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Overcoming grief through grit: rising from rock bottom

Posted on: November 30, 2020

Meet Nicole Pennock: Studying at TRU to become a teacher, Pennock has pushed through many a hardship before getting to this point in her life. Read about her story of experiencing grief, clinical anxiety, and overall disatisfaction with her life before having the strength to pull herself out of an emotionally dark place.

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Managing stress and anxiety

Posted on: November 20, 2020

The end of the semester is a challenging time. With the help of TRU resources and supports, you learn about strategies that help you manage stress and maintain a balanced sense of well-being.

Positive disruption: reflections of a life-long learner

Posted on: November 18, 2020

Meet Wai Ma: speaker, trainer, author, and philosophy student at TRU. Read about his story of overcoming adversity and stigma, finding support, and exceeding expectations.

Work and reward: tips to manage your time

Posted on: November 9, 2020

Student storyteller Amna Qazi reflects on the struggle of maintaining a work-life balance that has helped her improve and maintain productivity.

Culture is not a costume: a Halloween checklist

Posted on: October 29, 2020

Student Storyteller Amna Qazi reflects on the scariest part of the spooky season: the abuse and appropriation of different cultures as part of a costume.

Strength in disclosure: living with an invisible disability

Posted on: October 7, 2020

Meet Gabrielle Dagasso: former varsity swim team captain, primary author of two published academic papers,and math major at TRU. Read about her transition to university life, disclosing her disability on the daily, and practicing self-advocacy.

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Organize your digital life: A how-to guide

Posted on: August 25, 2020

Organizing digital files is a habit that is often overlooked or undervalued, but just like anything else, our gadgets also need a clean-up from time to time.

Troubleshooting technology: a how-to guide

Posted on: July 8, 2020

Accessibility Services shared this list of helpful tips on how to best troubleshoot technology, transition to remote learning, and be your most productive self.

Conference call confidence: overcoming virtual stage fright

Posted on: May 4, 2020

Rachel Cantin, Learning Strategist, Orientation and Transitions, collaborated with Career & Experiential Learning to discuss ways to succeed in virtual meetings.