A First Day of School Poem
The tension just builds the whole week before, you feel your heart pound, can’t take it anymore. You just need to conquer this one simple day, and once it is over, you can be on your way. It is soon, for your school term, the day of the first,...
Thank you Summer Co-op Team!
The summer term has come to an end, and the new academic year is starting soon. This summer we were fortunate to have Alex and Tracy working with us and part of the Minute School team. Here is what they had to say about their work term at Minute School. With this...
Conquering First Year: Tips for Introverts and Extroverts
Everyone loves to give advice to students starting post secondary. However, often the tips are vague and unhelpful. Being told to “step out of your comfort zone!” or “be yourself” may just create more uncertainty. If you are an extrovert who is...
Back to School Resolutions
The start of the school year is on the horizon and possibly has already arrived for some of us. A new school year means a fresh start and the opportunity for many of us to establish new habits. Think of it as an opportunity to create new year's...
Become a Student Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship is something that many people idly dream of. While most people aren’t actively looking for the next big idea, we almost all secretly hope that somehow we will find it. Maybe some of you who are reading this are thinking “Well,...
Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year
Taking a year off before university aka a “gap year” is becoming a more common thing to do in many countries. Even at Ivy league schools like MIT, deferral rates have doubled. What students do over gap years is variable: some travel, work, or...
Potatoes: The Quintessential Uni Food
Moving away for school means experiencing exciting things like meeting new friends, trying new things, and gaining a new level of independence. However, moving away for school also means experiencing new challenges. Increased school work is...
Goal Setting as a Student
Developing aspirations and goals in both life and your education are vital and will help drive you become successful and happy. I have always wanted to go to medical school since I was a kid. My goal is shared with millions of others, making it...
How to Enjoy the End of Summer Before School Starts
Whether you start school mid-August or immediately following labour day, summer is coming to a close. With a new school term (and a cooler weather) fast approaching, it is important to fully embrace these last few weeks of sun and freedom. Here are some tips to make...
Combining Your Favourite Sport With Your Degree
I have always idolized NHL and NFL players, getting paid millions to do what they love. The reality is most of us will not be professional athletes. Even if we do compete at the highest level in our respective sports, only a small selection of sports pay enough to...