The unexpected events that shaped these alumni’s careers
Whether life handed them a challenge or an opportunity, these UBC grads pivoted and persevered.
Original reporting by Kyna Airriess
CommunityWhether life handed them a challenge or an opportunity, these UBC grads pivoted and persevered. We can plot out a career path as best we can, but often life has other plans. Sometimes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes your way, and you have to drop everything to take it. Sometimes the path you planned for doesn’t unfold how you imagined, but if you stick with it, it will be even more rewarding than you expected. Sometimes a tragedy (or a blessing) shifts your entire perspective on life. In fact, the way you respond to unexpected events might be what truly shapes your career—as these UBC grads know all too well.Photo: Kyna Airriess
Where the work begins
Whether life handed them a challenge or an opportunity, these UBC grads pivoted and persevered.
What follows
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