Alumni Success Stories
Faculty of Humanities
Stephanie Trudell
Faculty of Humanities
"The class sizes are very small so you get a lot of attention from the professors. Every prof I've ever had here has been very friendly, very knowledge and very helpful. I've ascertained so much information from this school and I love Kwantlen." [read more]
Melanie Krueger
Faculty of Humanities
"Kwantlen music faculty are first-rate professionals who provided me a strong foundation for my vocal and teaching career." [read more]
Katie Caines
Faculty of Humanities
"Because of Kwantlen, I know I have the skills I need to succeed in my master's degree program." [read more]
Fatema Dewji
Faculty of Humanities
"I'm really happy about my decision to come to Kwantlen because I really felt at home; I wasn't overwhelmed and I also had a lot of support from professors." [read more]
School of Business
Teri-Ann Bell
School of Business
"I'm very glad about my decision to attend Kwantlen. The professors here have taught me how to be successful in the business world, with their mix of experience, knowledge and expertise." [read more]
Agata Zasada
School of Business
"My Kwantlen education helped me become a successful HR coordinator by giving me real life experience, exposure to the industry and the skills I needed to thrive in my job." [read more]
Angela MacKinnon
School of Business
"Not only does Kwantlen provide the knowledge to succeed, but the school goes a step above other institutions by providing the experience and applying that knowledge to real life companies and situations." [read more]
Linda Schuurman
School of Business
"I've gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience during my studies, and have truly enjoyed my time here." [read more]
Asima Khokhar
School of Business
"Every university will give you a piece of paper that would help you get a good job, but very few will actually give you the knowledge and skills to be successful in your position." [read more]
Minaz Jiwa
School of Business
"Kwantlen's co-op program gave me the connections to the IT industry that provided a stepping stone to my successful career in information technology." [read more]
Talia Beckett
School of Business
"Kwantlen Polytechnic University is the University that I have always wanted to attend!..." [read more]
Isabel Chan
School of Business
"I chose Kwantlen because I had heard great things..." [read more]
Sendip Gill
School of Business
"I am grateful to Kwantlen for my wonderful experiences as student." [read more]
Zynal Sharoom
School of Business
"Kwantlen supported me from start to finish. I gained new experiences, a quality education and I'm well prepared for my future" [read more]
Andy Suganda
School of Business
"The small class sizes at Kwantlen make it easy to get to know your classmates..." [read more]
Martin Salfer
School of Business
"When I arrived in Canada from Munich, my host family greeted me with a barbecue dinner and a gathering of their friends. I immediately felt as though this was my second home..." [read more]
Cherry Fedalizo
School of Business
"...The instructors are helpful and available – they are there for you to succeed." [read more]
Mark Catroppa & Monty Sikka
School of Business
"We wouldn't have the successful company we have today without Kwantlen." [read more]
Sylvia Wu
School of Business
"Kwantlen's Co-op program has provided me with the opportunity to gain experience before graduation..." [read more]
Ankit Sharma
School of Business
"...Kwantlen has given me an edge in the business world." [read more]
Jodi Skulsky
School of Business
"I earned my degree where I live and on my terms. That's why Kwantlen is my university." [read more]
Shane King
School of Business
"If it wasn't for Kwantlen and the instructors who took an interest in me and my career goals, I wouldn't be where I am today." [read more]
Faculty of Design
Phaedra Godchild
Faculty of Design
"I chose Kwantlen because of its stellar reputation within the fashion industry and because it is the only University in Western Canada that offers a Bachelor of Design degree in Fashion & Technology." [read more]
Aaron Joseph
Faculty of Design
"Kwantlen has prepared me in so many ways. I learned so much from the Kwantlen faculty who taught me the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in journalism. Kwantlen was the right choice for me." [read more]
Dora Lee
Faculty of Design
"Kwantlen's hands-on education and industry-based projects allowed me to participate in some incredible opportunities—like Fashion Week in Toronto! None of this would have happened without the help of all the wonderful Kwantlen faculty." [read more]
Stephanie Gust
Faculty of Design
"...I was exposed to inspirational instructors, industry veterans and the real design world..." [read more]
Carlie Wong
Faculty of Design
"I credit Kwantlen's intensive fashion design curriculum and extensive industry partnerships for my success. My university experience enabled me to develop strong couturier skills and acquire keen business acumen, all of which are fundamental to my fashion career." [read more]
Cheryl Gazard
Faculty of Design
"I used what I learned in Kwantlen's fashion program to help Canada Post re-design their retail uniforms. Now, they look as good as my future." [read more]
Tamiko Coupland
Faculty of Design
"I would say Kwantlen was the right choice for me,..." [read more]
Division of Science, Mathematics and Applied Sciences
Nadine Jarry
Division of Science, Mathematics and Applied Sciences
"The environmental protection technology program at Kwantlen gave me the skills and knowledge to achieve my goals." [read more]
Kristina Sutherland
Division of Science, Mathematics and Applied Sciences
"Kwantlen helped me prepare to meet my goal of becoming a pharmacist by providing me with a good foundation in Science." [read more]
Elena Fard
Division of Science, Mathematics and Applied Sciences
"I loved Kwantlen. It's a community here, where everyone cares about you and your success." [read more]
School of Horticulture
Michael Bjorge
School of Horticulture
"The practical, hands-on education was something I could personally identify with, and it enabled me to pursue and achieve my goals." [read more]
Wayne Saliken
School of Horticulture
"I appreciated my time at Kwantlen and felt the need to give back to future industry leaders..." [read more]
Mike Kiener
School of Horticulture
"Because of Kwantlen's combination of practical and academic study environment, I now have the tools necessary to reach my goals." [read more]
Janice McLean
School of Horticulture
"The great facilities allowed me to hone my skills in an open and friendly environment. I've learned so much about crop production and I was also able to gain business training with the hands-on learning along with the real world experience." [read more]
Nicole Wiwchar
School of Horticulture
"The program provided me a lot of networking opportunities and allowed me to really gain access into the industry. The hands-on training was extremely helpful, as I was able to gain the basic knowledge and understand why and what I was doing. The supportive environment really helped me succeed." [read more]
Michael Long
School of Horticulture
"Horticulture is a very diverse field and the training I received at Kwantlen is viewed as the best in the industry." [read more]
Faculty of Community and Health Studies
Catherine MacAskill
Faculty of Community & Health Studies
"I went into nursing because I needed to find meaning in my work and Kwantlen pushed me to find that meaning." [read more]
Denise Thomas
Faculty of Community & Health Studies
"Kwantlen proved to be the most wonderful, empowering, and energizing educational experience that I have ever encountered." [read more]
Carly Rathgeber
Faculty of Community and Health Studies
"Kwantlen's small personalized class sizes and dedicated instructors have prepared me for my future goals." [read more]
Tara Marasigan
Faculty of Community & Health Studies
"...At Kwantlen, I gained so much clinical experience. I watched. I practiced. I learned while doing." [read more]
Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement
Suzanne Barton
Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement
"...The diverse people and ideas in the classroom, the personalized learning environment and the close proximity to home make Kwantlen the right choice for me." [read more]
Colleen Spier
Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement
"...Her long road to success is paved with a lot of hard work, determination and a fine balancing act between school and her family..." [read more]
Faculty of Trades and Technology
James Hackett
Faculty of Trades and Technology
"...I'm benefiting from Kwantlen's smaller class sizes, and from instructors who are dedicated to teaching me both one-on-one and in small groups..." [read more]
Krystal Kuzyk
Faculty of Trades and Technology
"Kwantlen's Drafting program offers smaller class sizes and teachers who are dedicated to helping students..." [read more]
Faculty of Trades & Technology
"Kwantlen's trades training gave us the broad set of skills we needed for a successful career in the trades..." [read more]
Student Testimonials
Faculty Testimonials
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- School of Business
- Centre for Design & Communications
- Division of Science, Mathematics and Applied Sciences
- School of Horticulture
- Faculty of Community and Health Studies
- Faculty of Academic and Career Advancement
- Faculty of Trades and Technology
- Co-operative Education
Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
"The instructors are warm, caring and very dedicated to ensuring a student's academic success. Kwantlen also provided me with financial support as a student through various awards and scholarship to ease my financial burden." [read more]
Faculty of Social Sciences
"The calibre of instruction, and the expertise and approachability of the faculty facilitated an extended learning that went far beyond anything the textbooks had to offer." [read more]
Faculty of Social Sciences
"Kwantlen was the right choice for me." [read more]
Faculty of Social Sciences
"...the many campuses make it accessible and the teachers make it worth it." [read more]
Faculty of Social Sciences
Criminology student Kimmy Gosal won the 25th Anniversary Achievement Award... [read more]
Faculty of Social Sciences
"Many of the instructors have worked in the fields in which they are teaching, and understand that the skills students acquire in class can be used at a practical level in the world." [read more]
Faculty of Social Sciences
"It's all about me. That's what I've always liked about Kwantlen: their dedication to helping me succeed." [read more]
Faculty of Social Sciences
"Kwantlen's Faculty of Arts showed me ways to explore life's smaller details in order to understand the bigger picture." [read more]