Kevin Reynolds 

As I signed off for the day after answering the final customer call at my remote job, I found myself questioning whether I was really helping people. I began to realize that my values did not meet those of the business world. This is when I decided it was time for a change, and proceeded to look into various healthcare pathways. What ultimately drew me to dental hygiene was the program length, the employment opportunities, and the satisfaction of knowing that I would be helping people improve their overall health. Fast forward one year later, and I have completed the first semester of my program. While there are always opportunities to improve, I feel exceptionally happy with both the effort I put in and the results I received. Having been in a post secondary environment previously, I knew the expectations that came with it and the importance of self-motivation and time management. I learned from my previous mistakes and made sure to stay on top of my work by attending all classes and using a planner to organize my weeks. With being such a small program, I have met some truly wonderful people who look to follow the same journey as myself. It has been extremely beneficial to bounce ideas off each other, and to work together understanding the concepts and skills we are being taught. It also helps to enjoy what you're studying, and it is a phenomenal feeling to have finally found a program and profession that does exactly that. There are still improvements I can make in my future semesters; including spending more time reviewing content, and perfecting my time management skills. I'm most excited to continue learning the practical skills that ultimately become the foundation of our future careers.