Canadian Parents for French shares stories form French Immersion graduates! It's clear, students are successful in a wide range of professions. Listen first-hand as people explain how French Immersion helped shape their lives! For more videos, please visit the project's homepage!
Sandhya Mylabathula - Scientist
Sandhya currently studies the impacts of concussions on neurological function. Speaking French has helped her reach a much larger audience and has greatly enhanced her career opportunities.
Michael Sanderson - Journalist
Michael is a radio host, Journalist being bilingual has let him communicate with a wider audience
Meagan Blacquiere - Medical Professional
She learned science while learning French and that led her to pursue Med school
Cynthia Marks - Entertainment Industry
Cynthia has always had a passion for languages and is thrilled to be able to work on subtitles in different languages for movies and television shows.
Adam Gushaty - Air Force
Adam plans and conducts flight tests on all Royal Canadian Air Force helicopters. He credits his success to his bilingualism.
Madeleine Williams - Athlete
Madeleine competed at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics in cross country skiing.
Anahaero Doelle - Circus Performer
Anahaero was able to fulfill her dream of becoming a circus performer thanks to the French she learned growing up.
Blythe McKay - Director of Broadcast Resources
Blythe began university wanting to be a veterinarian, but after an academic switch, she rediscovered the usefulness of her French, pursing a degree in international relations.
Rachel Black- Cultural Anthropologist
After developing a keen interest in French culture during her immersion experience, she completed her undergraduate studies in French history, language, and literature.