Hometown: Prince Albert
Program: Justice Studies
Campus: Prince Albert
“It may seem hard now but you’ll thank yourself for all the hard work you put into it.”
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help,” says Keenan Cyr, when asked what advice he’d share with his fellow students. Although student life can be unpredictable, he says, there are “a number of services available to help you in your studies.”
The Métis student, taking Justice Studies, has firsthand knowledge of how Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s supports can help students excel in their academic pursuits.
“I frequently met with the Indigenous advisor, who gave me tips on how to study, where to go for information, scholarships and activities going on around campus.” He adds that the staff offering these services “only want what’s best for you and to help you succeed.”
He knows student life can be a struggle, “but it’s only for a moment,” he says. “Stay focused on your dream—the thing you want most in this life.”
He adds, “Close your eyes and imagine yourself in a year or two with the rest of your classmates on graduation day: holding your head high, getting ready to move on to the next chapter in your life—that dream job you’ve always wanted.”
So, what does Keenan’s next chapter look like? “I imagine myself working with the RCMP or the Prince Albert Police Service,” he says.