When we love our fellow students and professors, we leverage our grades, our friendships, and our enjoyment of academics. Here are 10 ways to love our colleagues and mentors in academia: #1: Avoid competing with others. Compete only with ourselves. If another student outshines us, seek synergy, where we strive to be our best and… Read more »
Athabasca University students, as an average, have been getting younger over the years, but we’re still have one of the oldest, if not the very oldest, student body of universities across the nation. So many of you might have some experience with what’s gone on with me recently. I officially had to confront my mortality… Read more »
We are all blessed with flaws. Flaws may be shortcomings, but they provide us with the opportunity to tame or, better yet, overcome our weaknesses. And that overcoming is what makes life a hero’s journey. But what about other people’s flaws—especially the flaws that harm us? Those people, too, are on a hero’s journey. And… Read more »
Some quick notes, first. For those waiting for the results of the Voice Writing Contest? Keep waiting. The entries are in the judges hands now and they’ve begun figuring out how they’re going to choose. I will keep you updated. Also this week, be sure to check out our feature interview with student Elisa Neven-Pugh. … Read more »
In Calgary during late March, Jack Frost turned his cold gaze upon us once more and blew a final frosty kiss goodbye. Now that winter’s aftershocks are over, it’s time to greet the gods of flame. Barbecue season—also known as summer among sad vegetarians—is here again. Strike a match over your charcoal grills or turn… Read more »
If we’re happy despite what twists life may throw, then we’ve learned to control our minds. And days of pure happiness are possible for every one of us, even in the most severe life circumstances. When I was a teen, I spent a short time focused on controlling my mind. I’d wake up before school… Read more »
So, as mentioned in the rules for the Voice Writing contest, the entries were gone through and adjusted to standard margin sizes, removing identifying information, removing pictures, and sent off to the judges. With close to 50 entries total, the judges have their work cut out for them. But all that formatting work means I… Read more »
