “Getting into the Nursing program was a High school > Academic YEARS AT DOUGLAS BACHELOR’S me energy,” says Adelia, a graduate of the challenge. There are tons of applicants, and I DEGREE Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. was denied three times in a row before finally Foundations for Potential But she’s not stopping at health care. getting in. Pushing myself to do better and Nursing Applicants > Adelia wants to join forces with Indigenous not give up got me to where I am today.” Bachelor of Science women in other fields, including social in Nursing services, who are also looking to make a difference. 4 5 NOT SURE WHAT YOU START WANT TO STUDY? UNIVERSITY GREEN LIGHT HERE TO UNIVERSITY ALEJANDRA LLANES Did you know you can start your Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies DON’T WORRY, WE’VE bachelor’s degree at one school “It’s fun to learn about GOT YOU COVERED.