Day in the Life at NSCC

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Discover the NSCC student experience in Day in the Life videos and blogs from students in our programs.

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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.

Marine Navigation Technology Chelsea shares a day at Strait Area Campus during the Marine Skills Competition.

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.

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Ellen stands in front of a large yellow school bus.

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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