Who are you and where are you from?

My name is Matthew Pasqua, I am from Pasqua First Nation.

What are you studying?

I am studying Political Science

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Graduating law school and being admitted to the Bar or working for a Crown Corporation.

What makes you successful academically?

What makes me academically successful in University, is I start homework right away and read everyday, even if it is only for half an hour.

What is/was your summer job? How did it help you with your educational goals?

I worked at the Pasqua First Nation Band office, it taught me to study Administration and Corporate law and structure.

What would be your message to those following in your footsteps?

Stay in school and say no to drugs.

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