Vitusha Oberoi

Thanks to COVID-19, Khadijah Deshong has spent most of her first few months in Canada behind closed doors. Yet, the international student from Barbados is virtually building a network and building skills while helping local businesses and artists create an online presence.

“I’m so excited to get this prize. It is an honour but also a huge responsibility. Seneca’s emphasis on having a beautiful game arts portfolio, their practical game engine training, and their encouragement to learn from both peers and instructors are the incredible foundations to my gaining this life-changing experience,” said Ms. Kan, who graduated from the Game Art & Animation certificate program in 2012.

Two proud Senecans have come together to make music that carries messages of courage and hope against the isolation caused by COVID-19.