The opportunity to learn is facilitated in many ways at Loyalist College. Students are able to choose from a range of options, enabling them to pursue a post-secondary education in a manner that suits their lifestyle with all of its commitments and responsibilities. Six members of the Belleville Bulls hockey team are currently taking advantage of this flexibility, and have enrolled in Loyalist courses in addition to their demanding regiment of practices and games – at home and away.
This semester Branden Morris and Michael Curtis are taking Introduction to Business Sales and Marketing; Malcolm Subban is studying Teamwork and Leadership; and Brady Austen, Steven Silas and Jason Shaw are enrolled in Financial Foundations. They are all registered as part-time students in the Loyalist Business Sales and Marketing program.
Defenseman Branden Morris
“School has always been a big part of my life,” said Branden Morris, a defenseman from Whitby. “Initially I was concerned about fitting college into my hockey schedule but after discussing it with my parents and our Assistant Coach Jake Grimes, I decided to give it a try. The opportunity to study a subject that interests me on a part-time basis is a perfect fit for me.”
Goalie Malcolm Subban
Goalie Malcolm Subban explained how studying at Loyalist has been a positive experience for him. “Teamwork and Leadership is a subject that I can relate to and, as a result, I’m really engaged in the class. I’m learning things that I can take with me back to the game – and I’m able to contribute in class because of things I’ve learned from hockey. As a student I’ve become more involved with the community through new friends and broadened interests. I’ve experienced first hand the high level of support given to our team – that means a great deal. I feel very connected with the people of Belleville and its surrounding area.”
“The time that I am spending at Loyalist enables me to think about something besides hockey for a little while and adds balance to my life,” said defenseman Jason Shaw. “Having grown up in Belleville, this class gives me the opportunity to meet people from many different places, not just our local area. When I heard that part-time studies were an option I knew that’s what I wanted to do and would definitely encourage others to do the same.”
“The Belleville Bulls have a very unique schedule filled with games, practices and travel,” said Assistant Coach Jake Grimes. “Loyalist College provides our players with an opportunity to expand their horizons with courses and programs best suited to their individual interests and future goals. As an organization, the Belleville Bulls are fortunate to have Loyalist work with the needs of our players to help them excel academically.”
Full-time, part-time, distance – working toward a diploma or certificate, personal enjoyment or career advancement – the opportunities are endless at Loyalist College.