Lacey Jackson

likes to crack open a Cold Case.

Education:
Criminology Diploma, 2008

Currently:
I am going to the University of the Fraser Valley for one more year to get my BA Criminal Justice.

Career goals:
Program Coordinator for Correctional Services Canada

My favourite law related TV show:
when I have time to watch TV, is Cold Case Files. I like that show because they are real-life crimes that have been committed and this show explains how they solve them years later.

I originally started at Douglas

as soon as I graduated high school. I started in Fall '03 in the General Studies Program. I did not really know what I wanted to get into. However, as soon as I took a Criminology class, I knew that I wanted to focus my studies there. It is an interesting topic, with so many different areas.

Trying to juggle

two jobs and a full semester was a challenge. Keeping organized with a planner is a must for me. I write down everything that I need to do and what days I need to do them on (work, assignments, tests, and designated study times). At home, I have a white board and I write out the due dates of assignments and exams for all of my classes. Gradually throughout the semester the list gets smaller and so does the stress.

Getting to know the instructors

is a bonus. It is something that you do not get in a university. At Douglas, we have the chance as students to talk and interact with instructors in and outside of the formal classroom setting. Having small class sizes allows for students to unite and form friendships. This can help if you have missed a class, don't understand something or need a study partner. The small class sizes also allow for debates or hearing other people's opinions about a topic which is also a helpful learning tool.

The best instructor I had was

Heidi Currie. She has so much experience in her field and is extremely passionate about what she does and that makes a difference. Heidi shares stories from her past experiences working with specific institutes and different areas of the criminal justice system. This makes it easier to remember information because you think of the extremely odd example of a case she gave or the real-life story she had to relate to that specific piece of information.

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