Meet your valedictorian: Courtney Symons

Posted on Friday, June 17th, 2016

Courtney Symons, Bachelor of Building Science

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being able to find peace within yourself during all of the chaos life has to offer.

When and where were you happiest? Just recently. I finished exams, moved into a new apartment, started work full time, and with graduation around the corner, I found out I was going to be Valedictorian.

Which talent would you most like to have? To be able to find motivation in a heart beat!

What is your current state of mind? I’d say I am pretty content at the moment.

What would you consider your greatest achievement? Moving to Ottawa on my own and graduating school with a full time job! I’m quite proud.

What do you value most in your friends? Honesty, loyalty and support.

Where would you like to live? I would like to live just north of here in a log cabin.

What is your most treasured possession? My dog, Honey!

Who is your favorite fictional hero(ine)? Agent Peggy Carter, from the Marvel Comic series.

Who is your hero(ine) in real life? My dad.

What is your motto? “Appreciate the little things in life.”

Which words and/or phrases do you most overuse? When I respond with yes, but it sounds more like ‘yeas’ with an intrigued tone.