Overcoming office hour anxiety
Posted on: January 26, 2022
Office hours allow you to introduce yourself, ask questions, express interest and demonstrate your willingness to put in some time and effort.
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Coping with loneliness and homesickness
Posted on: October 20, 2020
Student storyteller Manuella Ceballos shares some tips on coping with loneliness, homesickness, and the dreaded fear of missing out.
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TRU Student Life navigates COVID-19: supports, strategies and resources
Posted on: March 31, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis is a challenge for us all, but there are supports, strategies, and resources available.
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Support offered to students in overnight event
Posted on: March 21, 2019
Procrastination has a way of targeting our biggest and most important assignments. Visit the Library tonight and learn how to combat it.
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Guiding students back to the light
Posted on: November 15, 2018
Supplemental Learning leader Ndumiso Makunura reflects on the value of failure and the necessity of gratitude.
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Education into action: how onstage lessons translate offstage
Posted on: April 17, 2018
Supplemental Learning leader Kennedy Aberdeen reflects on her Study Abroad experience, and how theatre training applies to business studies.
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The benefits of team spirit
Posted on: April 4, 2018
SL leader and law student David Gore discusses hockey’s place in his current career path.
Read moreWriteAway for Open Learning students
Posted on: February 8, 2018
For Open Learning students who find that academic writing is a challenge, an online service is available through the Writing Centre.
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Breaking out of your comfort zone: introversion in an extroverts’ world
Posted on: November 27, 2017
Self-described introvert and former SL Leader Daveen Panasar is now in her first year in the UBC Medical Program.
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BC MBA Games winners need volunteers
Posted on: September 20, 2017
Positions are open to anyone and some of the roles are in logistics, set up and tear down and assisting with the social and sporting events.
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Three cheers for peers
Posted on: April 26, 2017
The Peer Recognition Event on April 12 honored the volunteers, mentors, advisors and tutors from a number of campus organizations.
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Bright light and strong leader balances science and music
Posted on: March 7, 2017
Braedon Paul, active community and on-campus volunteer, promotes the power of science and music
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Attitude Adjustment: self-awareness in education
Posted on: January 19, 2017
Jasica Munday, TRU graduate, discusses how metacognitive awareness helps achieve academic success
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When opportunity knocks—be sure to answer
Posted on: November 21, 2016
Set goals, chase leads, reach out, and express interest…that’s how Alex Wilson makes an impression.
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10 tips for first semester survival
Posted on: October 5, 2016
Now that the assignments and deadlines have started rolling in—so begins the potential for anxiety!
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