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Indigenous Services GeorgianCollege.ca/indigenousservices Michele O'Brien loves helping students settle into college and accessing services that help them succeed. "I love teaching students and providing a positive example of 'if you love what you do, everything else falls into place'. Indigenous Studies and Services provides exceptional student supports, including a visiting Elder, full-time Indigenous counsellor, Niwijiagans (peer support), community liaison officer, and academic services support officer. We're a home- away-from-home for many, and are here to assist students on their journey and to cheer them on when they walk across the convocation stage." Helping students is more than just assisting them academically. It's showing them you care, you listen, and you support their journey. Michele O'Brien | Indigenous Studies Program Coordinator and Co-op Experience Consultant GeorgianCollege.ca/student-life Georgian is where I started to learn who I really am. Ishaan Sachdeva | Business graduate and current Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Management and Leadership) student Ishaan Sachdeva picked Georgian because it offers many leadership and co-curricular opportunities. The award-winning business degree student is a changemaker who loves to get involved. In fact, he's held student leadership positions since he was a junior house captain in grade five, in New Delhi, India. In his first semester, Ishaan started the Enactus Georgian club, which won a National Rookie Club Award. He's since led several innovative college projects and events. He brings his passion for social impact to his role as Barrie Georgian College Students' Association (GCSA) President. In addition to supporting a wide variety of initiatives – Orientation, social events, clubs, athletics, and more – Ishaan also successfully advocated for free female hygiene products in campus washrooms. But he didn't become the powerhouse he is today without a little help. "I've used every service at Georgian. Every single one," he says with a laugh. "And I encourage new students to get involved and use college resources as well." College life GeorgianCollege.ca/student-life Wiidookdaading Indigenous Resource Centre Located at the Barrie, Midland, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses, these centres provide you with a culturally supportive and comfortable environment where you can study, socialize, and access a wide range of resources. Our friendly staff are here to support you online and on campus, whether that's academically, personally or spiritually. 15 STUDENT SERVICES | GeorgianCollege.ca STUDENT SERVICES