Yukti Sharma

I am a graduate of the Master’s in Bilingualism Studies program and my academic career has been a series of surprising and enriching moments.

The program was structured to allowed me to better understand research, while giving me the opportunity to shift from writing a major paper to focusing on practical experience when I realized I was more inclined towards the practical. This flexibility allowed me to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

It’s hard to pinpoint a decisive moment during my time in the program because the courses in the MA in Bilingualism Studies are very diverse and interdependent, and they all helped me better understand applied linguistics, the specific field that I wanted to explore in a professional setting. Our course on second-language skill evaluation, in particular, provided perspectives that I could directly apply during my practical placement, and then at the beginning of my career at Cité Collegiale.

Like anyone in graduate studies, I faced some major challenges and at times I thought I couldn’t go on, but thanks to the unwavering support of our professors, particularly Professor Marie-Josée Hamel, I was able to overcome these challenges.

Currently, I am focusing on building a career as a French teacher and eventually, I would like to branch out into other fields as a language expert.

When I first arrived in Canada, my employment options seemed bleak, but this program really helped me find a career that I want to expand. I also forged valuable friendships and established a professional network that I really appreciate.