Alex Orychock

Alex Orychock

Cape Breton Accents di Cape Breton University
S1 · E9
27 mag 2025
07:43

Note sull'episodio

In this episode of Cape Breton Accents, President Dingwall sits down with CBU Bachelor of Social Work graduate, Alex Orychock, for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, purpose and the power of staying close to home.

Born and raised in Whitney Pier, Alex shares how personal challenges and a desire to help others led him to pursue social work. As a member of the program’s inaugural cohort, he reflects on the hands-on learning, supportive faculty and powerful practicum experiences that helped shape his professional identity.

Alex’s placements connected him with mentors who inspired his practice and reaffirmed his decision to build a career rooted in betterment of the community he grew up in.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about turning hardship into purpose and finding strength in connection.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Learn more at cbu.ca/podcast

Parole chiave

University
Student Life
Canada
Atlantic Canada
Varsity
Students
Cape Breton
Nova Scotia
International Studies
EDI
Health
Wellness
social work
Social Worker