Status: Currently finishing her final semester in our Dental Hygiene Program

Hometown: Corner Brook, Newfoundland

1. You came from Newfoundland to study at Oxford College. How has this transition been for you and your family?

The transition has been easier than I expected. Toronto has a lot to offer and its only temporary. So I know its not forever but you have to take advantage of all the events and places you may never see in Newfoundland. My family miss me but they have come to visit.

2. You have nearly finished all the courses in our dental hygiene program. For you, which was the most interesting?

The most interesting and challenging are the Clinic courses and the Periodontology courses, because this is a completely new field for me. I had no dental background before coming here, but I have learned so much.

3. You also just wrote the exam for the National Dental Examination Board of Canada, which is the test everyone must pass to become a dental hygienist in Canada. How did you find your experience?

The national board exam was a pleasant surprise - challenging but not too difficult.

4. Finally, you are planning to return to Newfoundland after you graduate. What do you expect your career prospects to be in that province?

Yes, for the time being I will be working in Newfoundland - the pay is excellent and there are jobs always available for dental hygienists. I may travel to work overseas too, after getting some experience at home.