Student Development

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.

Reset your life with breathwork practices

Posted on: April 30, 2021

Improve concentration and manage stress, with strategies from Breathwork Coach Cheryl Hawrychuk.

Establishing a foundation of health and well-being

Posted on: April 15, 2021

Discover ways to balance wellness practices with academic responsibilities.

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 can benefit your personal development.

picture of a Lorelei Guido in a floral top

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 very excited to watch and help them grow.”

Understanding Character Voice

Posted on: March 31, 2021

The dialogue of your character helps define who they are.

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.

Compelling Characters in Fiction

Posted on: March 11, 2021

Compelling characters are three-dimensional characters with a goal and a character arc.

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 Accessibility Services.