Congratulations to Mason von der Ohe who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Planning! Mason completed an Arts Work Experience (AWE) work term with the Green Space Alliance and we caught up with them to talk about their U of A and AWE experience. Here is what they had to say:

How are you feeling about graduating?

I have been feeling a mix of emotions as I approach graduation. It’s exciting to think about the opportunities ahead, however, I have also had some apprehension about the uncertainties involved with graduating. Despite this, I’m focusing on all the valuable memories and experiences I’ll be taking with me from my degree and look forward to the new opportunities that come with graduating. Overall, I feel very grateful for the growth and perspectives I gained while taking my undergrad at the U of A and I’m looking forward to all that comes next!

Talk about your work term with AWE! What was your role and responsibilities? What did you learn? 

During my work experience term, I did an internship for two semesters at Green Space Alliance (GSA). In this role, I had the opportunity to be involved in a variety of projects. My responsibilities included project management and policy writing for municipal development plans, land use bylaws, and area structure plans. I gained experience managing projects, conducting research and facilitating public engagement events, while also collaborating with private sector clients on development applications such as rezoning and plan amendments. Overall, my internship provided me with practical skills and theories that strengthened the material I learned throughout my degree.