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The Fit Student—The Rumbles

Stressed over studies?  Can’t sleep at night?  Keep reading the same page, yet nothing sinks in?  It sounds like a bad case of student stress.  And student stress leads to physical problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome. I never had anxiety during my undergrad or grad studies coursework.  But I stressed-out once I started working… Read more »

The Study Dude—Vocab for Witches’ Warts

Attention spelling bee kings and queens.  I have a challenge for you.  You’re top-notch?  Well, then, spell the word beginning with “c” for the bubbles growing on a witch’s nose.   The answer?  Carbuncle.   As students, we’re always looking for bigger, better, and more exact words to get our meaning across, or at least to pad… Read more »

Course Exam—Math 265

MATH 265 (Introduction to Calculus I) is a three-credit introductory calculus course with no prerequisites, though MATH 30 or an equivalent pre-calculus math course is strongly recommended.  Students should also have a good understanding of basic algebra and trigonometry prior to enrolling into MATH 265.  There is a Mathematics Diagnostic Assessment that contains seventy questions… Read more »

Coping Strategies

Life is far from perfect.  No matter outward appearances, even the most ideal seeming life (okay, maybe not Gwyneth Paltrow’s) is rife with challenges, losses, and obstacles to overcome.  What separates individuals who let life get them down from those who overcome, or even flourish under difficult circumstances, are healthy coping strategies. But what are… Read more »

Dear Barb—Home Again, Home Again

Dear Barb: I am almost thirty years old and live with my parents. After graduating high school I went and got my degree.  I had a job before I even finished school.  Unfortunately, the job was only a one-year contract.  When the company didn’t renew it, I wasn’t able to find another job.  There were… Read more »

Student Sizzle

AthaU Facebook Group Alisha of Calgary wonders if she can use ProctorU or if she must go to the exam centre; the good news is she has choice.  Bill Angela questions whether a supplementary exam will be the same or different than the original and is relieved to learn it will be different.  Gwenyth seeks… Read more »

Rejections for the Win

Rejection can be paralyzing.  The thought of putting yourself out there to only be turned away can be enough to stop you from wanting to try.  But, what is the worst that can happen? You ask, they say no.  But, if you don’t ask, you are rejecting yourself. Sending creative work to magazines, contests, agents,… Read more »

AUSU Update!

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create or edit this content. Contact services@ausu.org with any questions. IMPORTANT DATES Apr 03: Facebook Live Event Apr 04: Edmonton Meet & Greet Event Apr 10: Deadline to register in a course starting May 1 Apr 10: Council Changeover Meeting Apr 15: May degree… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Business Undergrad Info Session Tues, April 3, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/business-undergraduate-information-session-3/ Register online at above link AUSU Advocacy Facebook Live Event Tues, April 3, 5:30 to 6:30 pm MDT Online Hosted by AUSU www.ausu.org/event/facebook-live-event-7/ no pre-registration required AU Open House Wed, April 4, 10:00 to 11:00… Read more »