International student achieves valedictorian honour
Mary Lou Masculino (Computer Information Technology 2025) was named Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Fall 2025 Convocation valedictorian. Originally from Victorias City, Philippines, Masculino says the community and support she found on campus helped her adjust to life in a new country and succeed in her studies.
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Lethbridge Polytechnic is a home away from home for international students from over 40 countries each year (over the past decade, we have hosted students from 132 countries).
We can help you answer the question, "Why Lethbridge Polytechnic?", take the right steps to become a Lethbridge Polytechnic student, and support you during your time here.
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Lethbridge, Alberta, provides an affordable and welcoming environment for international students, with a lower cost of living and vibrant cultural diversity. Its sunny climate, safe community, and access to top-notch education at institutions make it an excellent choice for students seeking academic and personal growth.
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Moving to a new country is an exciting journey, but it also comes with important steps to navigate. Whether you're preparing for your arrival, settling into life in Canada, or managing study permits and immigration requirements, these resources will help you every step of the way.
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"I knew I was in the right place when I crossed the doors of Lethbridge Polytechnic to attend my classes. All of my courses had the quintessential amount of theoretical and technical knowledge to prepare me for what was coming next: a career in environmental science."
Ednna Stobschinski
LCSA President 2021-22, Renewable Resource Management
Tepatitlán de Morelos, Jalisco, México
"My program at the Polytechnic was great. It started as an interesting unknown for a foreign student, but it ended as an awesome, hands-on learning experience, with great mentors."
Pedro Herdes
Exercise Science 2022
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil