The small size of the Studio Art program at McMaster helped me to form close collaborative relationships with my professors, which is something that I have always carried with me.

What did you find beneficial about your program at McMaster?

The small size of the Studio Art program at McMaster helped me to form close collaborative relationships with my professors, which is something that I have always carried with me. The flexibility of the program allowed me to challenge myself and be curious, which I think is invaluable to a liberal arts education. After graduating from the arts program at McMaster, I started a media arts-oriented collective/space (HAVN) in downtown Hamilton with a number of McMaster alumni from various faculties and disciplines, which would not have been possible otherwise.

What advice would you give to a current student who is thinking about career options?

Do your best to take the leap and engage in community and collaboration!

In your opinion, what is the value of a Humanities degree?

I place a great deal of value on a humanities/liberal arts education for giving a certain breadth of thought and conceptual flexibility that proves important later in life.

The Humanities are versatile. We are masters of communication, analysis and finding the information needle in a haystack.

What did you find beneficial about your program at McMaster?

It allowed me to get hands-on experience in my industry. Students often go into post-secondary with a limited idea of what career paths are out there, and having the opportunity to work with professionals in unique roles is invaluable.

What advice would you give to a current student who is thinking about career options?

Your degree is what you make it. Don’t listen to people who say that your degree isn’t going to get you a job. Research potential career paths, take advantage of internships and mentorships. McMaster has so many opportunities for any path.

In your opinion, what is the value of a Humanities degree?

The Humanities are versatile. We are masters of communication, analysis and finding the information needle in a haystack.

My time at McMaster has been wonderful and has provided me with so many new experiences and connections.

What inspired you to select your program or area of study in Humanities at McMaster?

My time at McMaster has been wonderful and has provided me with so many new experiences and connections.