Former Head Monitor - Summer 2004
Alyson Choisnet

My name is Alyson Choisnet, I am 22 years old and come from a little place called New Glasgow in Nova Scotia. I enjoy working out, cooking and basically anything that is fun. I have just finished my fourth year of a Commerce degree and I am very excited to graduate. I have been a residence monitor before as well as a MASSIE tutor and I look forward to being the head monitor for the MASSIE program this summer. I know we will have a great time and make lots of memories!

Former Monitor - Summer 2004
Amanda Diggins - aedggns@mta.ca

My name is Amanda Diggins and I have just completed my second year at Mount A. I am in a Bachelor of Arts degree double majoring in Religious Studies and Psychology and I originally come from Trenton, Nova Scotia. I am very excited to be a monitor with the MASSIE program this summer. I have been a tutor in the past and plan to continue to be involved with the program in the future. My door is always open so feel free to stop by and see me whenever you like.

Former Monitor - Summer 2004
Chen Yin Hsieh - chsh@mta.ca

Hi, my name is Chen and I'm a 3rd year student seeking a degree in bachelor of science. I'm currently double majoring in biochemistry and economics. I'm from Bedford, Nova Scotia and enjoy talking, biking and playing badminton for leisure. I was involved with the MASSIE program both as a roommate and a tutor in 2003. I'm looking forward in meeting the students in the summer of 2004 and working with them as a summer monitor! I know it'll be another successful session for the MASSIE program. You can count on it!

Former Monitor - Summer 2004
Charlotte Danisch

My name is Charlotte and I have been at Mount A for three years. I enjoy windsurfing, running, swimming, shopping, and travel. I am a Classics Major mostly studying archaeology with a Minor in History. This summer I will be waitressing and bartending in Sackville and I may also work in a summer camp. On my days off I will go to the beach nearby, and visit friends in Moncton and Fredericton (my family is from Fredericton). I'm very excited to meet all of the new MASSIE students!

Former Monitor & Head Monitor- Summer 2004 & Summer 2005
Tiffany Gallant - tdgllnt@mta.ca

Hi! My Name is Tiffany Gallant, though my friends often call me Mika, so feel free to use whichever name you like! :) I am a third-year student here and Mount Allison, taking a Bachelor of Arts which, at the moment, consists of three minors: English, Japanese and Psychology. I am super excited to be working as a Monitor for the summer MASSIE program!! I have been a roommate, tutor and friend to various MASSIE students over the past two years, and I'm sure this summer will be one to remember! Some of my hobbies are drawing, listening to many types of music, and Karate. My home is in Souris, Prince Edward Island, so in the summer I like to spend alot of time swimming or at the beach! If your want to chat, please feel free to drop into Carriage House! There is alot we can learn from each other, I'm sure \^o^/

Former Monitor and Activity Coordinator - Summer 2005
Romain Vuattoux

Hi, my name is Romain. I'm a 3rd year student studying International Relations and doing a double minor in History and Asian Studies. I come from France, and so I am also an international student therefore I know how exciting it is to live abroad and how difficult it can be sometimes. However I will be here to help
you anytime. I'm a very social person and love sports (swimming and tennis) and listening or playing music (guitar). In the 3 past years, I've been a roommate, a tutor and a friend to many Massie students. We're gonna have an awesome time together. I am looking forward to welcome, meet and spend time with everyone of you.

Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie Jackson and I have been studying Biochemistry at Mount Allison for three years. I have been a MASSIE tutor and roommate in the past, and have very much enjoyed the experience. I will be in Sackville all summer to do research at a lab, work as a bartender, study, and and most importantly: live with you guys (I'll be in Carriage house, if you don't live there, come and visit)! I am originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, where you will get to go on a weekend trip. It's a very nice city with good shopping and exciting night life. I enjoy watching movies, surfing, shopping, travelling, spending time with friends, and sometimes skydiving. On my days off I plan to visit with friends in Sackville, Moncton, and Halifax, play tennis, and go to the beach. I can't wait to meet you all - this summer is going to be so much fun! Please e-mail me if you have any questions about living in Sackville!

Former Monitor - Summer 2005
Emily Drake

Hello, my name is Emily. Welcome to Mount Allison University! I am so excited to meet all of you! I am a third-year science student who is majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Biology. I will be doing research this summer with a chemistry professor. I am from Woodstock, New Brunswick and am one of five daughters! I enjoy outdoor activities and can't wait to do some of them with you all this summer.

Former Monitor - Summer 2005
Ankit Kapur

Konichiwa. Watakushi-wa Ankit, desu. I will be your Canadian roommate here at Mount Allison University. I am a third year Math/Physics student and will be doing my research in physics this summer while I hang out (spend time with) you guys. I am really excited about this summer because we have really nice house
to stay in and because Adam tells me you guys rock (are a lot of fun). I hope to see you all soon and get the chance to show you all a small part of my country. If you have any questions send me an email.

Head Monitor - Summer 2006
Emily Drake - ecdrk@mta.ca

Hello! My name is Emily and this is my second summer being a Massie monitor! I am graduating from Mount Allison University with a Degree in Chemistry! I am staying in Sackville for the summer to continue my chemistry research and of course doing the Massie program! The experience I have had with this program has been unforgettable and incredibly rewarding! I like playing sports and being outside, this summer we will have lots of opportunities to do both! I look forward to getting to know each of you!

Monitor - Summer 2006
Alana Poirier - amprr@mta.ca

My name is Alana and I'm going into my 3rd year as a modern languages major. I study french, spanish, and japanese. I work at the campus bookstore (Fawcett Building) on weekdays, but in my spare time I like to ride my bike, draw, read, and play the flute. I also love the bridgestreet cafe! I got involved with MASSIE in the fall of 2005, when I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful MASSIE conversation partner! I am really looking forward to getting to know all of the MASSIES this year, and I hope that we can learn a lot from each other. Above all, I hope that we have lots of fun together!!

My name is Nico and I'm going into my second year in sciences at Mount Allison University. Although I'm in sciences, I hope to minor in languages and I speak English, French, Spanish, and some German. I love the outdoors, playing and listening to all sorts of music, volunteering with different groups, and having long conversations. I'm somewhat athletic and my favourite sports include tennis, volleyball, (ultimate) frisbee, running, and soccer. Finally, I think Sackville is a wonderful place I hope to see you here some day!

Monitor - Summer 2006
Steve Murray - samrry@mta.ca

Hello, my name is Steve Murray. All of my friends tell me that the MASSIE program is a lot of fun, so when I was asked to be a monitor, I couldn't resist! I have just completed a bachelor of science in mathematics, and this summer, I will also be doing research in environmental science. I am looking forward to travelling, playing sports, making music, cooking and spending time with all of you, while we learn more about each other's cultures.

Monitor - Summer 2006
Vera Ranieri - vrnr@mta.ca

Hello! My name is Vera Ranieri, and after completing my degree in mathematics this year, I just couldn't resist staying in Sackville this summer and being a MASSIE monitor. I hope that I will learn just as much from the MASSIE students as they (hopefully!) will learn from me. Along with being a monitor, I am also working for the computer science department, and can usually be found there during the day frowning at my computer screen. I do enjoy lots of other things, like travelling, reading, politics, and any sort of adventure! I hope to have some this summer!

Head Monitor - Summer 2007 - Angela Hersey

Hi! My name is Angela and I am from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I have just finished four years here at Mount A, and I will be graduating with a major in History and minors in Canadian Studies and Political Science. I am so excited for the summer, and can't wait to experience Sackville in a new way! I love the outdoors, biking, and ultimate frisbee, and I know there are going to be lots of great adventures to be had.

Hi! My name is Claire Kelly and I'm going into my third year at Mount Allison. I am a Psychology major and an English minor, with the intentions of being an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher as soon as I'm done. I love to travel, watch movies, read, play soccer, experience new things, meet new people, and have fun. This is my third experience with the MASSIE prgram, and not my last! I've been a roommate, a conversation partner, and will be the program assistant in the Fall. I obviously love the MASSIE program and am so excited to have a fun time with everyone this summer!!

Monitor - Summer 2007 - Vivien Nguyen

I am Vivien from Hanoi, Vietnam. I am going to my third year with (hopefully) an Honors in Mathematics and a minor in Applied physics. I enjoying watching movies, especially Korean drama series, reading, traveling, cooking and drawing. So you may have an idea that I am not as dry as my study sounds. This is my first summer in Sackville, also my first experience with the MASSIE program, but I am going to try my best to fully enjoy it and to be your friend. It will be lovely to welcome you all here to beautiful and peaceful Sackville very soon.

Monitor - Summer 2007 - Laura O'Laney

My name is Laura O’Laney and I am going into 4th year biochemistry. I love to play rugby and all other sports, to play and listen to music, to read, and to have adventures. I'm doing research this summer for my honours thesis, and I look forward to having a fun and exciting adventure-filled summer with the MASSIE program.

Rachel Maclennan (Monitor) -

Konnnichiha! My name is Rachel MacLennan and I am going into my 4th year in Psychology here and MTA. I have been involved in the MASSIE program for the last three years as roommate and a conversation partner and absolutely love it! I enjoy a wide range of activities such as reading, swimming, sports, shopping, watching movies, music, crafts, pictures, just hanging out and talking. I also love sushi! I cannot wait to meet everyone and start having some fun! I hope you are all ready, because it is going to be a crazy summer!

Jessica Itiaba (Monitor) -

My name is Jessica. I am going to be a second year Drama major here at Mount Allison University. I enjoy reading,net-surfing, hanging out with friends, and having a good time. I am really looking forward to this years MASSIE program and am hoping that it will be an amazingly rewarding adventure.

My name is Aaron and I am going into my 4th year of commerce at Mount Allison. I grew up outside of Halifax, Nova scotia in a small town. I'm very interested in Japanese culture and learning the Japanese language, and after graduating I hope to teach English in Japan. I enjoy being outdoors, sports, music, movies, travelling, computers, weekends, and parties. This is my first year being formally involved in MASSIE, but I have made many friends through this program in the past and I look forward to meeting everyone this summer. My door will always be open, so stop by and talk!

Head Monitor - Summer 2008 - Matt Munce

Konichiwa!! My name is Matt. I am 22 years old and I am a philosophy and religious studies major. My hometown is Toronto. I love to travel, read, go to the gym, and play sports. I also enjoy the outdoors. I am always looking for an adventure. I am really excited to meet everyone. Do not be afraid to send me an e-mail if you have any questions or you just want to introduce yourself. See you all real soon:)

Monitor - Summer 2008 - Yee Mon Khine

My name is Yee Mon Khine, but my friends call me Mimi. I study Biology and I am going into my fourth year here at Mount Allison University. I am from Myanmar. I like cooking, painting personal post cards, listening to music, making new friends, traveling, playing badminton, cycling and also being on computer normally watching "youtube", as you can see in photo, but I am not always online though. I have been involved in MASSIE program for two summers already and this third summer I am excited to stay together with you guys, and have some adventures as well as doing some fun stuff.

Monitor - Summer 2008 - Katie Davidson

こにちは! My name is Katie Davidson. I have finished my final year here at Mount Allison and will be graduating in May 08’ with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Geography and a minor in English. I have spent my last four years participating in the MASSIE program as both a conversation partner and roommate; however this will be my first time as a summer MASSIE monitor. This summer I look forward to getting to know everyone and am hoping to make this experience unforgettable for us all! I am always up for fun times and new experiences and am anxious for summer to finally arrive! I will be travelling to Japan in the fall to teach English as a second language, therefore our friendships will not end here!

Monitor - Summer 2008 - Claire Kelly

Hi! My name is Claire Kelly and I'm going into my fourth year at Mount Allison. I am a Psychology major and an English minor, with the intentions of being an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher as soon as I'm done. I love to travel, watch movies, read, play soccer, experience new cultures and foods, meet new people, and have fun. I've been a roommate, a conversation partner, a summer monitor for the MASSIE program, and have loved every minute of it! It looks like we have a awesome group this summer, so I am overjoyed to continue my fun with MASSIE as this year's program assistant.

Monitor - Summer 2008 - Katie Melanson

Hey! My name is Katie Melanson, I am going into my fourth year of University here at Mount Allison. I love swimming, hanging out, reading, taking care of animals and just having fun! I have been a MASSIE roommate and conversation partner and am very excited to be a monitor this summer. I am so excited to meet you all; my door will always be open anytime you want to talk! See you soon! Please bring okonomiyaki!

Monitor - Summer 2008 - Laura O'Laney

Laura desu. rugby no sensyu desu. subarashiihitodesu! I love sports and music and adventures and fun. I am graduating this year, but I love summer with the MASSIE program so much that I cannot leave! I can't wait to party and sing and dance and travel and laugh and play games and watch movies and make movies and enjoy Sackville with all you beautiful people coming for summer MASSIE 2008! Ganbare!!!

Monitor - Summer 2008 - Rachael Buell

Hi! My name's Rachael, and I'm a second-year student. I'm studying Biology and Japanese. I'm really excited to stay in Sackville this summer and be a monitor! I was a MASSIE roommate this year, and it was an awesome experience! I love meeting people and socializing. I also love movies and music, and I like to enjoy them with my friends. I have a very casual, laid-back personality, so I like to just hang out with people, and maybe go shopping sometimes. ;) I can't wait to meet you all!

Monitor - Summer 2008 - Jessica Babineau

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I'm from Moncton, New Brunswick. I have just finished my final year at Mount A, and I will be graduating with a double major in Anthropology and Classical Studies. This is my 3rd year, and 6th experience with the MASSIE program! I have been a roommate, and a conversation partner. I love traveling, listening to music, cooking, adventuring, shopping, watching movies, reading, being outside and just hanging out. I look forward to meeting everyone this summer! I know we're all going to have a wicked (great) time!

Monitor - Summer 2008 - Rachel McLennen

Hello summer 2008 MASSIE students! I am a graduating student, and I have just completed my major in Psychology with a minor in Biology. Since 2004 I have truly enjoyed having the opportunity to meet and become close friends with many of the students involved in the MASSIE program. My best times at Mount A have been spent as a MASSIE roommate, conversation partner and as a summer monitor. I love the outdoors, biking, movies, reading, shopping, and of course having fun! I am so excited for the summer to begin and all of the new experiences and adventures it will bring

Monitor - Summer 2008 - Randy Despres

Hi there! I'm Randy! I've just about completed my second year of university! I study languages. I am learning Spanish, Japanese and German at the same time, it can be very confusing! I really enjoy the MASSIE program, I was a room-mate this year, and am going to be a conversation partner next year. I'm a pretty
happy person. I like helping people and learning new things. I like spending time with friends and finding new exciting things to do! I am really excited about this summer, and I can't wait to get started! =D

Head Residence Assistant - Summer 2009 - Belinda Ellsworth

Activity Coordinator - Summer 2009 - Katie Melanson

Monitor - Summer 2009 - Rachael Buell

Monitor - Summer 2009 - Courteney Smith

Monitor - Summer 2009 - Megan Lowry

Monitor - Summer 2009 - Patrick Hennessey

Monitor - Summer 2009 - Rob Davis

Head Monitor - Summer 2010 - Courteney Smith

Hi summer MASSIE students! My name is Courteney and I've just finished my fourth year at Mount Allison. I am a Psychology major and Biology minor. I have been
involved with MASSIE as a roommate and conversation partner and I am excited about being an RA. I love to travel, watch movies and spend time with friends. I can’t wait to meet everyone; I know this summer will be great. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me anytime.

Hi everyone! My name's Janelle and I'm a 4th year Psychology/Spanish student. I've been involved with the MASSIE program for 3 years. I really love to dance, travel, listen to music, watch movies and go to the beach. I hope you're all excited to come to Mount Allison because we can't wait to meet all of you :) If you have any questions please email me at jmduguay@mta.ca See you soon!

See you later on,
Janelle

Monitor - Summer 2010 - Sonali Kallianpur

Hey guys! I'm Sonali, but most people me Sono. I am a 4th year Biology major and Psychology minor. Some of my loves include listening to music, arts & design, sports, friends and family, meeting new people and oh yes, talking! I'm fun-loving, down-to-earth, energetic and generally pretty happy. I am really looking forward to spending this summer with all of you in beautiful Sackville.

Can't wait to meet you guys! :)

Monitor - Summer 2010 - Tracy Bian

I am majoring in Psychology and minor in Philosophy and Japanese studies, and I am going into my 3rd year here at Mount Allison University. I have been to Japan for 4 times. I stayed in Nagoya the most. I love playing any kind of sports! I love watching Japanese animations and manga, I sometimes draw manga characters. I have been involved with MASSIE programs for the past 2 years, and I was a good friend with every MASSIE student last year (2009 Fall). It is my first time work as a MASSIE RA, and i can't wait to meet everyone~ In the next 4 months, I will try my best to contribute to this program and everybody's reisdence life.

Monitor - Summer 2010 - Patrick Hennessey

Monitor - Summer 2010 - Tasha Canning

Hello MASSIES :) わたしは Tasha Canningです!
I just finished my third year at Mount Allison and I am studying English and History.
This is my first year as a MASSIE R.A, but I have had other MASSIE experience. In the past I have had a MASSIE roommate and a summer and March MASSIE conversation partner.
I love music, movies, anime, cooking, reading, talking, crafts, games, and so much more.
I can’t wait for you guys to arrive and I’m know that we are going to have an awesome summer together :) If you have any questions, worries, or just want to talk feel free to come to me or email :) I’ll always be here to listen. See you soon!

Monitor - Summer 2010 - Emily Armstrong

Hello! My name is Emily and I just finished my second year here at Mount Allison. I am doing an English major and Psychology/Sociology minors. I was a MASSIE roommate last fall and I am very excited to be involved with MASSIE again for the summer. Some of my hobbies are reading, writing, music, dancing, and watching movies. I hope we all have a great summer together!

Monitor - Summer 2010 - Gurleen Sidhu

Hi MASSIEs! I am super thrilled to be one of your summer RA's for this year. I am a Bachelor of Commerce student, with a minor in Economics, and I was a conversation partner for Sakiko Rembutsu last year. Through her, I came to know Chisa, Hikaru, Mio, Aya, Yumi, and many more MASSIEs and totally fell in love with them! I love travelling, shopping and listening to music and in my free time, I can be usually found online watching some comedy shows. I also love a few sports, so you can rest assured that we'll all have an awesome time here this summer. Cant wait to meet you all :)

Monitor - Summer 2010 - Kyla Redekop

Hello MASSIE students! My name is Kyla and I’m a 4th year English student with a minor in French. I’m originally from Ontario but I love living in New Brunswick because Sackville has such a great homey atmosphere that I’m sure you will feel as well. I love reading, writing, traveling, watching scary movies and riding horses. I’m so looking forward to being one of your RA’s this summer and I’m really excited to meet you all and to introduce you to Canada! :D