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Reduce Your Student Loans at University
As Canadians’ household debt levels continue to rise, it’s important to consider ways to reduce the total amount owed. One of these areas is student loan debt. Student loans can start a freshly minted university graduate off on the wrong foot, already in debt. Even...
What Is Interning and Should I Do It?
You all know the stereotype – “Hey Johnny or Joe or whatever your name is, I need a coffee and donut, you remember what kind I like?” The popular notion that internships chiefly consist of being an unappreciated gopher isn’t exactly wrong from the anecdotal...
Ancillary Fees: What Are You Paying For?
When you are planning how much university costs I am sure you will include your tuition cost, and if you are not living at home and commuting, housing and food costs. You might also include a small “entertainment” budget (this is what to call it when talking to your...
Investing In Yourself Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive
There is plenty of buzz out there these days about “investing in yourself". Usually it is in reference to some magical product that you should buy. The logic is that by investing in what they have to offer, you are really just spending the money to improve themselves,...
Repaying Student Loans Part 3 of 3
Part 3 of our Student Loan series, part one Student Loans Jackpot and part two Applying For Student Loans should be read first before reading on. The cap and gown fit nicely, and everyone wants to shake your hand. You go to a ceremony and listen to the same 20...
Applying For Student Loans Part 2 of 3
Applying for student loans can be a fairly trying and difficult experience, especially your first time around the block, but never fear, we are here to help you iron out the wrinkles. Before we get into the nuts-and-bolts of filling out application forms we need to...
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...
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