My past educational experiences and successes have prepared me well for participation and success in the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy’s Master of Health Administration program. As an undergraduate student at Carleton University I excelled in my coursework and graduated on the Dean’s List. I did this while balancing a number of volunteer and work responsibilities, meaning I am well prepared to handle the pressures of being a graduate student while working full-time. I also have experience taking courses online: I earned both a Certificate in Case Management from McMaster University and a Certificate in Concurrent Disorders from the University of Toronto and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health through online courses. I