I am Cheri Martin and I am 24 years old. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminology from Simon Fraser University, and I am currently working towards my diploma in the Paralegal Program at Capilano University. I absolutely love to travel and I have had the opportunity to visit countries such as China, Germany, and France. I have worked part-time as a server throughout my post-secondary career and it has certainly been a great experience. I have become quite efficient at managing my time between school and work, but aside from that I have also met many people who have become good friends. I think that Capilano University is a fantastic school. This is the second time I have been a student there since I also attended Capilano in the University Transfer program upon my graduation from high school. Although it was Capilano College then, it still had the same welcoming atmosphere and a great selection of courses to take. The professors that we have in the Paralegal Program are excellent and they clearly have a passion for what they teach. I feel that the coursework is challenging but practical and it gives us a great idea of the kind of work we will be doing on a daily basis once we are employed as paralegals. With one year of the program left to complete, I am still uncertain about what field of law I will end up working in. At this point, I have really enjoyed and excelled in the class where we learned about the law regarding wills and estates. I also liked the courses that covered employment law and family law. Being the recipient of the Heritage Law Award of Excellence is a great honour and it is something that I am truly thankful for. I am incredibly excited about my professional future and I look forward to working as a paralegal at a great firm where I can put the lessons and skills I have learned at Capilano University to good use.