Alexis Kuper, 5th-year Marketing student and Head Ambassador, Ambassador Program, Telfer Career Centre
Get To Know Alexis
My favourite subjects at university: Consumer behaviour and advertising.
Why I chose Telfer: The opportunity to live in the nation’s capital.
What warms my heart at Telfer: The ability to curate your electives to whichever aspect of business interests you the most.
My advice to incoming students: Try out a bunch of extracurriculars and student programs early, and pick the one that you find most fulfilling.
A Few Personal Questions
Q: What personal, academic or professional achievement are you most proud of?
A: I wrote and published a poetry collection over the COVID-19 pandemic! It’s called “Attic Kids” and it’s available on Amazon.
Q: Is there a life experience that has transformed you?
A: I think university as a whole has transformed me. I moved far away from my family and have gained a lot of independence and self-awareness.
Q: You’re paid to travel anywhere in the world during reading week. Where are you going, with whom and why?
A: I’m going to the Yukon Territory; I love hiking and the territory has such beautiful views. Plus, I’ve always wanted to see the aurora borealis up close!
