Alumni Stories
Tags: February 2023, Vol. 3, Issue 2
Nancy Omar
I’m an Egyptian who came to Canada in 2019 with my family. I came filled with many hopes and dreams. My biggest dream was to pursue a career path that would allow me to help people and contribute to the greater good of humanity. Shifting my career was a big decision, but I was very excited to do it because coming to Canada offered me a brand-new beginning.
I pursued studies at Humber College as a Social Service Worker (SSW). I applied as a mature student, and the day I got accepted at Humber was a milestone I celebrated with my family.
I began my journey at Humber in September 2020 during the pandemic. The online environment didn’t stop me from trying my hardest, especially with the help and support I received from my professors at Humber. This nurturing environment allowed me to excel at my studies and become a peer tutor in Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS) to help my peers.
I graduated in June 2022 with honours and was awarded the Academic Award of Excellence for attaining the highest GPA in the Social Service Worker diploma program. The pearl of knowledge I received at Humber College will forever guide my career and my life.
After graduation, I applied to the Indigenous social work program at Laurentian University to broaden my perspective and develop an Indigenous approach to social work to serve more people. I’m also a volunteer at Victim Services Toronto in the crisis response team that assists people in the immediate aftermath of a crime or sudden unexpected tragedy. My goal is to pursue my master’s in social work and continue to serve people. I also wish to become a professor someday! Who knows? The sky is the limit!
