Stephanie Acquah

Biological sciences

PSYCH 344, Fall 2024, Dr. Kimberly Noels

Who was your community partner, and can you describe the project objectives?

Edmonton Newcomer Centre. Our project was to create a handbook for individuals that are new to Canada and want to get involved in their community through volunteering.  

What was the biggest takeaway from your CSL placement?

The key thing I took away from this placement is the ability to help other people through my own experiences.

How can you apply any newly gained knowledge/skills to your future endeavours (courses/employment/volunteering)? 

This project helped me think in different perspectives. It made me more aware of the differences and similarities of the people around me. Although we all come from different places, we all want to enhance our communities and be able to benefit from those communities. I find that this skill and mindset will help me when I volunteer or work in places where people live different lives but are coming together to reach one goal. 

Why should students consider being involved with CSL, and how does it enhance their academic learning?

I believe that the CSL component is an important aspect in academics as it gives you an opportunity to apply your knowledge in the real world. It allows you to not only apply what you are learning in your CSL course but other classes you have previously taken as well.  

How has receiving the Student Equity Award been a supportive avenue for you?

It has helped me be able to spend more time on other volunteer opportunities.

Stephanie recieved a CSL student equity award! With support from the Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) and the Canadian federal government, CSL awards scholarships to equity-deserving students for their successful participation in an official CSL course.