Interview with Niagara Christian Collegiate Alum, Cedric Osagie
- Name
Cedric Osagie - Grades (year)
Gr. 12 - University (major)
Carleton university (Commerce, concentration in marketing) - Gender
Male - Enrolment
Boarding student - Job/Career
Startup Founder
Cedric, an alumnus of Niagara Christian Collegiate, shared his perspective on the school's welcoming community, caring teachers, diverse student body, strong boarding experience, excellent facilities, and supportive learning environment. He reflected on how NCC's culture of kindness, open communication, and student support helped him successfully transition to life in Canada while building lasting friendships and a strong sense of belonging.
Highlights from the interview
The thing I appreciated most about the school was the community. It was a really great community.
Everyone was genuinely invested in me and in seeing me become a better version of myself. I would describe the school's culture and values as nothing short of phenomenal.
I was only at NCC for a year, but that one year has made me an evangelist for the school. I tell everybody who's willing to listen all the good things about NCC, and I try to encourage them to go there as well.
The teachers genuinely want you to succeed. I think it's something that a lot of people might take for granted: the level of support that's available.
The extracurriculars were excellent. Even the trips we went on were great. Overall, everything was very well balanced.
I think the amazing thing about it is that even if you have different perspectives or opinions from your teachers, it's never held against you. Conversation is very much encouraged.
There's a lot of life outside of school, and the teachers genuinely care about making sure you're well-balanced and doing okay.
NCC is a very diverse school, but within that diversity, I think virtually all the students share a common sense of community and kindness.
The best way to describe it is structured freedom. NCC was my introduction to Canada, and while there was definitely structure, there was also a lot of freedom.
I felt a real sense of responsibility at the school, and I also felt a level of independence, which I really appreciated. That was one of the biggest differences between NCC and the schools I had attended before.
There was always something to do, so you were never bored. It was a really nice place to live.
My three reasons for recommending NCC would be excellent facilities, an outstanding sense of community, and a top-tier quality of education.
