I generally like NAIT's washrooms. For the most part, they are clean and well-maintained, and they're surprisingly odour-free when not in use (except for the men's room at the ground floor of X-Wing, which has a perpetual low-level stink.) But do I like them enough to...
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl depends on your nature. Early risers at NAIT can easily grab a seat in the library or enjoy the bright, open space of the NAITrium. But for students who study after dark, it’s a challenge. Once evening classes end and the...
When I stroll through the halls of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), I see students wearing the same brand sneakers, streaming the same U.S. TV shows and aspiring to study or work south of the border. Everywhere I go, it seems like the U.S. is...
We used to be too cool for school, but now we might be too old for school — especially online school. As older students, online learning can be difficult.
I feel like college students are often overlooked in city planning. Growing populations, increased infrastructure needs and rising costs in Edmonton impact everyone — including students. When it comes to what makes a city student-friendly, the QS World University...
When you’re a student, you try to make your best choices for the future — the right program, the right school and the right investment in yourself. Many of us drain our savings or work part-time jobs just to afford tuition, textbooks, parking, lockers and everything...
As someone who has taken the NAIT Academic Integrity Training module three times now, I have some serious doubts about its effectiveness. The NAIT Academic Integrity Training is a course available to all students on NAIT’s Learning Management System, Brightspace. The...
NAIT and its academic staff association, have been trying to reach a new agreement, and while no one wants to use the word “strike,” it is unfortunately still a possibility.
Pride Week has always been my favorite time of year on campus. There are always so many fun events, I get more of an opportunity to spend time with my friends, and I always end up meeting new people and making new friendships. But most importantly, I get...
When I arrived in Canada, leaving my family and friends behind, I hoped to build a social circle along with pursuing my academics. I eagerly awaited my first day at school, expecting to see new faces and make connections. However, as an introvert, approaching new...
