User:Ne rees

Introduction
Hi, I'm Natalie. I am currently a student at the University of Guelph. In september I will be starting my final year of Guelph's Applied Human Nutrition program. During my time working on my my BASc. I have also been completing courses to enable me to receive a Food Science Certificate!

I am currently enrolled in two summer courses for this year, CIS*2050 being one of them. I chose this course as I find it interesting how the aspects of society and technology (computers) intertwine so much in the world today, and I am looking forward to learning more!

Personal Life
I was born in Toronto, Ontario, more specifically in an area called East York for people who are more familiar with the Toronto area. Even more specifically, in a neighborhood called Leaside. This is the area I come back to when not in Guelph during the school year. I recently started working at Shoppers Drug Mart for the summer while also completing two summer courses.

In Toronto I live with my mother - Nancy, and my younger sister - Andrea. However during the school year I live with three of my girlfriends in an old victorian home close to campus.

Throughout the year I like to keep active with going to the gym, swimming and hot yoga. My favourite thing to do would have to be catching up with friends over coffee - specifically lattes, I have an obsession with them!

One of my passions is traveling, I love exploring the world any chance I can get. I have been to a few cities within British Columbia, explored a lot of Ontario, and had a bus tour of Eastern Canada. There are a few cities within the states I have visited, but my favourite places so far are definately in Europe! I have had the chance to visit family in England a few times already and last summer I went to Madrid and Barcelona in Spain, and Paris, France. The profile picture displayed is a picture I took while in Paris last summer (2011) of the Eiffel Tower, or as it is known in french "La Tour Eiffel" (see profile picture).

Education and Academic Career
I attended Leaside High School in Toronto for my highschool, where after having to complete an extra year of courses I finally figured out what I wanted to study in university. This was due to the fact that it wasn't until my final semester (or supposed to be final semester) of Grade 12 when I took a nutrition course that I realized my passion for the topic and that it was possible to make a career out of my interest in the field!

After my extra year of courses I was accepted to the University of Guelph in the Applied Human Nutrition program. It is a 4 year degree, where at the end I will receive a Bachelor of Applied Science. I am also completing online food science courses to that I may receive a Certificate in Food Science, as well.

After my undergraduate degree I hope to complete my masters in community nutrition and eventually become a Registered Dietician!

I definitely have a long road ahead of me though!!

Hobbies
Some things I enjoy doing in my free-time are...
 * go to the gym
 * hot yoga
 * cook random recipes with ingredients I am craving
 * go for coffee with friends and catch up
 * research random nutrition related topics
 * and of course, SHOPPING!

Volunteer Work
Currently I am volunteering with the Heart and Stroke as a SPARK Ambassador for the SPARK Together for Healthy Kids initiative.

I am helping to:
 * 1) advocate access to healthier foods and physical activity for all Ontarians
 * 2) help address the epidemic of childhood obesity by promoting health within our communities
 * 3) work together to inspire communities, governments, businesses, and individuals and families to spark collective change.