Tom Morissette-Veilleux
Diplômé du baccalauréat en littératures et linguistique anglaises
“Originally a student in the baccalauréat en études multidisciplinaires with the goal of moving toward film studies at the graduate level, I chose to take certificat en littératures et linguistique anglaises as one of my certificates after one of my film studies professors suggested it to me. Unsure of the interest I could muster for English literature and linguistics, I still decided to take 3 classes in that certificate during my 1st semester. I was rapidly enthused by the positive energy of the professors, their passion for their respective field, and the quality of the courses' content. As a result, shortly after my 1st semester I considered the possibility of moving to the baccalauréat en littératures et linguistique anglaises (B-LLA) to be able to dig deeper into the English language, particularly prose. Gradually, I discovered a strong interest in many of the authors we studied, and I learned to appreciate my professors even more. In the B-LLA, we have, in my opinion, some of the best and most wonderful teachers out there. Not taking anything away from the faculty, I would also like to mention that the students in the B-LLA, while not numerous, are a serious, engaged, and welcoming bunch. I have made multiple friends in my 2 years in the program, all of whom helped me to improve both my spoken and written English. In the B-LLA, I have also had the chance to meet multiple exchange students coming from countries such as Australia, France, Germany, and England. The relationships I developed with some of these students ultimately led me to go on a student exchange myself. To conclude, for anyone considering the opportunity of enlisting for the B-LLA, or any of the other programs connected to it, and who would like to know if it is worth it—well, I give you a resounding “YES!” Come join us. You will not regret it.”
