From Cohort 2020, Surprise Munrie is excited to begin her undergraduate degree journey at Simon Fraser University, where she will be studying Psychology. Read more about Surprise below.
What program will you be taking in post-secondary and why does it interest you?
I will be attending Simon Fraser University studying Psychology with a minor in Business. Since childhood I’ve always dreamt of being a psychologist and I became very interested in business in high school.
Tell us a little bit about your background (growing up, going to school, extra-curricular activities, etc.).
I was born in Nigeria and my family moved to Canada when I was 6. In elementary school, I was very introverted but I was able to break out of my shell because of all the sports I played. I was able to transition into high school easily and connect to a lot of different people because of extra-curricular activities.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was a kid I wanted to be a psychologist.
What was your senior quote in high school?
My senior quote was “be comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
What are you looking forward to in your freshman year?
I am looking forward to making a lot of new friends!
Who would you have dinner with if you could have it with any person, living or dead?
I would have dinner with my uncle.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
“Believe in the people around you.”
What was the last book you read?
Eleanor and Park!
What would people be surprised to find out about you?
I am an athlete that hates running.
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