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As my exams came to an end, a sense of relief came over me knowing that everything had went well. That moment was also accompanied by the challenge of having to cross the country in five days to start my summer job at a particle physics lab in Vancouver. This exciting opportunity set me on course to cross the country on a motorcycle. I set out on my adventure with high hopes that I would... Read more

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Victoria

Program:

Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies

Summertime

I hope everyone has been enjoying this lovely weather we’ve been having! I can’t believe I have wrapped up yet another semester of my university adventure. I only have two left to go, it’s pretty crazy! For me, the decision of whether I should stay in Ottawa for the summer or return home has been a bit of a difficult one. The summer after my second year of university was the first summer that I... Read more

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Madison

Program:

Human Rights and Law

End of the Year Musings

Hello everyone! Thinking back to my final year of high school, I can still remember avidly reading the CU Blogs. In particular, I can remember reading the ‘farewell’ blogs of several graduating students. Reflecting on these blogs, it is difficult to fathom that I too am now one of those graduating students who is passing on the proverbial torch! As cliché as it may sound, it still feels like only yesterday that I was pulling... Read more

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Chad

Program:

Industrial Design

Exhibition Design

One of the electives open to third and fourth year Industrial Design students is Exhibition Design. In this class, students get the opportunity to go on ‘behind the scenes’ tours of the Museum of Nature and the Museum of Civilization. These tours give students the chance to learn more about the field of exhibition design and to see what these designers do on a daily basis. This is great experience for upper-year Industrial Design students... Read more

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Sakshi

Program:

Global Politics and Economics

The end of second year!

I can’t believe I’ve finished all my classes for second year! Time absolutely flies – especially when you’re having fun! I had a lot of fun last week at the Carleton Undergraduate Economics Society’s end of year wine and cheese event! It’s so nice to network within your faculty and talk with your profs and peers. I love the group of people who are in my cohort as second year economics majors, and I definitely... Read more

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Jason

Program:

Neuroscience and Mental Health

Volunteer Work

Looking for something meaningful to do with your spare time over the summer? Looking for an enriching experience like no other? Want to meet people with similar interests? Want to make a difference in the lives of others? Want to buff up your resume? Are you interested in healthcare? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions then you should consider applying for a volunteer role at a hospital. There are a number... Read more

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Samantha

Program:

Communication Studies

Another Semester Flies By!

Wow, how is it the end of the semester already?! The second half of any school year always seems to fly by. My third year at Carleton has definitely been amazing. I feel more and more passionate about what I am studying and have a much better idea about my career goals and where I see myself in the future. I have learned a lot of important lessons this year, including the importance of networking... Read more

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Melissa

Program:

Psychology and Religion

See You Soon!

This post is bittersweet. It’s my last post as a Carleton undergraduate student blogger. This has been a delightful experience and I would encourage anyone who has a passion for writing to volunteer as a blogger next year. Not only is the position eligible for your Co-Curricular Record, but the folks that supervise the volunteers are great! They were able to provide me with feedback on my writing over the year and this really helped... Read more

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Cailey

Program:

Communication Studies, Human Rights

Year End Jitters

Hello everyone! I hope that you are happy and that the school year is going well for you. Usually I use this blog to talk about what I’ve been doing in my classes or to offer advice for future students. However, today I thought I’d share some personal advice with you all (bear with me as I may get a little sappy!). I have four weeks left of my undergraduate degree and, possibly, my entire... Read more

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Cassie

Program:

Journalism

Residence Life

I’ve lived in residence for almost two full years and I’m still in love with it! I believe continuing to live in residence as an upper year student has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. There are so many amazing things about living in residence including having a floor or building full of friends right next door, the convenience of walking five minutes to class, the ease of having freshly prepared meals made... Read more

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Welile

Program:

Network Technology

A Visit To The Career Center

As I near the end of my third year of university, I am thinking more and more about life after graduation and the importance of gaining work experience. As such, I figured a visit to Carleton’s Career Center was in order! The talk with my Career Advisor was quite an eyeopener and his recommendations have made a remarkable difference in my job search. I thought I would use this blog post to share some of... Read more

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Terri

Program:

Integrated Science

The Annual Chemistry Magic Show

Reading Week was definitely a much needed break for me. The week before the break was very hectic with midterm exams and formal labs. I found my Reading Week to be pretty productive and got a lot of work done. I was also able to relax with friends and, most importantly, sleep in! Last weekend, I attended the Department of Chemistry’s 6th Annual Chemistry Magic Show held on campus. They did a great job of... Read more

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Tristan

Program:

Bachelor of Humanities (College of the Humanities)

The Advantage of Latin and Greek for Life

Here I am at the beginning of my final semester as a Bachelor of Humanities student at Carleton. As such, I feel as though I should reflect on what this experience has meant to me. The classes I took last semester really changed my view of the world. We read (among others) Nietzsche, Hegel and Heidegger, which brought us to the philosophical cusp of our modern world. Looking forward, I now have somewhat of an... Read more

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