Maximizing Your 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
Making a Bucket List – Then Not Following Through With It
We all have dreamt of the idea of making an amazing bucket list, and completing it in its entirety. Today, I am here to tell you that this summer is the perfect time for you...
Welcome Summer Co-op Team!
We recently welcomed two new co-op students as members of the Minute School team. We are excited to have Tracy and Alex on board! While you will get to know both Alex and Tracy through their blog posts,...
Exercise both your Brain and Body this Summer
Whether you are in school, at work, on vacation or just relaxing, summer is the perfect season to get active. The sunny days even entice the biggest workaholics and couch potatoes among us to get outside and enjoy...
Finding the Perfect Summer Job
Finding a summer job as a student can be very tough, especially for those of us without relevant work experience. We have all experienced the annoyance and stress of scrolling through job boards for hours on end only...