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Why did you choose to attend Delta State?
I chose to come to Delta State because I was looking for a university that had both a competitive swim program as well as an aviation program, which there are not too many of those in the US. My sister Melia was already attending DSU when I chose to come as well.
What have you been doing since you graduated from DSU?
It’s been a wild ride! After I graduated, I worked at the Gulfport airport on the coast of Mississippi for a year and went to get my work visa. I didn't receive it, so I ended up coming back to Canada and moving to Canmore, Alberta, for four years to experience life in the mountains around Banff National Park. Then, I bought a 30-foot motorhome to try travelling around for six months. Once winter hit, I moved to Leduc, Alberta, where my mom lives.
In 2021, I started my own business called Amirita Tipper Design Studios and pursued marketing for airshows and various other industries, and now it’s turned into a successful full-time endeavour. I've worked with six different airshows and many small business owners, and I attend an international convention for air shows every year in Las Vegas. I am loving having the freedom to be my own boss and make my own schedule!
My sister [Melia] went on to become a pilot for American Airlines, and so I get to fly on her benefits, which leads me to just be travelling all the time! I also have been involved in CrossFit since 2017 and currently coach with my L1 at CrossFit Leduc.
What’s a favorite DSU memory?
I was home-schooled growing up, so honestly, my favourite memory was just getting to experience the closeness of a family with the swim team. I had never trained with 40 other athletes day in and day out before coming to Delta State, and I really just felt welcomed immediately. The international department, Clint Johnson at the Cleveland Airport, the Outdoor Rec program, as well as the Hudson family, really took me in and set me up for success, and made Cleveland feel like a home, even being so far away from family.
Anything you would like to share?
Thanks for selecting me to take part in the alumni spotlight! I love hearing what my peers are up to, and I think everyone figures this out eventually, but Cleveland really becomes a home once you get involved in the community, so thank you to DSU for providing me with a second home and great University memories!
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