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Student Sizzle! – Following Social Media

AUSU Student Forums In the Welcome and Introductions Forum, overseas student Kiran reaches out to BMgmt or other degree students. Over at the French Speaking Forum, beginning French student “pbandnutella” is searching for other new French students who want to chat and practice la belle langue. Other topics include staying focused, the AU IT Help… Read more »

Power With Greens!

Does a nutrient blast to your system sound good? What about increased energy, clearer mental focus, and improved sleep? These are a few of the numerous health benefits associated with green juices. Since starting on my own “green juice” journey, I have experienced similar amazing health benefits, which I’ll share with you. What is a… Read more »

Dear Barb – Shifting Loyalties

Dear Barb: My teenage daughter is a popular girl and has lots of friends. She recently started high school and subsequently has met a whole new group of friends. The problem is some of her previous friends, who have gone to a different high school, are angry at her for spending more time with her… Read more »

Did You Know? – A Tablet Up For Grabs!

The Voice Magazine is giving away an 8.4″ Samsung Galaxy Tab S tablet to one lucky AU student. All you need to do to get your entry is to fill out The Voice Magazine‘s audience survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HTGP56Z and hope for the best. But in case That’s not enough incentive, we’re also giving… Read more »

AUSU Update

This space is provided free to AUSU: The Voice does not create this content. Contact ausu@ausu.org with questions or comments about this page. IMPORTANT DATES ? Oct 10: registration deadline for an Nov 1 start date ? Oct 13: Thanksgiving: AU closed ? Oct 31: extension deadline for Nov 30 contract dates. ? Nov 1:… Read more »

Music Review – Turkana Boys

Album: Turkana Boy Artist: Thousand Days Alternative rock band Thousand Days is a fantastic band with pure rock music, and lead singer Pardis Sabeti is unlike any other female rocker out there. Hailing from Boston, Thousand Days formed in 2002 and their music is inspired by the bands Hole, Belly, and Throwing Muses. The band… Read more »

The Travelling Student – Changing Directions

My name is Philip Kirkbride. I’m a college graduate from Ontario studying at AU. I’ve always wanted to do an exchange program or study abroad but never found the right fit or time to do so. This is part two in the story of how Athabasca has allowed me to create my own study abroad… Read more »

The Career Path – Five Steps to Rapid Employment

Leaving the security of an online education for a full-time career can be a daunting task, especially in today’s changing landscape. It’s a vapid approach to attempt to apply solely to online postings without a comprehensive strategy and an overwhelming time commitment. Jay A. Block, in his book titled 5 Steps to Rapid Employment, helps… Read more »

The Study Dude – Super Memory, Super Student

There is nothing more that The Study Dude wants for you than to relate the word “supercilious” with the visual of a big haughty super silly ass/donkey (in addition to learning many others of Harry Lorayne’s (1990) memory devices). Well, in these articles, as The Study Dude, I’ll try to give you the study tips… Read more »