AUSU IN-PERSON DISCUSSION GROUPS AUSU in-person discussion groups in Calgary, Edmonton, and Medicine Hat would like to invite students to join them in casual, coffee shop get togethers to discuss life as an AU student. Getting together physically with fellow AU students adds to your university experience. Other students will be able to understand and… Read more »
It has been several years since my arrival in the United States from Slovakia. Despite leaving my beloved at home, I have assimilated pretty quickly and without any emotional problems. After all, I didn’t have a reason for not being satisfied with the conditions awaiting me. I was eager to get to know the Americans,… Read more »
Dear Sandra, I’ll soon be completing my degree and since it’s been a few years (well, 20 to be honest), since I’ve had to look for a job, I’m wondering where to start looking on my own. As I’m single and without kids at home, I don’t care where I go, though I’d prefer to… Read more »
As dangerous bacterial and viral illnesses become more of a threat, people are increasingly relying on antibiotics and other drugs to keep them safe. After the September 11th attacks in America, when there was a real threat of the massive use of biological warfare agents, people went so far as to obtain and even hoard… Read more »
These final two graduate profiles are of students who completed Master’s Programs at AU. AU GRADUATE PROFILE OF JAN PHILLIPS AGE: “Not on your life!” (I’ll just guess 29 and holding then :)) LIVES IN: AB PROGRAM COMPLETED: Bachelor of Arts – Psychology 2001 (with distinction); Masters of Distance Education, 2003 YEARS IT TOOK TO… Read more »
Tuition Troubles Statistics Canada released its annual study (http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/030812/d030812a.htm) on tuition fees earlier this month, and the results will come as no surprise to most post-secondary students. The study determined that the average student will be paying 7.4% more in tuition this year than last, the largest increase over the past four years. A good… Read more »
Several weeks ago I wrote about some of my initial experiences in job hunting now that I am a “degree holding graduate.” The job hunt continues, and there have been a few developments, both positive and negative, and all highly educational. While writing that article, I was still debating my options, one of which was… Read more »
Thursday, August 14. I was looking forward to the upcoming weekend. Not only was it my 40th birthday, but we were finally going to be moving into our new house. My new job had necessitated a move to Ottawa. Six long weeks had gone by and my husband and son were scheduled to arrive sometime… Read more »
Dusk is falling and the gated condo community appears to be deserted. The beach is empty; her sands blemished and scarred from another day of fun in the sun. All that remains poolside is someone’s dog-eared copy of the latest Nora Roberts best-seller. The smell of barbecue wafts in the air. The fathers are out… Read more »
As the 2003 Women’s World Cup soccer tournament draws closer Canada’s team is about to play their final three international friendly games. This is the last chance for soccer fans to attend a game in Canada before the team leaves for the tournament which is being held in the United States. The next game is… Read more »