Talking To Professors – It’s Easier Than You Think
While you’re underway in your academic career you should keep an eye out for people who can help you along the way. Many students don’t take full advantage of all the school services and I’ll get into that more in another article, but for now...Tips For Note Taking
If you go to class you’ll notice that there are many types of students, but around 80% of them will be taking notes. Not everyone takes good notes and some people don’t even know how to take notes at all. Everyone remembers things differently, but by...Exam Results Back And….I Failed An Exam! What Do I Do Now?
Welcome to your first failure as a student, chances are it won’t be your last one (statistically speaking). When most students go to a post-secondary institution their marks drop 20% (which goes to show you how easy some high schools are). Midterm exams are...We Have A Winner!
In true post-secondary scholarship fashion, the First Annual My University Money Scholarship Contest was won by the only contestant that took the time to apply! Unfortunately this pretty much confirms all the statements we made concerning bursaries, grants and...What Courses Do I Sign Up For If I Don’t Know What I Want To Do?
By now you have probably signed up for your university courses. Most students have a basic idea for what they want to do in school, but many do not. Luckily at the University of Manitoba they have a thing called University 1, which is a program that is mandatory for...Public Vs Private Secondary Schools
“After teaching in the public school system, I am honestly considering sending my kids to a private school” I have probably raised a few eyebrows with the comments I have made on our site here at My University Money, as well as those I have made on comment boards...Getting Involved On Campus – The Benefits Are Great
Almost anyone can go to school, and if they work hard on campus, they can get the grades required to get a degree or diploma of some kind. When it comes to the real world and people are applying for different jobs, a high GPA doesn’t always guarantee you a...Honorable Media Mentions
