Two Planes from Home: Alancia Jeffery on Growing Up, Finding Third Spaces, and Building Community
One spring afternoon nearly seven years ago, Alancia Jeffery received exciting news that would shape the next chapter of her life: she had been offered the opportunity to play Women's Rugby at the University of British Columbia. From that moment, eighteen-year-old Alancia quickly embarked on her undergraduate journey, spending the next five years growing both as a student and young adult.
After graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in the spring of 2024, Alancia received more exciting news— "Congratulations, Windsor Law is pleased to offer you admission to our Juris Doctor program commencing Fall 2024." With the support of the Beedie Luminaries Graduate Studies Award, Alancia once again packed her bags, ready to embark on a new journey—a continuation of her educational path and the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her life. Now, settled in Windsor, Ontario, Alancia shares her reflections on the importance of community in the face of change, and how connection remains a constant, helping to weather life's challenges.
