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...
Isolation and social media: a hell of our own making
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...
Are long distance relationships worth the balancing act?
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...
Chain smoking: Or how I learned to stop white knuckling and love mountain driving
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...
Under the weather, but keeping it together
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...
Should NAIT have a week-long fall reading break?
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...
My experience with NAIT Career Advising service
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...
Tips for handling modern stress
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.
Common marketplace scams to avoid when shopping online
As August quickly comes to an end, students are preparing for the return of class with back-to-school shopping. Post-secondary students may be seeking notebooks, textbooks, electronics, housing and used cars. Some students may need to turn to websites like Facebook...
E-scooters: Pedestrian ally or anti-hero?
In Edmonton, there are a few signs spring has sprung. The frozen ice sheet on the North Saskatchewan River turns into floating icy lily pads. You may be enjoying a Bulldog at a popular place on Whyte Ave when you hear the sounds of obnoxious revving of motorcycles at...