Six reasons to keep a tidy workspace
Posted on: February 14, 2022
Maintaining tidy and organized personal and digital spaces benefits your academic and emotional wellbeing.
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Overcoming office hour anxiety
Posted on: January 26, 2022
Office hours allow you to introduce yourself, ask questions, express interest and demonstrate your willingness to put in some time and effort.
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Reflecting on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Posted on: November 19, 2021
As a student storyteller, Nicole Stanchfield (she/her) represents the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, supports educational programming initiatives and builds partnerships that will strengthen TRU Student Life’s presence…
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Why mentorship matters
Posted on: November 2, 2021
Interacting with your new-to-TRU mentor can help you make the most out of your new-to-TRU experience.
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Intercultural education opens a world of growth
Posted on: September 17, 2021
The Intercultural Ambassador program is inclusive and intended for full-time undergraduate students on campus.
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Impress potential employers with your online presence
Posted on: September 16, 2021
Before you'll ever get a chance to be evaluated by any hiring committee - your resume, portfolio, and online presence need to be tailor-made for…
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Backpack essentials and how to engage in the classroom
Posted on: August 24, 2021
Being prepared for the first week of class reduces anxiety and boosts confidence.
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Student Survival Guide: a step-by-step approach
Posted on: August 17, 2021
Starting university can be stressful; TRU's Student Survival Guide helps you prepare, visualize, and develop an action plan to navigate the first weeks of student…
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Making sense out of money management
Posted on: August 3, 2021
Student Awards & Financial Aid Advisors are available to offer guidance to both full-time and part-time students in various financial areas.
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New-to-TRU storyteller prepares for campus life
Posted on: July 21, 2021
Lauren Keller recently graduated from Peter Skene Ogden Secondary; as part of a capstone project, she wrote a regular column with the 100 Mile Free…
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Consent education for the next generation
Posted on: June 8, 2021
The first Consent Cafe, an event promoting consent education in youth, was facilitated by the TRU Wellness Centre, Sexualized Violence and Prevention and Response, and…
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How to use Kaltura
Posted on: May 13, 2021
Kaltura is a video repository used for video creation, editing, storage and cataloguing, and integrates with WordPress and Moodle for video-based projects.
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Navigating consent in the digital age
Posted on: May 13, 2021
If you're looking to have a flirty exchange on your device, consistently checking in and ensuring consent is the sexiest (and safest) way to connect.
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Accessibility Advocates: Faculty Edition
Posted on: May 4, 2021
Universal design and accessibility are essential to creating a safe and equitable space, not only in the classroom but for the university experience in general.
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Reset your life with breathwork practices
Posted on: April 30, 2021
Improve concentration and manage stress, with strategies from Breathwork Coach Cheryl Hawrychuk.
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Establishing a foundation of health and well-being
Posted on: April 15, 2021
Discover ways to balance wellness practices with academic responsibilities.
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Indigenous student mentors reflect on leadership roles
Posted on: April 12, 2021
Being a mentor can help you prepare for your professional pathway. As part of any student leadership program, there are many opportunities for training that…
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How a co-op student nailed a full-time contract
Posted on: April 12, 2021
Being an enthusiastic ambassador for TRU comes easily to Guidos, who says, “The engineering program and university are two things I really believe in. I’m…
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Adjusting timelines: learning patience and perseverance
Posted on: March 29, 2021
Despite some detours, this supply chain management major continues to strive toward his degree.
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Patience and self-advocacy: paving your own way
Posted on: March 9, 2021
Having already completed a bachelor's degree, this student has returned to pursue his passion for nursing and psychology - with the help and advocacy of…
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