EDITOR:
I am writing to you to express my joy on partaking in the inter-generational World Health Organization and City of Summerside Age-friendly project earlier this year. The project was educative and very beneficial, both academically and personally.
The aim of the project is to set up a meeting with a well-experienced senior on his or her career/personal interests, getting to know more about themselves and learning about your personal interests. Another student and I had spent time with a lawyer, retired P.E.I Human Rights Commissioner, George Lyle. Through the meeting, we had discussed and been informed about the career paths of a lawyer, the challenges of being a lawyer and much more issues, including the challenges of law school.
The intergenerational project is open to all individuals with other career paths such as medicine, engineering, music, etc. I would fully recommend most youths, especially in high school and first year undergraduates, to partake in this project. During the meeting, I was informed of the many instances and challenges to come in my career, which I had not known of. This opportunity has made me accept my decision in choosing law as a career path.
The individuals who partook in this project are also awarded a commendation from the City of Summerside. It is organized by the Age Friendly Cities Committee (AFCC) and there was a well-organized fair at Credit Union Place. I believe the project benefits me on a personal level, rather than just academically.
Yakosu Umana,
UPEI student
