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Trusting the Process and Getting Obsessed with Hard Work: Sina Allen chats Internships, Tesla Inc., and the Future

When Sina Allen entered the Beedie Luminaries Scholarship Program in 2020, his main concern was getting his feet on the ground for his first year of studies at the University of

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Why Trusting Your Intuition Matters: Catching Up with Mentor Jamie Twohig

A little over two years ago, we highlighted Jamie Twohig and his experience as a Beedie Luminary Mentor. At that time, Jamie was relatively new to our Mentor Program and a

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Student Spotlight: Oromiya Ali on her Identity, and Working With Vancouver Photographer, Jada Jennifer Jimpinu Hill

While hanging out one February afternoon during Black History Month, Beedie Luminary Oromiya Ali made the decision to step out of her comfort zone and participate in an opportunity that she

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Conquering the Inner Critic: Sandra Radic on Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome is the belief that you’re not as competent as those around you perceive you to be (Forbes, 2022). In other words, imposter syndrome is term to describe that feeling

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The Importance of Adaptation: Chatting with Mentor Nicole Bailey

This is Nicole Bailey. She is a mentor of Kayla Wen (Cohort 2021), a hiking enthusiast, and long-time lover of all things science. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science from

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One Step at a Time: Guiding the Next Generation with Mentor Mariya Zhalovaga

Say “hello” to Beedie Luminaries Mentor, Mariya Zhalovaga! Mariya is a Detective with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) in the Domestic Violence and Criminal Harassment/Elder Abuse Unit. She is a big

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Medical School & Mentorship: Shining a Spotlight on Mentor Leanne Varney

Leanne Varney, BSc (Hons), is a University of British Columbia MD Candidate 2026. When Leanne is not busy working hard at medical school, she mentors Nadia (Cohort 2020) and Megan (Cohort

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Student Spotlight: Masih Mohammad Rafi and a Passion for Poetry

“For students, sharing their own stories of bravery, resilience, and determination [through poetry and creative writing] brings these qualities to the forefront of their minds and helps solidify the belief that

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Exchange, Small Worlds, and Cosmic Connections: What Leaving Home Has Taught Tessa Brown Jones

Tessa Brown Jones is a Beedie Luminary from Cohort 2020. Born in Vancouver and a local to Victoria, British Columbia, Tessa attends the University of Victoria where she is completing a

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