Community typically describes a city or town, but community is also a feeling. When you are at home you have a community, of friends, family, neighbours; community is what makes home feel so great. When you move away for school finding community can be difficult, but when you choose one of the six Northern Ontario…

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With exams soon approaching it is important to know your personal learning style and understand what the professors are expecting from you. No matter what style of learner you are it all comes down to retention. Try a few methods, test yourself – or get your roommate to test you – and see if you…

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Have you ever presented in front of a group of people? Maybe during school? Speaking in a public setting may seem like an easy task and may come naturally for some people, but for a lot of people, it can be very daunting. Having strong public speaking abilities is a great skill to have that…

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Meeting with College Recruiters Whether you’re in grade 9 or 12, high school will be over before you know it and then you’ll be asking yourself “whats next?”  Well if you’re lucky,  your school or a school in your city/town will be hosting a post-secondary fair, which means colleges and universities will be sending a…

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Sleep = Academic Success We have all been there…the last minute cram sessions, the all-nighter term paper, and the unorganized group projects with classmates you barely know and probably completing their part so your team does not fall behind. Times like these coffee becomes your best friend and you now find yourself staying up late,…

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Getting North is easy, getting home is even easier! You are well underway into your college semester and time is flying by. It’s almost time for the holidays so start planning your trip home for a much needed break! Each Northern Ontario city offers various modes of transportation to Southern Ontario.  Whether its by bus,…

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If you’re reading this, you’re going back to school in 7 days! Can you believe summer has come and gone? Study North has got your back and we’ve put together 7 tips that you can follow to prepare yourself for the big day.  Day 7 – Get a planner! A planner will help you organize…

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You may just share a bathroom and kitchen on a traditional dorm style floor with a number of people, you may be in an apartment style and share your living space with a few people, or you could physically share your bedroom with someone. No matter how you work it out, there will be new…

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Hey students, it’s August! One more month until the start of the Fall semester at college, which means it’s time to get things sorted out.  Last month you paid $500 to secure your spot in your program, and now comes the time for you to pay the remaining balance of your tuition for the upcoming…

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Helping others brings a lot of joy to people.  A smell gesture such as holding the door for someone can go a long way.  Have you thought about a career where you are helping individuals in need?   Maybe it’s time you considered a career where you can.  But you’re probably thinking, it’s definitely too…

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