Congratulations to Kimberly Waters who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Psychology double major! Kimberly completed an Arts Work Experience (AWE) work term with Cook Counselling! We caught up with them to talk about graduating and their U of A experience. Here is what they had to say:

How are you feeling about graduating?

Excited and relieved. I elongated my undergrad to seven years so it's difficult not to feel a sense of relief after so many years immersed in the rigour of my studies. I'm looking forward to life as a post-graduate, and I've made a list of the many skills and activities I wish to dedicate more time to. I'm also incredibly excited! I secured a position with the Government of Alberta back in April and have been working in the Ministry of Energy and Minerals since May 1. Transitioning into my new role has been so empowering and I'm grateful every day for the opportunity I have secured.

What is your favorite memory of being a student at the U of A?

Most of my favourite memories are not directly related to being a student at the U of A, but would not have been possible had I not been a student. My greatest takeaways are more high level, such as a love for learning, the sense of accomplishment I feel after I see a project come to fruition, or the many relationships I have had, or do have, with professors, peers, friends, and even roommates.