How to be Good at Math (and Most Other Things)
There is a little secret amongst those who are known to be “good at math”. Almost nobody is truly good at math, or, at least, almost nobody is naturally good at math. There is a common idea out there that some people are “good at math” while the rest of us are not....
Tips for Aspiring Vegetarians
Congratulations on opening up this blog post! Whether you are aspiring to be a vegetarian for ethical reasons, health reasons or environmental reasons, I commend you. I personally have been a vegetarian my entire life, thus, I know no alternative. You on the other...
Financial Aid Changes for Ontario Students
For many post-secondary students in Ontario, the upcoming 2017-18 school year is going to be particularly interesting. This is because the upcoming fall term will see the beginning of the provincial government’s new Ontario Student Grant (OSG) program. In February...
Staying Safe from Summer Slide
After months of grueling academic work, the school year is finally winding to a close. University students across the country have already finished their final exams, and, for those still in high school, the end of classes is in sight. At this point, you’re probably...
Achieving A Goal – An Athletically Inspired Educational Journey
One of the greatest feelings I had was achieving a goal I had once thought was unattainable. Looking back to grade 9 at Grand River Collegiate Institute in Kitchener, I was a sporty, wide-eyed, shy kid who dreamed of one day winning an OFSAA medal. Back then, OFSAA...
Welcome Co-op Students!
We are excited to have three University of Waterloo co-op students join our team for the summer 2017 term. We greatly appreciate the energy and insights they bring to Minute School and our mission of helping students succeed academically. Here is a bit more...
Knowing When You Know
I entered post-secondary studies in engineering with an idea that I would learn the tools I would need to build a great product or to solve a problem that others couldn’t. In high school, I was the top of my class without much effort, but I was warned by those around...
Living a Balanced Lifestyle – An Athletically Inspired Educational Journey
Living a balanced lifestyle for a student-athlete is difficult to achieve. But to be consistently successful at your sport, living a balanced lifestyle is essential. There are many daily demands and pressures on student-athletes, which may negatively affect their...
Thank you Co-op Students!
Today marks the last day of our winter co-op students’ work term. Anya, Amina, and Ana-Maria were the first three co-op students at Minute School. Their enthusiasm, energy, hard work, ideas, and input have contributed to our mission of helping students succeed...
Staying Focused in Lectures
I don't have the numbers on me, BUT if you search "college/uni tips" I am sure you will find thousands, if not millions, of articles, blog posts, infographics, and books on: getting up for early lectures preparing for lectures how best to take notes what to do during...