The smaller class sizes made the experience even better. “For example, I had a strong interest in costume design. When my design instructor learned this, he suggested I complete a special study in production and act as his assistant costume designer on the show he was working on,” shares Poulin.
After graduating, Poulin went on to earn a Postgraduate Certificate in Arts Administration and Cultural Management. He then spent five years with the Guelph Dance Festival, first as an office manager and then as assistant general manager. He got involved in peer support programmes at U of G too. Today, he’s the university’s Manager of Experiential Learning Development and Recognition.
