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Cailey

Program:

Communication Studies, Human Rights

Choosing a Program As a Carleton University Tour Guide, this time of year I talk to many students who are at the important decision making point of which university to attend and what program to choose. Since I am involved in three different programs at Carleton, I thought I would share some of my thoughts on why I chose each program. Of course, this is just my personal perspective. If you have any specific questions about the programs, it’s a... Read more

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Carl

Program:

Aerospace Engineering

Racing Towards the Checkered Flag

Hello again! As promised, I’ve come back to talk about the hybrid FSAE racecar. Great progress has been made since my last post and the team is ready for the competition. A couple of weeks ago we unveiled the car to the public and our sponsors. Let me tell you, the car looked great! Congratulations to all those who’ve devoted countless hours to its creation. At first I helped out with machining the wheel centers... Read more

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Amisha

Program:

Integrated Science, Life and Health Sciences

Thanks for a wonderful four years Carleton!

Here we are, my final blog post. I don’t even know where to begin. These past four years at Carleton University have been nothing but remarkable. Though there were some challenges and obstacles along the way, they stand nothing against all of the wonderful memories I will take with me. I still remember the first day of my first year as a Carleton student. I had all these queasy feelings in my stomach – I... Read more

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Chad

Program:

Industrial Design

Second Year Design Projects

Hey all, It’s the end of the year again! It’s crazy to think that two years ago I had no idea what it was like to be a university student, nonetheless an Industrial Design student at Carleton University. As an Industrial Design student, you have to live, breathe, think and talk design. I just finished my second year of classes here at Carleton and it’s been a good year – a really good year! That’s... Read more

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Ray

Program:

Cognitive Science

Winter Study Term Final Update

School’s out for the summer, yeah! My last exam lasted four hours and 30 minutes. It was a real tough Cognitive Science exam. The test covered a variety of topics including CGSC Frameworks, Mental Architectures, Artificial Neuron Networks (ANNs), Massive Modularity Hypothesis, and Fodorian Philosophical theories including the Language of Thought Hypothesis. I am exhausted, but personally satisfied with my efforts this year. PSYC 2500, Introduction to Developmental Psychology and CGSC 2001, Introduction to Cognitive... Read more

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Paroma Ray

Program:

Music and Political Science

Exam Season

Hey! Hope this post is finding you well. I’m still in sunny Sydney, Australia taking in the warm weather, soft sand, and sea breeze. Macquarie students are just about to enter their mid-semester break. Today is an extra special post because I will be home in three months time! As I understand it, Carleton students are entering the final examination season. This is probably one of the most stressful times in the life of your... Read more

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Dustin

Program:

Political Science, Human Rights

Final Curtain Call

Hey everyone, First off, I want to apologize for my lack of posts. My final semester at Carleton was unbelievably busy! I don’t think I’ve ever had so much on my plate at one time before. However, I am proud to announce that I was able to pull everything off! While I was a bit stressed out at times, I pulled it together, just in time for the end of the semester! I’m currently waiting... Read more

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Madison

Program:

Human Rights and Law

Tips to successfully end the term.

Hey there everyone! It has finally come to that time of year once again – the last few weeks of school before the term ends and exams officially begin (am I the only one who feels like it was just January!?). It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the school year goes by. Here are some tips on how to end off your term on a good note! 1 – Balance studying and leisure.... Read more

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Quyen

Program:

Computer Science

Summer Job Hunt: Phone Interviews

Summer is fast approaching and now is the time to start applying for those summer internships which will provide invaluable real-world experience. Most companies have an internship program which means that you don’t have to be a part of a co-op program to be hired. There are also programs such as the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP), where students can find positions in the government. Carleton students can also check out Career Services’ myCareer... Read more

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Aaron

Program:

Philosophy

Second Semester

Hello! Well, it’s time for another blog post (past time, in fact!). I thought I’d talk about how second semester is going. I have five classes this semester, including three seminars (listed last): Robot Ethics; Personal Identity and the Self; God in Modern Philosophy; Global Bioethics; and J. Mill’s Moral and Political Philosophy. All five of my classes are new, which is unusual. Every year previously I’ve had one or more courses that ran for... Read more

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Sonya

Program:

Commerce

From the Classroom to the Boardroom

Hello everyone, This semester has flown by and exams are fast approaching! I just came back from a conference in Toronto about learning soft skills and networking. I was able to network with business students from across Canada as well as CEOs from several large organizations. There were also different workshops highlighting topics such as social media and the workplace, adding value to an organization and how to build your brand. Overall, it was an... Read more

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Jill

Program:

Journalism and Law

Exploring Ottawa

Ottawa, je t’aime! I’ve had a busy winter semester so far – learning the ins and outs of radio reporting, the impact of neurology on the legal system and writing critical papers doesn’t come quickly. To unwind, I’ve taken to exploring Ottawa a bit more. I couldn’t have picked a better season. I finally had a chance to see the opening night of Winterlude at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. I usually work at a... Read more

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Samantha

Program:

Communication Studies

Dealing with loss.

I am afraid that it has been much too long since I last updated my blog! These past three months have been the utmost difficult for my family. In early December my mother was diagnosed with cancer, and in early January she passed away. Dealing with my mother’s death has been the hardest thing I have ever faced. There are so many emotions that one experiences when dealing with the tragedy of losing a loved... Read more

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