Shadows and outlines: life with a visual impairment
Posted on: December 7, 2020
Meet Keisha Anderson: Business major and theatre minor at TRU. Learn more about her story of jumping through hoops to get support, predicting and solving…
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Posts by aashcroft:
Remembering the Montreal Massacre
Posted on: December 4, 2020
December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada.
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Overcoming grief through grit: rising from rock bottom
Posted on: November 30, 2020
Meet Nicole Pennock: Studying at TRU to become a teacher, Pennock has pushed through many a hardship before getting to this point in her life.…
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Managing stress and anxiety
Posted on: November 20, 2020
The end of the semester is a challenging time. With the help of TRU resources and supports, you learn about strategies that help you manage…
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Positive disruption: reflections of a lifelong learner
Posted on: November 18, 2020
Meet Wai Ma: speaker, trainer, author, and philosophy student at TRU. Read about his story of overcoming adversity and stigma, finding support, and exceeding expectations.
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Work and reward: tips to manage your time
Posted on: November 9, 2020
Student storyteller Amna Qazi reflects on the struggle of maintaining a work-life balance that has helped her improve and maintain productivity.
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Culture is not a costume: a Halloween checklist
Posted on: October 29, 2020
Student Storyteller Amna Qazi reflects on the scariest part of the spooky season: the abuse and appropriation of different cultures as part of a costume.
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Coping with loneliness and homesickness
Posted on: October 20, 2020
Student storyteller Manuella Ceballos shares some tips on coping with loneliness, homesickness, and the dreaded fear of missing out.
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Strength in disclosure: living with an invisible disability
Posted on: October 7, 2020
Meet Gabrielle Dagasso: former varsity swim team captain, primary author of two published academic papers,and math major at TRU. Read about her transition to university…
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Organize your digital life: A how-to guide
Posted on: August 25, 2020
Organizing digital files is a habit that is often overlooked or undervalued, but just like anything else, our gadgets also need a clean-up from time…
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Troubleshooting technology: a how-to guide
Posted on: July 8, 2020
Accessibility Services shared this list of helpful tips on how to best troubleshoot technology, transition to remote learning, and be your most productive self.
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Productivity hacks for staying on track: recipes for a better work/life balance
Posted on: May 7, 2020
Learn more about staying organized, managing time, and utilizing technology to its full assistive potential.
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Conference call confidence: overcoming virtual stage fright
Posted on: May 4, 2020
Rachel Cantin, Learning Strategist, Orientation and Transitions, collaborated with Career & Experiential Learning to discuss ways to succeed in virtual meetings.
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Socially distanced Ramadan: five tips for a transformative experience
Posted on: April 21, 2020
Have a meaningful and connected, yet socially distant Ramadan.
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Connecting with a Counsellor: preparing for a virtual appointment
Posted on: April 16, 2020
Counselling can shift perspectives, lighten grief, and leave you feeling calmer and more in control of your emotions.
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TRU Student Life navigates COVID-19: supports, strategies and resources
Posted on: March 31, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis is a challenge for us all, but there are supports, strategies, and resources available.
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Queerness on and off the court: WolfPack takes pride in You Can Play
Posted on: February 4, 2020
Student Storyteller and Kamloops Pride President reflects on the magnitude of the You Can Play initiative.
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Why Y-Minds: a participant’s perspective
Posted on: January 27, 2020
Work Study student Ethan Panasiuk shares how Y-Minds changed his perspective.
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Data analysis and golf under the midnight sun
Posted on: January 14, 2020
Career and Experiential Learning offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that benefit more than your resume.
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Creating meaning out of loss: coping strategies for grief
Posted on: November 26, 2019
Grief can be such a roller-coaster ride; hang on to support systems, self-care and coping strategies.
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