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Money for School in the Crevices of the Couch

I have until September to find a career. My EI runs out then. So, I am applying for AU’s MBA for the upcoming September session, which starts in August. In contrast, a physical university Doctor of Business Administration costs over $100,000 out of pocket. I can’t afford that by any means. I also submitted the… Read more »

The Yakiniku Experience Worth Trying

Recently with the cold weather, I’ve been craving DIY BBQ restaurants but with a Japanese flare. Enter yakiniku, a social and sensory Japanese BBQ that brings people together over sizzling grills and delicious flavors. Rooted in tradition but constantly evolving, Japanese BBQ offers a unique way to enjoy high-quality meats, fresh vegetables, and a variety… Read more »

Opinion—Better Resources, Better Results

Athabasca University shines in many ways. It provides flexibility for domestic and international students; it offers a range of programs and courses in all disciplines; and it’s Canada’s premier open university with an online model. For all its strengths, though, AU also contains some weaknesses. One that has been on my mind lately is the… Read more »

Council Connection—December 19, 2024 Meeting

On December 19, 2024, President Jan Lehmann commenced the AUSU council meeting on Zoom at 6:04 pm Mountain Time. The meeting addressed tuition advocacy, key requests presented to the federal government, council recognition, and holiday discussions. The agenda for the December 19, 2024 council meeting, the minutes from the November 21, 2024 council meeting, the… Read more »

Get Versed Fast on AI

I discovered a neat way to gain AI skills fast. Join Facebook and LinkedIn AI groups, paying special attention to the AI software names in the titles of the groups. Then, go to the AI software sites, read the software product details on the website, and try the AI. I’m also researching Copilot Studio, which… Read more »

A Scary Twist to a Dream

Doesn’t it feel good to help another soul, to help them find joy, beauty, wealth, success, health, and fame? I love helping people actualize their dreams. Recently, I found a hobby that I thought could help alleviate people’s suffering: giving free advice to people on spiritual sites. Surely, I could provide comfort to suffering people…. Read more »

Oyster Tasting Experience and Tips

Happy New Year AU students! AU students who want to treat themselves this year can indulge in some delicacies from the ocean. I’ve started the year off fresh with some oyster tasting. But oyster tasting is more than just pure consumption; it’s an experience that engages all your senses, connecting you to the ocean and… Read more »

Immigration Policies, Policing Policies.

The first part of this series highlighted the complexity of having 4.9 million individuals that are expected to lose their legal status to stay in Canada, how the women and children among those are most susceptible to becoming victims of enslavement crimes like human trafficking, how if they turned to policing stakeholders for help, police… Read more »

Immigration Realities: Canada through Migrant Eyes

Ottawa recently hosted a three-day consultation related to immigration resulting in a Canada-wide gathering of more than different 400 organizations that work with and serve refugees and migrants. The three-day consultation was designed to address a wide cross-sectoral coalition, with the intention of building public and political support for refugees and newcomers. It featured various… Read more »

The January Surge

Have you ever noticed that you tend to be more productive over certain months than others?  This, I have found, is the case with me.  For the past several years I’ve kept records of different things that I accomplish over the year toward different goals that I set myself.  In nearly every case, every year,… Read more »