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Growing up and realising you are different in any capacity can be very difficult, not only at a societal level but also from an individual level. In a lot of ways, I spent a long time being embarrassed about the things that made me different. Some of them were relatively innocuous; for example, I read comic books and listened to heavy metal. However, some aspects of identity can seem much more all-encompassing. This was especially prevalent when I came out as a part of the LGBTQ+ community. However, I learned to appreciate the things that set me apart and see them as strengths.   

Before I attended 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ Business School, I volunteered for four years at my college’s Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. I had several leadership roles during this time. One of these positions was moderating a weekly discussion group for queer women on campus. I also participated in a faculty and student initiative conducting diversity training for university departments as well as local community groups. I truly enjoyed my time volunteering in these positions and gained many integral business skills such as communications and conflict management.  

While searching for a Master’s programme, it was important to me that the university I chose saw individuality and uniqueness as strengths rather than weaknesses. I wanted a classroom that was forward-thinking and encouraged innovation. This is what brought me to 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ Business School. 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ encourages diversity in both academics as well as in their student body.  

When looking for information on how to fund my education at the Business School, I came across the LGBTQ+ Scholarship. The application process was a short video discussing my past history and experience as a part of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as what I would bring to 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ and a future career. Since it was a completely remote, pre-recorded video, the application process really allowed me to gather my thoughts and concisely discuss my previous life experiences. This made it less nerve-wracking in comparison to other scholarship applications. I heard back very quickly on my acceptance, only two weeks after I applied. It was an incredible feeling to have been awarded the scholarship and confirmed that 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ Business School would be the right environment for me.   

I was very grateful to be awarded this scholarship and I highly recommend applying. Not only has it helped me fund my studies, but I have been able to access events and receptions for other scholarship recipients to network and meet other incredible peers. I found 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ to be a very welcoming environment and I cannot recommend 911½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ and the LGBTQ+ Scholarship ±ð²Ô´Ç³Ü²µ³ó.