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As a career-driven young adult, you might be keen on landing that perfect internship to help you get closer to the job of your dreams. BUT… getting that dream work opportunity isn’t the only way you can gain valuable experience for the working world. In fact, you don’t have to look any further than leadership […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Going to a different college or university than your friends? If you want to survive these next 4 or more years, it’s going to be significantly easier to do so with a group you spend time with. Making the effort to find new friends isn’t easy, but you’re going to have to do so if […]

Social media is an industry that many young people want to work in – with good reason!

Having a mentor can be extremely beneficial to your career growth at every level.