
Reassuring Master’s Students: Navigating Self-Doubt and Hardship on the Path to Success
Anna-Lisa Barrett earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies in 2023 and is currently a second-year master’s student in the Criminal Justice and Public Policy (CJPP) program at the University of Guelph. As she navigated the challenges of graduate school, Anna-Lisa experienced the profound loss of her grandmother. Through this difficult journey, she confronted grief, self-doubt, and a sense of disconnection, but ultimately found strength and clarity through the support of her community.