Maureen Muise figured at age 35 she should have had a better idea where her career was headed. One thing was for certain - she needed to reinvent herself. She thought she might want to become a dental hygienist. But first, she needed to upgrade her science courses.
So, she enrolled in the General Arts & Science Program – Pathways Stream at NSCC’s Truro Campus. This stream was her chance to explore many career possibilities by discovering her true interests and strengths. It was affordable, flexible and provided her the option of taking different electives within all programs at NSCC. It would also give her essential skills for any career.
Maureen took a variety of courses. She soon discovered that the science/health field wasn’t for her. Next, she chose some elective courses in the Human Services Program.
“Almost immediately, I felt like I belonged,” she says. “Finally I’d found classmates I could relate to, and I was really interested in the topics discussed in class.”
In one of her courses, Maureen had to volunteer in the community. She spent several hours with STAR (Sensory/Motor Training and Recreation) a recreational program for special needs children. This experience was so special it helped shape her career choice.