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Student Loans – Jackpot! (Kind Of) Part 1 of 3
Most of you have probably heard the term “student loans” before in a few contexts. The term is kind of amazing in that it means different things in different situations. For example, if you are an 18-year old that just got told their bank account balance since their...
Why Do We Continue To Look Down Our Nose At Skilled Labour?
I was reading through some of the recent labour force jobs data that recently made the rounds and I can’t helping asking myself why so many of us keeping thumbing our nose at skilled labour positions – and even worse, why we seem so determined to pass this attitude on...
What Are the Benefits of Attending an “Ivy League” Canadian School?
Our good friend Clare recently wrote a post over at Million Dollar Journey that took at look at Canada’s Ivy League Schools. Imagine my surprise at finding out that Canada had “Ivy League Schools”. Here I’m supposed to be at least faking authority on the Canadian...
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 hours. At...
Setting Financial Goals While You Are in Law School
When you are in law school, setting financial goals is one way to stay motivated during those three tough years. Law school is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. When you are able to stay focused on a goal that you truly desire, this can be a great...
Jobs for those with a Bachelor’s Degree in IT
With more and more businesses expanding and relying on computers, the information technology (IT) field is rapidly growing. Despite increasing competition for jobs, salaries are continuing to rise every year. Those with the most education and experience can expect...
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 8:30-4:30. ...
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...
Accommodation for Students While Enrolled in School
It’s that time of year where university students are starting to register for their courses and planning their upcoming school year. Many of these students will also need a place to live for the fall since living at home isn't an option due to high travel times to and...
Is Smartphone Insurance Worth It?
Buying a new phone is exciting, especially if you’re a techie like I am. I purchased a new Samsung Galaxy 3 the other day and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. My old phone was not responsive at times, and the buttons were starting to stick. The phone cost...
Student Lines of Credit
If you are set up with a bank or credit union under a student plan, then chances are you have received promotional materials for their student line of credit (SLOC). These financial tools (like most others) are useful if used properly and can really get a student...
Packing for University
Preparing for university is a task which can be extremely stressful, time consuming, and comes with many new responsibilities. As I assume many freshmen students are at this time of year, I have begun anticipating the move to my new home come fall, in an on campus...
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....
Hidden Costs of Owning a Dog or Cat
It’s interesting to see how blind we often are to expenses that are tied to emotional attachments. Some people “love” their sports team and wouldn’t think twice about multi-thousand dollar season tickets. Not to do so wouldn’t even occur to them. To call financial...
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 standard...
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