by Laura | May 24, 2018 | Student Life, Summer
It’s that time of year again; the days are longer, the air is warmer, and the responsibilities are gone. The tune of High School Musical’s Summertime is likely fresh in your heads (though that may just be my nostalgia singing) with the promise of relaxation and loads...
by Victoria | Apr 26, 2018 | General, Student Life, Student Tips, Summer
Summer in university can seem like a lot to handle sometimes. You’re coming straight out of months of school, studying, and exams, and all of a sudden you don’t have to do… any of that anymore. Maybe you already have summer plans or a summer job, but even that is very...
by Zora | Apr 5, 2018 | Careers, Student Tips, Summer, Travel
When coming straight out of a busy school term, the summer break is definitely the time to have fun, relax, and spend time with your friends and family. The warmer weather (and increasing daylight hours) makes it perfect for family and group outings. But, on top of...
by Jasmine | Jul 21, 2017 | General, Student Life, Summer
You may disagree with me on this, but summer is the greatest time of the year. In Canada, it means you’ve once again made it through the long gruelling winter, and are free to enjoy yourself! Temperatures are high, the sun is shining, and school’s out. There’s not...
by Kate | Jul 6, 2017 | Arts, General, Humanities, Summer
High school students across the country are enjoying their first few weeks of summer vacation after a long school year, and university students are already several weeks deep into their well-deserved break from classes. If you’re in either of these groups, anything...
by Jon | Jun 21, 2017 | Co-op, Engineering, Student Life, Summer
I studied engineering at the University of Waterloo, in a co-op degree program that requires alternating 4 month terms of classes and co-operative education. This lead to me spending several summer terms in class rather than the typical university summer experience...
