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by Ansia Embracing Change at School Going into my last two years of high school, all I ever heard was, “put the effort in now and take it easy when you get to university,” or “university will be the best years of your life.” While these statements do hold some truth, I made the mistake… Continue reading Embracing change when making any leap
by Lauren Galli Being vulnerable and building confidence in-and-out of the classroom can be extremely scary when just starting out in university. Having just recently finished my first year, I personally felt hesitant to speak up and voice my opinions entering a new academic space. When placed in a completely new environment, with new people,… Continue reading Increase your confidence in the classroom
Post-secondary educational expenses can add up quickly with student tuition fees and course materials. It was shocking to see the prices of textbooks in my first year, especially as you have to keep up with multiple required readings for each class. So how can you get the most for your money? Rather than blowing your… Continue reading Textbook tips for post secondary education
The Best Coping Mechanisms to Deal with Anxiety Life can get stressful when you’re a high school, college, or university student. As if all the assignments, tests and exams aren’t enough, you may also be working a part-time job, participating in extracurricular activities, and dealing with some family or personal issues. All these pressures can… Continue reading Dealing with anxiety
Moving Out of Your Parents House- From a Student’s Perspective The time has finally come for you to move out of your childhood bedroom in your parents’ house and head to your first year of post-secondary education. You’re most likely feeling a mixture of anxious excitement about this step in your journey towards independence and… Continue reading Moving Away For School? Here is What You Need to Know
It’s not your imagination: graduation is creeping closer and closer. And whether you can’t wait for the next big step in your life or wish that things would stay the same a little longer, you have some big decisions to make. College and university admission letters are starting to roll in. If you’re lucky enough… Continue reading Tips for choosing a post-secondary school
High school is a busy time. You have classes to attend, homework and assignments to prepare, and tests and exams to study for. Then there are extra-curricular activities like sports, clubs, and music lessons to fit in, perhaps a part-time job, and without question a rich social life. Here are 10 productivity tips to help… Continue reading Habits that will change your productivity at school
The last couple of years has been an enormous challenge for even the most dedicated students. Switching between online classes and in-person learning and changes to school schedules have made it difficult for many of us to have the academic experience that perhaps we had in mind. But a new year is a new opportunity—one… Continue reading Three academic resolutions to make 2022 your best school year ever
Exam season is coming! For many students, it involves sleepless nights and an endless list of review topics. Some anxiety is normal, but there’s no need to go overboard with your worries. Try these tips to help you better prepare while also dialing down the stress factor: Start now! Even if exams aren’t for another… Continue reading 5 tips to help you prepare for final exams
Reading week is a time to have fun and catch up and prepare for all your exams and deadlines ahead. To ensure you’re making the most out of your time, we’ve created a list of tips on how you can get organized and enjoy this upcoming reading week. Know when you’re most productive To be… Continue reading How to make the most out of Reading Week in post-secondary school
