The fall brings more than just the changing colours of the leaves and back to school time for many. It also brings several new holidays and reading week to look forward to. When summer comes to an end, you need something else to look forward to! Holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas or your Fall reading week […]
“Mentor” has been a buzzword for a at least a decade now, and yet the importance of having one is often overlooked. A mentor is someone who can help you get through any new and challenging stage in your life — school, work, your own business, and much more. So how do you find one? […]
Students Offering Support (SOS) & TalentEgg announced the launch of their strategic collaboration to build a bridge between post-secondary students and employers across Canada. This will be supported by launching initiatives to improve youth preparedness for leadership in the workplace, gaining vital volunteer experience on campus and having access to top employers across the country […]
Choosing your post-secondary school is one of the first responsible decisions you need to make as a real adult. Your college/university will determine where you live for the next 3-5 years, your future friends’ circle, and your further opportunities in life. Take some time to consider your options carefully. Here is what you should focus […]
In a perfect world, student years are filled with classroom learning in the morning, homework in the afternoon and parties at night. This is what we are shown in the movies and this is how our expectations are formed. In reality, most students choose to work while studying to support themselves financially and get some […]
Building a professional yet original online presence can be tricky. With many platforms available to showcase your abilities, as well as and having to moderate your content between social groups and professional connections, the digital space can be confusing to navigate. However, there are many things you can consider when building an online presence depending […]
Dani Wray was stuck in a rut, and for the most part, she was fine with it. Until she realized she was sick of the rat race and trying to keep up with everyone around her. She needed an escape and was inspired by her relationship with God. Although Dani was afraid of many things, […]
When I first started university, I met tons of new people. Some were local, some were from other parts of Canada, and others were international students arriving in the GTA for the first time. Those initial few days consisted of a lot of introductions, and more often than not I was asked where I came […]
There’s something satisfying about the first day back at school. The smell of ink, the clean, unsullied notebooks, the nervous buzz in the classroom before lessons start. You see materials laid out neatly on the desk: pencils, pens, sharpeners, laptops, binders — they’re almost calling out to you: “This semester is going to be a […]
You’re about to embark on a new academic adventure that is rife with unfamiliarity and change. This can be overwhelming when preparing for your first year. Nervousness is only natural when heading into an environment surrounded by new people, places, and subjects, but it can always be subdued by preparing in advance for the scholarly […]
Studying abroad is a dream for many students. If you grew up watching comedies of the lucky few who get to travel the world, meet new people, embrace new cultures, and study at the same time, spending a semester abroad has probably been on your bucket list ever since. At the same time, adapting your […]
It seems that everything you could possibly think of in terms of resumes has already been discovered, written and rewritten a million times. However, the most popular question remains relevant — what do you put on your resume if you don’t have work experience? As you might already know, your part-time work experience in a […]