Inspiring Single Mom Finds Purpose as a Paralegal: Adriana’s Story

In celebration of our convocation 2023, and the opportunity for us to finally be together and celebrate in person after three years, we asked our graduates to share their Anderson College experience.

Asking, “How has Anderson College changed your life?” prompted over a hundred submissions … this is one of those extraordinary student stories.

We hope this reflection moves you, as it has our Anderson family, and inspires you to ever embrace the career and life you imagine and, truly, deserve.
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My name is Adriana, and I am 20 years old. I am the proud mother of the happiest baby boy and a full-time student in the Paralegal diploma program at Anderson College. Before I started this program, I was scared, abandoned, and overall lost. Uncertain of what my next move was going to be, I decided to evaluate my options, and honestly, I didn’t have very many.

“I chose paralegal studies because I always had an interest in gaining a better understanding of our legal system and what I can and can’t do within my rights as a young woman and single mother.”

I could stay home and just work, or I could go to school and eventually have a career. Many people around me felt that working and staying home with my son was the best option. A big part of me felt like that was my safest bet, but a small part of me, the little light of hope I had left, didn’t believe that was good enough.

Being sick and tired of playing it safe, I decided to apply to this program at a school: Anderson College. I chose paralegal studies because I always had an interest in gaining a better understanding of our legal system and what I can and can’t do within my rights as a young woman and single mother. The Mississauga campus is the first learning environment I’ve entered where I felt safe and like I was an active member of a community.
Anderson College and the community within have helped me regain my confidence, expand my level of creativity and, overall, have shown me how essential having good and healthy support is to one’s accomplishments.

“The word “change” is an understatement for what this college and this community have done for my life.”

The word “change” is an understatement for what this college and this community have done for my life. My son will have a better mother, my parents will have a happier daughter, and my teachers will have an amazing student who is thankful for their support. Anderson changed my life because this school is where my future life began.

Adriana S.

If you felt inspired by Adriana’s story and are looking to launch you legal career you can click to learn more about our Paralegal program. Or if you have other interests, you can explore one of our other 30+ leading-edge programs.

When you’re ready to train and embrace the next level of your career, we can help you navigate the steps along the way. Book your virtual appointment with one of our supportive admissions advisors today and let’s get you started, shall we?