As a leader, you act. When challenges come, you don't wait for someone else to make a move. You inspire and motivate. You know what needs to happen and how to achieve it. With your charisma and energy, you drive others to achieve.
Careers for leaders
Every field needs new leaders with fresh ideas. That means you have a lot of options, including:
- Politics – Speak up, get active and fight for change and better lives for people.
- Science – Solve big problems and develop tomorrow's technologies.
- Education – Help others learn, grow and reach their potential.
- Business – Build something new and make your mark in the world.
- Healthcare – Change lives and support people when they need it most.
Connect leadership to learning
For Savannah Mercer, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology, 2024, leadership is about making connections between what you learn and how it can be part of solving real-world problems. Savannah is now a member of VIU's Molecular Modelling Research Group.
"I enjoy learning something new every day, while also challenging myself. I enjoy the hands-on learning aspect of research and applying knowledge to answer scientific questions. I've learned so much from participating in research and it's given me the opportunity to expand on skills that can be applied to other aspects of my life. Research can be extremely rewarding, knowing that the scientific community and beyond could benefit from it."
Featured programs for leaders
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With 120+ programs to choose from, you can find a program that fits your goals as a leader.
Lead in cutting-edge science
Jindar Sboto discovered his passion for chemistry in his freshman year at VIU. Collaborating with Dr. Chris Gill, Co-Director of VIU's Applied Environmental Research Laboratories, Jindar developed a rapid and cost-effective method to measure cannabinoids like THC and CBD using paper spray mass spectrometry. This approach furthers research on the effects of cannabinoids on fetal development.
"Chemistry is a fantastic science. The professors at VIU go above and beyond for their students in terms of help outside of class and the effort they put into their classes. My experience with the Chemistry department was fantastic, filled with great learning and amazing people and professors."