“lam not intimidated by the prospect of teaching...”

beneficial service to our community. My
own relationship with my little sister is
a very special one, one impossible to
duplicate.

"Since May 1986, I have been practising
archery, having taken lessons and coaching
from one of Canada's premiere archers..."

"T have studied various forms of dance
from the age of four years. For the last
five years I have concentrated on
Polynesian dancing. My dance group meets
strictly for exercise and fun; our public
performances, approximately ten per year,
are limited to resthomes and long term
care facilities and are always on a
volunteer basis.

"Ten years ago I was diagnosed as having
cancer. Between May 1978 and July 1984, I
had ten major surgeries and in July 1986,

I completed one year of chemotherapy.
During this time I attended Capilano
College part-time. I consider this part of
my life as a learning time. Life is a very
special and precious thing given to us to
use wisely. While my present prognosis is
flawless, I feel that there is not a moment
to spare. I enjoy my life to the fullest
and work to the best of my ability. My
work with people is very important to me;
this is my opportunity to return to others
the kindness and compassion givenme in the
past.

"Currently an English student at Capilano
College, I intend to pursue a Bachelor's
Degree in Honours English at Simon Fraser
University, then apply for Graduate
Studies. This is a well thought out career
move based on my love for and interest in
literature. I am not intimidated by the
prospect of teaching, but am challenged. I
always feel that I excel in the seminar
section of my courses and am currently
tutoring vocational students at a local
technology institute in English usage and
structure.

"My first intention on graduation is to
work in a community college or small
university teaching English literature and
creative writing. I am also interested in
the administration of education,

particularly in relation to mature
students. My second deep interest is
writing. An ardent poet from a very young
age, I have published two pieces and am
currently working very hard on several
substantial projects."

In their letters of support for her
application, Maggie's instructors were
extremely positive about her academic
abilities and the work she puts into her
courses. Frances Brownell, English
instructor, also had this to say:

"Many people give up hope and dreams,
and allow their energies to ebb away under
the fierce strain of a prolonged struggle
against cancer. Maggie has not given up,
but has come back from repeated setbacks
to reaffirm her strong love of life and
determination to not only survive but
overcome this serious disease. She has
succeeded admirably, and is an
inspirational figure in her success,
regaining not only her health and energy,
but maintaining a positive, warm, often
exuberant disposition throughout her
lengthy ordeal.

"Having fought against such traumatic
circumstances, Maggie has survived as a
very strong and giving person. She is a
charming, attractive, very open person,

and she shares her knowledge and
enthusiasm about literature with other
more reticent, more insecure students. In
all of the courses she has taken with me,
I have observed Maggie unobtrusively but
effectively aiding other students—
especially older women, who often feel
insecure and ready to surrender soon after
their re-entry into the academic world.
Maggie's warmth, generosity, and strength
have all been very helpful to some of
these students, and this has visibly helped
some of them survive the early shock of
re-entry and the early crisis of self-
.confidence. She has also helped in more
practical ways in helping students
understand or locate materials, andinless
tangible ways, spreading her enthusiasm,
her love of learning, to others not yet
fully awakened to the pleasures and
possibilities of knowledge."

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