Day in the Life at NSCC
Discover the NSCC student experience in Day in the Life videos and blogs from students in our programs.
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Medical Office Administration
Reanne shares a day in the life as a Medical Office Administration student as she learns specialized skills she'll need to work in a wide range of health care environments once she graduates.Carpentry Certificate
In the Carpentry Certificate program, students gain hands-on experience building structures, using tools and applying practical skills in the shop. Follow Ethan’s day in the life and learn about our 1-year program.Plumbing
When Reese stepped into the Plumbing workshop at NSCC, he found the career path he was destined for. Follow along as he installs a toilet fixture and takes us on a tour of the plumbing workshop.
Graphic and Print Production
Shelby and the Graphic and Print Production class spend two weeks bringing a community partner’s new brand to life — from production to print.
Nonprofit Leadership
Lynn returns to NSCC to study in the Nonprofit Leadership Graduate Certificate program through eCampus. Follow her day as she catches up on schoolwork before heading to her full-time role with The Flower Cart Group in Wolfville, NS.
Public Relations
Follow Brooklyn and her classmates as they venture on a field trip visiting various agencies in Halifax.Environmental Engineering Technology - Water Resources
Ayeong surveys the grounds outside Ivany Campus during a fieldwork assignment then tests a water sample in the Water Resources lab with her classmates.Pipe Trades
Learn about studying in our Pipe Trades program from Austin, a student at IT Campus in Halifax.Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant
Jessie goes to class then heads to the lab to get hands-on with bedside mobility techniques. She and her classmates take turns acting as patients to put what they're learning into practice.Natural Resources Environmental Technology (NRET)
Molly ventures into nature to collect data in an old growth forest area close to campus with her class.Oceans Technology
Join Emma on board a vessel in Halifax Harbour during a field experience excursion.Adult Learning Program (ALP)
Natasha attends class, takes care of a beehive and prepares for an awards event at IT Campus.Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques
Follow Mackenzie's progress as she builds a kitchen cabinet at Pictou Campus.American Sign Language/English Interpretation
Cornella interprets audio recordings, practises skills with classmates during interpretation drills and participates in class discussions at Ivany Campus.Tourism Management
Gabe and his classmates experience Nova Scotia's south shore tourism industry during a field experience trip.Student Association President
Pictou Campus Student Association President Nduka welcomes his fellow students during Orientation Week.Hotel and Restaurant Management
Follow Leo as he attends class and works at Fresh 21 at Akerley Campus.Valedictorian
Digital Animation graduate Shaun spends his day at Convocation 2023 as the Truro Campus valedictorian.Geomatics Engineering Technology
Kailey shares a day doing field work with her class at the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS).Business Administration
Tag along with Ribi as she goes to class, studies with friends and participates in student life activities at Ivany Campus.Read more blogs from students
Women Unlimited
Get to know Ellen, a participant in Women Unlimited, as she explores career options in the heavy trucking industry.
Continuing Care
Andrea shares a day in her life as a Continuing Care student in the Annapolis Valley.
IT Generalist
Get to know IT Generalist student Victor and learn about his student experience at Strait Area Campus.
Carpentry Diploma
Meet Hilary, a Carpentry Diploma student at Ivany Campus.
Natural Resources Environmental Technology
Adult Learning Program graduate Mitchell returned to study in the NRET program at Lunenburg Campus. Learn about his experience at NSCC.
Tourism Management
Trinity graduated from the Adult Learning program at Truro Campus and returned to study in the Tourism Management program at Akerley Campus. Learn about her NSCC experience.
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