student life – Page 2

Establishing a foundation of health and well-being

Posted on: April 15, 2021

Discover ways to balance wellness practices with academic responsibilities.

Indigenous student mentors reflect on leadership roles

Posted on: April 12, 2021

Being a mentor can help you prepare for your professional pathway. As part of any student leadership program, there are many opportunities for training that can benefit your personal development.

picture of a Lorelei Guido in a floral top

How a co-op student nailed a full-time contract

Posted on: April 12, 2021

Being an enthusiastic ambassador for TRU comes easily to Guidos, who says, “The engineering program and university are two things I really believe in. I’m very excited to watch and help them grow.”

Adjusting timelines: learning patience and perseverance

Posted on: March 29, 2021

Despite some detours, this supply chain management major continues to strive toward his degree.

Patience and self-advocacy: paving your own way

Posted on: March 9, 2021

Having already completed a bachelor’s degree, this student has returned to pursue his passion for nursing and psychology – with the help and advocacy of Accessibility Services.

Assistive Technology Feature – Quizlet

Posted on: March 8, 2021

Assistive Technology Assistant Nadia Karim recommends the digital flashcard app Quizlet to help with retaining information.

Establishing healthy boundaries

Posted on: March 8, 2021

As caring people, we want to be helpful, supportive and available, but we also want to be mindful of potential burnout.

Understanding land acknowledgements

Posted on: March 3, 2021

Theresa John, a Dakelh (Carrier) and member of the Lusilyoo (frog) Clan from the Northern Interior of BC, discusses land acknowledgements.

Reaching beyond the impact of unidentified conditions

Posted on: March 2, 2021

Meet Akayla Burley: TRU graduate of the Health Care Assistant Certificate Program and currently studying for her bachelors degree at TRU. Read about her story of overcoming homelessness, battling unknown comorbidities, and ultimately learning from her experiences.