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About Me

Greetings everyone! My name is Vanessa Bilodeau. I am a young French-Canadian trying to understand the world out there. I completed a bachelor's degree in international studies and modern languages in 2009 and am now finishing a 2-year contract teaching English abroad. I will soon be returning home to begin a master's degree in international relations after which I plan to start a career in politics or development. Until then, I wish to keep on traveling, meeting people, experiencing new things, always enlarging my horizons. Hopefully I can also make a little difference along the way.

Location:
Canada, Quebec City
Gender:
Female
Areas of expertise:
Languages
I am:
Brainstormer, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Environmentalist, Foodie, Global soul, Philanthropist, Single, Student, World traveler
Languages:
French, English, Spanish, German, Japanese
Universities:
Universite Laval, Quebec City, Universität Passau
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Canada - Languages - Politics - Environment - Sustainable development - Food & wine - Design - Punk rock music - Life in general!

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  • A reply on Conversation: What to consider in choosing which politician to vote for?

    Feb 20 2012: I like the TDG as a general idea. It is mainly little details that I disagree with. For example, I don't like the fact that a person cannot refuse an elected position or that someone who is corrupting the system cannot be thrown out before the next election period.

  • A reply on Conversation: What to consider in choosing which politician to vote for?

    Feb 20 2012: Spencer, thank you for mentioning TDG. I read the whole book over the weekend and though I do not agree with everything presented, I must admit it was a good place to start. I am still studying, but I contemplate a career in politics in the not-so-distant future. The 12 limitations are what make me hesitate the most. Knowing other people out there are also worried and trying to find solutions gives me hope that something can still the done. Cheers! :)

  • A comment on Talk: Garth Lenz: The true cost of oil

    Feb 20 2012: Thank you so much for this talk. I am a proud Canadian currently living overseas and watching this brought me to tears this morning. I will soon be back home and believe me there is nothing I wish more than a shift in mentalities and policies. Us Canadians are blessed with this beautifully rich and diverse land, yet we take it for granted. Hopefully people will start doing the right thing to preserve our heritage and assure well-being and prosperity to future generations.

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