Rowing

My journey as a varsity rower at Queen’s was one of resilience and discovery. With no prior rowing experience, I tried out for the Novice Rowing team during COVID-19 and was one of 30 selected out of over 300 candidates. The demanding schedule of early morning practices, weight training, and physiotherapy, combined with my engineering studies, tested my grit. My hard work paid off when I became the only novice to make the Varsity team, winning gold at the Ontario University Rowing Championships in the lightweight men’s double.

Cheerleading

I love trying new things, and in the summer of 2023, I joined Queen's summer varsity cheerleading club. It was a fantastic experience that helped me stay active while continuing my involvement at Queen’s during my internship. I learned stunting in teams and pairs and even mastered a backflip — a personal highlight!

Community

One of the most cherished memories of my time at Queen’s is the jacket slam tradition, where our engineering cohort came together to celebrate completing our final exams. It was a moment of shared achievement with lifelong friends, embodying the strong sense of community that defines Queen's.

Memories & Experiences

My love for sports and athletics influences every part of my life. The collaboration and teamwork I’ve experienced in sports have translated seamlessly into working with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The grit and determination to achieve my goals, both academically and athletically, are traits I apply to all areas of my life, from tackling engineering challenges to pushing my physical limits.

Rowing banquet with my double partner, celebrating a hard-fought successful season.

A memorable experience I had this summer was being the flag runner at the Hamilton Tigercat's football game.

Painting balling with the rowing team after fall training camp.

Exam season group study sessions.