Coming
into the Travel and Eco-Tourism program all I knew I wanted to do was travel
and explore the world. Graduating the program in 2009, I originally wanted to
become a flight attendant and rule the skies –and to this day have the same
urge. During the program I was able to complete an amazing Co-Op at Wilderness
North Fly-In Fishing Lodge -which gave me a new love of small aircraft.
My love for the outdoors is still ever thriving. A push from my instructor Rod to
apply for a position at the Nor’West Outdoor Centre allowed me to partake and
learn new skills which have now become hobbies of mine. Teaching leadership
skills, rock climbing/bouldering and instructing survival techniques.
apply for a position at the Nor’West Outdoor Centre allowed me to partake and
learn new skills which have now become hobbies of mine. Teaching leadership
skills, rock climbing/bouldering and instructing survival techniques.
Upon
graduation, I landed a Publication & Technical Records position at North
-Wright Airways. Moving to live in Norman Wells, Northwest Territories was an
absolute adventure, arriving in the coldest month February with a temperature
of -48 C. My education truly prepared me for this transition into the working
world.
To be able to stand out within the industry at times can be difficult. Deciding to
go back to school and take Business-Marketing to mesh with my Travel Diploma
has given me an edge and a different look into the travel industry.
I
took as many opportunities as possible to travel while working at Confederation
College as the Student Union President and Student Recruitment Officer.
Visiting Iceland, touring around the USA, seeing our own country of Canada and
most recently, backpacked New Zealand (North and South Islands) with a fellow
TnT graduate. Experiencing amazing views, hiking, rock-climbing, bungee jumping
and skydiving.
Now
working in the Marketing field at Sportop Marketing I am able to use both
Tourism and Marketing Diplomas to reach and understand the needs of clients
regionally and internationally.
The
borders are endless for where you can go and what you can accomplish. I thank
Rod and Giannina for all their help and continue my desire of working within
the travel industry.
Travel
can be the beginning of finding yourself - so go out there and show the world
who you are!
- Katie Arpin
