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Undergraduate Students

Recruitment and Marketing (academic program information, campus tours, international students)

Phone: 902-420-5415
Email: recruitment@smu.ca

For Canadian Students

Justin Deturbide Recruitment Officer

902-420-5689

justin.deturbide@smu.ca 

 

Book a virtual appointment with Justin

 

Hometown: Dartmouth, NS

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Program: BComm Marketing ‘18; Grad Certificate in Sports Marketing ‘19

Best advice for new students: Don't be afraid or intimidated to get involved in the first few weeks of your degree. Saint Mary's is a place where you feel like you belong from the get-go, so take advantage of everything offered on campus right away. 

902-420-5203

franklyn.southwell@smu.ca

 

 

 

Hometown: St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Program: BA Political Science and Economics '21

Best Advice For New Students: Explore the campus, make new friends, attend campus events, and have fun! You are not just here to learn but you are here for the best experience of your life.

dominick.desjardins@smu.ca

 

 Book a virtual appointment with Dominick

 

Hometown: Rothsay, NB

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Degree: BA major in Political Science ‘16

What brought me to Saint Mary’s: The personalized experiences that our community can offer. The size of our campus and community allowed me to be engaged and involved with my peers, take advantage of research opportunities, and make lasting connections after graduating.

jordan.hamilton@smu.ca

 

 

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Hometown: Bedford, Nova Scotia

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Program: BA in Political Science ‘17

First-Year Advice: Your first year of school can be very stressful, taking care of your health, both mental and physical is one of the best things to prioritize in conjunction with your academics.

902-579-2345

rebekah.cole@smu.ca

 

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Hometown: Halifax, NS

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Program: BA major in Criminology and minor in Psychology ‘20

Best Advice for Students: Try new things - join a club, sports team, society or student association. There are so many opportunities to explore at Saint Mary’s that will help you make the most out of your time at university!

 

bsa@smu.ca

Book a meeting with Tashauna

From: Jamaica

Prounouns: She/Her/E'pite's

Program: BSc Psychology and Biology

My goal: To make African Descent/Black students feel welcomed into Saint Mary’s community. Many students are reluctant to attend university due to the fear of black alienation, limited support and resources, and the feeling that they can’t see themselves in this space. However, my hope is to alleviate those thoughts and feelings, and for students to know that they will have access to equal opportunities despite their cultural background and socioeconomic status.

isa@smu.ca

Book a virtual meeting with Kaylee

Hometown: Eskasoni, NS

Pronouns: She/Her

Program: BSc Biology

I am very passionate about helping others, especially my Indigenous people. I am proud to be a young Mi’kmaq woman and am excited for this role as the Indigenous Student ambassador at SMU! Wela’lioq. 

 


For International Students

lindsay.benoit@smu.ca

 

Book a virtual appointment!

 

Hometown: Bedford, NS

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Program: BA major in Psychology ‘10; Advanced Diploma in Public Relations ‘21

Best advice: Variety is the spice of life and there is no shortage of variety on the SMU campus. Immerse yourself in all that our coastal university experience has to offer. The diverse city of Halifax pairs perfectly with the community spirit at Saint Mary’s University. Try everything and enjoy the experience.

Kazi Rahman

kazi.rahman@smu.ca

 

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Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Program: BComm major in Marketing ‘18

One piece of advice: Introduce yourself and make connections with your professors. Your professors are a great resource for you to be successful academically and professionally while you are in university and even after you graduate. The close-knit community experience and the wonderful opportunities that Saint Mary’s provides for students to get engaged and make a positive impact both locally and globally is amazing.