Let's face it: student life involves a lot of textbook reading and lecture listening. While these are both important skills to hone in on, they aren't the only ones that are worthwhile. They are also not the only ways to…
Crossing the Street and Other Extreme Sports
It is cold and icy. Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s get going. With the recent snowfall, there’s been a lot of stuff going around about staying safe in the winter. Warm clothes, walking carefully so as…
Being Friends with Grad Students
"I'm in first year too! First year of graduate school..."
Are You Ready to “Map The System”?
Hello everyone! The second semester is officially in full swing and winter has also finally arrived in all its glory. Please stay warm and try to keep your spirits up so that you can focus properly on school and getting…
Moving On and Getting Over
In artist John Mayer's hit song, “Moving on and getting over, are not the same it seems to me…I’ve got to get over," Mr. Mayer makes transitions sound romantic and melodious. But his lyrics fail to touch on the difficulties…
Gym Jam: A Nervous Person’s Perspective of St. George’s Gyms
I make no secret about not really enjoying public spaces- there are so many people, it can be pretty loud, and I find it pretty overwhelming. I seriously value my alone time. However, I also love running. It’s a great…
What Makes a Fullfilling 2019? You.
The new year is here, after what many would call a mediocre year. When reflecting on the last year, we often point out downfalls in society, and pin the disappointing parts of the year on anything but ourselves, to avoid facing the…
New Semester, New Opportunities! (Coverage on the Grant Info Night)
Hello everyone and welcome back to school! I’m super excited for this semester because there is a lot coming up (both CCP and otherwise) that I know will be very exciting and will provide a lot of great opportunities for…
My Love-hate Relationship with Year-long Courses
February 18th is the last day for you to drop a full year course without having a LWD on your transcript. POOF! It completely disappears from your transcript no matter how good or bad you were doing, but remember...
Degree Explorer 101
Not very many students seem to know about Degree Explorer. Before an acquaintance of mine introduced Degree Explorer to me, planning out my academic year typically involved sitting hunched over a notepad, counting FCEs and writing out course codes, while…