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Vivek Prabhu ’09 From College Hill to Parliament Hill.
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Q: Tell us about your personal background – where are you from, how long did you attend RNS, where are you living now, what are you doing for work/school? A: I grew up in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and came to the Hill in my grade ten year. After graduating in 2009, I went to Huron University College at Western for a BA Honours Specialization in History and then went to Carleton University for my Masters degree in Political Management. I now work in the Prime Minister’s Office, in communications. Q: How would you describe your experience as a student at RNS? A: I had an amazing student experience at RNS. I came to the school as someone who was self-conscious and not the most confident. What impacted me the most was how supportive everybody was, it did not matter whether
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they were a teacher, a member of administration or my classmates. I think the RNS community is all about the relationships you make. In my case, those relationships gave me the confidence to find my strengths. Q: Do you have a favourite memory from your days on the Hill? A: A single memory alone wouldn’t give my experience justice. When I think back to my time at RNS I think about playing bass in a band with Mr. Jollymore (who was on vocals!), Duncan Lutes ’10, Marco Landry ’09, and George Aldous ’10. I also think about the opportunity I had to go to India for the International Round Square Conference with Amelia Moffatt ’09, Abby White ’09 and Mr. & Mrs. Jollymore. Some of my fondest memories are also just hanging out with my fellow housemates in Mackay.