An Introduction to In-Person

By: Olivia Bogner Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com “Can everyone hear me?”, “Everyone turn your microphones off please,” “Can everyone see my screen?”Reading these phrases triggers a different response in students today than it may have two years ago. Students have grown accustomed to them and accepted them into their day-to-day vocabulary. But now, as…

Social Media Accounts to Follow as a CBS Student

By: Julia Mellary Photo by Tracy Le Blanc on Pexels.com Whether you are just starting out at UofG or you have proudly donned the Gryphon title for years, read on to explore Guelph social media accounts that will help keep you informed and inspired! University of Guelph 101 University of Guelph Primary Account: @uofguelphYour one-stop…

Just Do It… (Maybe Later?)

By: Courtney Armstrong There seems to be a bit of a stigma regarding the ‘P’ word on campus. You never really want to admit to yourself (or your profs) that you are a procrastinator. Well, I’ll be the first to openly admit, I too am a procrastinator! Especially in my first few years of my…

Closing The Intimidation Gap Between Students & Professors

By: Amber Ziebarth Professors are these other-worldly intellectual giants who are a separate, more sophisticated subspecies of human. Their public lives consist of the three hours per week that they deliver this lecture, and the rest of their time is no doubt spent in a secluded office uncovering the secrets of nature. I recall in…

Developing Field Skills As An Undergraduate Student

By: Eric Heisey There are many of us in biological sciences who are passionate about ecology, biodiversity and wildlife conservation. In fact, all three of these subjects are represented by a major at the University of Guelph. As a biodiversity major, I’m right there with you. I love the flora and fauna that surrounds us…

Why Self-Care Is Important?

By: Giordana Scodellaro It’s that time of year when final assignments are being submitted and exams are around the corner (don’t hate me for saying this but we have 3 more weeks of classes left!).  It’s easy to set aside time for yourself when school is getting in the way.  As students, we tend to…

Volunteering In A Research Lab

By: Amber Ziebarth Hello everyone, I hope that you all had a wonderful reading week! If you’re like me, some of the extra time this winter break affords you was spent organizing summer plans. This includes jobs, studying for the MCAT, taking online courses, and/or volunteering. I want to give some tips and tricks for…

Exploring Biodiversity at Guelph

By: Giordana Scodellaro What is Biodiversity? What does it mean to you? Is it the effects of the Anthropocene on global ecosystems, using phylogenetic trees to interpret speciation, DNA barcoding to test the presence of endangered species in packaged seafood? The answer: all of the above and more. The Biodiversity major at the University of…

The Importance of Getting Involved

By: Gabrielle Wilson Whether it’s a team sport, a club, or student organization, getting involved is important for personal growth and maintaining your mental wellness. Generally, being a part of a group with peers gives you the feeling of being a part of something bigger. You reach for a mutual goal with people who you…