Laura Stymiest



Hometown: Fredericton, New Brunswick

Area of Study: Biology Major/ International Studies Minor (Class of 2011)

Interests: Playing and listening to music, cooking and eating, global health, camping, family, friends, and travel

Extracurricular/Employment: 

• Leadership Mount Allison Co-facilitator
• Co-President Global Brigades
• Biology Teaching Assistant
• Orientation Committee
• Shinerama

Why Mount A? Mount A was the right choice for me based on a few key reasons. Firstly, the small size of the university provides a warm community feel and a unique classroom experience where students and professors interact closely. Secondly, there is a buzz and sense of energy around student involvement and there are many opportunities to try new things or bring something new and creative to the campus. Finally, the town of Sackville is a wonderful place, full of wonderful people, with a huge variety of things to offer for growth, fun and entertainment.

Favorite Mount A memory? Snow day shenanigans in my first year or many a live performance by fabulous musicians that pay us a visit.

What is your favorite place on campus?  The Swan Pond.

Which superpower do you think would be most helpful to have at Mount A? The ability to stop time or be in several places at once — there is so much I would like to do and only four years to get it all done!

Knowing you can do anything, what would you like to do? Become the director-general of the WHO, work for or create a humanitarian medical relief organization and overall be a part of ensuring equal healthcare worldwide so that individuals can reach their full potential, enjoying the good things life has to offer.

Who do you respect most? Those who are truly selfless.

What accomplishments are you most proud of? Helping to establish a Global Medical Brigades group on campus and my summer internship with MSF.

How did you spend your summer vacation? My summer vacation was spent in Toronto working as an Intern for Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

What qualities do you most admire in someone? Honesty and compassion

If you could tell one thing to everyone, what would it be? Take action, stand up for what you believe in and never ever give up.

What do you like most about Mount Allison? The people and the energy.

What do you want to tell prospective Mount A Students?
If you are interested in Mount A, come for a visit to see and feel what the school has to offer. If you are looking for a tight knit community, a fantastic learning experience and to grow and develop in a meaningful way as an individual, Mount Allison has all it takes to make that happen.