Guowei Li will be crossing the stage with a PhD in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, and as UNBC’s Valedictorian for Ceremony 2.
He was drawn to his program by his conversations with a professor at the University and their work in cold region hydraulics, and the program being interdisciplinary.
Li said the highlight during his studies was staying at the Quesnel River Research Centre in Likely.
“I’m always joking with my friends that I actually met more wildlife than humans.”
“Obviously it’s a very remote location, but you got a great opportunity to get close to nature, to know more about myself, to know more about what my plans are after graduation.”
Li is currently doing a postdoctoral fellowship, looking at the climate vulnerability of Leo-Driftwood Forest Service Roads, but also wants to do teaching at the University level in Canada.
During the Convocation, he will be addressing the fact that dreaming big isn’t naive, but is necessary, adding to “hope for the best, but prepare for the worst, and live every moment with quiet intention.”
More information can be found on UNBC’s website here.
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