Brittany Barber returned to Canada after living in the United States for 13 years to attend the General Arts and Science program at George Brown Polytechnic. After completing high school, she had no idea where to begin looking for a post-secondary education. She took a leap and moved back to Canada after finding out that a university preparatory program would allow her to earn transfer credits towards a degree. She plans to attend university after graduation, and hopes to eventually earn a Masters of Communication. She aspires to become a travel writer and author: “This program has helped me shape my priorities and become a responsible person. In addition to learning the course content, you learn a whole hidden set of underlying skills that are extremely beneficial. This program has helped me surpass my limits and approach new challenges with confidence.”

Eric Aldridge returned to school after spending 10 years working. He viewed college as an accessible pathway to a university education. He enrolled in the General Arts and Science University Transfer program at George Brown Polytechnic, with the knowledge that he could earn 6 transfer credits towards an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto. “At the end of my first year at George Brown," he says, "I received the Academic Achievement Award for my program. Knowing that my professors recognized the effort that I put into my studies was extremely gratifying, and only motivated me to take on more during my second year.”

Brittany Barber returned to Canada after living in the United States for 13 years to attend the General Arts and Science program at George Brown Polytechnic. After completing high school, she had no idea where to begin looking for a post-secondary education. She took a leap and moved back to Canada after finding out that a university preparatory program would allow her to earn transfer credits towards a degree. She plans to attend university after graduation, and hopes to eventually earn a Masters of Communication. She aspires to become a travel writer and author: “This program has helped me shape my priorities and become a responsible person. In addition to learning the course content, you learn a whole hidden set of underlying skills that are extremely beneficial. This program has helped me surpass my limits and approach new challenges with confidence.”

Eric Aldridge returned to school after spending 10 years working. He viewed college as an accessible pathway to a university education. He enrolled in the General Arts and Science University Transfer program at George Brown Polytechnic, with the knowledge that he could earn 6 transfer credits towards an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto. “At the end of my first year at George Brown," he says, "I received the Academic Achievement Award for my program. Knowing that my professors recognized the effort that I put into my studies was extremely gratifying, and only motivated me to take on more during my second year.”