The Continuous Learner section highlights my commitment to ongoing growth; building skills through reflection, practice, and taking on challenges that strengthen how I think and work. As a continuous learner, I focus on critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving to make informed decisions, assess risk, and take timely action.
First Year Foundations (Mohawk College)
First Year Foundations was an elective course I completed through the Career Pathways program at Mohawk College. I chose it because it supported my academic goals and helped prepare me for my next program, Pre-Media.
The course was challenging and required consistent effort in areas such as critical thinking, group blog assignments, and computer-based work. While it pushed me outside my comfort zone, it strengthened my ability to analyze information, collaborate with others, and improve my learning habits. Looking back, taking First Year Foundations was a valuable step in my personal and academic development.
I earned my Food Handler’s Certificate to strengthen my understanding of food safety, hygiene, and regulations. knowledge that’s directly relevant to my current work in a supermarket. I’m including it here in my Continuous Learner section because it reflects my commitment to professional standards and ongoing growth.
This is my Food Handler's Certificate.
During my Pre-Media studies at Mohawk College, I completed Popular Music and Society, my first fully online course and one of the most academically demanding classes I’ve taken. The course required consistent weekly work, including extensive reading, note-taking, and online quizzes.
In return, it gave me a deeper understanding of how popular music has influenced culture, society, and history through the work of major artists and movements. Completing this course also helped me strengthen my study habits and time management, with helpful support and coaching from my dad on more effective ways to learn.
During my first year at Mohawk College, I completed a field placement in the Shipping and Receiving department. In this role, I supported daily operations by delivering packages to classrooms and staff across campus, tracking and counting inventory (tools and incoming supplies), and helping maintain a clean, organized workspace.
Under the guidance of Jason and Rita, I learned to navigate the campus efficiently, communicate with different departments, and stay reliable with time-sensitive deliveries. I’ve included a photo from this placement because it represents a meaningful period of growth. when I strengthened my practical workplace skills, teamwork, and sense of responsibility. The three-month experience reinforced how important collaboration is, and it remains one of the most rewarding parts of my time at Mohawk.
