Students from all over the world
make NSAC their home each year. Over the past 10 years,
students have come from countries represented on this map.
NSAC welcomes students from all over
the world each year. Our classrooms and residence are alive
with a variety of accents and ideas, creating a global learning
environment.
Whether students visit for one semester or complete a degree
at NSAC, all depart with a similar comment; NSAC provides a
high quality education. The small classes, helpful faculty,
and friendly community create an interpersonal environment
where the growth and experiences are profound, both inside & outside
of class time.
"Small
class size at NSAC helps international students keep up
with their work. It is easier to ask questions and the
professor can help me individually. Even in the larger
classes, professors are very kind and friendly. They make
every effort to make me feel comfortable.”
Makiko Maeda, Japan
“As a graduate of the Nova Scotia Agricultural
College (NSAC), the education and experience that I gained
during my M.Sc. program opened the door to my current position
as Laboratory Manager/Research Assistant in the Neurobiology/Cell
Biology Lab at Harvard Medical School. In terms of size,
going from the NSAC to Harvard University, was a big change
~ I feel that the research experience that I gained at
NSAC prepared me well. The innovative research project
that I had the opportunity to pursue at the NSAC, under
the supervision of Dr. Gefu Wang-Pruski, allowed me to
develop hands-on experience with cutting edge techniques
in the field of plant molecular biology. As research in
the life sciences is becoming increasingly molecular based,
these skills enabled me to branch from the field of agricultural
biotechnology research into the field of medical research.
My new job requires the ability to interact with a wide range
of people in the scientific and professional community.
With many opportunities to present my research at various
conferences, meetings, and classroom settings, I feel
that presentation and communications skills were some
of the most valuable skills that I developed at the NSAC.
In addition, the small class size and the opportunity
to know your professors were very important in contributing
to the overall experience and are likely not so available
at larger institutions. One of the most rewarding challenges
of my M.Sc. degree was the thesis writing process. Although
at times it seemed that it would never end, the process
allowed me to discover the satisfaction that comes with
perseverance, attention to detail, and incorporation
of critical review. So, as I begin my new job at Harvard,
I know that my experience at the NSAC will continue to
be with me and guide me on my future career path.”
Heather Topley,
Laboratory
Manager, Department of Neurobiology, Harvard Medical School,
Boston Massachusetts
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