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Snapshot

Name: Dean Shade

Hometown: Blood Reserve, Alberta

High School: Catholic Central HS Lethbridge, AB

Current Program: Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Graduating Year: Class of 2011

Scholarships / Awards: National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation scholarship

All in the Family

My dad is an alumnus of the U of C and this played a part in my choosing to study here. The U of C offers a great economics program with established and well known professors—so choosing the University of Calgary was an easy choice for me.

Future Plans

Upon completion of my Bachelors degree, I would like to work on my Masters in economics. After that I’d like to obtain employment with the oil and gas industry as an economist. I'm a Status-Indian from the Blood Reserve so I’d like to conduct this work within the aboriginal sector.

Dean’s Advice

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Stay on top of your studies and always do your readings!

Make sure you use your time wisely. A plan of action always helped me to divide my time equally among my classes.

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Ask questions

Don’t be afraid to ask your professors questions…there is no such thing as a dumb question.

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Volunteer

Get involved and utilize the Co-curricular Record (CCR). The CCR is a tool that will help you separate yourself from others when you’re searching for jobs.

Clubs / Organizations / CCR Involvement

Favourites

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Place to study

A great area to study is in the Native Centre. They have lockers, computer labs and study rooms for members. It’s a quiet and very friendly environment.

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Place to eat

Since I hang out in the Native Centre in MacHall, all I have to do is go downstairs and grab a bite. I also enjoy the pot luck lunches and meals that we put on in the Native Centre.