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Q: What opportunities have opened up for you as a result of going to an independent school?

A: Going to UCC set me up for my international career. I decided early on that I wanted to look outside of Canada to go to University and I was fortunate enough to attend Northwestern University in Chicago. UCC prepared me from an educational perspective-I could handle the demands at a well respected U.S. university. More importantly, by being exposed to so many extracurricular activities during my time at UCC, it opened my eyes to opportunities beyond education. I became curious and more willing to explore beyond my city and my country. The fact that I led an expedition in Siberia, and worked for both Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association in international marketing can be traced to both my interests in sports at UCC but also an interest in the world cultivated in my early years at UCC.

Q: What is your fondest memory at independent school?

A: It is pretty simple, friends. What I remember the most about UCC is the friendships that I created for life. While I am fortunate to have friends from all stages in life, some of my closest friends are from my five years at UCC. When I returned to Canada seven years ago after living internationally for almost 15 years I was able to reconnect with many of my classmates. The bond and shared experiences are still strong. This is not a Bruce Springsteen, Glory Days song, where you wish for the days of your old high school. Our friendships endure because we all cherish those memories, but more importantly we have been able to grow from a common foundation that UCC helped cement.