Welcome to Season 5 of Choose UCalgary, the University of Calgary’s prospective student podcast! The Choose UCalgary podcast is intended for any prospective student who is interested in learning more about the University of Calgary and to hear from current students about their experiences. We chat with students from different backgrounds, faculties, clubs, and other areas across the UCalgary community to help keep you updated and informed about all the exciting things at UCalgary!

Episode 11: In this episode, season 5 host Aidyn Vanattan chats with Gillian Alm, an undergraduate student and participant in the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking: Launchpad program. Gillian explains what Launchpad is, how it works, who can participate, and why it is an amazing opportunity for students to explore their creative ideas and innovations. Gillian also describes her experience as a chemical engineering student at the Schulich School of Engineering and the importance of Women in STEM. Additionally, both students highlight their favorite parts of the Kinesiology program and their undergraduate experience overall.

Learn more:

https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students

https://www.ucalgary.ca/hunter-hub/grow-your-idea/entrepreneurship-programs/launchpad

https://ucalgary.zoom.us/rec/play/EdWXoSb0N9IPobR1e_1qTE2grYRszGwpr_CHs34xa-qY0wxYsgYyd-mRw4HEj0s-brpDIFtF_1wF81F9.Ob6uOboTry5gwvY-

https://schulich.ucalgary.ca/

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