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Summer in the North: Sault Ste. Marie Edition
You finished up the school year and you’ve decided to stay in Sault Ste. Marie for the summer. You’ve made a GREAT choice! The city on St. Mary’s River is a beautiful and exciting place to spend your summer. From festivals and local attractions to outdoor adventures and great food and shopping, there’s something for…
Read MoreSummer in the North: Thunder Bay Edition
If you’ve decided to stay in Thunder Bay for the summer then you are in for a really GREAT time. What? You haven’t made up your mind yet? Well sit back, relax, and keep reading for these are only a few of many awesome reasons you should stay in Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay has an…
Read MoreCredit Cards: The Basics
1. The Good & The Bad – It All Matters Having a credit card is a great way to build your credit score but it also means you can hurt your credit score. What is a credit score? You credit score ranges from 300 to 900 – the higher the number, the better your score.* …
Read MoreExam Study Tips
With exam season around the corner 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…
Read MoreSummer Employment
As a student you typically have four months of “summer,” which tends to be spent working and saving for the next school year. But how can you maximize your summer job? To start, let’s think about your future for a bit. Approaching and after graduation you probably want a career in your field of study.…
Read MoreHow To Get Involved In College: Clubs Addition
So many books, so much to read, so much to learn….give yourself a break! College is an experience, growing not only academically but also personally. Did you know that sports and classes aren’t the only thing you can get involved with at college? Try a club! College clubs can help with personal growth, while giving…
Read MoreHow to pick the right program for you!
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…
Read MoreDo you know the right people to talk to?
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…
Read MoreHow to get involved at College: Sports Edition
You’ve unpacked, settled in, and officially begun your College career. Exciting right? You’ve met your roommates and classmates, you’ve explored campus, and you’re getting to know the community that will be home for the next little while. Orientation week is finally over and you’ve settled into a steady routine of classes and… and, what exactly?…
Read MoreWhat Does College Really Cost?
When you’re budgeting for college you need to think beyond tuition. We know that a roof over your head, food and some fun actives are things you plan to have and do….plus there are always those ancillary fees that you may not have considered. Well don’t worry The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development…
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