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Hello everyone! I am Most Farjana Aktar. I graduated from Centennial College's SSW program in April. There are no memories of toys in my childhood that I can recall. Because of the cultural differences between my family and others, I don't have any toys in my house. While I was a child, instead of playing with toys, I read many comics, and one of my favorite comics was titled "Fantom".

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My favorite toy was a light brite and i would like to just continue learning and growing as an SSW. My goal is to work within the housing community and how to engage within that community and clients

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This semester I am hoping to learn about "community development".  I am also interested in learning how local agencies create financial sustainability.  To simplify, I would like to move on from delivering programs to developing programs.  I am an SSW Graduate, Aboriginal and an ALS registree.

I don't really remember having a favorite childhood toy.  I grew up in "the country" so I had a life of experiential learning with horses, beautiful landscape and lots of tools and tractors.  But if I had to pick, it would be working with horses...but not mean horses because those are dangerous animals...but the horses that really trusted you after a while.  Those were the best toys.

I hope we all do well in the program.  And it's amazing to be in the first cohort ever!
Daren

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Jennifer Chiovitti (Key-yo-vee-tee) She / Her

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Jennifer Chiovitti (Key-yo-vee-tee) She / Her

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Hello Everyone,
I'm Jennifer.
This semester I would like to learn about the history of sociology, and how industrialization and urbanization created the need to study and understand people and communities. (Both the good and the bad consequences of it)  This makes me think more about our present day and climate, and how advancements / changes in technology as well as the ways in which we communicate with one another (ie. social media) has affected community development.

As for my favourite childhood toy, I had to think way back to the 1980's! It was a toss up between my Jumbo Love Hippo which was a very large purple puffalump stuffed animal, and my Mon Chi Chi which was a cute little monkey. I could not fall asleep without my Jumbo Love, and I took my Mon Chi Chi everywhere with me.

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Hello Everyone,

My name is Michelle Scott my pronouns are she/her. I have been supporting folks in the SSW field for about five years. I recently graduated from the SSW program at  Sheridan. I am very excited to continue my learning journey with you. In this semester I am hoping to connect my peers and professors to build strong relationships as we embark on this learning journey together!

As a child, I couldn't say that I had a favorite toy. However, I did play with every and anything I could get my hands on. I would sit and talk to myself for hours. I guess this helps me to be creative in my adult life!

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Hello everyone, my name is Najlaa Almohammed, I graduated from the Social service worker program this year. I am very excited to be in this program.
My favorite childhood toy was a big Teddy bear that my father gifted to me, which I kept until today.

This semester, I'm planning to improve my writing skills and expand my knowledge. I don't know to like to develop my research skills.

Thank you!

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Hello everyone

My name is Tanya Vintimilla, my pronouns are she/her. I completed my SSW-Gerontology in 2016. I never thought I would be interested in working with the older adult community, but when it came time to pick which area in SSW to go for I carefully chose Gerontology. I remember teachers also said that in 2025 the older adult community would be one of the largest populated community groups in Canada, so I picked it and I am very happy I did.

I have an older sister so she had all the cooler dolls of the early 80s like the Cabbage Patch Kids dolls, Care Bears, Popples, and the Glow-worm, fun times!

My own favourite toy was a doll named (I just found the name) Princess Wishing Star Doll. She had three stars on her Tyara that would light up when you touched the star on her chest with her magical wand. The three stars on her head said Yes, No or ? (question mark). The stars would all light up, but eventually, stop at one star. I always had a question for her and she always gave me an answer! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

This semester I will like to learn how to create change in a way that's most effective. This semester is going to challenge my writing skills and make me a MUCH better writer for sure. I understand in order to start creating the changes we would like to see within our communities, as well as workers in an organization, we have to take the correct steps and have the right tools to do so. Writing is one major tool.

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Hello everyone! My name is Lyndsey Griffin. My pronouns are she and her. I’m excited to embark on this new journey with all of you!

My favorite childhood toy was a cat beanie baby. (For those who don’t know, beanie babies are little stuffed animals.) I remember seeing it at the store and begging my mom to get it for me. As my mother was a single parent on a strict budget, she initially told me “No, next time”. However, as a bratty kid who wanted THAT beanie baby, I started to cry and begged her to get it for me. After crying and pleading, she finally gave in. Looking back, I realized two things. One, I was a GINORMOUS BRAT!! And two, my mother did a lot to keep me happy. However, that beanie baby did not go to waste, I took that cat everywhere. I fed him, every night he slept beside me; I think at one point I even bathed him?!? I loved that stuffed cat.. Until I moved and lost him in the process. But, I will never forgot how much that little gray stuffed animal gave me comfort.

This semester, I would like to further develop my research skills in the social work field. I am also looking forward to learning how to aid communities and improve the lives of individuals.

I’m excited to get to know all of you better over the next two years!

Happy Learning!

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Hello everyone!
My name is Cemile Kabbani and my pronouns are she/her. I completed my SSW diploma last April from Sheridan and I’m excited to start this new learning experience with you all.
My favorite childhood toy was a set of two teddy bears that my best friend gifted to me and they were always on my bed until I moved out of my parents’ home.
This semester, I would like to develop my knowledge and research skills and how to find solutions to improve the living conditions for all.
Looking forward to learning with all of you!

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My name is Anthonia Alaka, and my pronoun is she/her. I am excited to be part of this great Sociological Perspective in Community Development program.

My favorite childhood toy was a baby toy made of plastic. I used to play together with my childhood friends; we backed the baby toy at our back and tied it with clothes called wrappers.

At the end of the program, I want to learn how to interact and know how society sees our environment differently.

I look forward to learning and working with the professors to understand the program and gain more knowledge on how to look at our surroundings.

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I played with alot of dolls as a child, i don't remember a favourite.  I just completed my SSW Diploma and i  am just continuing my journey of learning.

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Great day Everyone!

My name is Ganyo Soh (Gan-yo, So) and my pronouns are she/her.

My favorite childhood toy was the Cabbage Patch Doll. Between my sister and I we had a few diverse Cabbage Patches in our household. I recall during one Christmas season, actively searching for my Christmas gifts. To my surprise, I found twin Cabbage Patch Dolls hidden in our closest by my Mom to be wrapped. They were beautiful twin Dolls dressed in Asian cultural attire.

My expectation for myself is to be able analyze and articulate the sociological learning outcome in my research and writing and impactfully apply them within our field of practice.

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Hi everyone! My name is Elaine and my pronouns are she/her. I am very pleased to meet everyone here!
My favourite childhood toy was the music box with a ballerina that my father gave me. I loved it very much when I was a small girl because of the lovely music and elegant movement of the ballerina. I am still loving it a lot as it brings back many beautiful memories about my father who passed away 10 years ago. It means a lot to me.
For this semester, I hope I can learn the concepts and skills in building a more inclusive and ideal society for us all. In fact, I am open to learn anything that this program is offering. The world is changing fast and I always feel the need to keep catching up. Hope everyone have a happy and successful semester! Thank you!

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Hello BSCD Family,

I am delighted to have the opportunity to greet you all and am enthused to be a part of this bright community of scholars!

My name is Cheyenne 😊

My pronouns are she/her.

Growing up I experienced financial and psychological hardship. However, my favorite person in the world, my Heroine, my Nanna, gifted me two of my favorite toys. One was a diary which she wrote lovingly to me and I to her. The second toy was a digital toy pet called a Tamagotchi. Both of these toys helped me cope with the hardship, taught me the importance of nurture as well as how to receive and give love.

This semester I would love to learn how to use my experiences as a triumphant overcomer as a blueprint for those who may need a helping hand with being tenacious in their life journey and successfully coping with hardship. By the end of the program, I wish to have attained knowledge and all means needed to create a retreat style sanctuary or peaceful environment and program used to improve standard of living and mental well-being for all!

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Hello Everyone,
Please call me Tabitha. My pronouns are she/her. I am excited and nervous all at the same time as I put my student hat back on at this point in my life.Let the adventure begin!
My favourite childhood toy was a preschool record player with plastic discs as little records. I was so proud to pack up my music, take it everywhere we went,and then play songs for everyone.  I will need to learn to balance my work life and academic responsibilities. This semester, I aim to take "aha learning moments" and make then actionable.
Wishing all my faculty & peers a great first semester!

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Hello everyone~ my name is Sumi Park and my pronouns are she/her. I have always been interested in Arab newcomers and seniors. They have always motivated me in my life and learning.
I moved to Lebanon in 2014 as an NGO staff and worked in a Syrian refugee camp. Arabs are warm and friendly countries I always miss. Then I came to Canada, completed my SSW from Sheridan in 2021, and have been working at the Arab Newcomer Center. Through this bachelor's program, I look forward to expanding my view and professionalism.
My favorite childhood toy was five small stones called "GongGi" in Korean. In English, it is called Jackstones. What I particularly liked is that it is easy to carry in my pocket and I can play with it anytime, anywhere. When I took out 5 Korean jackstones from my pocket and laid them on the ground, all my friends gathered. Ever since I was little, I liked the word 'together', and I liked group more than alone. Even now, I belong to my family of three children and many communities such as a church, workplace, volunteer group, women's group, mission team, and Korean community. And now, I have one more class community which is with you. I encourage all of you who have come together for a variety of purposes and directions. I am ready to learn from you all. Nice to meet you!

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Hello everyone,

My name is Sukhman. My pronouns are she/her. I born in India and came to Canada in 2017 as international student. I have completed my SSW in 2019 from College of New Caledonia, Prince George, BC. Currently, I am working in Kinark Syl Youth centre as a youth worker. I have worked in group homes and transition settlers as a youth care provider.  I remember on my 10th birthday my mom gifted me a dragon squishmallow which is my one of my favourite childhood toy. I have very sweet memories sleeping and playing with it. I am brand new student in Sheridan, so I am looking forward to make myself familiar with Sheridan college in his semester and learn more about social and community development out from diploma level. I am little nervous, but I think I will okay!

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Hello Everyone, my name is Kiannah. That is pronounced as (Ki-An-Nah). I completed my SSW back in 2013 here at Sheridan College. I am one of the alumni Women's Basketball Team OCA Champions. I have had the opportunity to work at Salvation Army, working in the Correctional Facility program for youth reintegrating back into society. Then I transitioned into the healthcare sector working at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for 5 Years, as a Personal Support Worker and an Unit Assistant to the nurses, doctors and most important the patients. I am excited to embark on this new journey with everyone; all heading towards graduating with honours, knowledge and a deeper understanding on how we can help change; and better our world today, one person at a time. My favourite childhood toy was my doll name Krystal. She was my best friend. She went everywhere I went. We tried to dress the same. We played amazing games together and she looked just like me. Yes, my Godfather searched for an African Doll that looked just like me; so I could relate to her by colour, eyes and hair. I remembered I could tell her all of my secrets and fears. And of course she wouldn't or should I say couldn't say a word to anyone. lol. But again, I cant wait to look back on all of these assignments, discussions and teachable moments and say, man look how far we have come. I am grateful, a little nervous but truly just excited to start this new chapter with you all. Lets make great memories together!

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Hi, My name is Nasbulain Khoso (Nas). I completed my SSW from Sheridan in 2013,and since then I have been working in the field. My goal was to complete a degree program from Sheridan as well (its so accessible for me) ! And here I am again, hoping and wishing for us all to achieve a great success in all ways.
when I was a little girl I used to play doll's house with my friends, and sometimes we used to throw our dolls wedding parties ! remembering that makes me smile 😊 It sure was a lot of fun !

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Hello my name is Dr. Bethany Osborne and my pronouns are she/her. I am delighted to be your professor for Sociological Perspectives in Community Development. This is the very first time that we have run this course and I am excited to learn with you. I anticipate great opportunities for discussion over the course of the semester.
My favourite childhood toy was a set of blocks that my great uncle had made from scraps of wood.  When I was a small child, I could often build block towers that were as tall as I was.
We are all embarking on an adventure. As I embark upon each new course, with a new group of students, I know that there will be things that I will learn from each of you. I look forward to learning from your experiences, from the ways that you interact with the content and from the creative ways that you engage with the work.

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Hello my name is Samah and my pronouns are she/her. I graduated in April from SSW program in Sheridan College.
My favorite childhood toy was the baby doll. I remember I had a very beautiful baby doll with big blue eyes and wearing a pink and white polka dot dress. I had a lot of fun changing her clothes and feeding her with her fake milk.
Through this seminar, I seek to learn more about the development of societies and everything that helps in developing skills to reach a better social life for all.  I am very excited to start learning everything new in this field.