I was going to gush today about the return of our much missed “Course Exam” column, by a new writer who, if her first submission is any indication, has a solid idea of the kind of things students need to know beyond just the syllabus, but unfortunately, something much more important has come up. If… Read more »
Most of you have probably heard of the term body positivity—one of social media’s favourite buzzwords. The body positivity movement began as a way to challenge unrealistic feminine beauty standards, and eventually shifted to the well-known message of today: “all bodies are beautiful.” While everyone may have a slightly different perspective of what body positivity… Read more »
We all travel a lonely path at times. It’s part of learning life lessons, I believe. But there is always a way through the thick forest. I think there is a way to find your true home, which can only be found in unconditional love. Even if you’re on the street and left for dead,… Read more »
Dear Barb: I am the mother of two girls, aged 12 and 13. They have always done well in school and had a lot of friends until this past year. They both became the target of bullies and now they are having all kinds of anxiety about going back to school in the Fall. My… Read more »
Danielle Smith currently seems to lead the UCP leadership race. This is a person who, at least from her deleted tweets, seems to be unable to critically evaluate the sources of information she chooses to accept. Putting naturopaths on approximately the same level as oncologists, and labelling vast swaths of medical science as irrelevant. If… Read more »
Now that COVID-19 restrictions have lifted (mostly) and most provinces are able to enjoy a summer fairly similar to pre-covid times, there’s a lot of gatherings and summer festivities that make this year’s summer special. I’ve been lucky enough to have a few bake-offs and barbecues at my residence the last few months. With the… Read more »
So, you want to start an academic program? You may also want to perform your best, even becoming the top student. This is quite possible, but you’ll need to prepare. Here are ten tasks to do before you start a university or college program: Choose a university. Research universities that specialize in your chosen degree… Read more »
I have come to the realization that I am at a place where I can be honest about my disability. However, this is easier said than done. Not only because being honest about social and perceptive barriers is emotionally and psychologically painful; it is also extremely difficult to openly state that I am happy with… Read more »
Educating. Inspiring. Connecting. That is what Nobel Life is about, a book that shares the stories of 24 Nobel Laureates through sit-down conversations. The book was written by Stefano Sandrone, a neuroscientist recognized at the 64th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting in physiology and medicine. Although most people have heard of the Nobel Prize, they tend… Read more »
