Challenge your Creativity with Inktober
For many aspiring artists, especially those plugged into the online art community, October means Inktober! Inktober is a month-long event created by Jake Parker which challenges artists to create 31 ink drawings in 31 days. Even if you wouldn’t call yourself an...
Tips to Help you Stay Organized in University
Most universities are back into the swing of things by now, and at this point things are probably not too hectic. However, this is the best time to implement some measures that can help you stay organized throughout the semester. I have put together a few tips that...
Tips to Combat Student Sleepiness
During study terms and school hours, the one thing I’ve seen fellow students complain about the most is the lack of sleep, whether it be from the excessive amounts of homework and assignments, overbearing stress, terrible midterm and exam scheduling, etcetera...
Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Podcasts have become one of my favorite things to listen to on long commutes, while I’m in the gym, or whenever I have some free time on my hands. The great thing about podcasts is that there is something for everyone. There are literally hundreds of free podcasts out...
4 Strategies for a Successful First Year
Your first year of university might be daunting, but we - Cheryl, Krystel, and Rachel - have got some great tips and strategies to help you through! Make friends! Having friends is great in college and university. They’re what make going to classes and doing homework...
Getting Organized with a Bullet Journal
If you like to keep up with the latest planner trends, then you may have heard of the bullet journal, also known as the BuJo. The bullet journal is a system of creating and customizing your own planner to get focused and maximize productivity! You may be asking “how...
3 Ways to Use Your Course Syllabus
When I first attended college, I did not understand the importance of a course outline or syllabus. Higher education was something new to me. I did not have much guidance, and I did not know where to seek out such support. As I continued my post-secondary journey and...
7 Healthy Dorm Room Approved Recipes
Living in a dorm for the first time is exciting, but 8 months of cafeteria food soon becomes a daunting prospect and it won’t be long until you’re cursing the cafeteria for closing so early! These dorm friendly recipes take minutes to prepare and make for a great...
Welcome Co-ops Students!
This fall 2017 term, we welcomed three University of Waterloo co-op students to the Minute School team. We are excited to have three new student team members contributing to course creation, marketing, and other Minute School projects. Here is a bit more information...
Advice for the First Day of High School
Looking back to my first day of high school I remember being dazed in the chaos that ensues during the first week. Now that I am going into grade 12, grade 9 seems insignificant. However, at the time, I was so stressed during my first few days. This post will go...