Student Feature of the Week - Dutch Exchange Student Emily Brandsen
Meet Emily Brandsen, third year student at the Leder School of Business, visiting from Ede Christian University, Leder’s partner school in the Netherlands. We asked Emily a few things she liked about Kings, Edmonton, and Leder.
“I really like Edmonton because of the nature. We went to Banff to experience more Canadian scenery, and I loved the mountains here. Not only is the nature in Canada wonderful but the school is too. I love how the faculties are very connected and how everyone can experience different classes. My favourite course here so far is International Business. After graduation, I would love experience working in other companies to become a manager with an eye for people, the environment, and of course the business.”
The material nature of spirituality in the small business workplace
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Questioning truth in the Axial Age
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Reorienting chemistry education
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An ecosystem approach to the Beaver Hills
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Funding in Alberta's diverse school system
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environmental sustainability in Canada?
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The current state of the globe’s social-ecological systems present multiple challenges, from climate change and biodiversity loss, to global inequities and poverty, among many others. In response…
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Humanity and inhumanity in WW2
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