What's next for the Class of 2023

Congratulations Class of 2023!

We asked graduates to share what their next step will be and we wish each of them well as they move on to their next great adventure.

Abigail Daley

Saint John, NB
Bachelor of Science, honours Psychology, minor in Biology

What's next? Heading to UNB to complete a Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology.

Abigail Cooper

Moncton, NB
Bachelor of Arts, major in English, minor in Classics

What’s next? Pursuing Bachelor of Education at Acadia University.

Alec Brooks

Riverview, NB
Bachelor of Arts, honours in Political Science, minor in International Politics

What’s next? Moving to Halifax in the fall to pursue a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Dalhousie University.

Alex Smith

Moncton, NB
Bachelor of Commerce, minor in Economics

What's next? Starting as an Analyst at E6 International in Moncton and pursuing a CPA designation.

Alyssa Gaudet

Memramcook, NB
Bachelor of Commerce, minors in Economics, Visual and Material Culture Studies

What’s next? Continuing my current job with the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC).

Amanda MacBain

Charlottetown, PEI
Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology, minor in Sociology, certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

What's next? Pursuing my Bachelor of Education degree and playing volleyball at Crandall University.

Andrea Oke

Stoney Creek, ON
Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology, minor in Biology

What’s next? Pursuing a Bachelor of Education and plan to teach elementary school students.

Annika Williams

Midgic, NB
Bachelor of Music

What's next? Pursuing a Master of Arts in Musicology at McGill University and continuing my research into music, gender, and vulnerability that I began during my ISRG at MtA.

Ashante Venson

Spanish Town, Jamaica
Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, minor in Sociology

What’s next? Taking a one-year program in Human Resources.

Ashley Hamilton

Moncton, NB
Double major in English and Psychology

What’s next? Pursuing a Bachelor of Education at Crandall to become a high school teacher.

Brent Henman

Eastern Passage, NS
Bachelor of Science, major in Aviation, minors in Physics and Astronomy

What's next? Pilot at Superior Airways.

Beth McNeill

Pictou, NS
Honours History, major in International Relations

What’s next? Pursuing MA in Public History at Carleton University.

Ayomide Enoch Adekiitan

Ibadan, Nigeria
Major in Computer Science, minors in Physics and Mathematics

What’s next? Pursuing my passion for entrepreneurship by working on my own venture and collaborating with two startup incubators in Canada. My journey will focus on personal growth, professional development, and contributing to the broader community and economy.

Brooke Mazurkewich

Calgary, AB
Double major in International Relations and Sociology, minor in Community Engaged Learning

What’s next? I got promoted from my internship at the Dorchester Moving Forward Cooperative as Operations Manager. I’m excited to stay in Sackville and keep in touch with the University and will even be supervising two MtA summer interns.

Bryn Rankin

Truro, NS
Bachelor of Science, honours in Physics, minor in Biochemistry

What’s next? Attending Concordia University in Quebec to complete a master's in Aerospace Engineering.

Chloé Viola

Montreal, QC
Bachelor of Commerce — Aviation

What's next? Working for KPMG in their tax incentive services over the summer while completing a flight instructor program in northern Quebec.

Corey Ashe

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
Aviation, minor in Economics

What's next? Becoming a flight instructor and eventually making my way to an airline job.

Duaa Khan

Yanbu, KSA
Majors in Aviation and Physics, minor in Applied Physics

What's next? Obtain an instructor rating, spend time building and then attending grad school for aerospace engineering in the future.

Emilie Botma

Halifax, NS
Political Science, minor in Sociology, certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

What's next? Attending Mount Saint Vincent University for a Master of Arts in Communications.

Emily Mitchell

Calais, Maine
Bachelor of Commerce, minor in International Politics

What’s next? Taking some time off to recharge before pursuing law school.

Erin Dumville

Riverview, NB
Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology, minors in Chemistry and Language and the Mind

What's next? Pursing a master's degree in communication sciences and disorders at the University of Maine.

Grace Tarrant

Fredericton, NB
Major in Political Science, minors in Canadian Public Policy and Canadian Studies

What's next? Pursuing a master's degree at Saint Mary’s University in Atlantic Canada studies.

Hailey Stack

Dartmouth, NS
Bachelor of Science, honours Chemistry, minor in Biochemistry

What's next? Pursuing a PhD in Pharmacology at Dalhousie University.

Islay Fraser

Truro, NS
Bachelor of Arts, double major in English and French

What's next? Attending McGill for a Masters in French with a specialization in translation.

Jacob Grelowski

Calgary, AB
Bachelor of Science, major in Biology, minor in Psychology

What's next? Attending grad school at Dalhousie University, master's in resource and environmental management.

Kailey McGraw

Miramichi, NB
Bachelor of Arts, triple minor in Canadian Studies, English, and Psychology

What's next? Pursuing a Bachelor of Education at Crandall University.

Kassia Schenkels

Miramachi, NB
Bachelor of Science, major in Physics, minor in Chemistry

What’s next? Pursuing a Master of Science in Medical Physics at Dalhousie University.

Kenzie Melanson

Port Williams, NS
Honours in Biology, minor in History

What’s next? Pursuing an MSc in Applied Science at Saint Mary's University

Laura Kurdyak

Toronto, ON
Course-based honours History

What's next? Entering the radio-broadcasting program at Humber College.

Laura Squires

Riverview, NB
Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology, minor in Mathematics.

What’s next? Attending Crandall next fall for their Bachelor of Education program.

Lauren Simmons

Miramichi, NB
Bachelor of Commerce, minor in International Business and Economics

What's next? Taking courses through UBC Sauder School of Business to become an appraiser.

Logan Grossman

Riverview, NB
Bachelor of Science, honours in Psychology, minor in Biology, certificates in Foundations of Health and Biopsychology

What’s next? Thrilled to pursue a medical degree at Dalhousie Medical School with the goal of specializing in neurology.

Lucas Lynch

Canmore, AB
Bachelor of Science, honours Biochemistry, minor in Chemistry

What's next? Moving to Sweden to attend grad school.

Lydie-Anne Ruest Belliveau

Dieppe and Sackville, NB
Bachelor of Arts, major in Music, minor in Psychology

What's next? Pursuing an undergraduate degree in biochemistry at UNB.

Mackenzie Tuddenham

St. Stephen, NB
Bachelor of Arts, double major in Psychology and Sociology

What's next? Secondary Education French as a Second Language at St. Thomas University.

Matthew Dupuis

Riverview, NB
Honours Chemistry, minor in Mathematics

What's next? Pursuing a PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry at Virginia Tech.

Megan Wilkie

Avonport, NS
Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, minors in English and Geography

What's next? Attending Mount Saint Vincent University for their Bachelor of Education program to become an elementary school teacher.

Mia Tran

Charlottetown, PEI
Bachelor of Arts, major in Environmental Studies, minors in Geography and Political Science

What's next? Attending law school at the University of Ottawa in September.

Michaela Kaiser

Calgary, AB
Honours Physics, minor in Mathematics

What’s next? Pursuing a Master of Science in automotive engineering at Cranfield University in the UK.

Miranda King

Halifax, NS
Bachelor of Arts, honours Visual and Material Culture Studies, major in Classics, minor in Visual Communication and Culture, certificate in Visual Literacy and Culture

What's next? Beginning a Master of Arts in classics at Brock University, specializing in art and archaeology.

Mya Chisholm

Summerside, PEI
Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, minor in French Studies

What's next? Attending UPEI to complete my Bachelor of Education French immersion.

Nico Deagle

Stellarton, NS
Major in French, minor in Hispanic Studies

What’s next? Pursuing Master of Information at Dalhousie University.

Nathan McIver

Pugwash, NS
Bachelor of Arts, major in Political Science, minor in Psychology

What's next? Joining the ranks of the Canada Border Service Agency to be a Border Service Officer. I can be posted anywhere in Canada but hope to work in the Maritimes. I plan to take a graduate diploma program from Algonquin College or Justice Institute British Columbia in Emergency Management and Security.

Noah Hann

Halifax, NS
Bachelor of Science, honours Psychology, minor in French

What's next? Pursuing a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in clinical psychology at Antioch University – New England in Keene, New Hampshire. Upon graduating, I plan to return home and practice as a clinical psychologist.

Olivia Foran

Dartmouth, NS
Honours Classical Studies, minor in Chemistry

What's next? Attending Queen’s University in September pursuing a master’s in classics and archaeology.

Rohin Minocha-McKenney

Amherst, NS
Bachelor of Science, major in Biology, minor in Commerce

What's next? Pursuing Master of Business Administration at Dalhousie University, with a focus in Business — government relations with the hopes to combine this degree with a Juris Doctor (Law Degree) in my second year.

Ruthie Stanley

Antigonish, NS
Honours Psychology, major in Art History, minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies

What's next? Pursuing an MSc and eventually PhD in social psychology at Queen's University in Kingston, ON. During the summer I will be working as a research assistant for the New Brunswick Department of Human Resources.

Sarah Perrault

Cole Harbour, NS
Bachelor of Music

What's next? Studying nursing at Dalhousie University in their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program.

Tayyab Nasir Chatha

Lahore, Pakistan
Bachelor of Arts, major in Commerce, minor in Economics

What's next? Beginning my career as an accountant with Deloitte and work towards obtaining my CPA certification.

Tess Casher

Whitehorse, Yukon
Bachelor of Arts, honours in English, minor in Religious Studies

What’s next? Working in Academic Support at Mount Allison this summer. Pursuing Master of Studies in English (1900-Present) at Oxford University in the fall as a 2023 Maritimes Canada Rhodes Scholar.

Astrid Krueger

Edmonton, AB
Bachelor of Arts, honours International Relations, minors in Philosophy, History, and Political Science

What’s next? I will be joining the 2023-24 cohort of the Ontario Legislative Internship Program in Toronto.

Katie Gulliver

Rothesay, NB
Bachelor of Arts, major in International Relations, minors in English and Political Science

What’s next? Attending UNB Law school.

Charmaine Manuel

Moncton, NB
Bachelor of Arts, majors in Psychology and Sociology

What’s next? Continue my career in public service at Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Keagan Finnigan MacEachern

Sydney, NS
Bachelor of Science, major in Aviation, minors in Math, Physics, and Astronomy

What’s next? Moving to Yellowknife to work as a part-time first officer with Air Tindi in their medevac department.

Keara Mahaney

Nashua, New Hampshire
BComm – Aviation

What’s next? Moving to Yellowknife, NWT to work for Summit Air.

William Pomeroy

East Lawrencetown, NS
Bachelor of Science, major in Aviation, minors in Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy

What’s next? Accepted a contract that begins in early spring 2023 as a pilot enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces working with the Air Cadet Gliding program.

John Lee

Riverview, NB
Bachelor of Science, honours Chemistry and Biochemistry

What's next? Pursuing a Master of Science in Chemistry at the University of Western Ontario.

Abigail Flann

Tide Head, NB
Bachelor of Arts, major in English, minors in French and Classical Studies

What's next? Attending Acadia University in their Bachelor of Education program with a specialization in Elementary Education, and a long-term goal of teaching in French Immersion.