Real student stories

Amanzhan Duisek

Kazakhstan, British Columbia Institute of Technology

2021 SIBC Writer's Award Recipient

Amanzhan is a second-year Diploma student in the Telecommunications Systems program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. He advocates for students’ rights at Student Association, works on campus as a Student Life Ambassador and provides tutoring sessions as a Peer Tutor. In his spare time, Aman likes playing water polo, hiking with friends and reading classical literature.

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Des'ree Isibor

Nigeria, Simon Fraser University

2020 SIBC Writer's Award Recipient

Des’ree is a a second-year student studying Business Administration at Simon Fraser University. She is passionate about writing, travelling, and trying out new cuisines. In her spare time, you can find her reading novels, listening to inspirational podcasts, or watching crime-detective movies.

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Christopher Morgan

USA, University of Northern British Columbia

2020 SIBC Writer's Award Recipient

Christopher is a master’s student in the Natural Resources and Environmental Studies program at the University of Northern British Columbia. He came to BC to study systematic conservation planning at UNBC in collaboration with the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation, seeking to identify which portions of their territory have the highest cultural and ecological value.

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Ziyun (Alina) Zeng

China, University of British Columbia

2020 SIBC Writer's Award Recipient

Currently a third-year undergrad pursuing a degree in Urban Forestry and Recreational Planning at the University of British Columbia, Alina is interested in sustainable city planning and green infrastructure integration. In her spare, she is passionate about landscape photography, acrylic painting, and a cappella.

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