 | Name: Rebekah Age:18Sex: FemaleCultural Background: Grew up and currently resides in SpainLikes to read and cook, loves to meet new people and make new friends |
| Education and experience: | First year international student studying Linguistics at the University of Victoria (remotely). She is currently working part time at a restaurant, and tutors elementary aged children in English. |
| Motivation for study: | Rebekah is extremely intrinsically motivated as she wants to help people and is passionate about learning languages and hoping to get Masters in Speech Therapy. |
| Technological Competence: | Advanced in technology and knows basic functions of multiple online tools (Zoom, social media, quizlet, Youtube, etc..), Rebekah in her grade 12 year created an inquiry project on the history of phonemics. She chose to take a multimodal approach using a video editing software and powerpoint to present her findings. She is a component in digital literacies especially social media where she keeps up with her friends and family from all over the world. |
| Goals: | -ESL teacher or Speech therapist (undecided)-Planning on staying in Canada post degree-Familiarize self with multiple languages-Learn more about online learning to incorporate in future career |
| Obstacles to success: | English is not her first language, needs financial aid due to parents being unable to afford her schooling anymore because of the international tuition costs. This means Rebekah has to work which could lead to less time focused on school, lack of connection with others in Victoria due to COVID-19 pandemic being unable to live in Victoria on campus, making it hard for her to form connections with others. Also due to the pandemic she is residing in Spain so there are different time zones |
| Unique Assets: | Has access to a computer, wifi and a quiet space. Considers herself a Visual learner, ADHD |
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