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MJ Connelly, an Associate of Arts Degree, English major student on the Lansdowne campus.

“I've always appreciated reading and literature,” says MJ. “The writing education, experience, and feedback I've gotten in the Associate of Arts Degree program have made me a stronger writer. I even had one of my short stories published in Beside the Point (a journal produced by students).”

“One of the benefits of being at college is how nice it is to not be lost in a sea of strangers all of the time.”

- MJ Connelly

As a student with a disability, MJ knew they’d need accommodations to be successful in post-secondary education. “Camosun’s Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) was more than helpful,” says MJ. “They got me an appointment for a neuro-assessment to evaluate my needs, as well as helping secure government funding to cover the cost of being assessed, all before I was even enrolled!”

He’s made good friends in his program and from other Camosun programs. “It's great how the campus culture is so welcoming—I regularly stop and chat with former classmates and professors when I see them around,” says MJ. “One of the benefits of being at college is how nice it is to not be lost in a sea of strangers all of the time.”