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363 students at St. Thomas University have been named to the Deans’ List for the 2021-2022 academic year.  

 

The Deans' List honours full-time students in Arts and Social Work who achieved a grade point average of 3.70 or better on a minimum of 30 credit hours. 

 

Patricia Forestell, a fourth-year English Language and Literature Honours º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½dent from Fredericton, said support from the º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ community facilitated both her academic success and personal growth.  

 

“My friends and peers have encouraged me to make the most out of my experience here and academically perform to the best of my ability,” she said.  

 

Forestell, who was named to the Deans’ List for 2021-2022, was especially grateful for the mentorship she received from her professors.  

 

“I am so lucky I took a class with the incredible Dr. Andrea Schutz, who has guided me since my first year, and for others who have helped me reach heights that I didn’t previously know I was capable of,” she said.  

 

“The incredible community here has shaped me into who I am. I have been so lucky to make lifelong friends during my time here, who have helped me grow into the person I am proud to be today.”  

 

Keegan Burns, a third-year History Honours º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½dent from New Maryland, didn’t think attaining the Deans’ List was possible, but the learning environment at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ inspired him to push himself academically.  

 

 “I’ve found a variety of courses offered at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ that I find deeply fascinating and critically challenging, which in turn has allowed me to practice better educational habits,” he said. 

 

He’s also benefitted from the small class sizes and individualized attention from professors. 

 

“I also owe much of my success to the professors at º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ who have consistently found ways to keep myself and other students engaged, while offering valuable insight and one-on-one advancement outside the classroom.” 

 

Advice to Future º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½dents 

 

Forestell’s advice for future º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½dents is to get involved in the community and to not be afraid of asking for help.  

 

“Reaching out to classmates and professors and forming relationships will have a positive impact on the trajectory of your life and academic career,” she said.  

 

 Burns agreed and suggests taking advantage of all the services º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ has to offer.  

 

“I try to go into every class with the mindset that attending a resourceful and inclusive institution like º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ is a great opportunity and privilege. It is up to you to make the most of this experience,” he said.