Claire Mercer, a Combined Honours in History and Political Science grad, leaves Dal with valuable work and volunteer experience both on and off campus and several special achievements to be proud of.

When Jonathan Haggett began at pilipiliÂþ»­ in the fall of 2008, he focused his studies on the trumpet. Now, as he completes his degree as a mature student, he does so as master of a different instrument — the euphonium — that's helped him blossom and find his voice as a musician.

Alec Grabinski found the transition from undergrad studies to dental school challenging, as was leaving his close-knit family in New Jersey — but the community he found at Dal proved to be just the support system he needed.

From her practicum at the Dalhousie Accent Clinic to an internship with the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial, Faculty of Health MSc grad Attiya Purificati Fuñe was gifted with new experiences and connections in her journey to becoming a speech pathologist.

After retiring for from a full career in the federal government, Mark Naipaul went back to school to do his BSc is Recreation Management with the goal of supporting the well-being of veterans with PTSD and physical injuries due to their service.