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The Importance of Academic References

September 20th, 2012; By Pat Dwyer

If you are like any other teenager, I am sure you have been told to try to find and maintain strong professional references. These references usually consist of past employers […]


Why Choose a School Far Away from Home?

September 13th, 2012; By Erik McKay

When considering post-secondary options, there are many decisions that dictate which school you settle on. This can range from the programs offered, the cost or the familiarity of the school […]


Love What You Do – Follow Your Natural Instincts!

September 2nd, 2012; By Mailyne Henry

If you’re unsure of where you want to end up career-wise, try sitting down with a pen and paper to brainstorm. Write down all of the things that make you […]


Acing An Impromptu Interview

September 2nd, 2012; By Sheena Osman

You never know who you’re going to run into. You may run into a potential employer at a job fair, a networking event or even while already working. I remember […]


Reasons to Use Kids Help Phone

September 2nd, 2012; By Kathleen Gerry

Kids Help Phone is a free, anonymous resource that is there for you 24/7. Its purpose is to give young people someone to talk to when they feel they have […]


Forming A Study Group

August 29th, 2012; By Erik McKay

One of the main benefits of a post-secondary education is the environment that it cultivates and the community of like-minded individuals that inhabits it. Whether you are in a lab, […]


Back-to-School Guide

August 20th, 2012; By Joy Kita

The time has come. Stores are shelving paper, pencils and backpacks in prominent places, your parents are eyeing you with a gleam of anticipation in their eyes, and the black […]