One of the things they don’t tell you about when you start going to Athabasca University is once you graduate, you’ll be invited to various alumni events. Last week, I went to a reception in honour of the 2015 Athabasca University Alumni Awards Recipients. This year, the awards went to Sarah Lynn Stephens (Volunteer Service),… Read more »
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We’re wrapping up the first week of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), and maybe your initial enthusiasm and adrenaline have started to fade. If distractions are keeping you from hitting your daily word count goals, turn to one of these resources to keep you on track. Social Media Wall Social media is incredibly valuable for… Read more »
A few weeks ago there was an article about the possible dangers of getting a tattoo. While there are some unknowns in the tattooed world, I would like to present you with another perspective. Getting a tattoo can be a wonderful experience, albeit painful. The most important thing to do before getting a tattoo is… Read more »
Last week, a small article appeared in the Globe and Mail. If you didn’t manage to see it, the link is here. The article provides a brief overview of Alberta universities, including Athabasca. It does not provide any in-depth reporting on individual schools. Despite the assertion in the opening paragraph that “choosing the school that… Read more »
Being an AU student, what I witnessed was like a scene from a nightmare. I peered into the bowl of a vast lecture hall where dozens of students hunched over desks, furiously scribbling away. A timer projected on the screen above the prof’s head counted down the minutes, then the seconds. It was horrible. Not… Read more »
AthaU Facebook Group Rebecca invites AU students to join her online study group page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/104271983268917/. Jesse wonders if it’s possible to over-study for an exam. Barry expresses an opinion on outdated course materials. Other posts include primary vs secondary sources, student transcripts, and courses ACCT 451, ENGL 305, HLST 320, NURS 250, and PHIL… Read more »
There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants for you than to learn how to sprinkle breathing room in your academic writing. Well, in these articles, as The Study Dude, I’ll try to give you the study tips you need to help make your learning easier. I’ll also give you straight and honest opinions… Read more »
The weeks following an election remind me of the weeks following completion of AU courses. No matter the outcome, we’re back to ground zero. After a tiny lull, real-world realities flood into our lives. This election, like an especially arduous stack of courses, was a particular letdown in that a lot of hopes did not… Read more »
Artist: Nick Peay EP: Sobering One of the best things about listening to indie music is that you are often treated to the unconventional. What I mean by this is that you rarely come across music that sounds like something you would hear on the radio top charts. I happen to think that is fantastic…. Read more »