My experiences in the Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice at Thompson Rivers University have deepened my understanding of inequality, human dignity, and the responsibilities of individuals and institutions. Through coursework, research, my practicum, and experiential learning, I have explored how human rights principles relate to the conditions people experience in their everyday lives.
The following reflections trace my development throughout the program. They consider how human rights and social justice coursework shaped my thinking, how my practicum connected theory with institutional practice, and how experiences beyond the classroom strengthened my communication and professional skills. A central thread is my growing interest in organ trafficking and transplant tourism, which began with a classroom presentation and developed into a sustained research focus.
Together, these reflections examine the questions, challenges, and experiences that have influenced my growth as a researcher, educator, and advocate. They also consider how I will carry this learning into future work, particularly at the intersection of human rights, education, and healthcare.