Everyone knows that feeling, you open the CourseLink website on the first week of classes and the overwhelming amount of information hits you like a tank. I’m only a few months into my first year of undergrad and this is exactly how I felt at the start. The transition from high school to university is… Continue reading A STEM Students Guide to Managing First Year – Madelaine Ramdeholl
An International Student Perspective – Hadeel Iraq
It started at the airport – all the students were greeted by volunteers from the school, the START International team. All the points were checked: friendliness, organization, efficiency, and support. The airport flow was a wonderful glimpse into the 3-day orientation they had planned for the week. Even though it’s almost 7 years ago now,… Continue reading An International Student Perspective – Hadeel Iraq
Effects of Music on the Brain – Kaya Bartlewski
What would our world look like without music? So many aspects of our lives contain it, and without even realizing it, it enhances the overall mood of our day. Without music, car rides would be awkwardly silent, movies wouldn’t convey the same emotions, and parties would simply not be parties. So, what is it that… Continue reading Effects of Music on the Brain – Kaya Bartlewski
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… Continue reading An Introduction to In-Person
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… Continue reading Social Media Accounts to Follow as a CBS Student
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… Continue reading Just Do It… (Maybe Later?)
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… Continue reading Closing The Intimidation Gap Between Students & Professors
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… Continue reading Developing Field Skills As An Undergraduate Student
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… Continue reading Why Self-Care Is Important?
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