Hi, Athabasca University (AU) undergraduate students! My name is Melanie Rousseau, and I am working toward an undergraduate science degree to enhance my advanced chemistry diploma background. If I am not studying or working at my job in a chemistry lab, you will likely find me training for my next half-marathon race or baking a new dessert recipe to try. I have a passion for uncommon animals and nature and hope to explore more of the United States in the next few years. For now, I continuously strive to merge some of the lines between traditional and online education that allow me to connect with other students abroad who have similar learning goals.
However, I believe that we need to glorify our differences to accommodate more options in our AU educational journeys such as method enhancement of course delivery via live lectures, expansion of courses offered in each subject with consideration for home labs, exam platforms available, tuition cost, or transparent breakdowns for what our tuition money goes towards.
It is my absolute privilege to advocate for you all on the Athabasca University Students’ Union (AUSU) Council and I aim to exceed the needs that our educational goals require. Looking forward to connecting with many of you soon.
Melanie Rousseau
mrousseau@ausu.org
AUSU Councillor