As you prepare to enter the job market, whether it be for an internship or first job after graduation, you’re likely focusing on industry-related skills. And those are certainly important! Reading up on industry news, working on a portfolio, and other elements to show off your abilities will help you get a foot in the door. However, when you’re applying … Read More
5 Healthy Habits That Will Help You Save Money
It often feels like living a healthy life means spending more money. Expensive gyms, fancy pressed juice drinks, and other elixirs. But, if you do it right, embracing a healthier lifestyle can actually help you save money. Here are five small healthy habits to integrate in your daily life to improve your well-being, as well as your wallet’s. Preventative Care … Read More
Workouts To Do When You Have No Time
Whether you were used to playing on a sports team before you came to university, or just find your schedule doesn’t allow for exercise anymore, don’t give up! You already know how important regular exercise is for your health, including cardio, weights, and stretching. The stress-relieving endorphins you get from exercising are key for busy students, as it will help … Read More
How To Protect Yourself from a Cyber Attack
Online attacks from sophisticated hackers are unfortunately becoming an increasing risk. If your information gets into the wrong hands, they could steal your identity and ruin your credit by getting loans or opening bank accounts in your name. They could hack into your computer and demand a ransom to get your data back. No matter how it goes, a cyber … Read More
4 Perfect Side Hustles for Students
It’s not uncommon for students to have “side hustles,” that allow them to make an extra income by working a few hours a week. But many of the offerings might feel too mindless, or don’t work with your schedule.Things like driving for Uber and delivering food are great, but they require a car. Pet-sitting and babysitting doesn’t always work for … Read More
6 Tips To Improve Study Habits
Even the best students might feel they could improve their study habits. As exams loom, take a look at your study techniques and consider what works for you- and what doesn’t. Try these 6 tips to study for your next test more effectively. Ask yourself – How do I learn best? Do you prefer to study alone, or with others? … Read More
How to Use Social Media to Land A Job
If you aren’t harnessing the power of social media to help you in your job search, you’re making a big mistake. It’s not just for sharing memes and keeping up with old friends – when you do it right, it can help give you a leg up and find your dream job. Today’s job recruiters know their candidates are active … Read More
College application tips
Applying to university is never a simple process. Even though you’ve already been through the process for your undergraduate degree, the master’s application program is just as rigorous. As you work on your application, follow these college application tips to make it the best it can be. Start as soon as possible You want as much time as you need … Read More
How to Get the Most Out Of Your Fitness Tracker
It’s never too late to get back on your fitness goals! If you have a fitness tracker or Apple Watch, you probably know it can track your steps, but do you know about everything else you can do? Your fitness tracker is likely a lot more powerful than you think is. Once you figure that out, it takes more than … Read More
Tips for Living with a Roommate
Going off to college is likely the first time you’ve lived with a roommate. Adjusting to cohabitation can take some getting used to. Many student’s biggest fears is having a bad roommate, or watching a living situation go sour. By following these 8 tips, you can help make your roommate situation positive, so each of you feel your voice is … Read More