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Study up on your study habits

March 22, 2010

As the school year begins to wind down, the pressures of school begin to build. End-of-year projects and exams are on the agenda, and on students’ minds, and that means studying.

Career colleges offer fast-track learning experience

March 17, 2010

Focused on ensuring students receive a valuable theoretical understanding of their preferred field as well as applicable experience, Canada’s career colleges offer various employment specialization...

Nurturing a love of reading for boys

March 16, 2010

For some parents, getting their boys interested in reading can be a challenge. Studies consistently show that boys just aren’t as interested in it as girls.

Expert tips on finding the right tutor for your child

March 16, 2010

It can be distressing when your child starts to fall behind at school, but experts say finding a good tutor for the small scholar can quickly get them back on track.

After-school fun and learning combined

March 16, 2010

After-school activities aren’t just a convenient way to keep kids busy until their parents come home, they’re a powerful tool in the development and education of child learners.

While music stirs the spirit and builds confidence

March 16, 2010

Music can stir the soul, but experts say it can also help kids develop into well-rounded adults.

Native Studies programs a community-driven effort

March 09, 2010

While the idea of native or aboriginal studies began with the birth of identity politics in the ‘60s, native studies programs didn’t hit Canada’s academic world until the early ‘80s, appearing first...

'Michael Nolan' the unlikely star of a unique fundraising raffle

March 09, 2010

Michael Nolan’s Facebook profile says he attends the University of Lethbridge, is single, is just looking to network and for friendship, but until last week, no one knew who he was.

Take a campus for a test drive before making a decision

March 09, 2010

Potential university and college students often approach educational institutions with the hope that they will be kind enough to let them attend, but experts say would-be students should use open...

Athabasca's conflict zone journalism course a hit

March 09, 2010

Hiking with 50 pounds of camera gear, working many hours, and not having much sleep, Tyler Nagel was going non-stop for three weeks.

Saint Mary's offers acceptance on the spot at open house

March 09, 2010

Choosing which university to go to is a serious (and usually expensive) decision, so it’s important students be sure they’ve made the right choice.

NSCC program gives students a feel for the college experience

March 09, 2010

Potential students who want to get an in-depth, hands-on feel for what their college experience will be like can take a Test Drive at the Nova Scotia Community College.

Toronto students tie cajun cuisine to Nova Scotia

March 09, 2010

It’s not often that students get to create and curate a professional museum exhibit, but several University of Toronto students achieved just that by showing that a bowl of gumbo is just as Canadian...

‘You learn as you go,’ entrepreneur says

March 09, 2010

Vacations whenever you want and determining your own salary could be some of the perks if you were your own boss, but the lure of owning your own business does not come without its challenges.

Exam stress solutions

March 09, 2010

For students like Lorriane Zinn, stress, sweating, and sometimes swearing can all be apart of exam preparation, but it does not have to be.

There's a lot more to school than getting a degree

February 24, 2010

Making goals for yourself is popular. Sticking to those goals, however, is not — at least when you’re trying to do it on your own.

Get beyond the beach for this year's Reading Week

February 09, 2010

Reading Week is almost here, and as most students can attest, actual reading is pretty much the last thing on their to-do lists.

As Canada's population ages, interest in gerontology on the rise

February 09, 2010

Students interested in gerontology, or the study of aging, have several diverse options to choose from in Canada.

Make the most of your campus fitness centres

February 09, 2010

Students think of campus life as the perfect time to shape their mental education, but many neglect their physical education by not making the most of the campus fitness and recreation centres.

MBA graduates back in demand as economy recovers

February 09, 2010

When the economic downturn came, hiring of MBA graduates — with their high-level leadership skills and high-level pay scales — took a hit like everything else.


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