Testimonials

2021 Testimonials:

"Going back to school as a mature student was terrifying, but it ended up being a life-altering experience and was the best decision I ever made. I was able to directly relate my academic assignments to my professional work, and vice versa. The Recreation Studies Department has greatly helped shape my values, sharpen and expand my skills, and propelled me into a trajectory I never considered possible. My fondest memories would be the meaningful relationships and bonds I formed with my classmates and instructors, the transformation in my personal growth and new career and academic aspirations. The Rec Studies Program provides ample networking and personal development opportunities that will set you up for success upon graduating. I am excited to see where my career will take me with my robust knowledge in the parks and recreation field and highly respected Bachelor of Recreation Management (BRM) Degree. If you are looking for a meaningful and fulfilling career, then look no more. In addition, I look forward to future opportunities to stay connected to the program; I am a very proud Langara Alumni, and a strong advocate for the Rec Studies Program and careers in recreation. "
- Jared Hulme, 2021 Graduate and Marketing and Event Coordinator at Annacis Research & Event Centre

2020 Testimonials:

"Working in the field of recreation has impacted both my life and career by understanding the importance of what recreation can do for people. Having gone through the Langara Recreation Studies program, it has helped me grow as a leader both personally and professionally. For me, I believe in living life to the fullest while being focused on passion, laughter, and teamwork every day while bringing people together to strengthen the community. I believe that children and youth need to remain active through sport and have role models to look up to and I make sure that children and youth are reaching their full potential and help create opportunities for them to strive to be the best they can be. Working in the field of recreation is both exciting and challenging. We have the opportunity to impact people’s lives for the better- and it is something that I look forward to every day. Without having gone through the program, I would not be in the position of where I am today to make this happen.
The Recreation Studies program provides students the experiences (both practical and non-practical) needed to work in the rec field so that they are able to jump right in and work in the field of recreation by bringing people that are passionate about what they do to help others experience High-Quality Recreation programs.
The Rec program not only has helped me advance within the field of recreation but has allowed me to take on more challenging and difficult roles within recreation. The Recreation Studies program is crucial for anyone who is interested in a career in recreation."
- Alex Ngai, 2017 Graduate

"By far, I have found that the students from the recreation programs at Langara have the strongest presence in municipal recreation departments. It is truly amazing how wide the program’s reach has been. Due to that presence, and the ongoing and diligent efforts of the faculty to ensure the curriculum keeps up with the needs of the recreation sector, students leaving this program have an extremely positive influence on the sector, and our workplaces."
- Chris Siddaway, 1997 Alumni and Community Partnerships and Policies Manager at City of Coquitlam

"My time at Langara College has been an immense success, which has seen me advance in numerous positions and I look forward to where my career takes me as a professional and Langara Alum."
- Dylan Myers, 2020 Alumni and Manager of Recreation Operations at Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation

"Recreation is something so much bigger than any individual. It is a community that builds upon itself with the support of others, and this is why people thrive through recreating and doing what they love. Being a part of the 50th graduating class is an honor because it is a legacy year.
The 50th year marks how far the recreation program has come, and all of us as graduating students represent that growth, development, and evolution. Being a part of this experience is a way to show our commitment and dedication to helping others reach their potential and to be part of a community that is so much bigger. We feel grateful to be a part of this year. Many graduates are performing great work in the community to help people thrive, and this program gives graduates the tools to do just that, thrive.
Recreation is so vast in what it encompasses, but this program allows for connectivity among alumni no matter what type of recreation they pursued post-graduation.
We are very grateful to be a member of the 50th graduating class and an amazing community. Congratulations to all the grads - Cheers to 50 more Langara!"
- 2020 Diploma Leadership Graduating Class