Public Speaking
Public speaking is a fear among children and adults alike. In grade school, I recall public speaking in two instances. In the fourth grade, my school partook in a regional public speaking contest. Each fourth grader was asked to choose a topic and present for seven...
How to Turn Your Dreams into Reality
We all have dreams, ideas, and goals we want to achieve in life. Ideas and dreams are necessary...they lead to progress and advancements in every sector of society. The question is, how do we turn our dreams and ideas into reality? As the month...
7 Tips for Your Next Interview
Whether you are preparing for a scholarship interview, university entrance interview, or job interview, it can be nerve wracking! Here are 7 tips to guide you through that process and to help you prepare for your next interview. Read up beforehand Read up on the...
What To Do Over March Break
You have a week off from school. How are you planning to spend this time and make the most of it? Here are some ideas on what to do over March Break. Sleep - No doubt, you have been busy in the past weeks. March Break is good time to catch up on some sleep! Remember,...
Easing into Sophomore Year – An Athletically Inspired Educational Journey
If freshman year was all about new experiences and dealing with adjustments, sophomore year was all about ensuring the lessons were learned, pushing forward, and looking for ways to improve. At the start of sophomore year, things felt a little more familiar and much...
Extracting Value from Extracurriculars
At the tail-end of high-school, many of my peers decided grade 12 was the time to make extracurricular commitments. University and college admissions would be looking for community involvement... Scholarship judges and committees would be be looking for leaders......
International Women’s Day Dinner
On Friday, March 3rd, the University of Waterloo hosted its annual International Women’s Day Dinner. International Women’s Day takes place annually on March 8th. I was lucky enough to attend the event, and this blog post will highlight some key moments of the evening....
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women Everywhere
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” -Michelle Obama Established 1977 by the United Nations, March 8th is International Women’s Day - a day to celebrate all women around the world. Today, we reflect on the incredible achievements and contributions...
Surviving Your Freshman Year As A Student Athlete – An Athletically Inspired Educational Journey
The first year of higher education is a time of transitions. These adjustments can be extremely challenging for unsuspecting students. Looking back now at my own experiences as a “freshman” student-athlete on scholarship at the University of Tulsa, I was not prepared...
How to Master Multiple Choice Exams
Some students love multiple choice questions, others hate them. Whether you like multiple choice or not, it tends to be commonly used on high school and university test and exams. Keep on reading for 6 strategies to help you master your next multiple choice exam… Read...