Making the most of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) study abroad program opened up a world of possibilities for Simone Roelens.
Making the most of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) study abroad program opened up a world of possibilities for Simone Roelens.
Roelens is graduating this fall with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, with a major in horticulture. Born in Cape Town, South Africa and raised in Saskatoon, Roelens was always aware of the opportunities available to her at USask. Her brother studied at USask before her and Roelens attended the university’s Open House event for prospective students when she was in Grade 12.
“In my senior year of high school, I decided that I really wanted to have a job that would give me the opportunity to be outside as much as possible,” said Roelens. “The College of Agriculture and Bioresources seemed like the best fit.”
When it came time to select a subject to major in, Roelens chose horticulture.
“Horticulture seemed like a good option as it allows me the chance to work in many parts of the ag sector.”
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