Things to Keep in Mind as you Finish High School
If you’re in grade 12 right now, it’s understandable that you are feeling a lot of different emotions right now! You may be feeling stressed for your current exams, anxious about starting the next chapter of your life, or sad about leaving the place, and the people...
I have no idea what I want to do with my life!
Don't worry, it’s okay! Even if your high school peers seem to be confident with their university program decisions, they are probably freaking out too. It can feel like a big, scary decision. Just because you enjoyed high school chemistry does that mean you’ll love...
Being an Environmentally Conscious Student
With Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent announcement to ban single use plastics in the next couple years, it is clear that being environmentally friendly is of utmost importance these days. I know that we all want to help the environment, but sometimes we...
Learn Something, Watch TV!?
“Stop watching TV and read a book, learn something!” If you are like me, you've probably heard this from your parents throughout your childhood. There is no doubt you can learn a lot from books as well as improve your vocabulary and writing skills. However, movies...
Beach Days for Students
Summer is a great time to catch up on school or work a summer job, but what about taking a day off? Being a busy student, taking days for yourself is important! Why not take a day to go to the beach? While lying in the sand and swimming may not be for everyone, there...
Moving Far Away From Home for University – What to Know
With deadlines for a final university decision looming in the near future, as an out of province student myself, I know the fear associated with deciding to moving far away for university. The challenges associated with being an out of province student are no doubt,...
Moving into Your First Place Off-Campus – What to Know
Getting your first off-campus place is exciting and nerve-racking. Most of us have only lived in residence and with our family. Millions of questions hounded me before I moved into my first new place. How am I going to feed myself? How am I...
Why You Should Learn to Sew as a Student
Sewing is one of those things young people often write off as a hobby only meant for older generations - something similar to Scrabble, crossword puzzles. But, sewing is a fantastic, creative hobby that allows you produce practical items that can be shared and shown...
7 Tips to Make Walking Fun
You may have read our post about how getting some exercise helps your body and brain! However, for home bodies, getting on a bike or joining a sports team may be a little daunting. If you are nervous about where to start, I have a tip - start with going on walks. Now,...
3 Questions to Ask Yourself before Switching Programs
Whether you are switching from English to Engineering or Biology to Biochemistry, transferring programs is an important decision. Coming directly out of high school, it is hard to know if you’ll like your program. About a third of university students switch their...