by Alicia Ashcroft Luke Verhoeff was first diagnosed at age 3 1/2 with mild-to-moderate autism and global developmental delay (GDD). A non-speaker, he often felt…

When Haley Baker first began the Human Services Diploma, she was entangled in complex trauma related to unmanaged bipolar disorder and uncontrolled substance use. Baker’s…

As a Study Abroad Legacy Ambassador and a prolific traveller, Brooke Enders has become an invaluable resource to staff and students alike on all things…

Student Storyteller and visual arts major Reese Dolphy is a student with a vision. He can picture a final product so bright, shiny and perfect…

Upon learning she’d won September’s Peer Mentor of the Month Award, Daniela Pineda, a fourth-year international business student and Orientation and Transitions (O&T) mentor at…

After three years as an international student at TRU, Waris Patel, a second-year BSc biology student, reflects on the impact of homesickness and loneliness on…

Counsellor Kristin Robinson says there is no one-size-fits-all approach to love, loss, healing and recovery when coping with break-ups, loss or change. "No relationship is…

Whether celebrating Christmas or enjoying other holiday traditions, this time of year can be hard on relationships, families, finances, self-esteem and emotional well-being. As there…

When thinking about grief, there might be a perception that it's a state of being resulting from a significant tragedy. In the Grief and Healing…

After spending over 280 practicum hours with the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Bachelor of Social Work students Jayden Scherbarth and Karlie Clarke engaged in…

The benefits of physical activity are truly bountiful; exercise can decrease stress, prevent illness, bolster self-esteem, enhance overall well-being, and foster academic performance. Of course,…

Tourism student Puneet Malik supported planning for orientation and transition events and programming as a learning strategist (co-op) with the Office of Student Life. Starting…

Assistive technology specialists understand that productivity and focus are important for academic well-being but that managing your mental health is equally, if not more, important.…

Assistive technology specialists from Accessibility Services recommend the digital flashcard app Quizlet to help retain information. As a student, determining which study methods were most…

Student storyteller Amna Qazi wanted to learn more about the features and benefits of Read&Write, so she connected with an Assistive Technology Specialist to make…

Setting personal boundaries is often a bittersweet experience. You want to respect your instincts and needs, but don’t want to hurt feelings. When it comes…

Learning strategist Erin Pincott received her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from TRU in 2018. As a student, she competed on the TRU curling team and…

Assistive Technology Specialists understand the many ways that being distracted impacts productivity and time management. Try the Bear Focus timer to help you stay focused…

Assistive technology specialists recommend using a Microsoft To-Do task management app to help plan and organize the day. Making lists has many benefits — they…

Assistive technology specialists recommend Microsoft OneNote for taking detailed, organized  easily accessible notes. OneNote is a free digital notetaking app that is available on all…