Things That Universities Don’t Want You To Know
There are many things that universities tell you that you need to do in order to pass your classes. My favorite is when they tell you that you need to prepare for thirty minutes ahead of class, then for every hour in class you’re supposed to study for two...Course Selection – Plan According To Your Lifestyle
When you’re picking your courses for your first year it’s nice to think you’ll be a hero and attend every class, but it’s going to be harder than you think. In high school you go to school from 9:00-3:30, which is shorter than university which goes from...Should You Take a Full Course Load?
At most Canadian universities and colleges a full course load is five courses per semester. Last year I took five courses each semester and my roommate took three courses the first semester and five the second. I can say that he was much more relaxed first semester...The GPA Crush of First Year
Most people are pretty familiar with the infamous “Freshman 15”. The universal idea is that when you move away from home and/or are off of a set schedule for the first time in your life, you might make some decisions that aren’t in your best long-term interests....Should University Students Be Responsible For Their Own Actions?
“The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.” — Albert Einstein I am working at the University of Manitoba right now and I am in an Administrative Assistant position. In this position I help the student advisors answer any of the...3 Ways Higher Education Can Get You That Promotion
Having a decent job is great, but sometimes, everyone wants a bit more. Getting promoted to a new, better position within your current company is often more beneficial than starting an entirely different job, but it can be tricky to get ahead where there are so many...Auditing A Class
There’s a few things I would do differently if I was to redo my university experience. One of those things would be to audit a few classes. Audit is kind of a vague term, but it basically means dropping in on a class that you aren’t “taking” or getting credit for....Honorable Media Mentions
