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Dimitra is a second-year student and a Bell Scholar from Halifax, NS. With a desire to help others, she has decided to study psychology and sociology with her eye on pursuing a career working with children in a therapeutic setting. This summer she is working as a Loewen Health Intern. The Loewen Health Internship was created by ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½ Chancellor Lynn Loewen and gives students experiential learning opportunities in a health-related field.

1. What is your summer internship?

I am working at the North End Community Health Centre in Halifax, NS where I shadow a social worker.

2. What do you hope to take away from this experience?

I am always looking to build my awareness around community and ways in which to help marginalized populations. I want to better understand the field of social work and dynamics in our surrounding communities, allowing me to make a meaningful impact. I am motivated to give back in any way I can and feel grateful for the opportunity. I am also looking forward to exposure to medicine, psychology, and social work — all areas of focus in my studies — and considerations for paths in my future.

3. What extracurriculars are you involved in on and off campus?

In my first year I was involved with varsity and intramural soccer, the Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative, SMILE, and Right to Play.

4. What are you most looking forward to next year at ÕýÆ·À¶µ¼º½?

Looking forward to picking up where we left off.

5. What is one piece of advice you would give to your first-year self?

Relax, everything is going to be okay. Worry less and soak it all in.