Caila Henderson



Hometown:  Brookfield, Nova Scotia

Area of Study: Environmental Science (Class of 2012)

Interests: Volleyball, soccer, running, skiing, swimming, camping, drawing, meeting new people, music, animals

Extracurricular/Employment:

• Varsity volleyball
• Cross-country running

Why Mount A? It was the only school that sparked my interest when I looked into it. It seemed to fit me perfectly, and when I came to visit the campus, I just knew it was where I belonged. Plus the volleyball team was very successful and it was something I was determined to be a part of.

Favorite Mount A memory? Winning the ACAA volleyball championship, and of course frosh week!

What is your favorite place on campus? The Athletic Centre, and Harper

Which superpower do you think would be most helpful to have at Mount A? The Power to put more hours in a day

Knowing you can do anything, what would you like to do? Work with the world water supply; in terms of finding solutions to glacial melting, desertification, drought and water ownership. These are fast growing issues and it would potentially give me the opportunity to work internationally depending on which path I take.

Who do you respect most? All of my Coaches, past and present. They put in so many valuable hours and have had a huge role in making me the person I am today. Also, I respect anyone with unwavering ambition and perseverance.

What accomplishments are you most proud of? Having a significant role in winning the ACAA volleyball championship, and tackling first year in general!

How did you spend your summer vacation? I worked at a local greenhouse, played co-ed beach volleyball, spent a lot of time at my cottage, ran, and explored the province in the form of many camping trips.

What quality do you most admire in someone? Ambition, reliability, passion.

If you could tell one thing to everyone, what would it be? Embrace every single day, never doubt yourself. When you get an idea in your head, it’s there for a reason; seize it and don’t be afraid to run with it!

What do you like most about Mount Allison? The sense of community is very powerful. You get the feeling that you are welcome and encouraged to reach your full potential.

What do you want to tell prospective Mount A Students? Be prepared to become part of something truly special. Your individual actions really do count here so put yourself out there!!!