Student Life

Sometimes you need to leave home to find what you’re really looking for. Victoria Kemp decided to study at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City because no other school in Canada could offer her a program strictly focused on musical theatre, dance, and acting, and provide the reputation, curriculum, resources, […]

Reading Week is fast approaching and for those of us that can’t afford the all-inclusive trip to Mexico will be stuck in the cold, freezing our noses off in the crisp Canadian air. Bummer, I know. But the good news is that even if you’re not sipping Piña coladas on the beach or getting a […]

Music is often associated with downtime relaxation, but it can easily double-up as a study aid (win-win!). There are already dozens of great ‘study playlists’ curated by Spotify and Youtube, but have you heard about some other underrated tunes and soundscapes? Experiment with different ones, and you’ll be a master study DJ in no time! […]

Spencer Mason’s experience as an international student in Sweden is as unique as his field of study – acoustics. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Spencer completed his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Queen’s University before moving to Gothenburg, Sweden in September of 2018 to pursue a two-year Master’s program. He feels confident that his time […]

Studying abroad is an exciting new adventure that can leave a lasting impact. Joseph Watson-MacKay, a Marketing Management alumnus at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Vancouver, B.C. studied abroad in Nagoya, Japan where he experienced the adventure of a lifetime that shaped who he is today. Before studying abroad, Joseph completed a one-year working holiday visa […]

The Schulich School of Business in Toronto needs no introduction. It is known around the world as one of the top business schools in Canada. It offers the best of both worlds – exposure to industry experts, real-life scenarios, and academic learning. Now students who want to elevate their careers in the Supply Chain Management […]

The Data VizArt Student Challenge is an egg-citing and unique competition for students to explore the world of data storytelling. Created in partnership with CIBC, Deloitte and Tableau, the challenge allows students to use Tableau software to address a pressing modern issue. Students examine the presented dataset and create a data visualization with their findings. […]

Whether it’s the assignments that are due, the social situations that you’re in, or your personal life, the new year always makes things feel as if everything is coming at you from all directions. Your mental health should always be the number one priority, but during the school year, it can fall to the backburner. […]

For as long as you can remember, you’ve had interests, passions and thoughts about what you wanted to do when you grew up. These ambitions come in all forms: personal, academic, professional, financial; we all want to accomplish something, yet once we’re there, we often have no idea where to start. How can we make […]

There’s no debate that landing an internship can jumpstart your career, give you valuable work experience and create new meaningful networks. But what happens when an internship aligns with your career goals, it’s a great opportunity and, surprise, – it’s unpaid? While some students and grads are extremely grateful for their internship, even if it’s […]

The Holidays can be a stressful time for students and recent graduates living on a small income. We’re constantly bombarded with messages telling us to spend money on gifts, decorations, dinners, etc. But is money really everything? To help you get through the holidays on a budget, we’re sharing our best tips that will ease […]

With the winter break fast approaching not only are you likely juggling your school workload with a part-time job, but now there are holiday parties starting up, gift shopping to do, and the excitement of knowing the term is almost done! Before you get totally swept up in the hustle of the holidays, here are […]