Making a Bucket List – Then Not Following Through With It
We all have dreamt of the idea of making an amazing bucket list, and completing it in its entirety. Today, I am here to tell you that this summer is the perfect time for you to make the most thoroughly marvellous bucket list, then not follow it at all. I know what...
Welcome Summer Co-op Team!
We recently welcomed two new co-op students as members of the Minute School team. We are excited to have Tracy and Alex on board! While you will get to know both Alex and Tracy through their blog posts, here is a little introductory information about them (in...
Exercise both your Brain and Body this Summer
Whether you are in school, at work, on vacation or just relaxing, summer is the perfect season to get active. The sunny days even entice the biggest workaholics and couch potatoes among us to get outside and enjoy the weather. Everyone knows how great exercise is for...
Four Ways to Develop Hobbies During the Summer
Developing hobbies outside of school is a great way to expand your portfolio and increase transferable skills. However, it can be daunting to start exploring a hobby without prior knowledge. Summer is a great time to invest some effort into trying something new. Here...
Finding the Perfect Summer Job
Finding a summer job as a student can be very tough, especially for those of us without relevant work experience. We have all experienced the annoyance and stress of scrolling through job boards for hours on end only to find that nothing truly piques our interest or...
Thank you Co-op Team!
The winter term has ended, and the spring / summer semester is just around the corner. This changing of the terms can be a joyful time for students (especially if it means summer break). However, it is a hard time for us as it is when we have to say good-bye to our...
20 Fun (and Inexpensive) Summer Activities for Students
It’s summer vacation! Since becoming a university student, summer no longer is the weeks of free time it was when I was a child. Just because you probably have a summer job or other responsibilities, it doesn’t mean that you can’t find time to have fun. Here is a list...
25 Life Skills to Learn Before Age 25
With the summer break beginning, you may be wondering what to do with your four months away from school. If you aren’t on a study term, have a summer job, or if you find yourself with lots of spare time after work each day, you may become quite...
3 Pieces of Advice to Finish this Term Strong
You’re almost there. Whether this is your first year of school or your last year of school, the regular school semester is almost over. Which means that now is the perfect time to celebrate your achievements right? Not so fast! Unless you’re already done, now is not...
The Joy of Writing a Book
The end of the exam season is soon to be upon us. Many of us are counting down the days until our summer break and we can’t wait to lie down, stress free, and simply do nothing. That will feel great for a few days, but it will soon become quite boring. Even if you...