Thank you Summer Student!
With school starting next week, the time has come for our high school summer student to head back to his studies. Nathan has been a valuable member of the Minute School team, by offering his perspectives as a high school student and through his hard work on a variety...
Surviving Your First Day of University
Starting university and college is an exciting, yet daunting time for all. It’s a new place, with new people, and a completely new way of learning. Simply put, classes at university are vastly different from high school, as you will be expected to be more independent...
Thank you Co-ops!
Our summer co-op students’ work term has come to an end. Kate, Jasmine, and Ismaiel have been an amazing addition to the Minute School team. They contributed to our goal of helping students succeed academically, through their input and hard work on several projects. I...
How to Start Your School Year Off Right!
As school rapidly approaches, millions of students are preparing for the school year. One of the problems I have faced over the years is going into the school year with a summer mindset, not ready for school and especially not prepared for my classes. Whether you are...
Why University Students Still Need Public Libraries
When you make the transition to university, one of the best resources that becomes available to you is the campus library system. Most universities have multiple libraries with extensive collections and generous hours of operation; the libraries at my school, the...
Scientist Spotlight: Karl Landsteiner
In today’s scientist spotlight post, we will learn about Austrian physician and immunologist, Karl Landsteiner. Born in Austria, 1868, Landsteiner lived in Vienna, where he went to school, and went on to study medicine at the University of Vienna in 1881. During this...
Your Guide to Orientation Week
O-Week, Orientation, Frosh Week, whatever you may know it as, is fast approaching! With the new school year beginning soon, there are even fewer days left before Orientation week to kickstart it all. Orientation week is your introduction to the life of a...
Back-to-School Reads for High Schoolers
A few weeks ago, I shared some book selections for students nervous about the transition to university. However, with the start of a school year so close, students who are returning to high school might also want to get their minds back into an academic mode with some...
Scientist Spotlight: Irène Joliot-Curie
In today’s scientist spotlight post, we will learn about French chemist Irène Joliot-Curie. As you might have guessed by the last name, Joliot-Curie is the daughter of world renowned physicist and chemist Marie Curie. You may be wondering, well why not write about the...
Pursuing a Hobby Can Be a Good Career Move
In my first days of university I discovered that I loved to play ultimate frisbee. In undergrad, I would join pick-up games outside my residence or play on my class intramural team. By the time I finished undergrad, I was showing up to intramural games in the hope...