Transitioning to University

The individual I have selected for the second episode is Kody Watson. Kody attended Laurier University, where he earned an honours BA studying kinesiology on the Dean’s Honour Roll. Following his BA degree, Kody earned a master of kinesiology at Laurier University; while being a teachers assistant (i.e. a TA), his thesis research focused on long term athlete development in youth Ontario soccer; his thesis has been presented at multiple conferences and his paper has received over 250 downloads online. Kody is currently completing his master of science (physiotherapy) at Queen Margaret University in Scotland. At QMU, he received the best level one pre-registration award. Kody represents QMU on the enhanced led institutional review board. Within the next few months, Kody will begin his research investigation exercise and age-related cognitive decline. After graduation, Kody plans on practicing physiotherapy in Canada, following the standardized Canadian examinations.

Episode #1 of Transitioning to University with guest Robert Verta. Directly from high school, Robert attended Ottawa University and then one year later transferred to the University of Toronto (otherwise known as UofT). He graduated with a double major in criminology and sociology. While doing so, Robert not only maintained a job at Grillone Law Firm, but also played competitive level hockey. As of September 2018, Robert is attending Bond Law, at Bond University in Australia. He plans on graduating from Bond and then practicing law in Canada, following the standardized Canadian legal examinations.