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Taken by Surprise: 5 Strategies to Cope with Unexpected Large Expenses (French version available)

November 1st, 2026; By Rochelle C. Pangilinan

These days, it seems the essentials all come with a high price tag: education, living expenses, food, transportation, and more. This is especially true when you live in a major […]


When Being Let Go Is a Good Thing: 5 Reasons to Hold Your Head Up High

November 1st, 2026; By Rochelle C. Pangilinan

A man being fired from his job goes on a rampage. We’ve seen this premise in movies and TV shows one time too many that it’s become almost a trope […]


Show Them How It’s Done: 5 Ways to Conduct an Effective Interview (French version available)

November 1st, 2026; By Rochelle C. Pangilinan

It’s a given that the pandemic had a big impact on our online activities, but Statistics Canada gives a much clearer picture of just how much. Based on a report […]


We All Feel Embarrassed! The Pros and Cons of Feeling Embarrassed (French version available)

November 1st, 2026; By author below

By Tiffany Chang We’ve all felt embarrassed at some point in our lives. From giving a person an incorrect answer to tripping and falling down, these are all things people […]


Staying Focused: 5 Useful Pointers to Avoid Distractions while Studying or Working from Home

November 1st, 2026; By Rochelle C. Pangilinan

You’re in the living room alone, concentrating on an assignment that’s due the next day. You’re confident that you’re on track. After all, you haven’t missed any of your online […]


Raindrops keep falling on my head—why do I feel like the world is out to get me?

November 1st, 2026; By Laura Sciarpelletti

It goes without saying that university can be a very stressful time. And true to the old saying…when it rains it pours. Problems never seem to come one at a […]


Welcoming a New Student to Your Class

September 30th, 2026; By Kaitlyn Hover

Being a new student at a new  school can be very scary and intimidating. We all know what it’s like to have first day school jitters, but imagine joining a […]