Business

STUDENT STORY

" When I first came to Redeemer, I thought it might only be for one year. I looked at it as an opportunity to move away from home, become independent, and take some courses while I decided what I would like to study. I just wanted to try something new and different, and Redeemer seemed like a good fit for me. During my first year I took a business course and discovered that I really enjoyed the class. I ended up declaring business as my major and deciding to continue at Redeemer. I love the small class sizes, and that all the courses are taught with a Christian perspective. As a practical learner, I have enjoyed preparing case studies on everything from big corporations to small, family owned businesses. I worked at an eight month co-op placement as a Financial Analyst for Sodexo and Ontrak Procurement Services in Burlington. I learned many aspects of the business and about working in a corporate setting. I’m also becoming part of a business community, and finding my place as a Christian in the workplace. People often ask me why I would leave beautiful BC for Hamilton. I have always loved travelling and exploring new places and I’ve come to love the city of Hamilton. I have spent many hours visiting local waterfalls with friends and I have hiked many sections of the Bruce Trail. Hamilton is full of great shops, neighbourhoods and cafes, and it is central enough that I have been able to travel to Montreal, Ottawa, and as far as Prince Edward Island while studying at Redeemer. Hamilton may not be home forever – I still hope to travel to many new places – but for now, it – and Redeemer – is a great place for me to be. "