“I just want to quit everything, curl up and binge watch Netflix until I die.” Deep breaths, all. It’s “that” point in the semester. Crumbling…
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…
“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.” – William James “If it weren’t for the last minute, nothing would…
My name is Emma Read. I’m on a four-month work term as a Laboratory Safety Assistant at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. I have many responsibilities…
The following article about the Wellness Centre's upcoming Consent Tea event appeared in the Nov. 1, 2016 online edition of University Affairs. The Wellness…
Campus life is a hive of activity, a cluster of classes, a flurry of unfamiliar faces. It can be invigorating—or terrifying. Friendships might feel hard…
The Halloween spirit is alive and well at Student Services. Dean of Students Christine Adam (as Gru from Despicable Me), poses with her many Minions…
Are you a university student needing work experience? Want to engage in the community? Interested in volunteering but not sure how to get started? The…
by Megan Webster If you experience anxiety before (or during) an oral presentation, here are some tips to help you stay calm and in-control: Before…
Following a whirlwind September spent in Norway and Iceland, Student Employment Coordinator, Susan Forseille, caught her breath at Common Grounds for a catch up and…
Nick Saxby is a TRU co-op student, spending his third and fourth co-op terms with United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo. As a marketing and communications…
My name is Jaime Oetter, I’m in my third four-month work-term. I am the Local Coordinator for the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange Program in…
The 2016-17 Graduate Research Mentors and Undergraduate Research Ambassadors have been selected and are currently participating in training sessions designed to equip them with the…
Once the crispness of fall and the pumpkin-spiciness of golden autumn colors start to dim in luster—so can our zest for life. Mornings are colder;…
