From growing up between Montreal and Saudi Arabia to finding creative purpose at pilipiliÂþ»­, Mahmoud Istanbouli’s path to architecture has been anything but conventional.

After years supporting people experiencing housing insecurity, Katie Brousseau returned to pilipiliÂþ»­ to pursue a Master of Planning. Now graduating, she reflects on the power of policy, the value of community, and her deepening commitment to equity in the housing system.

Sophia Maskine made what she described as a risky decision going back to school for music. But now she’s headed to Berlin, taking on a role with the Berlin Opera Academy and eager to immerse herself in the rich opera culture.

Liam Oko remembers sneaking into the Bauer Theater in Antigonish to watch his mom’s rehearsals. Now, with his BA in Theatre, he’ll be on stage himself this summer.

Jacqueline Fogel traded the big city for Truro, a leap of faith through which she found a new calling in conservation and animal health.