Not everyone is lucky enough to combine their passion and their career, but one NAIT instructor has figured out how to do both. Kelly Shepherd, who teaches English Communications, is also an award-winning author with a newly released poetry book called “Dog and Moon."...
The stress of finding classrooms, meeting professors and peers, studying and memorizing course outlines and carefully charting fast-approaching deadlines is a lot for a seasoned student, let alone a new one.
For those who experience periods, expressing the challenges of menstrual symptoms can feel uncomfortable, and for those without a period, it can be tough to know how to help. Particularly for those who were raised believing that period talk is taboo, it may feel...
Every year, Mom and Dad would take me back home to Vietnam to visit our relatives. For as long as I can remember, I hated returning home. I was accustomed to the Westernized way of life, and to be broken-heartedly honest, Vietnam was no longer my home. All the...
The phrase “long-distance relationship” never meant much to me, until I lived it. I used to scroll reels and quotes about it on Instagram, taking them lightly, never imagining I would one day resonate so deeply with them. But now, every single feeling I experience...
College life is the perfect time to dive into your love life, but as every student knows, managing tuition, living costs and part-time work can leave little room for romantic dates. Thankfully, Edmonton offers a variety of budget-friendly date options that come with...
Across culture, religion and race, people all over the world celebrate the anniversary of another year passing in some festive way or another. It’s when we can leave the past year behind and cross into the new year with hope of new beginnings. Although most people...
I used to consider 20 C chilly two years ago. That shouldn’t come as a surprise—for 12 years, I lived in Sudan, a country where summers can reach boiling temperatures of 50 C in the middle of July. I question how I survived those scorching temperatures, considering...
As another year ends, and in the spirit of the upcoming holidays, let’s put our Santa hat on and take a look at the naughty or nice behaviours NAIT students have displayed throughout the year. Did you make it to the nice list by setting a good Ooks-ample? Or will you...
It can be daunting to cook a meal during the holidays. You want to wow your family and friends, but it’s difficult to know where to start. With the help of Boyd Mearns, NAIT’s Artisanal Food Market team lead, here’s a guide to help you create the perfect holiday feast...
