My name is Kira Schmidt and I’m in the Bachelor of Arts program at Thompson Rivers University. I’m in my final year completing a double major in Sociology & Geography. I love travelling to new places, making jewelry, and experiencing new things!
Along with completing school work I also work on and off campus as well as volunteer. I have been a Future Student Ambassador Team Lead for two and a half years as well as a coop student at the office in the summer. I volunteer for Kamloops Immigrant Services helping with the craft workshops. I am an executive member of the TRU Geography Society where we plan and host events and travel to an annual Geography conference.
I have had the opportunity to participate in two field courses at TRU which I have highlighted. My advice for anyone coming into university is to take advantage of everything you can while also being aware of your impact. It is important to keep learning things that can benefit you and the environment.