Category: Student Life
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10 Ways to Embrace the New Year With Purpose
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Happy New Year 🎉 I think we all know by now that anything can happen (like for real)… so the the best way to thrive in the chaos is through building our growth mindsets and appetites for change. Despite 2021 being another crazy year, it was one of the most…
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Internship Tips 101
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Throughout my university career, I only had 1 internship as a co-op student. However, that 12 month internship turned into 3 years of work experience at the same company. I was the first co-op student in my department to become a part-time contractor when I had to go back to…
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Why You Should Know the Pomodoro Technique for Time Management
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Ever since my days in university, I’ve been a huge fan of the Pomodoro Technique. This technique was especially helpful during exam seasons when I had to study and focus for hours on end. These days, the technique comes second nature to me… and it keeps me productive and helps…
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To the graduating class of 2021…
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It’s already been over a year since I’ve graduated, and I was so naive to have thought that life would suddenly make sense once I got my degree. Yes, I am grateful to be where I am today, but I still feel lost about where I’m going tomorrow. I might…
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10 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Presentation Skills Based on the Feedback of 110+ people
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I am an avid believer in growing 1% everyday, and feedback is a huge part of this. After overcoming my fear of networking in university, I decided to tackle my next fear of presenting. I rehearsed adamantly for class presentations, raised my hand to facilitate workshops across Canada, and tried…
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10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in University
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This 10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in University blog series is for any of you students who are still in school, or about to attend university or college, so that you can make the best out of your academic careers. Thank you again to the dozens of people who…
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University Mistakes #10: Neglecting Self Care & Wellbeing
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Here is why international experience is key to your personal growth and professional development. Don’t miss out on these experiences while you’re in school!
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University Mistakes #9: Forgetting to Study Smarter
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Here is why international experience is key to your personal growth and professional development. Don’t miss out on these experiences while you’re in school!
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University Mistakes #8: Rushing to Graduate
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Here is why international experience is key to your personal growth and professional development. Don’t miss out on these experiences while you’re in school!
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University Mistakes #7: Failing to Take Advantage of Resources
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This 10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in University blog series is for any students who are still in school, or about to attend university, so that you can make the best out of your academic career! Thank you to the dozens of people from around the world who have anonymously shared…