Blog Posts
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July 25, 2024
6 Tips for Class Selection
Choosing college classes often feels overwhelming. Your school may have hundreds — if not thousands — on offer. You need to make sure you choose classes that interest you, bring you closer toward meeting your graduation...
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July 25, 2024
Student Discounts You Didn’t Know Existed
Being a student is tough financially. You have limited (if any) time to work but many expenses: tuition, books, housing, food, essentials — the list goes on. To make life as a student affordable, you need to find ways to cut...
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July 2, 2024
8 On-Campus Resources You Should Know About
To succeed at university, it’s important to take advantage of all the resources you have available to you. These will support you with every aspect of your student life — from your academics and helping figure out your...
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July 2, 2024
How to Prevent Homesickness at University
Although heading off to university is exciting for many students, it’s common to also have some anxiety about what your new life will be like. Most new students experience a period of homesickness when they first...
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May 29, 2024
Stress Busters: Effective Techniques for Managing Academic Pressure
It’s no secret that attending university is stressful. Much of this stress is due to academic pressures. Whereas some amount of stress is useful for keeping you motivated, too much will interfere with your mental health...
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May 29, 2024
Navigating the Job Market: Strategies for Landing Your First Post-Graduate Job
Even if you’ve had part-time and seasonal jobs before, landing a job after you graduate feels like a big deal. Now, you’re searching for employment related to your degree — even though you may not have much (if...
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April 25, 2024
Planning Next Semester and Rooms for Rent: Oshawa Students’ Guide
Why You Should Plan Next Semester Now Next semester may feel far away, but it’s never too early to start planning. In fact, there are several reasons why it’s a good idea to start now. 1. Create a Schedule Now...
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April 25, 2024
Life in Student Apartments: Oshawa Students’ Packing Tips
3 Tips for Packing Up for the Summer Finishing the semester and heading home for the summer is exciting — you’ll be looking forward to having a break from schoolwork and seeing your hometown friends. However, there are...
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April 24, 2024
Life in Rooms for Rent: Oshawa Students’ Volunteering Guide
6 Benefits of Volunteering at University You may be wondering if it would be a good idea to add another activity to your already-busy schedule through volunteering. Although volunteering will mean you have less free...
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April 24, 2024
Sports in Student Apartments: Oshawa Student Athlete Tips
University Athletics: How to Balance Sports and Studies Since exercise is crucial for both your physical and mental health, it’s definitely a good idea to be involved in university athletics. The downside is this will take...