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Corey Bialek
Faculty: 3rd year, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Major: Environmental Studies
Pursuing: Bachelor of Environmental Studies
It was while watching TV that Corey Bialek was inspired to choose a career that would allow him to make a difference.
“I saw a CBC documentary on global warming and knew ecology was something I had to get involved with,” he says.
Corey had been out of high school for five years but did his research and quickly realized that the University of Manitoba was the best option to help him realize his goal.
“When I decided to return to school I knew I wanted to work in the environmental sector. The environmental sector encompasses so many disciplines, deciding on the right direction was, at first, a tall order. After a year taking a variety of courses - geology, statistics, native studies, biology - my path started to come into focus. This process was helped in large part by my professors and peers. It is neat to attend class everyday with likeminded individuals who share the same passions and goals.”
Corey is currently a 3rd year environmental studies student in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, with a passion for urban ecology.
“My two greatest interests are ecology and architecture/city planning. Career wise, I hope to work for a firm, or for that matter create my own, focused on urban ecology. I think, to some degree, the idea of what a “city” should be is shifting, and I want to be a part of the transition. I have always known that a desk job is not in my future: I like to be creative while experiencing what life has to offer. My hope is to have a career that affords me this possibility.”
Corey cites the Faculty’s Cooperative Education Program, which allows students to gain practical experience in the field, as one of the reasons he values his education at the University of Manitoba.
“Probably the largest contributing factor to my success has been my involvement in the co-op program. Through the program I’ve attended events on green building, ethical food practices, wildlife management, and even computer software. And I worked this past summer at Manitoba Conservation. Co-op also brings students together, and has helped to foster several of my school friendships. Overall the co-op program has added so much to my academic experience.”
Outside of his faculty, Corey is also a member of the Wildlife Society, and is currently studying to become a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
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