February 2021 blog - Time to look ahead
Tag Archives: summer preparation
The Up-Side to Summer School
Hello everyone. Exams are over and for some of you summer school is your next plan of action. I agree that the decision to postpone summer relaxation plans to further your academic pursuits can be a difficult one. University is fulfilling, but also very challenging. The process of jumping back into your studies without an […]
An In-Depth Look at Orientation
Hello everyone, I hope you all took a little time out of your day to sign up for the Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-time Students Orientation. As a mature student you might be returning to school after a long absence, and you may be experiencing a little anxiety when you think about trying to […]
The Bookstore
Summer is coming to an end and classes are right around the corner. By now you’ve selected your courses and paid your deposit. The next thing on every student’s mind: textbooks. As a first year student 3 years ago, I remember wondering how I was going to manage buying all my books. I was worried […]
Academic Orientation
Over the course of my career as a pilot, I have flown several different types of aircraft. Every pilot knows how to fly, but additional type-specific training is required when transitioning to a different model. This training, which pilots refer to as “ground school,” is where we learn all the nooks and crannies of that […]