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Upon filling in for Career Coordinator Susan Forseille during her yearlong sabbatical, Sarah Ladd described the task as “stepping into some very big shoes…her reputation…
Despite rigorous study sessions, Jasica Munday, recent BSc graduate from TRU, was rocked by waves of anxiety in the moments leading up to a challenging…
by Megan Webster A summary is a shortened or condensed version of a reading. Only includes the most important concepts or ideas. Used to explain…
BMO Student Street was bustling with new and returning students for the Orientation Resource Fair on January 11. Evan Hilchey, Director of Student Affairs, said,…
Rumour has it that there is a pack of naughty little elves running amok in the Student Services office. In the midst of all the…
My name is Theresa Thoms. My four-month co-op position was as the Special Events and Communications Coordinator at the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation. My purpose…
Meaghan Hagerty started in August, “holding down the fort” for Wellness Coordinator Chelsea Corsi, who had taken semester off for a refreshing and recharging leave…
Between teaching and counselling, Kathy Lauriente welcomes the variety between clinical and educational work. Both domains “supports and inspires one another” creating a cyclical element…
Nearing the end of Kevin Clyde’s co-op work term, Orientation and Transitions Coordinator Julie Taylor reflects on their time together; she credits Kevin’s student perspective…
My name is Yassiir Chady, Technical Support Intern at Visual Statement Inc., working on my second eight-month work-term. Visual Statement is one of the leading…
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There’s nothing quite as daunting as the first day on the job. The days and weeks to follow can have endless twists and turns, curveballs…
My name is Cameron Weir, co-op student at TRU. My four-month co-op work term in the Economic Development Office in the City of West Kelowna…
When Alex Wilson was in her third year of university, she began branching out beyond her course load, taking on volunteer projects and extracurricular assignments.…
Conversations around sexuality and consent can feel awkward and uncomfortable, but it’s essential to speak up. Why not sit down with a cup of tea…
My name is Andrew Lamb and I’m currently on an eight-month work term as an Information Systems Co-op at Teck Resources, a mining company that…
by Lachlan Gonzales Gerunds and infinitives can replace a noun in a sentence. Gerund = the present participle (-ing) form of the verb, e.g., singing, dancing,…
What does HIV testing look like? Jenna Ziegler, nurse with the Health Outreach Team at Interior Health, says it starts with a conversation. “First, we…
