Posts by Alexandra Rogerson

Choosing to attend post-secondary education can be extremely stressful to say the least. Staying up late at night studying different colleges and the programs they offer; thinking constantly on which path you want to take and which career you wish to pursue; changing your mind over and over as you learn of something new, or…

College is only a few weeks away and you have a lot of questions. Well, each college has departments dedicated to helping you find the answers to your questions and even answers to questions you didn’t know you had. Whether you want to know more about a specific program, the qualifications of their professors/staff, or…

You moved to Timmins for school and are debating whether or not you want to stay for the summer. Well, there are numerous activities to keep you entertained. From festivals to events, exploring the great outdoors to an eventful night life, there is always something to do – even enough to make Timmins your forever…

Congratulations, you have done it! You have successfully completed your program of study and are now ready to enter the workforce. However, this is much easier said than done, and you might find yourself wondering: “How do I enter the workforce?” With so many resources for resume/cover letter assistance, job searching, and connections, where does…

Yes, Study North will work with you to find the best college fit in one of our six Northern Ontario colleges. But we also have so much more to offer, and we’re not referring to the beautiful nature, exciting cities, great night live or delectable restaurants, but we have all of that too. We’re referring…

For anybody approaching their high-school graduation, the question of “what comes next?” can be a big one. Do I return to high-school? Do I take a year or two off? Do I begin an apprenticeship? Do I want to move away from home? One of the most stressful periods of secondary school is when post-secondary…

How can I get to the main campus from my home town in Southern Ontario? Confederation College, Thunder Bay, ON Bus: Greyhound Flights: Porter Airlines (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport), Air Canada (Pearson International Airport), and WestJet (Pearson International Airport) Sault College, Sault Ste. Marie, ON Bus: Greyhound Flights: Porter Airlines (Billy Bishop Toronto City…

Our lives come in three stages – Beginning, Middle, and End (Sounds like an essay, doesn’t it?) Full of milestones, the “Middle” part of our life is a windy path that will last many years, but it all starts with one big decision: education. From an early age, we live under a roof that is…

When you see or hear the word “Study”, mixed feelings may arise, as well as haunting memories of countless hours spent buried in a textbook or staring at a computer screen. However, what happens when “North” comes up? Do you think of the culturally diverse communities encompassed by beautiful wilderness? Do you visualize the vibrant,…

Yes, It’s true, we get snow in Northern Ontario.  We won’t deny it. We also get rain and wind and sunny days, lots of sunny days. We have beaches, outdoor cafes, great shopping and restaurants,  and night clubs too.  We have short commutes and very little smog. We enjoy all four seasons with lots of…