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Sonya

Program:

Commerce

Study, study and study some more!

Hello everyone, It has definitely been a long time! We are well into the winter semester now and January is almost over. This semester is a busy one for me as I am taking six courses! It will definitely be a challenge, but I am ready to take it on! I will definitely have to stay on track with my class readings to make sure all my work gets done (which is easier said than... Read more

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Amisha

Program:

Integrated Science, Life and Health Sciences

My last semester at CU.

Hi everyone, Happy New Year! Hope you all had a wonderful winter break. My last (ah!) semester has been going well thus far. I am taking some pretty interesting courses, including a brand new course in Biology called ‘Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology’. A couple classes in, and I love it so far! I’m also taking a very neat course called ‘Bioethics’. In this class we get to discuss topics in the science/medical field and... Read more

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Aaron

Program:

Philosophy

Writing a Major Philosophy Paper

Hello, all! I wasn’t able to post over the holidays, but I hope you enjoyed the season! As usual, after I handed in several end-of-semester assignments, I took time to unwind, leaving all non-essential tasks to the side. I had some long nights reading and writing for classes in the last week of the exam period, and I’m glad that’s behind me. I always try to make sure that I put hard work into any... Read more

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Madison

Program:

Human Rights and Law

Resolutions

Happy New Year everyone! This blog is dedicated to resolutions that will bring you one step closer to having an incredible semester and scoring an awesome GPA along the way! I will attend all classes/tutorials/peer assisted study sessions (PASS): I know that I have mentioned this before in previous blogs, but I cannot stress how important it is for students to attend lectures and their accompanying components, such as tutorials. It may seem... Read more

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Jill

Program:

Journalism and Law

Hard work pays off!

Whether you’re mulling over exam grades or New Year’s resolutions, I encourage you to keep this trick in your pocket in case work ever gets you down. When I’m stressed out, one of my favourite things to do is to imagine myself in the future. It can be as far away as your march break vacation, or as soon as bedtime. Either way, it’s a handy reminder that whatever test/paper/presentation you’re labouring over will be... Read more

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Chad

Program:

Industrial Design

Taking a Break and the Portfolio Process

Hey all, I’m back! As in back in Ottawa, from a much needed and fantastic Christmas break. It didn’t start to feel like Christmas until I returned home (Sarnia, ON) after exams. My roommates and I didn’t put up any decorations at our house in Ottawa and there were no decorations on our the street. During exams I lived in my room, so there were no festivities for me. When I went home, however, the... Read more

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Quyen

Program:

Computer Science

Getting Back in Gear

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and was able to spend time with family and friends! It’s definitely game time again as a new semester begins. I am going to try my best to stay on top of things throughout the term. Procrastination can be my worst enemy at times, especially at the start of a brand new semester as I feel like there is nothing to study for as classes have all just began.... Read more

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Ray

Program:

Psychology

Winter Term Study Update

An update re: Winter 2012 Term Study Update Hello everyone and happy New Year to my friends and colleagues on campus. It’s been more than two months since my last blog update due to an illness that required a hospital stay. While I kept up my studies until the end of October, I ended up having to drop my Fall 2011 courses as a result of my illness. The campus doctors were great and the... Read more

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Cassandra

Program:

Communication Studies

Staying healthy during the exam season.

Achoo! Sound familiar? I’m sure for many of you getting sick during exam time has been a common occurrence. What could be worse for our immune systems than lack of sleep, poor eating habits, stress, and sometimes lack of exercise? Nothing! But, this doesn’t come without its consequences. Once the adrenalin rush of exams is over, my body finally realizes what condition it’s in and shuts down. I am usually out of commission for at... Read more

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Jessica

Program:

Human Rights, Law

Christmas and my last semester…

Hi blog-readers, My second-last semester of university is officially over! I actually didn’t have any exams this semester, just papers to write as final assignments. I had one paper worth 70 per cent of my final mark which was crazy to think about! I tried not to stress over this and to just focus on my topic. I find it more interesting to write papers on topics that I choose rather than on topics that... Read more

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Dustin

Program:

Political Science, Human Rights

Tis’ the Season!

Hey everyone, I, like my fellow blogger Amisha, apologize for my apparent inability to blog about my semester. The first semester of my final year was a lot busier than I had expected it to be! I am still struggling to wrap my mind around the fact that we are now half-way through December. The only thing that stands between myself and a well deserved holiday (in my humble opinion) is one final exam. Of... Read more

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Cailey

Program:

Communication Studies, Human Rights

Study Tips

Hello all, Its the most wonderful time of the year! Well, not quite yet. Right now its officially exam season and I can proudly say that this year is the first year that I’m actually managing to keep the stress levels down, and the studying on schedule. I now feel a little more qualified to share some of my personal tips about getting through the exam season and onto thoughts of sugarplums and more delicious... Read more

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Samantha

Program:

Communication Studies

My university experience (so far!)…

When you’re in high school, it feels like those four years will last forever. However, trust me, there is life after high school! University isn’t easy, not by a long shot. Papers usually trump sleep, and coffee usually trumps everything else. But you learn quickly that when you attend your classes, go to your tutorials, get help when you need it, do your readings and make an effort on assignments, it all adds up to... Read more

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Kristin

Program:

Anthropology

The holiday season is upon us!

Its official, the first semester of the 2011/2012 year is almost over! The Christmas season is upon us and there is a certain happiness in the air around campus. Although project deadlines are looming and final exams are fast approaching, it’s also time to celebrate and have a little fun. Many students will be going home to visit their families for the holidays and getting some needed relaxation. Here are some tips I have come... Read more

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Paroma Ray

Program:

Music and Political Science

So you think you want to study abroad?

I’ve often heard that travelling, studying, and working abroad is easily one of the most rewarding experiences in a person’s life. If you choose to seize the opportunity to go overseas, you’re in for a life changing experience! That being said, it’s not easy to step outside of your comfort zone. It’s okay to feel frightened – what you’re feeling is perfectly normal! Everyone feels a little scared to try something new. If you’re willing... Read more

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