Pamela Lebrun

Post-secondary Institution

Cégep de Sherbrooke

Where I did my GSO experience

Belgium

Skills Gained

Self-confidence, Communication skills, Cross-cultural understanding, Adaptability

What I’ve been doing since my GSO experience

This experience has made me a better counselor, because I'm open to learning more about differences, and it has strengthened my ability to adapt. The experience has helped me build my self-esteem and enhance my value as a worker and a speaker, and has given me challenges that have enabled me to learn more about my skills and the resources at my disposal.

Fun facts about me

J’ai toujours été stressée de chanter et jouer du piano en public. Lors de mon retour à l’aéroport de Bruxelles, il y avait un piano à queue. Je me suis dit « je n'ai rien à perdre, je ne vais jamais recroiser les personnes. Je suis prête à me tromper et avoir du fun ! » J’ai chanté une composition en m’accompagnant au piano public. Depuis ce jour, cette expérience m’a donné le courage et chaque fois que je vois un piano, j’ai encore plus de plaisir à être moi-même !

More Canadian students need access to international experiences because it will allow them to learn more about themselves. We live in a country with a lot of diversity and it is important to be more open towards other cultures. In Canada, we have a lot of knowledge to share with the world and there are a lot of things to learn from all around the globe.