Hello! My name is Vanessa Vukovic and I am 15 years old. I am a student at Charles Best Secondary School and live in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. This is my first year taking Social Responsibility, and I am very excited to be a part of it! My favourite subject in school would have to be English as I find the course a gateway to different perspectives, cultures, and ideas. It is very captivating to see how other people express themselves through the form of writing.
I found out about Social Responsibility through the course selection sheet, and the knowledge my sister that was in this course. I started to read what it was about, and became interested in all the ways I could support my community through taking the Butterfly Effect course. Therefore, I decided it would be a good idea to participate in the initiatives involved throughout the course, as the possibilities are endless for what I can do. I am very passionate about research, English and Social Studies. For these reasons, the Inquiry project stood out to me when looking into the project options.
One of my passions is playing Soccer. I currently play Soccer for Coquitlam Metro Ford Soccer Club for the past 5 years. I love the game as it is one of the simpler sports as it can be played anywhere by anyone. Some of the main reasons why I play Soccer is because it requires teamwork, brings communities together, and ultimately creates lasting memories. Another one of my passions is travelling to different countries. I love traveling as it helps me explore new cultures and ways of life. One main reason why I love to travel so much is because it’s thrill seeking going on adventures and stepping out of my comfort zone. Travelling the world is far more educational than what one may learn in a textbook and I love meeting new people from around the world.
The image below is a collage I made from my Summer trip to Italy and Croatia!
In my free time, I enjoy watching TV shows, baking, and going outside for a bike ride! I like baking as it is very relaxing and once I finish a new recipe I feel a sense of accomplishment especially when I bake for my family and friends. I also enjoy bike riding as it reduces stress and increases one’s dopamine levels. The longest bike ride I went on was 52 kilometers, starting from Lake Country (the Okanagan Valley region of B.C) to Vernon B.C!
I hope you learned a little bit more about me! Thank you very much for reading!
— Vanessa Vukovic
Hello Vanessa, i hope that you are fine and doing great. It have been interesting reading your blog, i think we have one thing in common both of us like soccer. I am very inspired of your passions, i look forward to engage you throughout my research project