From Watching the Movies to Living the Dream – Meet Deepanshu
For some, attending a large, state-of-the-art university is like living in a dream. This is exactly the case for CBU student Deepanshu. 鈥淏eing a student at CBU is like living in a dream, this is the type of university that I used to watch in movies when I was a kid,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 always used to think that one day I鈥檇 go to that type of university like the actors did and here I am.鈥�
Deepanshu is from Safidon, Haryana, India, and is in his first year of the Diploma in Government Management program. Deepanshu first began at CBU in the Bachelor of Community Studies program, however, after taking a political science course and learning more about politics, he聽 thought the Government Management program may be a better fit. 鈥�I found this subject very interesting, learning about another country’s laws and politics is quite fascinating,鈥� says Deepanshu. 鈥淚 was already a little knowledgeable of the subject because I was involved in student politics at my school. My grandfather was also a politician back home.鈥�
After learning about the many educational opportunities for international students in Canada, Deepanshu did his research to help him figure out what university might be the best fit for him. 鈥淚 did some research on various universities and colleges throughout Canada for pursuing a higher education,鈥� he explains. 鈥淐ape Breton University quickly caught my attention thanks to its extensive world history and the magnificent scenery of the Island.鈥�
Inside the classroom, Deepanshu is learning a lot in his field of study that he finds quite exhilarating. 鈥淔or me, the most thrilling part is gaining new knowledge and understanding about governance and policy in every province of Canada,鈥� he says. 鈥淭he satisfaction of piecing together the puzzle of how societies are structured and managed by the government is an incredible feeling.鈥�
Outside of the classroom, Deepanshu has remained actively involved in the many events and initiatives taking place on campus. From playing pool in the games room with friends and attending bingo nights in The Pit Lounge, to participating in a Cricket tournament hosted by the CBU Recreation team, there鈥檚 always something to do.
The most enjoyable part about living in Cape Breton for Deepanshu has been a mixture of the people, the nature and the rich, vibrant culture that truly captured his heart. He鈥檚 met many new people and formed strong connections, one of which includes his favourite CBU professor, Dr. Jan Hancock, department of L鈥檔u, Political and Social Studies. 鈥淗e understood my learning style; he was fun and made me want to go to university every day,鈥� says Deepanshu. 鈥淚f someone has an interest in Canadian law, politics or administration, then this program is the right direction for them.鈥�
From being a movie-loving child with dreams of one day attending a big university, to being accepted to CBU and moving across the globe, Deepanshu鈥檚 journey has been quite eventful so far. Being in his first year in university means there is still so much to soak up and a world full of opportunities ahead. We can鈥檛 wait to see what Deepanshu will accomplish.