I have always found that one of the major divides that gets little-to-no press across post-secondary campuses in Canada is the rural-urban split. It has always amazed me that young adults who lived with their parents and paid no rent would pour so much energy into...
College students are typically enrolled in majors that will set them up with a good job upon graduation. Often overlooked is the possibility that a graduate may enter into self-employment, either directly upon graduation, or shortly after. It’s not easy to prepare for...
Do you need to make some money, but your coursework doesn’t allow time for a job? Think about tutoring. Before you dismiss it, there are more ways to make money doing it than most people assume. You probably have one or more skills you can tutor others in. Here...
Leaving university is an emotional experience: if you’re in your final year at the moment, chances are you’re trying not to think of the big black hole lurking after your final piece of coursework is handed in and the time’s up on your last exam. Media coverage of...
If you haven’t read any of the RESP articles on this site yet, then you might not know what a huge fan I am of the Registered Education Savings Plan program. Check out these articles if you want the details of RESPs, but the Coles’ notes version of the program is...