08/13/2025
"Everything changed the day a classmate told me she had applied to college.
I was curious and asked her how it worked. She explained the application steps to me. At first, I didn’t believe it was possible. But then I thought, “What do I have to lose?” and decided to apply.
They scheduled an online appointment for me. While I was waiting, many people around me said it was fake, or that I would have to pay a lot of money because nothing like that could be free. Their words doubled my stress because even dreaming of this opportunity was beautiful.
In my anxiety, I reached out to Meagan Quesnelle and told her I needed to talk . I will never forget how she responded to me on the weekend, during her day off. She answered all my questions, calmed me down, and helped me believe in the process.
After that, I started the upgrading courses — and I met incredible teachers."
Finish Grade 12-level English or Math in as little as 14 weeks.
Open the door to apprenticeships and college programs this year, not next.
Learn More - https://durhamcollege.ca/programs-and-courses/academic-upgrading-college-preparation
