Student to Student: Choosing a University
As my first semester of university comes to a close, I am beginning to reflect on what a rollercoaster ride the past year has been. A year ago, I was beginning to receive acceptances...
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4 Tips for Beating Exam Stress
Stress, stress, stress and more stress! I vividly remember my time in university and feeling the double whammy of holiday stress and writing exams. It’s the unavoidable reality of student life and can become...
Money-Saving Tips for Students
Buy used textbooks In fact, buy used everything when possible! Your university will probably have Facebook groups that are specific for these kind of things so, it’s a great place to start before you...
Knowledge May Be Priceless, but University Sure Isn’t
As we watch the next generation of Canadian leaders head back to their hallowed halls of post-secondary education this fall, many of us can’t help but to reminisce about our own days in pursuit...
Frosh week, O-Week, Orientation – it’s finally here!
Whether you’re a first year student or the parent of a “frosh” we all need a bit of help surviving this week. So, I’ve taken to Dr. Internet to curate some of the best...
Scholarships Aren’t Just for Geniuses and Jocks
Every year there are millions of dollars in free money for post-secondary students that no one decides to grab. Whether it is because many students believe they are inadequate for scholarships (also commonly called...
Is University a Guaranteed Lottery Ticket?
The smart people go to university. The almost-smart people go to college. The rest go to work. This once seemingly unassailable logic has been passed down to Canadian students for three or more generations...
The RESP deadline is fast approaching
The hustle and the bustle of the holiday season has arrived. Between finding gifts for loved ones, visiting relatives, attending holiday parties and decorating your home it’s hard enough to find time to eat,...
How to Study for Finals and Avoid Holiday Distractions
As many kids count down to Christmas, many university and college students are counting down to the last day of lectures. It’s almost the end of the first semester and students are more than ready...
Post-secondary education begins at home
There’s a lot of conversation about public policy as it relates to post-secondary education. But education isn’t just about public policy; it’s about encouraging children to excel and inspiring them to fulfill their dreams...
