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“I was scared to major in accounting initially because I had heard how demanding the course load was and how "boring" the subject was. My parents told me to do something more "exciting" like finance so that is what I majored in initially. I thought I was on the right track but recently I realized that I find my accounting courses much more interesting, and it's something I actually really enjoy doing and learning about. I'm grateful that the first two years of this degree was identical for all majors, it gave me enough time to get an idea of what I actually want to do in life and I was able to switch without taking a step back. Thanks Telfer!”
- Tiara
3rd-Year Accounting Student
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“I would say my third year has overall been a success so far! After a rewarding year as a Career Centre Ambassador, I decided to return this year and continue to make the most out of my Telfer experience. After finishing my first co-op term over the past summer, I was ready to come back to a semester of school. I was excited to have a more balanced course load with greater variety- I began to dive into the Management specific courses and have some flexibility in choosing electives. During this semester, I found I had fewer midterm exams and more papers/group assignments to complete compared to first and second years. Although it was a change with all the essays piling up, I determined a strategy early to break up the amount of work to make it less overwhelming.”
- Morgan Fong
3rd-Year Management Student
Current Ambassador
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“During first year, I found everything super easy, I was doing well in school and was able to easily make friends. So starting off it was a great experience. When second year came along I struggled with school, classes were getting hard and that’s when I started working two jobs and got into clubs. However, since I didn’t have time management skills yet, it led to me not being as happy as I could have been.
Everything I built up in second year brought me down but it also taught me a lot about myself during the process of getting back up. I ended up finding my prime time and when I was most productive. I started waking up earlier and scheduling classes when I was most focused. I learned that writing everything down was better for me, and allocating a good amount of time for my personal life away from school and work. As hard as it was, I am grateful for this experience and what it taught me!”
- Daniya
3rd-Year Human Resource Management Student
Career Centre Ambassador
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“Being the president of CASCO has enhanced my Telfer experience by allowing me opportunity to lead a team that works towards the goals of our club as business students, but that also works towards the greater good of the Ottawa community.
It has allowed me to apply the material I have learned in most of the classes I have taken at Telfer, from human resources to managerial accounting and strategic management. To be able to lead a group of over 100 students in total, I have learned more about myself, how I work, and the areas I can improve on in this one year than I have during all of my other years of University combined.
Whether it is being involved in CASCO, other student associations, a sports team or whatever may interest you, do not limit your University experience to the classroom, as there are so many more places for your learning and development to occur.”
Eh Oh CASCO! ♥
- Chelsea
President, CASCO Charity Organization
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“Telfer was a real revelation for me when I attended the Open House event. I was pleasantly surprised by the close relationships between professors and students. For someone from a small CEGEP, this was very important to me. Then, what really reinforced my decision was the fact that the University is bilingual.
So far, my experience at Telfer has been really rewarding. To be at Telfer is to experience a global perspective. In our faculty, we have the opportunity to be exposed to a world of cultures, which is a great advantage in today’s world. In addition, Telfer’s networking events, as well as Career Centre workshops and conferences allowed me to develop a professional attitude and to be in touch with the working world.
After Telfer, the most important thing for me would be to work as an accountant and, why not, to even start a company that offers services in that field.”
- Karl Franck
Third-year accounting student
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“My Telfer experience has been so much more than just going to classes and it’s really hard to pick one happiest moment. What I can say though is the moments that bring me the most joy are with the different clubs I’ve been involved in. There’s something really rewarding about pouring all your energy into an event or initiative and then seeing it be successful. Whether it be on Telfer International, or with Enactus I have a lot of wonderful memories.”
- Rachel
Third Year Human Resource Student
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“I am so happy to be a part of such a great business school like Telfer. At times I do find it difficult to manage the workload and allocate my time correctly to do well in all my courses. Even though it can become quite discouraging, there is always an outlet, resource, colleague or staff member ready with the perfect advice and tips! That’s what I love about Telfer, it is a wonderful community.”
- Alexandria
Accounting Student
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“I credit where I am right now, and the path that I’m on, to the Ambassador Program and the Career Centre. The program was where I discovered the number of resources Telfer offers us as students. There’s a lot more to school than just grades, and I don’t think many students understand that! Through the workshops and other activities that Telfer offers, I realized - maybe accounting isn’t for me. Even after switching programs, I decided to continue being an ambassador, because I’m passionate about sharing this information. What good is it if you keep it to yourself, right?”
-Kasia
Former Head Ambassador
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“After joining Legacy I found this passion, in really being engaged in the community full of awesome and inspiring people, understanding the behind the scenes and practical applications of my program, and the different functions of business - and that really changed me.”
- Isabel Gan
Director of the Legacy Conference
MISA Student
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“I was initially worried that as a student coming from out of town, I wouldn’t have the same advantage or connections as others when it came to finding a job in the co-op process or joining clubs on campus. Luckily, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Through the networking events hosted by Telfer, including specific events by the Telfer Accounting Club and the Career Centre, I was able to meet so many new people, make lasting friendships, and secure a great co-op position at Deloitte. I truly feel that alternating between work and school during my undergrad has been beneficial in a multitude of ways. Applying real-life concepts in classes from my job experience, as well as using theoretical knowledge taught during lectures while on the job has allowed me to develop both as a student and a professional.”
- Sarah S.
4th-year Accounting Student
Director of Engagement for CASCO
Case Competition Delegate
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