Foram Patel, She/Her/Hers
My name is Foram Patel and I am in my 4th year of Honours Life Science with minors in Sociology and Community Engagement. I was attracted to CityLAB Semester-In-Residence because I wanted to challenge myself and be a part of something outside of my comfort zone. As someone who has only lived in Hamilton for a brief period of time, I also wanted to learn about and explore more of Hamilton. When I got the email for CityLAB, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. However, having been through this experience, I can confidently say that this has been my best university experience so far!
This semester has allowed me to gain a deeper appreciation for Hamilton and meet incredible people. CityLAB is filled with so many enriching experiences that allowed me to develop systems thinking while broadening my perspective on social, economic and municipal challenges. My favorite part of CityLAB has been the people! There is so much value each member brings to the team and so much to learn from everyone. CityLAB has allowed me to serve a cause much greater than myself while being a part of an incredible experience.