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Auditing a Course

July 1st, 2013; By Bel Harris

What is Auditing? At most colleges and universities interested students are offered the option of “auditing” a course, but what does that really mean? In short, auditing involves attending the […]


Career Profile: Aviation Inspector

May 30th, 2013; By Bel Harris

Job Summary An aviation inspector is responsible for making sure that an aircraft is ready to fly. He or she performs safety checks, testing and carefully inspects all components of […]


Careers with Animals: Horse Groomer

May 27th, 2013; By Bel Harris

If you’ve spent any time at all around stables, you’ll know horses require a lot of care to keep them groomed, healthy and happy. Looking after a horse’s needs can […]


Career Profile: Cartographer

May 24th, 2013; By Bel Harris

What is a Cartographer? When was the last time you looked at a map? Though you may not realize it, it probably wasn’t that long ago. Cartographers (or map makers) […]


Astronomers: Observers of Space

April 29th, 2013; By Bel Harris

It’s easy to imagine an astronomer spending their days (or, rather, their nights) gazing up at the stars observing planetary activity and other celestial bodies. To a certain extent you […]


Uncovering Life on Mars with the Curiosity Rover

April 20th, 2013; By Bel Harris

The Curiosity Rover is a mobile laboratory built by NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory. Launched on November 26, 2011 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, Curiosity’s 23 month journey through outer space […]


What is a PhD and How Do I Get One?

March 23rd, 2013; By Bel Harris

What is a PhD? Getting a PhD can seem like an overwhelming undertaking, only pursued by the most ambitious and smartest of people. In Canada, a PhD or Doctor of […]