Band/hometown: Black Lake First Nation
Program: Business Diploma - Accountancy
Campus: Moose Jaw
“Don’t wait to pursue your dreams.”
Chelsea Bunker chose to apply to Saskatchewan Polytechnic after a friend spoke highly of their experience. “It impressed me to learn the instructors have relevant work experience, which makes the classes more engaging.”
Once enrolled in the Business Diploma program, her experience echoed her friend’s. Chelsea says one particular instructor “had a unique talent for simplifying complex topics and providing personalized support to her students. Her attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile made her one of the best instructors I have ever had.”
As a single mother, Chelsea faced many challenges including financial constraints, juggling her course load alongside parenting and an unpredictable work schedule. “Through it all,” she says, “I learned valuable lessons about perseverance, determination and resilience that continue to inspire me today.”
She adds, “I’m on my way to achieving the work-life balance I have always dreamed of. I am determined to give my son the life he deserves and won’t let any obstacle stand in my way.”
Chelsea advises her peers that it’s common to have doubts about returning to school, “the most challenging step is deciding to go. Once you take that step, everything else will fall into place. Don’t wait to pursue your dreams.”