Classroom participation does not come naturally to everyone. While students with strong public speaking skills often find it easy to engage in class discussions, others may find it scary. But making class participation mandatory for grades can enhance the learning...
Canadian winters, particularly in Edmonton, may appear mesmerizing in social media photos, but they are tough for immigrants from hot, temperate climates. Like myself, many students begin their semesters in the winter and may find it difficult to adapt to this chilly...
I wanted to finish a chapter of my investing course by reading it off my mobile. Instead, I finished three seasons of Friends in YouTube shorts, and I thought to myself: ‘Could studies BE any more distracting?’ In high school, back in my home country, I...
Social media, in modern society, feels like a necessary evil. It’s rare to find someone who has a healthy relationship with it, and rarer to find someone who doesn’t use it all. We’ve never been more interconnected than we are now. At any point, I can reach out to...
Navigating a relationship while navigating through school? It's a balancing act that many students find challenging. And when your significant other is miles away, the complexity level ramps up. Long-distance relationships (LDRs) have become increasingly common among...
It’s nine p.m., and we’re 24 minutes outside of Whitehorse. On the road, all we see is snow falling in the pitch black. I’m not driving; it hasn’t been my turn for hours. I check my phone, and I have service—a luxury on this trip. As I lift my head to tell Josh the...
KFC is something I find myself constantly craving no matter where I am. Not a bucket of fried chicken, but bucket-loads of kindness, friendship and companionship (and cash). When we were toddlers, everyone seemed to have a great interest in us. They raved about...
As fall progresses, we have reached a point where students at other institutions will begin their fall reading break. But why not NAIT? This year we only got a few extra days off around Thanksgiving, but most other schools get a full week off in November. In my...
It can be difficult for students to find trustworthy sources for jobs. Recently, I encountered a scammer who contacted me through email. They tried to scam me by giving me a cheque in my name and insisting I buy gift cards with that money. I was aware of this kind of...
School is starting up again and stress levels are going to get pretty high. Here are some tips to keep yourself healthy and happy in the coming months.
