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...
A Day in the Life of a NCAA Student-Athlete – An Athletically Inspired Educational Journey
To those looking at it from the outside of the athletic community, the lifestyle of a NCAA student-athlete may seem like a lavish one. Student-athletes seem to get whatever they want, whenever they want. Free massages,...
Choosing the Right Program
If you’re in grade 12, final exams should be wrapping up soon. What that means for you is that after a two-month summer break that is guaranteed to fly by, you could be starting college or university in...
Practicing Self-care
Most of us spend plenty of time working on improving our physical selves. Whether we do this through working out, making healthier food choices or improving our skills, we all make some sort of effort to do so. Now this...
4 Tips for Midterm Season
Last time, we talked about the importance of midterms, and why they can be more stressful than finals, especially given their ability to impact the rest of your semester. If you read that post and agreed that midterm season...
Summer is the Best Term to be in Classes
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...
Effects of Training at Altitude – An Athletically Inspired Educational Journey
In the world of competitive distance running and endurance, sport athletes are always trying to find a quicker and easier way to improve their results. Professional distance runners who are constantly under the pressure to maximize performance to...
A Pride Month Reading List
I've written posts in the past about my love of reading and the many advantages which might motivate you to engage (or re-engage) with literature....
Benefits of Basic Coding Knowledge
In our modern world, technology is ever present, and it’s creeping its way into all aspects of our lives. Whether you like it or not, our lives are becoming centered around our computers. Having said this, it’s clear to see...
Should I Be Reading Classic Novels?
Pride and Prejudice, Heart of Darkness, The Odyssey, Anna Karenina… whether or not you’ve ever read these books,...
Are Midterms more Stressful than Finals?
If you are doing a summer study term, this is probably around the time that midterm season starts. Depending on your personality, this may or may not be causing you stress. Some people treat midterms lightly because they are...
Quickest Ways to Improve Running Times – An Athletically Inspired Educational Journey
A common question I received when I was competing was: What is the fastest way to improve running times? Not surprising, there is no simple answer. Long distance running is a unique sport. It is the purest test of...
Studying High School Math
Studying math is hard.
Unlike other subjects that require a lot of memorization, math is about learning techniques, concepts, and then applying them. Studying math allows you to become a problem solver. When it comes time to prepare, your best approach is...
Working at a Startup versus an Established Company
I’ve had the joy of working at a variety of companies through undergraduate co-op terms and full-time employment. I’ve worked for some of the largest companies in the world (Siemens and Exon Mobil for example), I’ve worked at startups,...
Tips for Eating Healthy on a Student Budget
We are all aware of the benefits of eating a healthy diet, things you hear all the time like a stronger immune system, more energy, etc. But did you know eating a healthy diet can also benefit both your mental...
Why You Can’t Miss This Year’s Tonys
There are only a few days left until the biggest night of the year for Broadway enthusiasts: the 71st annual Tony Awards. As a lifelong fan of musical theatre, I’ve been catching up...