How to Get Into Medical School
Have you wanted to be a doctor for as long as you can remember? Need some advice on how to up your chances of getting into medical school before writing your MCAT? Here are...
How to Get Involved in Your First Year of University
As an upper-year student, my go-to piece of advice to first-year students is to get involved. When I was in first year, I was not aware of the opportunities that were right in front of me....
Staying Motivated for Exams during Colder Months
Having exams during colder months can be tough. The cold weather is definitely not a good motivator to get out of bed and get studying. Here are some questions you should ask yourself to get through your...
Benefits of Making a MCAT Study Schedule
Are you planning on applying to medical school? Have you started to study for your MCAT? Creating a study schedule can really help you manage your preparation time. Here are some reasons why you should consider...
4 Exam Writing Tips that Actually Work
Exam season can be stressful. Depending on your exam schedule, you may have multiple exams within only a few days. Effective study strategies can help you prepare for these situations, but if you’re the type of...
5 Reasons Why Students Don’t Get Into Medical School
Are you looking forward to attending medical school? Worried you won’t get in? Building your application takes time and effort, and there are a lot of components that admissions offices look at. Here are some of the reasons...
Tailoring Your Resume to the Job You Want
As you build your resume, you’ll begin to have an extensive repertoire of work and volunteer experience. Although having a lot of experience is awesome, you don’t always want your resume to include everything you have ever...
How to Save Money on Textbooks
Have you ever purchased the required textbook for all of your courses and then ended up using it once throughout the whole term? University is expensive enough, so don’t spend extra money if you don’t...
Celebrate World Kindness Day
Today is World Kindness Day. Looking for some easy ways you can celebrate? I have got 10 ideas for you:
- Smile at everyone that crosses your path.
- Give out at least 5 compliments.
- ...
Helping Tackle Seasonal Affective Disorder
With the weather getting colder and the days getting shorter, it’s easy to fall into a slump. Personally, cold weather makes me want to bundle up in layers of blankets and forget about my responsibilities. Seasonal...
How to Finish the Term Strong
As midterm season comes to an end, we can start to think about the rest of the term ahead of us. Personally, I tend to lose a lot of motivation towards school work...
Tips to Improve Your Presentation Skills as a Student
Preparing for your first university presentation can be nerve-racking. You’re probably only used to presenting in front of small classes in a casual manner. In some programs, you’ll have to do presentations fairly...
Making the most out of Halloween
In case you haven’t checked your calendar, it is almost Halloween! Whether you face the pressures of finding that perfect Halloween costume or are filled with excitement as we approach this favourite fun day, these ideas can...
Last Minute Study Tips
So you waited to study 'til the last minute? I get it. Sometimes procrastination gets the best of us, and you find yourself with less than 24 hours left to study for an exam. Here’s how...
How to get better sleep this midterm season
We have all experienced the late night tossing and turning at some point in our lives. With midterm season upon us and academic pressures increasing, it can sometimes feel impossible to get a good night’s sleep. Whether...
Midterm Aftermath: What Just Happened to my High School Grades?
We’ve all been through it: the huge grade drop you see between your high school grades and your first midterm mark in college. I graduated high school with a 95% average, and I...
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