by Cheryl | Aug 23, 2018 | Back to School, Student Life, Student Tips
Summer has flown by and if you’re about to start your first year of university, you’re probably bursting with a mix of excitement and nerves! Have you started preparing for back to school? There’s the usual boring checklist of doing paper, paying tuition, and back to...
by Cheryl | Jul 12, 2018 | Co-op, Summer
My first summer co-op was after my first year of university. I worked at a school and helped teachers create online course resources. Though I already had work and volunteer experience in customer service, I was so nervous about my first “real” 9 to 5 job! At the end...
by Cheryl | Jun 21, 2018 | Student Life, Student Tips, Summer
I’ve been lucky enough to take summer semesters in both high school and university and I can say without a doubt that summer is my favourite time to be in school! A quiet peaceful campus My favourite part of summer semesters is how much quieter campus is. Because...
by Cheryl | Dec 12, 2017 | Self-care, Stress, Student Tips, Study tips
Whether you’re right in the thick of exam season or trying to meet those last due dates, the stress is building as the term winds down. At times like these, especially as the weather gets colder, I’m craving comfort foods, warm sweaters, and a crackling fire to huddle...
by Cheryl | Dec 5, 2017 | Money, Student Tips
Budgeting never sounds fun, especially if you’re a student who has to do it for the first time. With the stress of school, money management often slips down your list of priorities. But budgeting has to start at some point, especially if you’re dealing with student...
