by Megan Webster Paraphrase: a restatement of a text or passage giving the meaning in another form. Paraphrasing is using your own words to tell…

The job market can be an overwhelming place: a convoluted maze of choices rife with obstacles and dead ends.  If you are a student currently…

by Chuck Harris The Basic Rule: Singular subjects have singular verbs and plural subjects have plural verbs. Example 1: Jason walks to the store. Example…

Known for their contemporary perspectives and unique ideas, Co-op students offer a breath of fresh air to the workplace. The Faculty of Student Development recently…

Valentine’s Day is not just for sweethearts; whether it’s a friend, co-worker, lab partner or study buddy, take a moment to tell someone that they…

Kappa Sigma (ΚΣ), an international fraternity, has approximately 282 active chapters and colonies in Canada and the United States providing fellowship, leadership, scholarship and service…

Dear TRU students and colleagues, The terrible murders of Muslims at prayer in Québec, which came on the heels of the US travel ban on…

Valentine's Day marketing campaigns sure have a way to bombard couples and singles alike with sky-high expectations and cruel reminders about romantic love.  Instead of…

Before you get sucked into the all-consuming storm of lectures, labs, papers, midterms and the ever dreaded group projects, be sure you're feeling your finest!…

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…

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…

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…

“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.…