Nico Belanger, He/Him/His
Hello! My name is Nico Belanger and I am in my fourth year of the Arts and Science program at McMaster University.
I decided to apply for CityLAB SIR in the hopes that I could become more involved in the Hamilton community. Most of my academic career has been focused on big (often unanswerable) questions, and CityLAB has given me the chance to not only learn practical skills, but to apply them directly to community issues. It has also been great to have the chance to work with so many amazing instructors, students, and city staff members.
Outside of CityLAB, I enjoy writing/listening to music, playing guitar, and hanging out with friends. I am also currently working on my Honours thesis, which is exploring music as medium for pursuing vulnerability. I am really excited continue with CityLAB SIR, and I hope to have made a small difference by the time it is over.