Alina Arvisais
2017, Science
School & Degree:
University of Waterloo, Science
High School/Cegep:
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Academy
City & Province:
Canmore, Alberta
Nominated by:
Philip Puurunen
What undergraduate program are you enrolled?
Life Sciences (Biochemistry)
What is your favourite inspirational quote?
“We’re just a biological speculation. Sittin’ here, vibratin’. And we don’t know what we’re vibratin’ about” – Funkadelic
What is a little known fact about you?
I’m bilingual and have spent half of my school years in French and the other half in English.
Why do you make a great Schulich Leader?
Effort and passion: I really am passionate about STEM and how to use scientific knowledge to have a beneficial impact, and make it a habit to put as much effort as I can into anything I do.