Single Mother Finds Hope and a Thriving Career in Logistics: Clarissa’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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Hi, my name is Clarissa, and I would like to share my story of how my experience at Anderson College has given me new hope.

In order for me to show how Anderson College has changed my life, I should talk about my story. I’m a single mother of three wonderful girls who recently arrived in Canada, after being away from me for nine years. I left the Philippines to find a better future for my kids. I first went to China to work as a live in caregiver, only to flee because of an abusive situation.

“After my first class I was so sure that I had made the right decision in choosing Anderson.”

I used all my savings to come to Canada because I was told that Canada was a good place to build a life. I was able to find a sponsor family to help bring me here in 2017 and I worked and lived with them for a year. I wanted to improve my situation and I knew educating myself was the only way. I managed to complete a course for PSW, but I wanted a career change.

I had just started a new job at a medical company and my kids where finally here with me, when I applied to Anderson College for the Supply Chain and Logistics program. Though I enjoyed my job at the medical company I was reading the openings for other positions within the company and there were a few supply chain and logistic positions. Even though there would be challenges to face, such as time management with working full time and helping my girls with schoolwork, I was excited to begin my course.

“Even though I worked full time and am a single mom, Anderson College made it simple for me to balance everything.”

After my first class I was so sure that I had made the right decision in choosing Anderson. Our first instructor Silvano was so enthusiastic and understanding, he reassured us that we were all in the right place to better ourselves. My classmates and I formed a tight bond where we all helped each other, whether we called each other or did online video calls to make sure everyone understood the current assignments or for test prepping.

Even though I worked full time and am a single mom, Anderson College made it simple for me to balance everything. I was able to graduate with honours and I’m looking at opportunities in Alberta where my family will be moving. Thank you, Anderson College, for helping me show my kids that anything is possible.

Clarissa M.

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

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