Graduate Profiles

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Graduate Profiles

At CDNIS, we strive to remain at the forefront of modern education by providing a university preparatory course of study that will offer our students the opportunity to enter prestigious universities around the world.

To date, 100% of our graduates have gone on to post-secondary education, graduating from, or currently attending, universities in Canada, the United States, Hong Kong, China, the United Kingdom, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Korea and Japan.

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

		Evan Thorpe – Class of 2000 Princeton University, USA Bachelor of Arts-East Asian Studies, Environmental Studies Minor Dealogic, Asia Pacific Head of Investment Banking, Hong Kong “The CDNIS community encouraged me to reach beyond my comfort zone and motivated me to think creatively about what I wanted to accomplish. That little bit extra that CDNIS integrates into its education made a tremendous difference in my outlook on university. These intangibles included valuable lessons in and outside of the classroom that prepared me for the independent thinking necessary to make the most of the university experience. My undergraduate studies in modern East Asian globalization, history, and literature grew out of the invaluable preparation that CDNIS provided. Today, my work as a business development consultant incorporates many good habits for the professional world afforded by a CDNIS education. ”
		Peggy Chan - Class of 2002 Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute, Canada; Swiss Hotel Management School, Ecole Hotelier de Montreux/ Northwood University, Switzerland & USA Grassroots Pantry, Director & Chef Manager, Hong Kong "Everyone experiences trauma and suffering in life, and one of the lowest periods I have experienced was during my 10th grade at CDNIS. Fortunately, Mr. Carryl Potter was our guidance counsellor that year, and to this day, I feel indebted to his constant support and love for me. It was only through a Career Planning course he taught that year that I learnt to focus my strength in building a Food and Beverage career starting at the age of 16. Even after I had graduated from high school and moved to Ottawa, he guided me in the direction of Culinary Arts which I now believe is truly where my life passion lies. I thank CDNIS for allowing this chance encounter, for I would not have known my guardian angel, nor would I have the confidence and strength to build my business at the age that I am now."
		Nathan Putnam – Class of 2007 Queen's University, Canada Bachelor of Science (Honours), Biology, Chemistry Living Cities Company Inc., Executive Director, Canada; Frontenac Paramedic Services & Ambulance Communications Officer,Canada Scholarships at CDNIS: Toyota Earthday Scholarship, Millennium Excellence Award, Queen's Entrance Scholarship “My four years at CDNIS provided me with a strong academic background that set me well ahead of many of my peers when I started studying Biology and Chemistry at Queen's University. However, the most important thing that CDNIS gave me was an awareness of understanding world issues and how our generation needs to be solving them. As a result of some of my excellent teachers, I have started a business and am now strongly involved in developing solutions for our food system, waste management, and other pressing environmental issues.”
		Karen Chiu – Class of 2009 London School of Economics, UK LLB Bachelor of Laws Undergraduate student Scholarship at CDNIS: Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship "My 13 years at CDNIS no doubt provided me with the necessary foundation to excel and flourish at university, both in and outside the classroom. The school has taught me to be open-minded, respectful, and to constantly strive for improvement, all skills and values which have also helped me secure job opportunities. The rigorous yet balanced programme along with the friendly and supportive environment at CDNIS are memories I will definitely cherish for a very long time."
		Lloyd Meng - Class of 2010 The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong & University of Cambridge, UK LLB Bachelor of Law Undergraduate student " I was selected by my college, the S.H. Ho College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, as the first student to participate on an exchange program to Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge. I am a student of Law in CUHK, but chose to read Politics, Psychology and Sociology at Cambridge, as it offered a diverse range of subjects and topics. I have been very involved in rowing, one of the most traditional sports offered at Cambridge, while also being active in both the college rugby and basketball teams. Additionally, I was selected to participate as team captain in a nation-wide legal competition as a representative of the university. All in all, I have had an amazing time studying at the University of Cambridge, and look forward to transferring the skills and experiences I have gained here into my second year of law school back home."

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