Testimonials

Sasha Fisher
“I absolutely love the opportunity to experience a college course as a high school student! I am in two Dual Credit courses, Drawing I and Dining Room Management. I am a Grade 11 student taking Dual Credit for the first time online and it has been a wonderful experience. The teachers are insightful, understanding, patient, kind and I have learned and grown my skills immensely! I would 100 per cent recommend this experience, as it is not only a great way to gain a high school and college credit, it is also an excellent way to dip your toes into a course you are interested in and may potentially take as part of your postsecondary education.”
– Sasha Fisher, Dual Credit Program, 2021

Connor Schiralli

Introduction to Marketing – Fall 2019

I had a wonderful experience in my Dual Credit course. During my time, I met many new people that soon became my friends. Every week I was excited to go to Seneca to see my friends and learn about a class not offered at my high school. This course helped me decide on my postsecondary pathway into business marketing.

Overall, I highly advocate for taking a Dual Credit course because of the unique experiences you gain from studying on a college campus.

 

Batinah Moghul

Propaganda and Persuasion – Winter 2021

The staff and professors are very supportive. It feels great to know that if I have any questions about anything for my course, I can talk to the Seneca support team.

 

Kristine Calacien

The Flight Attendant Specific: Policies and Procedures – Fall 2020

I learned that no matter how hard the course is you’re taking, as long as you’re passionate about it, then you can do well and achieve it. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience here at Seneca. I am looking forward to going to college at your school and also learning a lot more about being a flight attendant.

 

Hisham Bin Abdul Rahman

Computer Numerical Control – Fall 2019

This course opened new horizons of learning for me, enriching my aptitude of logical reasoning and thinking abilities besides helping me master the art of CNC programming. Of course, I cherish the beautiful lecture environment and the congenial friendly staff teachers. Overall it was a win-win for me to have opted for this excellent analytical course.

 

Hadiyah Khalil

Introduction to Sociology – Summer 2019, Foundations of Psychology – Fall 2019, Interpersonal Communications – Winter 2020

I've taken three Dual Credits at Seneca throughout my Grade 11-12 year of high school and It has been an amazing experience... The classes are great and there is a variety of courses to choose from. At first, I was unsure about the program as I had never taken part of the Dual Credit Program at Seneca but once I did, I always wanted to keep coming back. It's fun and gives you the chance to interact and meet new people and friends. I created long-lasting friendships with several of my peers in my Seneca Dual Credit Program... I got to experience what it was like to be in postsecondary.

My Dual Credit experience here was much enjoyed and I recommend joining especially at Seneca!

 

Ivy Chen

Design I: Composition and Creativity – Winter 2019

I am so fortunate to have taken the Dual Credit program while I was in high school because not only did I experience what a college course is like, I became reassured in my postsecondary pathways and decisions. Before taking the Dual Credit Program, I was indecisive over my postsecondary school plans, but while taking the course, it opened my eyes to the things I am most passionate about and want to pursue in the future. The professors were very enthusiastic and helped us every step of the way...

I would recommend the Dual Credit Program to anyone who is still unsure of their postsecondary plans because the experience will help you decide where to take the next step.

 

Alexandra Maftei

Design I: Composition and Creativity – Fall 2020

I learned so much and have access to so much information and experience for no cost whatsoever. These opportunities are incredible and should be advertised more in schools!

 

Eirini Geni

Foundations of Psychology I – Fall 2020, Group Dynamics – Winter 2021, Applied Psychology of Learning & Careers ­– Winter 2021 

It was an amazing class. You get to see how the college environment is, get to learn about something you may want to study, and you can use the credit later on when you get into college! To my professor: I want to thank you for taking the time to teach each one of us, making us laugh through our screens, answering each question or concern we may have, and making things fun for all of us.

 

Emily-Elizabeth Miller

Beauty and Glamour Makeup Techniques – Winter 2019

During my Dual Credit at Seneca, I was able to improve my interacting and interpersonal skills. I was able to step outside of my shell and make new friends.

 

James Yeboah

Introduction to Psychology – Fall 2019

My Dual Credit experience was a transformational one. Although I had an idea of what I wanted to do — become a psychotherapist —I also desired to know what awaited me beyond the confines of high school. That was a desire that was both equally as liberating as it was terrifying to think about. However, when I took the opportunity and was actually in the course in 2019, Introduction to Psychology, it only reaffirmed my career.

My teacher was one of the most amazing people I’ve met for the simple fact that he was simply himself and honestly enjoyed his time teaching us. He cared about our success, which was evident by the variety of enthralling assignments we did, and the compelling readings we were assigned pertaining to human thought patterns and behaviour. All in all, it was simply an experience that has changed my life for the better.

 

Anna Makharashvili

Digital Design I – Winter 2021

I love it! The professor is amazing. My Dual Credit course experience is really valuable for me. I am happy that I can find out a lot of information about the college, its resources etc., before I actually start learning as a college student. Thank you!

 

Asel Ozel

Foundations of Psychology I ­– Fall 2020

It was a very friendly class and everyone was so welcoming. It was also a great opportunity to understand what postsecondary classes look like. Thank you for an amazing semester! I was worried about enrolling into a college credit but the professor made this experience unforgettable and joyful.

 

Joshua Campbell

Dining Room Service Management – Winter 2019

The Dual Credit course I took changed my outlook for serving others and the different concepts and skills involved in cooking. Throughout the course of the program, in the different experiences, situations and activities I encountered, I had never gone through an experience that was so influential...

The attitude, perseverance and commitment promoted by my professor was amazing. He was always there to guide our thoughts to be intentional in what we said and offer a word of encouragement whenever needed.

 

Jenna Jones

Interpersonal Communications – Winter 2019

My Dual Credit took place at Seneca in 2019 for social service work. I loved my course because my professor was amazing. I was able to meet so many people, experience the college lifestyle and learn so much. I really enjoyed my course because it offered such a valuable experience and helped show me all the education and jobs options that could be pursued.

 

Ava Misterowicz

Design I: Composition and Creativity – Fall 2020

This was a great first experience for me taking a college class and I really loved all that was taught to me and shared with us. I'm also thankful for all the feedback given to me, it really helped me evolve in my creative skills and work ethic.

 

Danna Tabares de la Mora

Foundations of Psychology I – Fall 2020, Natural Science: Nutrition and Anatomy & Physiology for the Practical Nurse – Winter 2021

The Dual Credit program has opened my mind to a new way of learning (even during pandemic times). I really enjoyed the class and loved making new friends.

 

Jovan Wilson

Digital Design I – Winter 2019

At first, I was nervous to be in a postsecondary environment in 11th grade. But my Dual Credit leader helped make my experience a very enjoyable one. I always felt comfortable asking questions and my professor was very helpful whenever I had questions. The learning centre on campus with the library and computer area were helpful for when I needed to work on an assignment after class.

The Dual Credit scholarship also became very important to my postsecondary decision. I was very set on going to a university after high school until I realized that Seneca has all of the resources a university does and more.

 

Students who complete a Dual Credit course at Seneca and return to Seneca as full-time students in either a certificate, diploma or degree program are eligible to apply for a Dual Credit Bursary valued at $1,000. Applicants are required to submit a letter reflecting on their Dual Credit experience and how it prepared them for college.

Mara Balmaceda

Dual Credit Courses: Flight Attendant Specific: Policies and Procedures – Winter 2022

Seneca Program: Flight Services – Operations & Cabin Management

Mara Balmaceda

“I want to be a Flight Attendant” has been and always will be my answer when someone asks me the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Again, because of Seneca’s Dual Credit Program, the excitement that I own now is an act of gratitude for allowing me to get a head start on my life and is what motivates me in the uniform that I wear on a weekly basis. So thank you! Being in the FSO program built connections, confidence, and a change for the better in my life.”

Danny Modir Rahmati

Dual Credit Courses: Digital Design I – Winter 2022

Seneca Program: Computer Programming and Analysis

Danny Modir Rahmati

“I took Digital Design I, which was a really fun course; our professor taught us how to create and design digital art by using Adobe Illustrator.

I have benefited so much, it helped me with time management which is one of the most important factor in college, having the ability to manage time and be organized is really beneficial, and one day I hope people will read this and benefit from as I did. As I am typing this I am currently in my first semester of my program (CPA) in Seneca, I could not been more happy by taking Dual Credit, wish I picked more thus I benefited even more and met more amazing people in the program”

Tyrone Cunningham

Dual Credit Courses: Propaganda and Persuasion – Winter 2021, Psychology of Happiness – Summer 2021

Seneca Program: Fire Protection Engineering Technician

Tyrone Cunningham
"Dual Credit has helped with the transition to postsecondary, from getting comfortable with the faculty, managing time and workload, and getting familiar with the programs.

The professors I had for my Dual Credit courses were both understanding and helpful, especially understanding we’re still high school students. They even offered us outside of class help. After meeting with a few of the faculty Seneca had, I got a sense of their values and morals. This made me comfortable knowing that when I started the fall term, I would be welcomed and supported through my time at Seneca.”

Nusrat Jamaluddin

Dual Credit Course: Applied Psychology of Learning and Careers – Winter 2020

Seneca Program: Early Childhood Education

Nursat Jamaluddin
“We had a great experience at Seneca. I attended three classes. Then, suddenly, the pandemic hit, and we phased lockdown in March 2020. Everyone stayed at home, and I completed it successfully. So, it was a very great experience learning online.”

Haley Jaipaul

Dual Credit Course: Behaviour of Animals – Winter 2022

Seneca Program: Behavioural Science

“Doing this Dual Credit, I realized that there is so much support and love that Seneca and Seneca’s professors provide for their students to help them succeed in their future, and they just want to see the best of them.

After high school, I continued my studies at Seneca, doing the behavioural science program. I realized this was a great college for me, especially because of the Dual Credit experience I previously had. I was very excited to get accepted to Seneca. The Dual Credit helped me realize how college will be and the types of experiences I may have along the way. I felt more prepared and comfortable entering college, because I had a similar experience when I was doing my Dual Credit.”

Jieun Jung

Dual Credit Course: Applied Psychology of Learning and Careers (Adult Dual Credit) – Winter 2022

Seneca Program: Library & Information Technician

“I took the class because it happened to be a subject that I was interested in.  While listening to the lecture every week, I learned so many new things.  When I attended this program, the professor gave us interesting lectures every week, always recorded his lectures and put them on the blackboard for the students who needed to listen and study them again.  It was really helpful for me too because sometimes I didn’t understand clearly the first time.  So I often watched the lectures multiple times. At the end of the Applied Psychology of Learning & Careers course, I gained confidence and overcame my fear of college classes.  So I enrolled in a full-time Library & Information Technician program at Seneca.”

Digiorno Morris

Dual Credit Course: Anatomy & Physiology for the Practical Nurse – Winter 2022

Seneca Program: Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing

“Although its a lot to adjust to, I am grateful for that Dual Credit program that guided me into coming to the amazing school and pursuing my dream of nursing, I enjoy learning about the human body and how it functioned and how it operated, the way I was taught was also towards understanding the material and not learning it just to pass the course.”

Julia Francis

Dual Credit Course: Beauty and Glamour Makeup Techniques – Fall 2015

Seneca Program: Office Administration – Legal

“While in high school, I was unsure of what I wanted to do career-wise as my choices constantly changed. My professor during the course, Marissa Hannan, was a fantastic person, and it was a pleasure to learn what I did about beauty and sales from her.”

Matthew Gray

Dual Credit Course: Aeronautics I – Winter 2019

Seneca Program: Bachelor of Aviation Technology

“The Dual Credit program was extremely beneficial in showing me that college professors are friendly and want to see you succeed. Also, this program showed me how college classes place a lot more responsibility on the student, and the more work you do, the better your grade will be. Finally, this program gave me a much more in-depth introduction to aviation than any high school class could have ever given me.”

Yousif Yahya

Dual Credit Course: Applied Psychology of Learning and Careers – Summer 2022

Seneca Program: Computer Engineering Technology

“The teachers were phenomenal. They were very flexible because I would go on vacations with the family and the teachers would find time to help me out with assignments and tests.”

Andrew Tikjonov

Dual Credit Course: Foundations of Psychology I – Fall 2021

Seneca Program: Arts and Science – University Transfer

“My professor was very open to answering every student’s questions, and I felt more included with every class I joined.

The Foundations of Psychology program helped me gain confidence to pursue a postsecondary education through my interactions with the college curriculum, and because of the kindness and quality teaching from Dr.Güzel I felt a deep desire to go to college, a desire that I didn’t have before taking the Dual Credit course. Upon completing the psychology course, I had discovered that I wanted to work in neuroscience, to discover the secrets and “hardwired psychology” of our brains. So I decided to stick with Seneca for that journey as well!”

Haley Lin

Dual Credit Course: Food, Theory and Practice – Winter 2021

Seneca Program: Computer Engineering Technology

“The Dual Credit program provided me with multiple benefits. For example, I got to experience what college was like, got to move ahead of my peers and got to connect with my class. In addition, I learned how Seneca works, so I felt more confident enrolling there for my diploma.”

Lisa Truong

Dual Credit Course: Anatomy & Physiology for the Practical Nurse – Winter 2020

Seneca Program: Practical Nursing

“The Dual Credit program was filled with so many courses! There were so many options to choose from, but I decided on anatomy and physiology as it was a medical-related course. My professor made learning fun, easy and interactive. Taking the anatomy and physiology course, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in this field. I found so much joy, passion and motivation towards it.

Seneca made a significant impact on my career choice and assisted me in building a passion for nursing! If it wasn't for the Dual Credit program, I believe I wouldn't have chosen nursing.”

Kaiden Diaz

Dual Credit Course: Introduction to Business – Winter 2021

Seneca Program: Business Administration – Marketing

“I took an Introduction to Business class with Dual Credit, and I was amazed at how many resources were available. The way the professor taught us the content was a unique and hands-on experience that high school or university did not offer.

Taking a Seneca Dual Credit course does a perfect job of making it clear what real-world industries look like.”

Frank Morlando

Dual Credit Course: Interviewing and Communications in Law Enforcement – Winter 2021

Seneca Program: International Transportation & Customs

“Dual Credit gave me a head start on skills I would need to be well off in college such as proficiency in Blackboard, proper time management, getting adjusted to having more independence in assignments and understanding course material than while I was in high school.”

Nataly Guzman Martinez

Dual Credit Courses: Forensic Crime Scene Investigation, Group Dynamics and Applied Psychology of Learning & Careers – Winter 2021

Seneca Program: Police Foundations

“Once I started the Dual Credit program, I fell in love with my Forensics Crime Scene Investigation course. I was fascinated with all the materials taught. We had an assignment where we had to look over a crime scene and jot down all the evidence we could see in the videos our professor shared with us. We also had to draw out a sketch of the scene.

I really do thank my Dual Credit experience for helping me figure out what I really wanted to be.”

Nygel Russell-Barreiras

Dual Credit Course: Introduction to Forensic Science – Winter 2018

Seneca Program: Police Foundations

“When I took the Dual Credit course at Seneca’s Newnham Campus for Forensic Science, initially I had taken it because my friends were taking it. However, when I attended my first class with former detective Kevin Bryan, I knew I wanted a career in forensics.”

Peter Oh

Dual Credit Course: Foundations of Psychology I – Winter 2018

Seneca Program: Business Administration – Human Resources

“During my time as a Dual Credit student at Seneca, I felt a desire to seek something greater out of my education, and each moment during my lectures made me happy that I decided to show up for class. If not for my time at Seneca, I doubt that I would have chosen to pursue a postsecondary education, and for that I am genuinely and deeply grateful.”

Julia Afsharzadeh

Dual Credit Course: Interpersonal Communications – Winter 2019

Seneca Program: Social Service Worker

“I visited my guidance counsellor and they offered a Dual Credit course that could not only give me a high school credit that I needed, but a college one too.

It felt nice to go to a new environment instead of the high school I was so used to going to for four years. The people at Seneca were very thorough with what would be expected in our term and were very nice. They also gave us free textbooks and notebooks to use for our class. Fast forward to now, I decided to enrol in the Social Service Worker program at Seneca@York.”

Mark Kolyshkin

Dual Credit Course: Introduction to Forensic Science – Winter 2018

Seneca Program: Honours Bachelor of Crime & Intelligence Analysis

“It’s safe to say that, thanks to Seneca, I found out what interested me, became interested in learning, found myself a perfect program, and now I see potential in myself and the career I chose. Thanks to the amazing opportunity of the Dual Credit program and the courses offered by Seneca, I now see a bright future ahead of me.”

Lisa Lee

Dual Credit Course: Applied Psychology of Learning and Careers – Winter 2020

“The content of the course was extremely useful and versatile. Before the pandemic started, everyone with different backgrounds willingly participated and was very engaged in class. It helped me be motivated and enthusiastic again. Even after the course had been turned into virtual class, each session was very informative with various types of visual materials. Of course, I could learn theories and knowledge, but the core part of taking this class was finding myself and figuring out how I can be successful both at school and work through practical strategies.”

Amina Kerim

Dual Credit Course: Applied Psychology of Learning and Careers – Winter 2020

“I can say that the whole experience and atmosphere I felt whenever I came to the campus were just positive and engaging. Being at Seneca felt right and suitable for me and my current situation in life, I feel like this will be one of the best and fun experiences that I will cherish for a long time.”

“Overall participating in the Dual Credit Program gave me confidence and reassurance that Seneca is the right choice for me.”

Jihee Ban

Dual Credit Course: Interpersonal Communications – Winter 2020

“I was lost until I found out about the Dual Credit Program that was available for me before I could go to any college.”

“Here I am now, being part of a Seneca community, I am proud to be a Senecan myself.”