Preparing to Move Out for University
For many of you, the quickly approaching start of a new school year means you might be leaving your homes for the very first time. This can be both an exciting and terrifying stage in your life. Personally, I was very eager to live away from home for university, but...
Managing Your Mental Health in a Co-op Program
As mental health difficulties among post-secondary students have become increasingly prevalent, universities have begun to acknowledge this critical issue and take steps to address it. However, there is a significant amount of progress that still needs to be made....
The Importance of Classical Music in a Modern World
In a society focused on the latest technology, dance crazes, and what is trending on social media, it is easily understood why so many believe the art of classical music is in many ways irrelevant. However, with more music being produced in...
Is a Co-op Program Right For You?
When choosing to attend the University of Waterloo, co-op played a very important factor in my decision making process. I chose Health Studies with co-op because I knew that I wanted a career in the healthcare field, but I wasn’t sure which job was right for me. I...
Literary Prescriptions for the Pre-University Jitters
Now that August has begun, the start of another school year is fast approaching. Students all over the country are starting to get ready for the return of classes, teachers, and tests. Although it’s easy to collect new binders and textbooks for the oncoming term, it...
Scientist Spotlight: Robert Koch
In today’s scientist spotlight post, we will learn about German physician and microbiologist Robert Koch. Born in Clausthal, Hanover, Germany, Koch was academically inclined from a young age. He went on to study the natural sciences in university, before switching...
Joining an Engineering Team
I was a mechanical engineering student at the University of Waterloo. One thing that many engineers love to do is to build stuff. Some of us are even pretty competitive about it. Enter the engineering team... What is an engineering team? Engineering teams form...
Spotlight on Sign Language: Deaf West Theatre
In 2016, the Tony nominees for Best Revival of a Musical included an exceptional candidate: Spring Awakening, a re-staging of the 2006 musical about German teenagers grappling with their sexuality in the late nineteenth century. This show stood out from the rest...
4 Long Distance Running Myths – An Athletically Inspired Educational Journey
Long distance running is a unique sport. Everyone seems to have their own opinions about what works best for training, racing, and what will lead to the most successful outcome. What should you believe? The fact is distance running is a very individualistic sport....
Scientist Spotlight: Kary Mullis
In this scientist spotlight post, we will learn about the controversial American biochemist Kary Mullis. Born on December 28, 1944 in Lenoir, North Carolina, Mullis developed an early interest in chemistry, claiming to have chemically synthesized fuel for model...